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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

The Parterre illuminated at night for the Garden of Lights Christmas Event at Blickling Estate, Norfolk
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Blickling Estate 

One day is never enough. Discover a complete Norfolk estate with something for everyone.

Aylsham, Norfolk

Partially open today
Frost on the parkland with Felbrigg Hall in the background
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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.

Norwich, Norfolk

Partially open today
A frosty winter morning at Oxburgh Estate in Norfolk
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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

near Swaffham, Norfolk

Partially open today
Mother and son on an autumn walk at Sheringham Park, Norfolk
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Sheringham Park 

Wander through Sheringham Park and discover why it became the personal favourite of landscape designer, Humphry Repton.

Upper Sheringham, Norfolk

Fully open today
Horsey Windpump
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Horsey Windpump 

An iconic Norfolk Broads landmark, climb to the top for panoramic views across this man-made landscape.

Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

Partially open today
Common seals and sandwich terns at Blakeney Point, Norfolk
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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.

Cley Road, Norfolk

Partially open today
Boats moored on the tidal creeks and mudflats at Morston Quay.
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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?

Morston, Norfolk

Fully open today
The beach and sand dunes at Brancaster Estate, Norfolk
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Brancaster Beach 

Come and enjoy the golden sandy beach at Brancaster, which is part of the iconic Norfolk coastline.

Brancaster, Norfolk

Fully open today

Looking ahead to Christmas

Christmas tree lights outside Blickling Hall, Norfolk
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Christmas at Blickling Estate 

This coming Christmas, Journey Through the Stars on a visit to the House. Or book tickets for the Garden of Lights at one of Norfolk's most special places.

Illustration of two young wolves climbing on the roof of Felbrigg Hall, against a snowy night time sky.
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Christmas at Felbrigg Hall 

Explore an indoor trail filled with imaginative decorations, animal illustrations and soundscapes recorded on the Felbrigg Estate. Follow in the paw prints of two curious young wolves from a new tale, Wild Wood Hall: The search for Red.

Head and shoulder of Father Christmas telling a story surrounded by lights and festive decorations
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Christmas at Oxburgh Estate 

Oxburgh Estate is the perfect place to visit this festive season, with hidden treasure family trails, beautiful traditional decorations, story-telling with Father Christmas and wreath-making workshops, there is something for everyone.

What's on in Norfolk

Young boy and girl look up at the Christmas lights at Blickling Estate, Norfolk

Upcoming events in Norfolk 

There's plenty to see and do with friends and family at a National Trust place near you this Christmas. Popular events can sell out so book early to avoid disappointment.

Top winter walks in Norfolk

Escape into nature for some fresh air and a walk. Here's our top walks around the county.

Visitors walking in the woodland at Blickling, Norfolk
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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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Walking, Cycling
DistanceMiles: 4 (km: 6.4)
Temple at sunset, Sheringham Park, Norfolk.
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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.

Activities
Walking
DistanceMiles: 2 (km: 3.2)
Family day out at the beach in winter on Norfolk Coast

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.

Latest news and projects

Conserved Corbridge Map of Blickling Estate on display in the Lower Ante
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Estate map of Blickling dating to 1729 conserved and now on display 

A hand-coloured parchment survey map of the Blickling Estate and Parish, by James Corbridge dating to 1729, has returned this month after extensive conservation and is on display in the Lower Ante as part of the Autumn Magic and Folklore event.

A woman points at Oxburgh Gatehouse and a young visitor sits in all terrain wheelchair looking
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Oxburgh makes history more accessible for children with limited mobility 

Dedicated to improving accessibility for everyone, the National Trust and Oxburgh Estate in Norfolk are introducing a new children’s all-terrain Mountain Trike wheelchair to their existing range of mobility equipment.

Glowing female glow worm at Sheringham Park
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Glowing report for glow worms at Sheringham Park 

Glow worms, the creatures that inspired William Shakespeare, Roald Dahl and William Wordsworth, who described them as ‘earth-born stars’, are thriving at the National Trust’s Sheringham Park in North Norfolk.

Two rangers planting new native and specimen trees at Sheringham Park in Norfolk
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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 and moved some species of rhododendron to cooler parts of the park, which is arguably the best surviving example of landscape gardener Humphry Repton's work.

Aerial view of the River Bure on the Blickling Estate in Norfolk
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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.

Image of a team member examining the newly restored Le Blon print at Oxburgh Estate
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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

A view of the new footbridge spanning Cabbage Creek at low tide.
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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.

Common seals and sandwich terns at Blakeney Point, Norfolk
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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.

Get involved

A woman with long black hair is tending to some plants in a walled garden on a sunny day. She is wearing a raincoat and has a smile on her face.

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.

Visitors standing by a rhododendron bush at Sheringham Park, 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.

The exterior of Mrs Preedy's Cottage, Burnham-Overy-Staithe, Norfolk
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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

A group of people sit in boat on the water whilst on a seal-watching trip at Blakeney Point in Norfolk.
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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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Wild Wood Hall: The search for Red 

Felbrigg Hall, Gardens and Estate, Norwich, Norfolk

This Christmas, follow in the paw prints of two young wolves on an indoor trail, exploring rooms imaginatively decorated with animal illustrations and filled with soundscapes recorded on the estate.

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22 Nov to 16 Dec 2024
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11:00 to 15:00
+ 15 other dates or times
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CHRISTMAS: 12 days of Christmas Family Trail 

Oxburgh Estate, near Swaffham, Norfolk

Join us this winter at Oxburgh for the 12 days of Christmas trail. This interactive and playful trail will run indoors and outdoors so families have the option of doing one or both elements but are encouraged to do both!

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23 Nov 2024 to 5 Jan 2025
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09:30 to 16:00
+ 40 other dates or times
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CHRISTMAS: Story telling with Father Christmas 

Oxburgh Estate, near Swaffham, Norfolk

Join Father Christmas and settle in for a yuletide tale.

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23 Nov to 22 Dec 2024
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10:45 to 11:15
+ 29 other dates or times
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CHRISTMAS: Family Crafts in the Gun Room 

Oxburgh Estate, near Swaffham, Norfolk

Join in with some simple festive makes in Oxburgh's Gun Room this Christmas!

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23 Nov 2024 to 5 Jan 2025
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11:00 to 15:00
+ 19 other dates or times
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Trust10 at Blickling Estate 

Blickling Estate, Aylsham, Norfolk

Trust10 monthly trail runs are a great way to blow away the cobwebs, get some exercise and take in spectacular scenery throughout the seasons.

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24 Nov to 22 Dec 2024
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09:20 to 11:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Red, Muntjac or Chinese Deer? 

Horsey Windpump, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

Join our rangers for a walk on the wild side at Heigham Holmes and get a glimpse into the lives of deer.

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24 Nov to 8 Dec 2024
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14:00 to 16:00
+ 1 other date or time
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CHRISTMAS: SEN Opening 

Oxburgh Estate, near Swaffham, Norfolk

Join us for a SEN session at Oxburgh Estate.

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29 Nov to 14 Dec 2024
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09:30 to 17:00
+ 1 other date or time
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CHRISTMAS: Festive Wreath Workshop 

Oxburgh Estate, near Swaffham, Norfolk

Get into the festive spirit at our Christmas wreath making workshop and create your own beautiful luxury wreath to adorn your door.

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30 Nov 2024
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09:30 to 11:30
Man holding a child up in the air as they both smile, in the grounds at Powis Castle, Powys

Where will you visit next?

Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.