We’re upgrading the car park payment machines at Blickling Estate

What do these changes mean for National Trust Members and visitors?

• Two new machines will be installed in the main car park. They will accept member scans, contactless card payments and one will take coins as well.
• Visitors will also have the option to pay or scan their membership cards via the JustPark app.
• Parking can still be paid for in person at the Estate Barn, and our team will continue to support visitors who may need assistance.
• In car parks where there is no machine, (in the overflow car park, Fisherman’s car park, Bucks Common car park and Woodgate car park), members and paying visitors can call JustPark or use the app to register their member visit, or make a payment.
• All visitors will be required to add their registration number to the machines (or app) when they park. We will not use this data for anything other than car park management.
• Fishing permits can be purchased on the day or in advance from Visitor Welcome in the Estate Barn at the main car park.
• We are still asking members to scan at every visit to register your car as parking compliant, either via the machines in the main car park, or via the JustPark app. Both options will mean Blickling Estate receives extra money from general funds to spend on conservation and improvements.

When is this change going to take place?

The updated will go live on 8 January 2026.

Why are you replacing the current machines?

The current parking machines were out of contract in late 2025, and unfortunately, continuing with the existing system was no longer a viable option. These changes have been introduced to ensure we can offer a reliable service that's more fit for purpose for all our visitors into the future. We understand that there’s wide demand for more ways to pay, and the new machines will include the ability to pay by contactless to make it easier for visitors. Payments and membership scans can also be made via the JustPark app.

What is the JustPark app?

The app the Trust is using is JustPark, which operates at over 25 Local Authorities across the UK and has over 13m drivers registered. Find out more about it here: JustPark - The Parking App | Find parking in seconds 

Will the JustPark app be available in every car park?

Yes. The app compliments the visitor journey and will be available in every car park. 

What are the 'location codes' for each car park?

The JustPark Parking codes are:

• Main Car Park: 896466
• Fisherman's Car Park: 998923
• Nursery Car Park: 998924
• Woodgate Car Park: 998925
• Buck's Common Car Park: 998922

What happens if I can't get enough mobile signal to use the app in the Overflow car park, Fisherman's car park, Woodgate car park or the Buck's Common car park?

Once set up, JustPark needs very little signal to process transactions. If you are are unable to get a signal on arrival, you can make a payment when you next have wifi/mobile signal within 24 hours. Please download the app on the App Store or get it on Google Play ahead of your visit. Alternatively, payments can be made by calling JustPark on 07520634455 and quoting the location parking code (as listed above). Please note that parking can still be paid for in person at the Estate Barn, where our team will continue to support visitors who may need assistance.

Will the new machines in the main car park take longer to use, or create longer queues?

We are moving from three machines to two in the main car park, however, with the addition of being able to use the JustPark app as well as a machine to pay/scan membership cards, we believe the new changes will improve the visitor experience. Please download the app on the App Store or get it on Google Play ahead of your visit.

Do I need a ticket?

We’re moving to a visitor journey which will not print tickets. Not only will this save the cost, effort and paper of replacing ticket rolls, but it enables visitors to start their experience at our places without having to return to their car.

Without a ticket how will you know I’ve paid/scanned?

The machine will ask you to add your registration number so we’ll know you’ve paid from that. We’ll also know if you’ve used the app to pay or check-in with your membership card.

Will I be able to get a receipt of payment?

At the machine you can request an optional receipt if you paid by contactless card. There are two options in the JustPark app, which each cost 20p additional to the parking fee:

• A reminder - which is not needed as parking lasts all day.
• An email receipt, which is also not needed for most, unless they plan to expense their parking with an employer for instance.

If a contactless card has reached its limit, how will I pay?

Where there is no pin pad, the card reader should never ask for your PIN and will just take payment.

Will I still need to scan my membership card every time I visit?

We are still asking members to scan at every visit, either via the machines in the main car park, or via the JustPark app - each time a membership card is scaned we receive £4.02 towards our vital conservation work. Both options will mean your car is recorded as being parked compliantly, and Blickling Estate receives extra money from general funds to spend on conservation and improvements.

I’ve forgotten my membership card, what can I do?

You can either find a member of staff at the Estate Barn to help, or check-in using the JustPark app.

What happens if my membership card wont scan?

This process will not change – if staff are present, they can examine card and suggest a course of action. Otherwise members can choose to pay, or call the Supporter Services Centre on 0344 800 1895.  

Will parking charges increase to pay for these changes?

Car park tariffs are decided each year by the property to reflect what’s reasonable in that area and for that location. The charge of £5 will continue to apply for non-members.

In addition, there are two options in the JustPark app, which each cost 20p additional to the parking fee:

• A reminder - which is not needed as parking lasts all day.
• An email receipt, which is also not needed for most unless they plan to expense their parking with an employer, for instance.

Can we pay for different lengths of stay?

At present, we offer a single £5 parking charge that covers all-day parking, which helps to fund vital conservation and improvements.

Can I book my parking in advance via the app?

Parking can be pre-paid on the day of your visit via the JustPark app. Please note, the arrival time you enter needs to be the time you book the ticket at, and it will be valid all day as we have a single £5 parking charge that covers all-day parking.

I'm a National Trust for Scotland Member. Do the new machines allow me to scan my membership card?

Currently, JustPark and our payment machines are unable to process National Trust for Scotland membership cards, please display your membership sticker in your windscreen.

Why aren't there any EV chargers at Blickling Estate?

EV chargers are being managed as part of a different programme and it's something that we are looking into as we know there is a demand for this at Blickling Estate.

I have another question about these changes – who can I contact?

If you've got any questions that we haven't covered here, please email us at: blickling@nationaltrust.org.uk