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Norfolk
With big skies, stunning coastline, magnificent historic houses and colourful gardens to discover, you're spoilt for choice when exploring Norfolk in East Anglia.
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Top places to visit in Norfolk
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Blickling Estate
One day is never enough. Discover a complete Norfolk estate with something for everyone.
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Felbrigg Hall, Gardens & Park
Felbrigg Hall is a mixture of opulence and homeliness. Outside is a gardener's delight, don't miss the Walled Garden.
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Oxburgh Estate
Home to the Bedingfeld family for 500 years, Oxburgh reveals one family's unshakable Catholic faith and story of endurance
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Sheringham Park
Wander through Sheringham Park and discover why it became the personal favourite of landscape designer, Humphry Repton.
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Horsey Windpump
An iconic Norfolk Broads landmark, climb to the top for panoramic views across this man-made landscape.
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Blakeney National Nature Reserve
As well as uninterrupted views of the beautiful Norfolk coastline, Blakeney Point is a haven for wildlife.
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Morston Quay
Morston Quay is the ideal starting point to explore the Norfolk Coast. Why not book a boat trip to see the seals?
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Brancaster Beach
Come and enjoy the golden sandy beach at Brancaster, which is part of the iconic Norfolk coastline.
Top things to do in Norfolk
Summer walks in Norfolk
Put a spring in your step with a walk in nature. Here's our top walks around the county.
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Blickling Estate multi-use trail
Tour the Blickling Estate by bike, wheelchair, with a pushchair or on foot, via this all-weather hard-surface footpath, with historic buildings and woodland along the way.
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Repton’s walk at Sheringham Park
Take in coastal views and country vistas on this moderate walking trail through the landscaped parkland at Sheringham.
Discover more walks in Norfolk
Discover the best walks around Norfolk, from a stroll around the estate at Blickling to a bracing trek on the Norfolk Coast Path.
On the telly
Join celebrity chef and TV presenter Ainsley Harriott as he hosts a cooking competition using produce grown in Blickling's Walled Garden in ITV's new series Ainsley’s National Trust Cook Off.
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Ainsley's National Trust Cook Off
Find out about ITV's new series, Ainsley's National Trust Cook Off, where celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott hosts a friendly cooking competition at some of the kitchen gardens in our care.
Latest news and projects
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Planting for the future gives helping hand to wildlife at Sheringham Park
A team of staff and volunteers at Sheringham Park have planted more than 600 native trees to replace those lost due to storm damage. In response to climate change they've also moved some species of rhododendron to cooler parts of the park, as part of a wider programme of work to conserve the significant collection, arguably the best surviving example of landscape gardener, Humphry Repton's work.
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Nature just the tonic for gin-clear ‘globally rare’ chalk stream in the Norfolk Broads
As part of our Riverlands project nearly ten kilometres of the Upper Bure in Norfolk have been carefully restored in a bid to bring back its gin-clear waters, improve prospects for wildlife, and reconnect people with the river.
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Rare art work by 18th Century inventor of colour printing discovered at Oxburgh Estate
Following analysis by National Trust experts, a work of art seen by thousands of people every year here at Oxburgh has been found to be an exceptionally rare survival of a work by the inventor of colour printing, Jacob Christoff Le Blon
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New 'green' bothy for Felbrigg Hall
Thanks to a generous gift left in the will of one of our supporters, the Gardens team at Felbrigg now has a new place of rest and refuge in the Walled Garden. The new green bothy is fully accessible with an air source heat pump and living roof, making it a green and welcoming space for all.
Inspiration behind Little Greene wallpapers
We've collaborated with family-run paint company, Little Greene, to bring you a collection of unique wallpapers inspired by the historic collection at Felbrigg Hall and Oxburgh Estate in Norfolk.
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Replacing Stiffkey Bridge
Following the removal of Stiffkey Bridge in 2022, find out the latest about our project to replace the bridge and the timescales we're working to.
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Our position on Centre Port's plan for The Wash
The Wash is one of the most important estuaries in the UK. Therefore, news of a potential new container terminal and tidal scheme in an area designated for its importance to wildlife, is deeply concerning. Some bold claims are being made about ecology and we are keen to seek further information on the detailed plans and data to back these up.
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Parkland restoration project at Oxburgh Estate
Discover how we're restoring the parkland at Oxburgh Estate to become a species rich, native wood pasture once more, which will attract wildlife and increase biodiversity.
Get involved
Volunteering in Norfolk
Making new friends, working in amazing places, and knowing that you're helping a cause you care about – just three great reasons to volunteer with the National Trust in Norfolk.
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Supporter groups in Norfolk
If you’re interested in joining one of Norfolk’s local supporter groups and meeting like-minded people to support the Trust’s work, find a volunteer group or association you can join.
Places to stay
From unspoilt sandy beaches to vast heathlands full of wildlife, there are so many reasons to holiday in Norfolk. Whether you’re looking for some hill-free family cycling or want to spot rare birds on the Norfolk Broads, we have lots of self-catering holiday cottages to choose from.
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Dog-friendly cottages in Norfolk
Many of our Norfolk holiday cottages are dog-friendly, situated within unspoilt countryside and close to vast expanses of sandy beaches.
Visit National Trust places in Norfolk without a car
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Sustainable travel in Norfolk
There are a number of sustainable options for travelling to and from the places in our care in Norfolk, whether you’re looking to travel by train, bus, bike or foot. Here’s a little more information that can help you plan your visit.
Upcoming events
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Hidden Treasures family trail
Oxburgh Estate, near Swaffham, NorfolkKicking off for May half term, families can enjoy a Hidden Treasures trail around the grounds. The naughty Tudor rats have stolen items from the collection and hidden them in the gardens. Can you find them?
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Acorns | Parent and Toddler Group
Sheringham Park, Upper Sheringham, NorfolkOutdoor fun for pre-schoolers and their grown-ups.
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Gardener 'how to' Talks
Oxburgh Estate, near Swaffham, NorfolkJoin our garden team for a brand-new gardener ‘how to’ series of talks on growing your own.
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Bio-sonification Live at Felbrigg’s Walled Garden
Felbrigg Hall, Gardens and Estate, Norwich, NorfolkExperience the magic of plant music in a unique setting with a series of late openings this summer.
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Summer of Play at Oxburgh Estate
Oxburgh Estate, near Swaffham, NorfolkEnjoy a summer of play at Oxburgh Estate. Bursting with energy, we have an activity packed day suitable for the whole family.
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Summer of Play at Horsey Windpump
Horsey Windpump, Great Yarmouth, NorfolkEmbrace the outdoors with a summer of play packed full of fun for families and friends to enjoy.
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Summer of Play at Morston Quay
Morston Quay, Morston, NorfolkEnjoy a summer of play at Morston Quay, with days packed full of fun for families and friends to enjoy.
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Summer of Play at Sheringham Park
Sheringham Park, Upper Sheringham, NorfolkEnjoy fun-filled family days out and exciting adventures at Sheringham Park this summer with the National Trust’s Summer of Play, sponsored by Starling Bank.
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