Blickling Hall, Jacobean mansion in Norfolk, England
The red brick mansion features formal gardens with ancient yews, extensive parkland, and a grand entrance hall with an ornate staircase.
Built in 1616 on the site of Anne Boleyn's birthplace, Blickling Hall later housed RAF personnel during the Second World War.
The Long Gallery contains a collection of 12,500 books, representing one of the largest and most significant libraries managed by the National Trust.
The estate offers three cafes, mobility scooter rentals, marked walking trails, and cycling paths throughout its 4,600 acres of grounds.
The RAF Oulton Museum within the estate preserves artifacts and documents from military personnel who operated from Blickling during wartime operations.
Location: Blickling
Inception: 1616
Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/blickling-estate
Made from material: brick, roof tile
Operator: National Trust
Part of: National Trust
Address: Blickling, Norwich NR11 6NF NR11 6NF
Website: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/blickling-estate
GPS coordinates: 52.81170,1.23168
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:01
Norfolk combines medieval architecture, Roman ruins, and nature reserves. The region features historic manor houses, windmills, monastery ruins, and lighthouses. Natural areas include coastal beaches, pine forests, bird sanctuaries, and the Norfolk Broads with their distinctive water landscape.
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