Blickling Estate (National Trust)

Blickling
Nr. Aylsham
Norwich
Norfolk
NR11 6NF
England

Website

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/blickling-estate

E-mail

blickling@nationaltrust.org.uk

Telephone

01263 738030

Fax

01263 731660

All information is drawn or provided by the venues themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Blickling has been at the heart of this north Norfolk community since the sixteenth century. One of the most imposing and complete country estates in Norfolk, it offers you a glimpse into the lives of those who lived and worked above and below stairs.

The estate is a treasure trove of romantic buildings, beautiful gardens, and landscaped park. See the stunning parterre created by socialite Norah Lindsay in the 1930s; or find peace and solitude in the orangery garden or woodland wildernesses. There is something for everyone at any time of the year.

Venue Type:

Museum, Gallery, Historic house or home, Garden, parklands or rural site

Opening hours

Vary according to season. Please see the link below for details opening hours information.

Admission charges

Gift Aid

Whole property
Adult: £11.95
Child: £5.95
Family: £32.00
Family (1 adult, 3 children): £23.00
Group: n/a
Garden only
Adult: £8.50
Child: £4.25
Family: £23.00
Family (1 adult, 3 children): £16.50
Group: n/a

Standard
Whole property
Adult: £10.75
Child: £5.35
Family: £28.80
Family (1 adult, 3 children): £20.70
Group: £9.95
Garden only
Adult: £7.65
Child: £3.85
Family: £20.70
Family (1 adult, 3 children): £14.80
Group: £6.80

Collection details

Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art

Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

Outdoor Theatre

22 June 2013

All the world's a stage and all the men and women merely players'.Shakespeare open air theatre performed by The Lord Chamberlain's Men in the grand setting of Blicklling Hall.

Suitable for

When

6-9pm

Admission

Child: £8
Booking Essential.
Please bring your own seating and picnics.
Ffi contact: Blickling Estate, 01263 738030, blickling@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=a6777e6a-9402-413c-b18a-9a187366e683

History comes to life

26 June 2013

See the Diggers, our costumed interpretation group 'ghosting'.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

7:30-10pm

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Blickling Estate, 01263 738030, blickling@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=f235c406-8d2c-466c-865e-0d707dfa131e

History comes to life

3 July 2013

See the Diggers, our costumed interpretation group 'ghosting'.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

7:30-10pm

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Blickling Estate, 01263 738030, blickling@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=f235c406-8d2c-466c-865e-0d707dfa131e

History comes to life

10 July 2013

See the Diggers, our costumed interpretation group 'ghosting'.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

7:30-10pm

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Blickling Estate, 01263 738030, blickling@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=f235c406-8d2c-466c-865e-0d707dfa131e

History comes to life

17 July 2013

See the Diggers, our costumed interpretation group 'ghosting'.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

7:30-10pm

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Blickling Estate, 01263 738030, blickling@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=f235c406-8d2c-466c-865e-0d707dfa131e

Garden Highlights

18 July 2013

Find out more about the new Philadelphus garden and our ambitious plans to bring the walled garden back to life.

Suitable for

When

3-4pm

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Advisable.
Ffi contact: Blickling Estate, 01263 738030, blickling@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=c3bae945-549a-4843-abcb-6c7fef0ed4df

History comes to life

24 July 2013

See the Diggers, our costumed interpretation group 'ghosting'.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

7:30-10pm

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Blickling Estate, 01263 738030, blickling@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=f235c406-8d2c-466c-865e-0d707dfa131e

History comes to life

31 July 2013

See the Diggers, our costumed interpretation group 'ghosting'.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

7:30-10pm

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Blickling Estate, 01263 738030, blickling@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=f235c406-8d2c-466c-865e-0d707dfa131e

History comes to life

7 August 2013

See the Diggers, our costumed interpretation group 'ghosting'.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

7:30-10pm

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Blickling Estate, 01263 738030, blickling@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=f235c406-8d2c-466c-865e-0d707dfa131e

History comes to life

14 August 2013

See the Diggers, our costumed interpretation group 'ghosting'.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

7:30-10pm

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Blickling Estate, 01263 738030, blickling@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=f235c406-8d2c-466c-865e-0d707dfa131e

Outdoor Theatre

17 August 2013

Take a step back in time with Chapterhouse Theatre Company to meet Elizabeth Bennet and her sisters. Whilst her mother tries determinedly to pair her off with the detestable Mr Collins, Elizabeth meets the rude and abrupt Mr Darcy. Is there more to him than meets the eye? Join family and friends for what promises to be the most splendid evening of the summer as you picnic under a beautiful summer sky and revel in this most renowned of love stories.

Suitable for

When

6:30-9:30pm

Admission

Adult: £13.5
Child: £9
Family: £40
Booking Essential.
Please bring your own seating and picnics.
Ffi contact: Blickling Estate, 01263 738030, blickling@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=a5a7ec5c-6861-416a-b7ff-7a58fa63d804

History comes to life

21 August 2013

See the Diggers, our costumed interpretation group 'ghosting'.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

7:30-10pm

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Blickling Estate, 01263 738030, blickling@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=f235c406-8d2c-466c-865e-0d707dfa131e

Get hooked on fishing

23 August 2013

Bring your own equipment and try your hand by our well stocked lake. Volunteers will be on hand to give you hints and tips.

Suitable for

When

11am-4pm

Admission

Child: £5
Booking Advisable.
Adults free when accompanying a child.
Ffi contact: Blickling Estate, 01263 738030, blickling@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=0491fa85-5bc4-4a8d-87a5-45d4c6d25526

History comes to life

28 August 2013

See the Diggers, our costumed interpretation group 'ghosting'.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

7:30-10pm

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Blickling Estate, 01263 738030, blickling@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=f235c406-8d2c-466c-865e-0d707dfa131e

History comes to life

4 September 2013

See the Diggers, our costumed interpretation group 'ghosting'.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

7:30-10pm

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Blickling Estate, 01263 738030, blickling@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=f235c406-8d2c-466c-865e-0d707dfa131e

History comes to life

11 September 2013

See the Diggers, our costumed interpretation group 'ghosting'.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

7:30-10pm

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Blickling Estate, 01263 738030, blickling@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=f235c406-8d2c-466c-865e-0d707dfa131e

History comes to life

18 September 2013

See the Diggers, our costumed interpretation group 'ghosting'.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

7:30-10pm

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Blickling Estate, 01263 738030, blickling@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=f235c406-8d2c-466c-865e-0d707dfa131e

Flower with bee

Garden Highlights

19 September 2013

Find out more about the new Philadelphus garden and our ambitious plans to bring the walled garden back to life. Booking Advisable. Blickling Estate, 01263 738030, blickling@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

3-4pm

Admission

Whole property: Adult: £11.95. Child: £5.95. Family: £32.00. Family (1 adult, 3 children): £23.00. Group: n/a.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=c45c03c5-d805-4298-9890-1407d5852c07

History comes to life

25 September 2013

See the Diggers, our costumed interpretation group 'ghosting'.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

7:30-10pm

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Blickling Estate, 01263 738030, blickling@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=f235c406-8d2c-466c-865e-0d707dfa131e

History comes to life

2 October 2013

See the Diggers, our costumed interpretation group 'ghosting'.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

7:30-10pm

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Blickling Estate, 01263 738030, blickling@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=f235c406-8d2c-466c-865e-0d707dfa131e

History comes to life

9 October 2013

See the Diggers, our costumed interpretation group 'ghosting'.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

7:30-10pm

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Blickling Estate, 01263 738030, blickling@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=f235c406-8d2c-466c-865e-0d707dfa131e

History comes to life

16 October 2013

See the Diggers, our costumed interpretation group 'ghosting'.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

7:30-10pm

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Blickling Estate, 01263 738030, blickling@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=f235c406-8d2c-466c-865e-0d707dfa131e

Back Stage Pass

24 November 2013

What goes on behind those closed doors?Take a sneaky peek and find out with a small group tour. There's a steep climb to the attics to see where some of the RAF personnel slept during WW11 and where we store items form the Blickling collection not on show. A look through the basements and rooms not on the normal visitor route.

When

12:30-1:30pm

Admission

East Wing visitor reception.All tickets: £6
Booking Essential.
Steep attic stairs.
Ffi contact: Blickling Estate, 01263 738030, blickling@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=4e660886-218b-4cf4-a092-7eeb9179a561

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