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Family days out at Blickling

Family visitors in the house at Trelissick looking up at a decorated Christmas tree together, Trelissick, Cornwall
Visitors in the house at Trelissick, Cornwall | © National Trust / Steve Hayward

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 (open February to end of October).
  • In warmer months, enjoy a game of croquet out in the garden.
A family in the Long Gallery at Blickling Hall reading books on the sofa, other visitors explore in the background
Visitors exploring the Long Gallery inside Blickling Hall, Norfolk | © National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra

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