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We're able to respond to queries Monday - Friday 9am - 5.00pm. Life is for living, so get out & about Nobody ever forgets their first sight of Blickling.
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The breath-taking red-brick mansion and ancient yew hedges sit at the heart of a magnificent garden and historic park in the beautiful Bure meadows. The story of the estate unfolds over a thousand years. The landscape with its hedges and narrow tree-lined lanes has changed little over the centuries and is quintessentially Norfolk. Blickling’s owners have used the estate as a place of quiet refuge, while playing their part on the world’s political stage. Philip Kerr, 11th Marquis of Lothian, left this estate to the National Trust in 1940, and he’s vital to its story. Without him, it’s unlikely that Blickling would still be around for you to explore, along with many other places that you love.

01/11/2026

We were delighted that Blickling's Tower was selected as a place to stay during filming for the new series of Gone Fishing! 🎣

Tune in to Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse as they set off on another life-affirming journey filled with friendship, beautiful places and plenty of good natter.

Keep an eye out for a glimpse of Blickling in episode two, due to air on BBC2 at 9pm tonight (and available now on iPlayer).

The Tower is one of seven characterful holiday cottages on the Blickling Estate - head to nationaltrust.org.uk/holidays to discover more.

31/10/2026

Forget pumpkins and plastic fangs, head to Blickling Estate this Halloween for nature adventures that crackle with with old magic! 🍂🧙✨

Goblins, boggarts and other Stranger Folk are causing mischief at Blickling! Download the Stranger Folk app and join an immersive family adventure inspired by British folklore. Follow the Old Crone’s clues, harness the elements and help close the rift between the human and spirit worlds before mayhem breaks loose.

Want to go phone-free? Pick up an autumn spotter sheet from Visitor Welcome and enjoy a self-led seasonal adventure.

House and garden open 10am to 4pm. Standard admission applies, free for National Trust members.

27/10/2026

Just a few days left to experience 'Journeys: Global Textiles from the Karun Thakar Collection' at Blickling Estate.

Open daily in the House from 11am to 3pm until 1 November, this remarkable exhibition has been captivating visitors with its vibrant textiles, global stories and thought-provoking themes.

Here's what visitors have been saying:

💬 “Wonderful, vibrant, reflective, excellent exhibition.”

💬 “Amazing. Such a fabulous exhibition, so beautifully incorporated into the story of the Hall.”

💬 “Absolutely magnificent! Such a fascinating and truly global collection.”

💬 “Beautiful, fascinating! Really appreciate the effort to sensitively and thoughtfully reckon with our colonial past.”

💬 “What a superb exhibition. I must come again!”

Don't miss your chance to see Journeys before it closes on 1 November.

📷 Claire Naylor

26/10/2026

We're pleased to say that following our safety checks Blickling Estate is now fully open. However due to forecasted breezy conditions today we've had to cancel Autumn Archery in the garden.

24/10/2026

Due to expected high winds, Blickling Estate including the house, garden, shops, cafes, car parks and parkland, will be closed tomorrow, Sunday 25 October 2026. Trust10, junior parkrun and Blickling Bounders have also been cancelled. We'll reopen as soon as our rangers have carried out their storm checks following the high winds. Please keep an eye on our website and social channels for updates.

23/10/2026

Due to expected high winds in the forecast, we'll be closing at 3pm tomorrow (Saturday 24 October), with the house and cycle hire closing at 2pm. If you're planning to visit this weekend please keep an eye on our website and social channels for updates.

23/10/2026

Say hello to the first Shaun the Sheep to arrive at Blickling!

Shaun will be on the front drive this half term holiday, before he’s joined by eleven other boisterous cheeky Shaun the Sheep sculptures - each baa-rilliantly designed and decorated by talented artists.

The whole Find the Flock Wild in Art trail will be available to discover in the garden at Blickling Estate from 14 November until 17 January.

22/10/2026

Stranger Folk are slipping through the crack to stir up trouble at Blickling! Are you and your family brave enough to enter a world of myth and folklore? Can you help to close the rift before the creatures take hold...?🧙‍♀️🧟‍♀️🕷️🍄

Stranger Folk is a fun game of ancient folklore and real-world adventure for families to play together. Download the Stranger Folk app and begin an immersive adventure.

Head to the garden to play between now and Sunday 8 November.

20/10/2026

With only a few days to go until the clocks go back, the house team are planning the careful reset of the clocks in the collection.

With 7 working clocks currently in the house, each will need to be paused for an hour before being set going again to show the correct time.

19/10/2026

Dogs Welcome Trial Update: 🐾

We've decided to extend our Dogs Welcome trial until Sunday 22 November.

During the trial, dogs on short, fixed leads can continue to visit parts of the garden, the East Wing downstairs, the shop, and the back room of the Stables Café.

By extending the trial through the half-term holiday and into the colder, wetter weeks, we'll have the opportunity to gather feedback from a wider range of visitors and families before making a long-term decision.

Thank you to everyone who has shared their thoughts so far, whether through our on-site comment cards or by email. Your feedback is helping to shape our future approach.

If you haven't had a chance to tell us what you think, we'd love to hear from you. Please email us at: [email protected]

Thank you for helping us make Blickling Estate welcoming for everyone. 🐕🍂

Address

Blickling
Aylsham
NR116NF

Telephone

+441263738030

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/blickling-estate/

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