Blickling Estate

The largest second-hand bookshop the National Trust has to offer, open seven days a week. Currently accepting donations, however please call in advance on 01263 738075 if you're planning to donate a large amount of books.

Picnic benches can be found in the Garden under and around the stretch tent, in the Farmyard and near the Estate Barn visitor welcome near the main car park. You're welcome to bring a picnic blanket and find a spot to eat surrounded by nature.

The Stables and Muddy Boots cafés are open with indoor and outdoor seating.

A selection of seasonal plants can be seen on the main drive and are available to purchase from the shop.

We have four car parks across the Blickling Estate operating on a pay and display basis with a charge of £5 (coin only) for non-members. To pay by card, please pop into our Estate Barn visitors reception. Members please scan your card to obtain a free ticket.

The Bucks Arms is a seventeenth century traditional pub and former coaching inn on the walk down from the main car park to the house (not National Trust).

Cycle parking is located in the main car park and inside the farmyard.

Shop with seasonal peat-free potted plants, gifts, homeware, books and gardening accessories.

Dogs under close control are welcome on most of the parkland walks. Please keep them on a lead in car parks and on the lake walk as these are the busiest areas. Dogs on short leads are welcome in the farmyard, the bookshop, on the front drive, in the estate barn and Muddy Boots café. Only Assistance dogs are allowed in the house, garden and east wing.

Toilets, including accessible toilets in main car park, East Wing and in the Farmyard. A Changing Places toilet is located in the Farmyard.

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 are available in the Stables café.

Our multi-use trail provides access for all, with cyclists, walkers, runners, pushchair and adapted wheelchair users, and for powered mobility vehicles to enjoy, all year round.

The multi-use trail provides some level access. From the main car park or Farmyard parking there are some slopes to access the main facilities, as well as gravel on the main drive to the House and in the Gardens.

Accessible toilets in main car park, East Wing and in the Farmyard.

Limited lift access in the House for those able to evacuate via the stairs without assistance in the event of an emergency.

A braille Welcome Leaflet is available from the Estate Barn Visitor Reception, and a braille guide is available in the House.

Some of the walkway through the East Wing can feel narrow, and there are some narrow corridors in the House.

Located in the Farmyard. Access is by radar key (one is available from the Shop in the East Wing).

Mobility scooters are available to hire from the Estate Barn visitor reception next to the car park (parkland scooter) and the East Wing visitor reception near the Farmyard (garden scooter). Booking is recommended at peak times. Please call 01263738030 or email: blickling@nationaltrust.org.uk to book.

Accessible car parking available around 140 metres from the Hall and Garden entrance. There are some accessible parking spaces in the Farmyard – accessed via the main road, turning at the Church.

Ramped access into the East Wing, House, Gardens and West Wing exit from the House.

A drop-off point is available at the Farmyard accessed via the main road, turning at the Church. There is seating available.

Some seating is available on all main pathways, key locations are highlighted on the visitor map. There are seats in most rooms of the House and a mix of soft seating with arms and backs are provided.

Fixed induction loops are available at all till points. A portable induction loop is available, please ask at Visitor Welcome or contact us on 01263738030 or email: blickling@nationaltrust.org.uk prior to your visit.

In the Garden there are steps up to the Temple. Access to the RAF museum is on the upper floor of the East Wing by stairs.

There are ramps to both cafés onsite. For the Muddy Boots café, please head to the rear entrance for access, located next to the car park. You’ll find the main entrance to the Stables in the East Wing, with ramped access.

Manual wheelchairs are available from the East Wing Visitor Reception. Two Mountain Trike Push all terrain wheelchairs are available from the Estate Barn Visitor Reception. If you would like to book this equipment, please call 01263738030 or email: blickling@nationaltrust.org.uk prior to your visit.

There are ramps throughout the East Wing to provide access through the Shop and to other facilities. Some ramps are steep.