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Blickling Estate

A National Trust estate covering over 4,600 acres with 950 acres of woodland and parkland.

A view of the trees in Blickling Estate A view of the trees in Blickling Estate

Welcome to blickling estate

Located in the North of Norfolk with over 1200 veteran trees, native bluebells, as well as wild flower and floodplain meadows. The estate is a calming escape from overwhelming, everyday living.

We welcome people to Blickling Estate to benefit from its rich biodiversity, thriving wildlife and tranquil setting.

Iconic history

The Blickling Hall estate has been a key feature throughout history. It was the birthplace of Anne Boleyn and housed RAF crew in the Second World War.

Stunning setting

The grand lake and rolling woodland will take your mind off the stresses of daily life and help connect you with nature.

Vast woodland

Blickling Estate sits on 4,600 acres of woodland, parkland and farmland. All expertly conserved by the ranger team.

A camp with a parachute canopy overhead.

If coming by car

On Blickling Road (old B1354, reclassified to C593), signposted off A140 Norwich/Cromer.

If coming by bus

Sanders Coaches Services 43, 44, 44A, X44 available from Norwich to Aylsham, 2 miles from Blickling Estate. From April, a Sunbeam 1A bus service will run on Mondays and Fridays* direct from Aylsham Market Place to Blickling Estate. The service will depart Aylsham at 10.10am and 11.40am. The return journey will depart the hall at 11.50am, 1.28pm and 4.08pm. *excluding bank holidays

If coming by train

Bure Valley Railway available from Hoveton & Wroxham station to Aylsham, 2 miles from Blickling Estate.

A grill over the campfire, ready for cooking. A grill over the campfire, ready for cooking.

TAKE A LOOK INSIDE OUR CAMP

MEET THE TEAM

Meet our friendly, expert team who use their deeply rooted knowledge of nature to connect people to themselves and others.

Chris

Chris

Facilitator

Blickling Hall

Oxburgh Estate

Strupshaw Fen

I love being outdoors amongst the trees and using everything nature has to offer is a great way to improve our participants’ wellbeing.

Sus - Green Light Trust Coordinator

Sus

Coordinator

Blickling Hall

Oxburgh Estate

Strupshaw Fen

 I really enjoy being the first point contact for adults gives me the opportunity to listen and reassure that GLT is a ‘ safe , welcoming , non-judgemental place to be.

Nicola - Green Light Trust Manager

Nicola

Operations Manager

Blickling Hall

Oxburgh Estate

Strupshaw Fen

I am passionate in supporting the organisation, to deliver the best possible service for those who access GLT, whilst making their journey with us full of memories & skills that last a lifetime.

Our partners for Blickling Estate

Our partnership with National Trust means we can welcome participants into Oxburgh and other sites, to appreciate the beautiful woodland and all it has to offer.

Our other camps

This is just one of our beautiful, natural spaces. Walk around our other camps for a while to see where else we connect people to nature.

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Trinity Park

A camp fire store with a a handmade sign spelling out 'fire' in green letters.

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RSPB Minsmere

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Camp accessibility

Most of our work is outdoors and in wonderful woodland settings, this does mean that our camps are not always fully accessible all year round, but we can look to make reasonable adjustments. Talk to us about what you need and we will do our very best to accommodate you.

WHO WE SUPPORT

We support children, young people and adults so they can connect with nature and each other.

OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION

HOW WE WORK

By connecting health and wellbeing to nature we’re able to deliver something truly special. Learn about our practices here.

GET IN TOUCH

Speak to our team to understand more about who we support, how we might work together and the impact we have across Norfolk and Suffolk.