Family days out at Blickling

Summer of Play at Blickling Estate

18 July until 2 September | 10am to 5pm (last entry into the garden at 4.30pm)

Bring the whole family for a fun-filled mini-beast safari Summer of Play at Blickling Estate, packed with activities to entertain, inspire, and get everyone outdoors.

Discover a wide mix of self-led games, from insect-themed noughts and crosses to 'pin the spots on the ladybird’ and a mini-beast race track. Enjoy timeless favourites like tennis, badminton and croquet, or join in with a busy programme of facilitated sessions - take a look at the Summer of Play holiday planner to see what's on when.

Weekly highlights include:

• Target Tuesdays archery
• Meet the beekeeper drop in days 
• Creative Watercolour Wednesdays
• Balance bikes and butterflies obstacle course on Thursdays

• Guided Family Nature Pack Walks with binoculars and digital microscopes in the garden and the parkland

• Craft workshops on Fridays

Special events include:

• An ugly bug ball Silent Disco on 31 July and 1 August
• A theatrical experience ‘Buzz’ on Sunday 9 August, presented by Smoking Apples Theatre with BSL interpretation. The Buzz visual story has more details of what to expect.

Time for snacks?

When it’s time to take a break, refuel with hot or iced drinks, sandwiches, kids lunchboxes, scoop ice cream and other snacks from the trailer next to the parade play area. Relax under the stretch tent or at a picnic table under the shade of an parasol.

Do I need to book anything in advance?

There's no need to book. All activities are included with standard house and garden admission. National Trust members and under 5s go free. Please note: assistance dogs only in the garden. 

Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail at Blickling Estate

Daily until 2 September | 10am to 5pm (last trail sheets handed out at 4pm)

Unleash your energy on a Pokémon adventure, celebrating the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution series.

Calling Pokémon fans new and old, get active outdoors on our Pokémon Trading Card Game Mega Evolution Trail. Team up as a family to search the gardens for each Mega Evolution Pokémon discover their powers and complete your own challenges.

Are you ready for a mega adventure?

Trail sheets are available to collect on the day on entry into the garden. Standard admission applies, free for National Trust members and children under 5.

Explore Blickling with Pokémon GO

Discover Blickling as you’ve never seen it before this summer with the Pokémon GO app. Get the whole family together to explore outdoors and find new PokéStops, Gyms, Routes and more.

Pokémon GO is an app that everyone can get involved in, but please note that children under 13 will need to set up a child account with help from a parent or carer. Check your data allowance before downloading / playing.  

Connectivity varies across the site – just ask a member of staff if you need help finding the best spots.

During gameplay, please be aware of your surroundings and play safely.

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Journey around the world this summer

Take a trip around the world as you discover some of Blickling’s amazing global stories! Bring the whole family to explore Journeys - Global Textiles from the Karun Thakar Collection, alongside objects from around the world.

Collect your travel journal as you arrive in the Great Hall and look out for the map markers around the house.

• Spot the details in our beautiful objects.
• Think about your story and the journeys you’ve made.
• Create your own kimono with our pattern tiles.
• Discover our recently conserved atlases – where in the world have you been?
• Use your senses to feel fabric from different parts of the globe.
• Spot the ships sailing through the house.

Journeys, global textiles from the Karun Thaker collection, exhibition is open daily 11am-4pm (last entry 3.30pm). Standard admission prices apply; no booking required. Free for National Trust members and children under 5.