Name: Blickling Estate
Rating: 5.0

Blickling Estate

Blickling Road, Aylsham, Norwich, Norfolk NR11 6NF, UK

1-99 Years

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Blickling Estate nobody ever forgets their first sight of Blickling. The breath-taking Jacobean mansion and ancient yew hedges sit at the heart of a magnificent garden and historic park in the beautiful Bure meadows. Surrounding the house, the formal garden is the result of three centuries of inspired planting, and the gently undulating historic parkland is great for exploring on foot or by bike.

Grab a map of our way-marked walks from visitor reception and enjoy discovering intriguing landmarks, stunning views and wildlife. With over 4,600 acres to explore, Blickling's parkland is the perfect place to take your four-legged friend for a walk. However dogs, except assistance dogs, are not permitted in the house, East Wing or formal garden.

Price starts from £18.70 for Adults(18 years and over), £9.40 for Children(5-17 & under 5s free) and £28.10 for Family(1 adult and up to 3 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Features

House: Jacobean mansion with Long Gallery, featuring a nationally important collection of books.
Garden: 55 acres of formal garden, the result of three centuries of planting, with ancient yews, parterre, lake and productive walled kitchen garden.
Parkland: Over 4,600 acres of woodland, parkland and farmland, which sit at the heart of Norfolk's beautiful Bure meadows.
RAF Oulton Museum: Royal Air Force Oulton on the Blickling Estate undertook vital work during the second world war. Explore the museum and see the collection of objects and documents donated by families whose relatives served here.
Cycle Hire: The cycle hire hub at the Old School has a variety of bikes for all ages, including electric bikes, trailers and balance bikes so the whole family can explore the woods and parkland in the wider estate. Open February to October.
Holiday cottages: Stay in one of seven characterful holiday cottages. Packed with charm and atmosphere, and sleeping up to eight, options include a traditional thatched cottage and the iconic tower with stunning views over the parkland.
Shopping: Shop with gifts, homeware, books, gardening accessories and seasonal peat-free potted plants. Second-hand bookshop stocked with thousands of pre-loved books. Stamp shop with a wide range of global stamps for the avid philatelist and new collectors.
Christmas at Blickling Estate: Step into a festive Christmas at Blickling Estate. See inside the decorated House and visit in the evening to see the magical Garden of Lights at one of Norfolk's most special places.
Family days out at Blickling: 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.
Discover the House at Blickling Estate: No trip to Blickling Estate would be complete without a visit to Blickling Hall, the Jacobean mansion at the heart of the estate. Step inside a loved family home and explore its collections, including the magnificent library in the Long Gallery.
Discover the garden at Blickling: The Blickling Estate garden has something for every season. Take a stroll to the Temple, before looking back to admire spectacular views of the house and Parterre; wander the wilderness, discover the produce growing in the Walled Garden or take time out by the lake.
Explore the wider Blickling Estate: Blickling Estate covers around 4,600 acres of varied landscape that's ideal for exploring by yourself, or with your family or dog.
RAF Oulton Museum at Blickling Estate: Royal Air Force Oulton was an airfield that was created on Blickling Estate in 1939 and undertook vital work for the war effort. Explore the museum, now situated in what was once accommodation for the air crew, and see the collection of objects and documents donated by families whose relatives served here.
Cycling at Blickling Estate: The cycle hire hub has a variety of bikes for all ages, including electric bikes, children's trailers and balance bikes so the whole family can enjoy exploring the parkland. You're welcome to bring your own bikes too, so pack a picnic and get planning your adventure.
Fishing at Blickling Estate: Blickling's main fishing season runs from 16 June - 15 March each year. Visitors of all ages and abilities come here to fish in the lake, where you’ll find an abundance of bream, pike and carp. Read this helpful information to make the most of your fishing trip with us.
Top trails: Blickling Estate multi-use trail, Blickling lake walk, Blickling Estate RAF Walk, Blickling mausoleum walk, Blickling, Calthorpe and Great Wood walk, Blickling Estate walk, Blickling Ranger Run.

Facilities

Car park: We have four car parks across the Blickling Estate operating on a pay and display basis with a charge of £5 (coin only) for non-members. To pay by card, please pop into our Estate Barn visitors reception. Members please scan your card to obtain a free ticket.
Food & Drinks: The Stables and Muddy Boots cafés are open with indoor and outdoor seating.
Toilet: Toilets, including accessible toilets in main car park, East Wing and in the Farmyard. A Changing Places toilet is located in the Farmyard.
Dogs allowed: Dogs under close control are welcome on most of the parkland walks. Please keep them on a lead in car parks and on the lake walk as these are the busiest areas. Dogs on short leads are welcome in the farmyard, the bookshop, on the front drive, in the estate barn and Muddy Boots café. Only Assistance dogs are allowed in the house, garden and east wing.

What to see

History of Blickling Estate: Mentioned in the Domesday Book, Blickling Estate is believed to have been the birthplace of Anne Boleyn, future wife of King Henry VIII. During the Second World War, RAF air crew were billeted here while its owner, Lord Lothian, influenced Winston Churchill’s actions.

For more upcoming events information please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/blickling-estate/history-of-the-blickling-estate

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Adult (18+): £18.70 with Gift Aid. £17.00 without Gift Aid.
Child (5–17), under 5s free: £9.40 with Gift Aid. £8.50 without Gift Aid.
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): £46.80 with Gift Aid. £42.50 without Gift Aid.
Family (1 adult and up to 3 children): £28.10 with Gift Aid. £25.50 without Gift Aid.
Group (Adult 18+): £16.15 without Gift Aid.
Group (Child 5–17): £8.08 without Gift Aid.

Pricing URL: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/blickling-estate#place-prices

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

House: 11:00 - 15:00
Garden: 10:00 - 16:00
Park: Dawn - Dusk
Stables Café: 10:00 - 16:00
Muddy Boots Café: 09:30 - 16:00
Shop: 10:00 - 16:00
Second-hand Bookshop: 11:00 - 15:00
Woodgate, Bucks Common & Fisherman's car parks: Dawn - Dusk
House and gardens last entry is 30 minutes before closure. Last orders in cafés 30 minutes before closure. The RAF Oulton Museum is closed for the winter but will be open Saturdays and Sundays 11am – 3pm between 29 November and 21 December. The Stamp Shop open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, 11am - 3pm. Cycle Hire is now closed until February half term 2026.

Address: Blickling Road, Aylsham, Norwich, Norfolk NR11 6NF, UK

Post Code: NR11 6NF

Council: Broadland

County: Norfolk

By road: The Estate is on Blickling Road (old B1354, reclassified to C593), signposted from the A140 Norwich/Cromer.
By train: Take the Bure Valley Railway from Hoveton & Wroxham station to Aylsham, 2 miles away from Blickling Estate.
By bus: Sanders Coaches Services 43, 44, 44A, X44 available from Norwich to Aylsham, 2 miles from Blickling Estate. A Sunbeam 1A bus service runs on Mondays and Fridays* direct from Aylsham Market Place to Blickling Estate. The service departs Aylsham at 10.10am and 11.40am. The return journey departs outside the Hall at 11.50am, 1.28pm and 4.08pm. [*excluding bank holidays]
Cycling: Blickling Estate is reachable on two wheels via several scenic cycle paths, including the Rebellion Way, the Weaver’s Way cycle route from North Walsham to Aylsham, and the Bure Valley cycle route from Wroxham to Aylsham, as well as the Marriotts Way between Norwich and Aylsham.