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Norfolk
With big skies, stunning coastline, magnificent historic houses and colourful gardens to discover, you're spoilt for choice when exploring Norfolk in East Anglia.
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Top places to visit in Norfolk
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Blickling Estate
One day is never enough. Discover a complete Norfolk estate with something for everyone.
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Felbrigg Hall, Gardens & Park
Felbrigg Hall is a mixture of opulence and homeliness. Outside is a gardener's delight, don't miss the Walled Garden.
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Oxburgh Estate
Home to the Bedingfeld family for 500 years, Oxburgh reveals one family's unshakable Catholic faith and story of endurance
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Sheringham Park
Wander through Sheringham Park and discover why it became the personal favourite of landscape designer, Humphry Repton.
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Horsey Windpump
An iconic Norfolk Broads landmark, climb to the top for panoramic views across this man-made landscape.
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Blakeney National Nature Reserve
As well as uninterrupted views of the beautiful Norfolk coastline, Blakeney Point is a haven for wildlife.
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Morston Quay
Morston Quay is the ideal starting point to explore the Norfolk Coast. Why not book a boat trip to see the seals?
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Brancaster Beach
Come and enjoy the golden sandy beach at Brancaster, which is part of the iconic Norfolk coastline.
Top things to do in Norfolk
Top autumn walks in Norfolk
Escape into autumn with some fresh air and a walk in nature. Here's our top walks around the county.
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Blickling Estate multi-use trail
Tour the Blickling Estate by bike, wheelchair, with a pushchair or on foot, via this all-weather hard-surface footpath, with historic buildings and woodland along the way.
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Repton’s walk at Sheringham Park
Take in coastal views and country vistas on this moderate walking trail through the landscaped parkland at Sheringham.
Discover more walks in Norfolk
Discover the best walks around Norfolk, from a stroll around the estate at Blickling to a bracing trek on the Norfolk Coast Path.
Latest news and projects
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Estate map of Blickling dating to 1729 conserved and now on display
A hand-coloured parchment survey map of the Blickling Estate and Parish, by James Corbridge dating to 1729, has returned this month after extensive conservation and is on display in the Lower Ante as part of the Autumn Magic and Folklore event.
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Oxburgh makes history more accessible for children with limited mobility
Dedicated to improving accessibility for everyone, the National Trust and Oxburgh Estate in Norfolk are introducing a new children’s all-terrain Mountain Trike wheelchair to their existing range of mobility equipment.
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Glowing report for glow worms at Sheringham Park
Glow worms, the creatures that inspired William Shakespeare, Roald Dahl and William Wordsworth, who described them as ‘earth-born stars’, are thriving at the National Trust’s Sheringham Park in North Norfolk.
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Planting for the future gives helping hand to wildlife at Sheringham Park
A team of staff and volunteers at Sheringham Park have planted more than 600 native trees and moved some species of rhododendron to cooler parts of the park, which is arguably the best surviving example of landscape gardener Humphry Repton's work.
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Nature just the tonic for gin-clear ‘globally rare’ chalk stream in the Norfolk Broads
As part of our Riverlands project nearly ten kilometres of the Upper Bure in Norfolk have been carefully restored in a bid to bring back its gin-clear waters, improve prospects for wildlife, and reconnect people with the river.
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Rare art work by 18th Century inventor of colour printing discovered at Oxburgh Estate
Following analysis by National Trust experts, a work of art seen by thousands of people every year here at Oxburgh has been found to be an exceptionally rare survival of a work by the inventor of colour printing, Jacob Christoff Le Blon
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Replacing Stiffkey Bridge
Following the removal of Stiffkey Bridge in 2022, find out the latest about our project to replace the bridge and the timescales we're working to.
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Our position on Centre Port's plan for The Wash
The Wash is one of the most important estuaries in the UK. Therefore, news of a potential new container terminal and tidal scheme in an area designated for its importance to wildlife, is deeply concerning. Some bold claims are being made about ecology and we are keen to seek further information on the detailed plans and data to back these up.
Get involved
Volunteering in Norfolk
Making new friends, working in amazing places, and knowing that you're helping a cause you care about – just three great reasons to volunteer with the National Trust in Norfolk.
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Supporter groups in Norfolk
If you’re interested in joining one of Norfolk’s local supporter groups and meeting like-minded people to support the Trust’s work, find a volunteer group or association you can join.
Places to stay
From unspoilt sandy beaches to vast heathlands full of wildlife, there are so many reasons to holiday in Norfolk. Whether you’re looking for some hill-free family cycling or want to spot rare birds on the Norfolk Broads, we have lots of self-catering holiday cottages to choose from.
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Dog-friendly cottages in Norfolk
Many of our Norfolk holiday cottages are dog-friendly, situated within unspoilt countryside and close to vast expanses of sandy beaches.
Visit National Trust places in Norfolk without a car
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Sustainable travel in Norfolk
There are a number of sustainable options for travelling to and from the places in our care in Norfolk, whether you’re looking to travel by train, bus, bike or foot. Here’s a little more information that can help you plan your visit.
Upcoming events
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Heritage Harvest Family Activities
Oxburgh Estate, near Swaffham, NorfolkEscape into autumn and enjoy an activity packed day for the whole family in nature's most colourful season.
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Autumn Magic and Folklore
Blickling Estate, Aylsham, NorfolkDiscover the tale of Blickling’s Black Shuck, delve into the mysteries of trees and explore the real-life magic of Autumn at Blickling Estate.
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Autumn on Heigham Holmes
Horsey Windpump, Great Yarmouth, NorfolkExplore the wilds of Norfolk and discover the nature that inhabit Heigham Holmes.
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Open Cabinets Week
Felbrigg Hall, Gardens and Estate, Norwich, NorfolkPeek inside some of the house team's favourite cabinets, used to store and display small and often precious objects.
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Immersive Gatehouse Experience
Oxburgh Estate, near Swaffham, NorfolkSee the King’s Room and priest hole in a whole new light on an Immersive Gatehouse Experience.
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Acorns
Sheringham Park, Upper Sheringham, NorfolkOutdoor fun for pre-schoolers and their grown-ups.
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Half-term activities at Morston Quay
Morston Quay, Morston, NorfolkVisiting Morston Quay this October half-term? Why not take part in a few of our activities?
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Trust10 at Blickling Estate
Blickling Estate, Aylsham, NorfolkTrust10 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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