Family days out at Blickling

Planning your family visit at a glance

• Toilets and baby changing facilities

  • Toilets and baby changing can be found at the Estate Barn in the main car park, near East Wing visitor reception and in the Farmyard area.
  • An additional single toilet is located on the parade.

• Eating, drinking and feeding

  • We welcome breastfeeding everywhere at Blickling.
  • Bottles and baby food can be warmed up in our cafés.
  • 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 on the parade in the garden, with 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, as well as in the orchard at park gates. You're welcome to bring a picnic blanket and find a spot to eat surrounded by nature.

• Accessible buggy friendly routes

  • There are plenty of buggy-friendly paths around the garden and parkland, just grab a map from visitor reception or speak to visitor welcome who will be happy to offer suggestions.

• Kay outdoor areas for families

  • The Parade and Acre in the garden are big spaces for families to run around and play on.
  • You'll find family trails and fun things to look out for in the House that change throughout the year.
  • The cycle hire hub has a variety of bikes for all ages, including electric bikes, trailers and balance bikes so the whole family can explore the parkland (see opening times for details).
  • The orchard at park gates, (on the right as you enter the parkland), is ideal for families to explore, with a bug hotel and picnic benches.

• School holidays and events

  • During school holidays you'll find a range of family-friendly events. These change seasonally from outdoor self-led games or activity sheets, to things to spot in the house. Check the Events page of the website to keep updated with what's coming up.
  • Cycle hire is usually available Wednesday to Sunday during school holidays, see opening times for availability.
  • In warmer months, enjoy a game of croquet out in the garden.

• Top tips for hot weather days

  • Take a walk in the shaded wilderness area of the garden.

  • Step out of the sun into the House. Please note that it might be quite warm inside parts of the House, so on hotter days, have a cool drink before you head inside.

  • Relax in the shade under our stretch tent on the Parade. With comfy cushions and tables provided, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy a shady picnic lunch with views towards the house.

  • Discover the Great Wood: adventure awaits in the shade of the trees. Open dawn to dusk, you can head out early or later to avoid the midday heat.

  • Keep cool with iced drinks and ice creams! Ice creams and cold drinks are available from our cafés and the trailer in the Farmyard (open during peak times).

• Top tips for rainy days

  • We know that the British weather can often be unpredictable but we don't want to let a bit of rain spoil your visit to Blickling. If you want to escape from the rain, head inside the House. You'll find activities and spotter trails, along with books to cosy up and read together.