BLICKLING ESTATE
Blickling, Norwich,
Norfolk
NR11 6NF
t: 01263 738030
e: blickling@nationaltrust.org.uk
w: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/blickling-estate.org.uk
Nobody ever forgets their first sight of Blicking. For four centuries, the 1,902-hectare (4,700-acre) estate has been at the heart of this north Norfolk community, offering a home to many – from the Boleyn family to the RAF.
Come and walk in the footsteps of lords and ladies, cooks, butlers, gardeners and scullery maids – all of whom have left their mark. After exploring the atmospheric Long Gallery, with its nationally important book collection, you can relax in the stunning 22-hectare (55-acre) garden; then ramble or cycle through the parkland to find the hidden pyramid. One day is never enough.
Special interest tours:
Inside Blickling Hall
Get the inside story on one of England's greatest Jacobean houses as your tour takes you 'upstairs and downstairs' with one of our expert guides. There is a superb collection of furniture and paintings, Mortlake tapestries, and the most important collection of rare books in the care of National Trust.
Duration 1 hour 30 minutes
Garden Tours Explore the glorious garden with one of our knowledgeable garden guides and gain a fascinating insight into the garden's history and planting schemes as you take a look around the parterre, the 18th-century orangery, double borders and delightful woodland dell. Tours can be tailored to your group's particular gardening interests. Duration 1 hour 30 minutes .
Exploring the Blickling Estate
We can arrange a tailor-made tour to suit your group's particular interests. From the history of the great Jacobean estate, the recent work to restore the parkland, or the wildlife that calls it home – whatever you choose, our experienced guides promise a lively and entertaining tour.
Duration 2 hours 30 minutes
Charges may apply, for more information please contact the property.