An external tour of Blickling Hall revealing some of the architectural fascinations of this grand house's 400 year history.
Join us for a walking tour outside the magnificent Blickling Hall, revealing some of the architectural fascinations of this red brick masterpiece at the heart of the Blickling Estate. Discover Tudor fragments of Anne Boleyn’s birthplace, a Jacobean façade with symbols of political power, a Georgian grand parlour created to house a giant tapestry and a Victorian improvement sometimes described as ugly and institutional.
This external tour of the house includes free parking for the Estate and free access to the gardens during the tour. Please note that admission prices still apply to the gardens and house once the tour has ended. National Trust members visit and park for free.
This tour has a level access route on gravelled pathways.
Timings & Tours
Saturday 13 September:11.30amThursday 18 September:11.30am
Location & directions
Blickling Estate, Blickling, Aylsham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 6NF
Directions:The Estate is on Blickling Road (old B1354, reclassified to C593), signposted from the A140 Norwich/Cromer. What3Words: ///rooster.unstated.tangent Please visit the welcome barn to collect your free parking pass for the day. The tour will start from outside the front of the house.Contact on day:Welcome TeamTelephone number:+441263738059
Booking information
Pre-booking requirement:Pre-booking preferredBooking conditions:Booking via the National Trust website. Tickets are free. We ask that if you have booked and can no longer attend, that you contact the property team to let us know.Booking contact name:Central Box OfficeBooking telephone number:+443442491895Booking email:blickling@nationaltrust.org.ukBooking website:https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/blickling-estateBooking opens:14 Jul 2025 12:00 AMBooking closes:12 Sep 2025 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
This tour has a level access route on gravelled pathways. Personal mobility scooters are available to hire, please contact the team to book in advance: 01263 738030. Please contact us if you have any additional access needs you would like us to be aware of.
Additional information
Max no of people per tour:15Est. tour duration:1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
Event organiser is Blickling Estate.
Disclaimer: All information was correct when the listing was prepared. Any questions about the event should be directed to the event organiser.