National Trust Blickling Estate – House, Gardens, Café and Shop
One day is never enough!
Delve into over 400 years of history and creativity at Blickling Estate. The breathtaking hall, with its nationally important library, is framed by ancient yew hedges and surrounded by 55 acres of gardens including parterre, temple walk and a thriving walled kitchen garden, offering something new to experience every season. Explore varied landscapes on miles of walks through parkland, woodland and alongside the meandering River Bure.
Henry and Dorothy Hobart created Blickling Hall in the 1620s, building on the important history of this corner of Norfolk – King Harold previously owned the estate, and Anne Boleyn was born here. Uncover layers of history and get to know the generations of Hobart and Kerr families that have lovingly evolved and cared for this exceptional rural estate.
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.
Norwich Printing Museum
Learn about the traditional skills of the compositor, printer and bookbinder at this unique working collection of printing machinery and artefacts from the early days of Jarrold & Sons Ltd. The museum is now closed for 2024 and will reopen Spring 2025.
Eating
The Stables and Muddy Boots cafés offer hot and cold drinks, light meals, snacks and cakes, with indoor and outdoor seating.
Shopping
The National Trust Shop at Blickling is stocked with locally produced gifts, homeware, books, gardening accessories and seasonal peat-free potted plants. The Second-hand Bookshop features thousands of pre-loved books covering every topic. Also onsite, the Stamp Shop sells a wide range of global stamps and the knowledgeable volunteers can assist avid philatelists and new collectors alike.
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. Holidays in Norfolk | Find a place to stay | National Trust
Volunteering Opportunities
If you and your team are looking for rewarding opportunities to give back to the community, we are always keen to hear from you – our seasonal roles offer fun ways to help out at our key fundraising events. Discover more about volunteer vacancies and how you can get involved: Volunteering at Blickling estate │Norfolk | National Trust
Your support is helping preserve this inspiring legacy for generations to come.