Blickling Hall, Blickling, Norwich NR11 6NF
22nd July to 5th September 2023, 10am – 5pm.
Get ready for a Summer of Play at National Trust Blickling Estate!
22 July – 5 September, 10am – 5pm
Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank. Create, explore, move, wonder, make-believe – try building dens and giant nests as you discover five play stations in the woodland and parkland. Head into the garden to discover stacks of possibilities to play all day – who can’t resist digging in the Walled Garden play patch? Join a game of cricket on Wednesday 2 August when Norfolk Cricket will be on hand share tips and tricks. Ever dreamed of being on stage? Now’s your chance to get dressed up to perform in the mini theatre! After oodles of fun, listen to a storyteller tell a tale or head to cafés for ice-creams, refreshing drinks and light meals – with colouring sheets while you wait.
Sensational portraits at Blickling Hall
22 July – 3 September, 11am – 4pm
Use your senses of touch, smell and hearing to learn about five of the portraits on display in the House and the lives these characters led here at Blickling. Discover what the silk and lace from Lady Constance’s dress feels like to touch. Smell the scent boxes to learn who enjoyed eating chocolate, marzipan and spiced wine. Listen to the sound of rapiers clashing and find out who died in a duel on Cawston Heath!