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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
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Blickling Estate
One day is never enough. Discover a complete Norfolk estate with something for everyone.
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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.
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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
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Sheringham Park
Wander through Sheringham Park and discover why it became the personal favourite of landscape designer, Humphry Repton.
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Horsey Windpump
An iconic Norfolk Broads landmark, climb to the top for panoramic views across this man-made landscape.
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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.
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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?
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Brancaster Beach
Come and enjoy the golden sandy beach at Brancaster, which is part of the iconic Norfolk coastline.
Top things to do in Norfolk
February half term fun in Norfolk
Whether you head off to the garden with an Explorer pack in search of winter flowers or spot the hiding bulls inside the hall at Blickling Estate, discover which animals have left their tracks in the landscape with a Nature Trackers sheet at Felbrigg or go in search of a new collection of fairy doors in the Bower Garden at Sheringham Park, there’s plenty to keep the family entertained during February half term.
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Family days out at Blickling
Keep your little explorers busy on a family day out at Blickling with activities across the estate. Enjoy everything from holiday activities in the House to hide and seek in the gardens or cycling adventures and den building in the woods.
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Family days out at Felbrigg
Entertain the whole family at Felbrigg. Discover unique stories in the hall, go on an adventure in the garden and estate and stop for a bite to eat in the Squire’s Pantry tea room.
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Family days out at Sheringham Park
Plan a family day out with nearly 1,000 acres to explore. There’s plenty of space for kids to burn off some energy as you enjoy a variety of fun family events and habitats that Sheringham Park has to offer.
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Family-friendly things to do at Oxburgh Estate
Whether you're building a den, becoming a nature explorer or searching for secret doorways, Oxburgh has plenty to keep the whole family entertained.
Top winter walks in Norfolk
Escape into nature for some fresh air and a walk. Here's our top walks around the county.
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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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Repton’s walk at Sheringham Park
Take in coastal views and country vistas on this moderate walking trail through the landscaped parkland at Sheringham.
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.
What's on in Norfolk
Upcoming events in Norfolk
There's plenty to see and do with friends and family at a National Trust place near you. See what's coming up next in Norfolk.
Latest news and projects
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Time Team to return to Branodunum
Time Team has announced that it will be carrying out new geophysical surveys at the site of Branodunum Roman Fort, Brancaster.
Live seal cam at Blakeney Point
Enjoy our live stream from the largest grey seal colony in England. Watch as thousands of grey seals come ashore to pup and mate, from late October to early January. Live footage is streamed daily from Blakeney Point, from 9.30am - 3.15pm.
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‘Spectacular’ rare 17th-century ‘star atlas’ from Golden Age of Dutch map-making goes on display for first time
One of the world’s finest and rarest 17th century atlases is set to go on display for the first time at the National Trust’s Blickling Estate in Norfolk, following specialist conservation.
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Acid grassland project at Friary Hills steps up to become species-rich habitat on Norfolk coast
Acid grassland, rich in fine grasses, lichens and mosses, has undergone significant national decline and is locally scarce. This project at Friary Hills on the Norfolk Coast aims to increase wildflowers including harebells and common stork’s-bill, and butterflies such as green hairstreak and small copper.
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New footbridge opens at Stiffkey Marshes
A project to replace a footbridge at Stiffkey on the Norfolk Coast is now complete, providing access once more to one of the county's precious habitats.
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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.
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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.
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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
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.
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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.
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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
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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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Secrets from the Stores
Blickling Estate, Aylsham, NorfolkBe inspired by Secrets from the Stores, a selection of previously unseen objects, chosen to spark your creativity!
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Snowdrops at Oxburgh
Oxburgh Estate, near Swaffham, NorfolkLift the wintery blues and get your first glimpse of spring at Oxburgh Estate as we welcome in the arrival of our fabulous Snowdrop displays.
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Acorns
Sheringham Park, Upper Sheringham, NorfolkOutdoor fun for pre-schoolers and their grown-ups.
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Trust10 at Blickling Estate
Blickling Estate, Aylsham, NorfolkTrust10 monthly trail runs are a great way to blow away the cobwebs, get some exercise and take in changing scenery throughout the seasons.
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Easter egg hunt at Horsey Windpump
Horsey Windpump, Great Yarmouth, NorfolkThis spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Horsey Windpump on an Easter trail.
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Easter egg hunt at Morston Quay
Morston Quay, Morston, NorfolkThis spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Morston Quay on an Easter trail.
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Tinsel10 Christmas trail run
Blickling Estate, Aylsham, NorfolkJoin us for our festive version of our monthly Trust10 trail run at Blickling Estate. Feeling extra festive? Why not dress up in fancy dress and enter the fancy dress competition?
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