Family days out at Blickling

Children playing in the garden during a rain shower at Greenway, Devon — Enjoy spring at Blickling Estate | © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

Keep your little explorers busy on a family day out at Blickling with activities across the estate. Enjoy everything from the impressive grandeur of the Hall to playing in the garden, or walks around the estate and den building in the woods.

Planning your family visit

Here's some information to help make your family day out at Blickling as easy to enjoy as possible:

There are plenty of buggy-friendly paths around the garden and parkland, just grab a map from visitor reception.
Baby changing can be found at the Estate Barn in the main car park, near East Wing visitor reception and in the Farmyard area.
Bottles and baby food can be warmed up in our cafés.
We welcome breastfeeding everywhere at Blickling.
High chairs, activity lunch boxes, cups and water jugs are available in the Stables café.
If you fancy a picnic, you'll find picnic benches under and around the parade in the garden, with a big grassy space for kids to play. More can be found in the Farmyard and near the Estate Barn visitor reception at the main car park. You're welcome to bring a picnic blanket and find a spot to eat surrounded by nature.
You'll find new family trails or fun things to look out for in the House throughout the year.
The cycle hire hub has a variety of bikes for all ages, including electric bikes, trailers and balance bikes so the whole family can explore the parkland (see opening times for details).
In warmer months, enjoy a game of croquet out in the garden.

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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.

Children playing in the Parterre Garden at Blickling Estate, Norfolk — Unleash your energy on a Pokémon adventure | © Rob Stothard

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.

A child dressed up in costume during Summer of Play event at Blickling Estate, Norfolk — Dressing up during the Summer of Play activities at Blickling Estate, Norfolk | © Arnhel de Serra

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 to enjoy a mini-beast safari Summer of Play packed full of activities to entertain and inspire at Blickling Estate.

Discover more about the smallest animals in nature by getting crafty, doing your best spotting and playing family games. You can also see the world of bees brought to life in puppet theatre or go on a guided nature walk.

Discover a mix of self-led and facilitated activities in the garden throughout the holidays, including old favourites like balance bikes for little legs and archery.

All activities are included within the standard house and garden admission charge, National Trust members and under 5s free. No booking required. Assistance dogs only in the garden.

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