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Summer of Play at Blickling Estate

Enjoy a summer of play at Blickling Estate. Bursting with energy, we have an activity packed day suitable for the whole family.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Enjoy a summer of play at Blickling Estate, sponsored by Starling Bank during the summer holidays. Bursting with energy, we have an activity packed day suitable for the whole family.

Test out your badminton and tennis skills before a game of giant Jenga. Or dress up and perform for your family and friends on our garden stage. Top up those energy levels with a refreshing ice cream and relax on a deck chair in the beautiful garden. Finish your day playing traditional lawn games such as croquet.

Standard admission prices apply, no booking required. Free entry for National Trust members. Self-led activities are available everyday between Saturday 20 July and Tuesday 3 September, 10am - 5pm.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Families welcome

Meeting point

Activities are self-led and located within the garden. Pop into one of our welcome points to find out what's available.

What to bring and wear

All activities will be outdoors, wear appropriate clothing and footwear.

Accessibility

All activity points in the garden are accessible. Our paths are a mixture of gravel and grassed areas.

Other

Standard admission prices apply, no booking required. Free entry for National Trust members. All activities are self-led in the garden. Families can choose what they want to take part in on arrival. Assistance dogs only inside the house and garden.

Contact info

Blickling Estate

Upcoming events

Event

Spring's blossoming at Blickling Estate 

Join us in a celebration of spring flowers, birds and blossom in the House.

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on
17 May to 24 May 2024
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 7 other dates or times
Event

Anne Boleyn walk 

Join us as we commemorate the anniversary of the death of Anne Boleyn.

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on
19 May 2024
at
11:45 to 12:30
Event

Ruby Plants a Radish - a garden adventure 

Ruby the rabbit loves radishes and we love them too! Join us for a garden adventure inspired by the book 'Ruby Plants a Radish', written by Kate Petty and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

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on
25 May to 30 Jun 2024
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 36 other dates or times
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Trust10 at Blickling Estate 

Trust10 monthly trail runs are a great way to blow away the cobwebs, get some exercise and take in spectacular scenery throughout the seasons.

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on
26 May to 24 Nov 2024
at
09:20 to 11:00
+ 5 other dates or times