Netwalking and Nature at Blickling Estate

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Venue: Blickling Rd, Norwich NR11 6NF, NR11 6NF, UK

Start Date / Time: 18/08/2021 11:00 am

End Date / Time: 18/08/2021 1:00 pm

Member Rate: Free

Non-Member Rate: Free

Network with local businesses, make new connections and explore the great outdoors – perfect for wellbeing. Many of you have told us that you cannot wait to get back to meeting people face-to-face again and we have listened. We are working on a series of small, social distanced in person netwalking events*, where you can get outside and start meeting new people in real life! This exclusive netwalking event is one of a few we are hosting over the summer. With your wellbeing a priority more than ever before, what better way to give it a boost than by spending time outside in the fresh air, networking with fellow business professionals at the beautiful Blickling Estate (and getting those important steps in)! Stuart Banks is the countryside manager at Blickling, coming to the estate having spent 10 years managing woodlands and other sites across the Essex coast and countryside. He is passionate about trees and helping people to understand trees and what they can do to appreciate and safeguard the survival of trees. Stuart says “We’ll take a look at what makes a tree a veteran, why veteran trees are so important and what we’re doing at Blickling to understand and value our veteran tree population. The walk will introduce you to some of the largest and oldest trees (of their species) in the UK and several trees of national importance as well as discussing the beauty and importance of decay. It’s a great way to develop or begin an interest in woodlands, or just to have a lovely stroll through a beautiful estate”. About Blickling Estate Blickling is well renowned as a heritage site, famous for its stunning Jacobean mansion house and tranquil gardens. In recent years the team have been delving into the significance of the wider estate and parkland, partly to better understand the collection of ancient and veteran trees. Recent surveys have identified around 800 trees in the park which are of veteran status and possibly as many as 2,000 across the 4,600 acres that comprise the estate. It’s a walk for anyone who likes (or who has even a passing appreciation of) trees, as well as those who value fresh air and spending time in the presence of giants. National Trust protects and cares for places so people and nature can thrive. As a charity they look after hundreds of houses and close to a million objects, along with vast areas of coastline, countryside and green spaces for the benefit of all. Who is it for? Business owners, managers, entrepreneurs, start-ups, young businesses and anyone who wants to connect and engage with other businesses in the Norfolk area. Cancellation policy We only have a maximum of 25 places on this walk. Please notify us if you are no longer able to attend in writing to [email protected] Please note that no refunds will be offered if you cancel after Wednesday 11 August . Agenda Please arrive earlier to allow for parking and walking to the meeting place – parking is included in the cost of the ticket. 11:00 – Welcome and briefing (15-minutes) 11:15 – Networking on the walk 13:00 – Close** **You will be provided with tea/coffee/water and cake as part of the ticket price. If you wish to purchase lunch at the café or bring a small picnic with you to have with your cake then please feel free to do so. The walk does not provide entry into the house and gardens, this would need to be purchased on arrival. National Trust members will be able to gain entry with their membership. Muddy Boots café and toilets are available outside the pay barrier. What to wear

As a general rule we say to dress for the weather, i.e sunhat/suncream/raincoat/umbrella.
Suitable walking shoes are a must.
If you feel more comfortable during the walk wearing a mask*** please bring one with you.

***Aligning with government guidance, we are recommend that people where a face mask when inside but it is not a requirement.

Photo Credits National Trust Images, Andrew Butler, Mike Page, Justin Minns *We are doing everything we can to bring you this walk in August by following government COVID guidelines. However, due to the unpredictable nature of the pandemic we may have to postpone this walk at short notice if circumstances arise that are out of our control. Please also note that this walk will be postponed should we have extremely bad weather conditions which will make this activity unsafe.

Venue: Blickling Rd, Norwich NR11 6NF, NR11 6NF, UK

Start Date / Time: 18/08/2021 11:00 am

End Date / Time: 18/08/2021 1:00 pm

Member Rate: Free

Non-Member Rate: Free

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