Christmas at Blickling Estate

Journey Through the Stars

Saturday 30 November until Sunday 5 January, 10am - 3pm*

*House opens at 11am, last entry is at 2.30pm

Inspired by the conservation of a wonderful Star Atlas from the stunning Long Gallery, this winter Blickling presents you with the stars! Explore star-filled rooms, wonder at the skies above as you explore the story of this special book.

With special light installations, family fun and games and a chance to help decorate the hall, this is a very special opportunity to see the Star Atlas by Andreas Cellarius, a masterpiece of Dutch mapmaking, and wonder at the creativity it has inspired.

The route through the house will take in the ground floor, basement kitchen and some of the first floor showrooms.

Enjoy a spot of Christmas shopping in the shop or pop into the second-hand bookshop in the Farmyard to browse a selection of specialist books. Tuck into delicious seasonal food and warming drinks in the Stables and Muddy Boots cafés.

Daytime ticket information

There's no need to book tickets for your visit during these times. Entry is free to National Trust members, and non-members can pay on arrival.

Ticket prices for non-members:

• Adult  £15.00
• Child* £7.50
• Family (1 adult, up to 3 children) £22.50
• Family (2 adults, up to 3 children) £37.50

*Children under five go free and do not require a ticket.

Good to know

• The house is open 11am–3pm. Last entry to the house and garden is 2.30pm. The house, garden, shops and cafés open at 10am and close at 3pm.
• The car park closes at 3pm and will reopen at 5pm when we start to welcome visitors for evening.
• Please note that only assistance dogs are allowed inside the house, the garden and the east wing.
• The second-hand bookshop is open and accepting donations between 11am - 3pm.

Garden of Lights at Blickling Estate

Saturday 30 November to Sunday 15 December, 5pm – 8pm*

*Last entry slot 6.30pm-6.45pm

Our biggest fundraiser of the year returns in 2024! Enter down the spectacular front drive for an evening of colourful displays and illuminations, taking you on a journey through the seasons on a new accessible level route.

Head to the festive Farmyard for food and drinks, or stop along the route for toasted marshmallows and warming drinks.

‘When you come for some festive sparkle, it helps us to work our magic so we can continue Blickling’s story for everyone, for ever’

- Sebastian Billing, Experience & Visitor Programming Manager

Ticket information

Tickets will go on sale in mid-September. Keep an eye on our social channels for updates.

Everyone (including National Trust members) will need to book tickets in advance for our evening Christmas event as there won’t be any tickets available on the day.

Ticket prices:
• Adult  £18
• Child* £10
• Family ticket (1 adult, up to 3 children) £32
• Family ticket (2 adults, up to 3 children) £50
• Free carer tickets are available on request.

*Children under five go free and do not require a ticket.

Good to know

• Your ticket includes parking in our main car park. Please make a note of your time slot as this is your entry time into the car park, your visit is free flow from then.
• The Garden of Lights has a step free route on a range of surfaces including gravel of different thicknesses, accessible matting and a small area of grass.
• Mobility scooters can be pre-booked for the event.
• A changing places facility is available in the Farmyard.
• Please note that only assistance dogs are allowed.