Journey Through the Stars at Blickling
Take a Journey Through the Stars on a visit to the House this winter, inspired by the conservation of a wonderful Star Atlas by Andreas Cellarius from the Long Gallery library.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Inspired by the conservation of a wonderful Star Atlas from the stunning Long Gallery library collection, 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 by Andreas Cellarius, a masterpiece of Dutch mapmaking.
With light installations, family fun and games and a chance to help decorate the hall, this is a festive adventure not to be missed!
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.
Journey Through the Stars takes place from Saturday 30 November until Sunday 5 January, 10am - 3pm.*
*House opens at 11am, last entry is at 2.30pm. Closed on 24 and 25 December.
Standard admission prices apply, no booking required. Free entry for National Trust members.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Families welcome
- What to bring and wear
Please wrap up warm with sensible footwear for the time of year. No sharp heels allowed in the house.
- Accessibility
Accessible routes are available in the garden. Mobility scooters are available to hire, please call 01263 733956 to make a reservation. A changing places facility is available in the Farmyard. There is currently no lift access, but a visual guide will be available on the ground floor.
- Other
Assistance dogs only in the house and garden.
Upcoming events
Blickling's Garden of Lights
Journey through the magically illuminated garden and experience the sights and sounds of the seasons at our biggest fundraising event of the year, this Christmas.
Tinsel10 Christmas trail run
Join us for our festive version of our monthly Trust10 trail run on Sunday 22 December at Blickling Estate. Feeling extra festive? Why not dress up in fancy dress and enter the fancy dress competition?