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Living History performances

Join the Living History Team under the stretch tent in the garden for costumed interpretation.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Travel back in time! Join the Living History Team under the stretch tent on the Parade in the garden for a series of performances highlighting life at Blickling Estate during different eras. Performances take place on Wednesdays and some Saturdays at 12pm, 1pm and 2pm.

6 & 23 May – Do you believe in Ghosts? (1930s) 13 May – The Stink (Victorian) 20 May – Trouble with Women (Georgian era) 27 May – While the Cat’s away (Georgian era) 3 & 24 June – Peace in our Time (1938+) 10 June – The Stink (Victorian) 17 June – Trouble with Women (Georgian era) 1, 18 & 25 July – Do you believe in Ghosts? (1930s) 8 July – Trouble with Women (Georgian era) 15 July – Peace in our Time (1938+) 22 July – The Stink (Victorian) 29 July – While the Cat’s away (Georgian era) 1& 22 August – Peace in our Time (1938+) 5, 12, 19 & 26 August – While the Cat’s away (Georgian era) 8 & 29 August – Trouble with Women (Georgian era) 15 August – Do you believe in Ghosts? (1930s) 2 September – Do you believe in Ghosts? (1930s) 9 & 23 September – Peace in our Time (1938+) 16 September – The Stink (Victorian) 30 September – Trouble with Women (Georgian era)

These performances are free, but standard admission charges apply for the house and garden. Free for National Trust members and children under 5 years old.

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The basics

Suitability

Families welcome

Meeting point

Meet under the stretch tent on the Parade in the garden.

Accessibility

Area is accessible to all.

Other

Standard admission charges apply for the house and garden. Free for National Trust members and children under 5 years old.

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