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Blickling Hall is a Jacobean stately home situated in 5,000 acres of parkland in a loop of the River Bure, near the village of Blickling north of Aylsham in Norfolk, England. Overview Map
LOCATION, AREA, BOUNDARIES, LANDFORM, SETTING Blickling Hall lies in the northern part of the county of Norfolk, c 2km west of the town of Aylsham. It lies between the B1354 Aylsham to Melton Constable road to the south and the River Bure to the north and is set in a picturesque part of rural Norfolk, surrounded by extensive tracts of farmland ...
Blickling Hall in Norfolk is a Jacobean mansion thought to be the birthplace of Anne Boleyn. It is now managed by the National Trust. Read more.
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The original banqueting hall on the Blickling Estate was built in the 15th century, when the estate was in the possession of Sir John Fastolf. Blickling’s most famous resident was Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIIIand Queen of England between 1533 and 1536. The Boleyn family owned Blickling, and resided here for the first few years of the 16th ...
Blickling remains in the care of the National Trust – the house and estate make for an excellent day out, and there’s plenty to see and do on site. The Jacobean house is glorious – look out for the grand entrance hall and staircase in its original style, as well as 1930s style Brown Drawing Room. The Chinese Bedroom also has some of the best surviv...
Blickling is in Norfolk, about halfway between Norwich and Cromer via the A140: it’s signposted from the main road with brown signs. Allow 30 minutes from Norwich. If you’re coming by public transport, trains and buses go to Aylsham, 2 miles away. You’ll need to call ahead to book a cab, or walk the remaining distance – there are footpaths, notably...
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Grab a map of way-marked walks or our cycle trail and head out into the park. Keep your eyes open for lost buildings, stunning views and wildlife who call it home. With three cafes on-site and a pub, there’s plenty of choice as to where to eat.
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OS map: Landranger 133, Explorer 252. Near to Blickling Estate. Trail route. Terrain and elevation. Getting there. Facilities. Access. View or download a print-friendly version of this trail. Steps. Map. Total steps: 12. Start point. Blickling main car park, grid ref: TG178286. Step 1.
Location. Full description. Blickling Hall, one of the most important Jacobean houses in England. Present building replaced a medieval house, built in 1390s, with 16th century additions....
