Family days out at Blickling

Planning your family visit

Here's some information to help make your family day out at Blickling as easy to enjoy as possible:

• There are plenty of buggy-friendly paths around the garden and parkland, just grab a map from visitor reception.
• Baby changing can be found at Estate Barn in the main car park, near East Wing visitor reception and in the Farmyard area.
• Bottles and baby food can be warmed up in our cafés.
• We welcome breastfeeding everywhere at Blickling.
• High chairs, activity lunch boxes, cups and water jugs are available in the Stables café.
• If you fancy a picnic, you'll find picnic benches under and around the stretch tent in the garden, next to a big grassy space for kids to play. More can be found in the Farmyard and near the Estate Barn visitor reception at the main car park. You're welcome to bring a picnic blanket and find a spot to eat surrounded by nature.
• You'll find new family trails or fun things to look out for in the House throughout the year.
• In warmer months, enjoy a game of croquet out in the garden.

Christmas at Blickling Estate

Inspired by the conservation of a wonderful Star Atlas by Andreas Cellarius from the Long Gallery library, this winter we invite you to Journey Through the Stars on a visit to the House.

Journey Through the Stars is on until 5 January (excluding 24 and 25 December), with the House open 11am- 3pm.

Top tips for families:

• Look out for the suns hiding on your journey!
• Decorate a star and put it on the tree in the kitchen, or take it home with you as a memory of your visit.
• Pause for a moment and get a photo in front of the moon in the Long Gallery.
• Make the most of your visit and browse the second-hand bookshop, discover unique gifts in the shop and enjoy festive foods at the Stables café.
• Quiet hours take place between 2pm and 3pm on Tuesdays and Saturdays to support anyone who would enjoy a more peaceful and relaxed visit.

Plan your festive family visit