Friday 27th June 2025
10.15am
Calling all book lovers! Discover the National Trust's largest and most significant book collection on a special tour with Blickling Estate's Property Librarian.
Blickling Estate is home to the National Trust's largest and most significant collection of books. Join our Property Librarian, Dr Rebecca Feakes, for a special guided tour offering exclusive access to this remarkable collection of over 12,000 volumes.
During the tour, you'll explore the stunning Long Gallery and learn about the fascinating stories behind the books and their collectors. You'll also have the opportunity to view select items from the collection, including treasures from the 10,000 books once owned by the renowned bibliophile, Sir Richard Ellys. This is a rare opportunity for book lovers to delve into Blickling's rich literary heritage and uncover the stories hidden within its pages.
Meeting point - At the front of the House for 10.15am
What to bring and wear - No sharp heeled shoes.
Accessibility - Lift access is available. Seating can be provided if required.
Other - The tour lasts approximately one hour. Mobile reception is very patchy so we advise you print off or screenshot your booking confirmation in advance. Please bring booking confirmation with you.
Price: £25 per adult
Location: Blickling Hall, Blickling, Norfolk, NR11 6NF
book, tour, library, librarian, lovers, national, trust, blickling
Why not stay at Deepdale Camping & Rooms for 'Specialist Book Tour'
Other Dates For Your Diary |
| Sacred Cycles |
|
Thu 1 May |
| Pop Up Shops |
|
Thu 1 to Tue 6 May |
| Norfolk Craft Guild Spring Exhibition |
|
Fri 2 to Fri 30 May |
| Big Picture Nature Tour |
|
Sat 3 to Sun 4 May |
| Sandringham Food, Craft & Wood Festival |
|
Sat 3 to Mon 5 May |
| Wighton Scarecrow Festival |
|
Sat 3 to Mon 5 May |
| Norfolk Photography Walks - Tulips for Tapping |
|
Sun 4 May |
| Stephen Cox Exhibition |
|
Sun 4 May to Sun 28 Sep |
| Nelson's Shantymen Rehearsal |
|
Mon 5 May |
| The Jolly Charity Pub Quiz |
|
Tue 6 May |
| Walking Women |
|
Tue 6 May |
| Moth Morning |
|
Wed 7 May |
| Pop Up Shops |
|
Thu 8 to Tue 13 May |
| Norfolk & Norwich Festival 2025 |
|
Fri 9 to Sun 25 May |
| The Hunstanton Fun Dog Show |
|
Sat 10 May |
 |
| Currylicious - Street Food |
| Monday 28th July |
 |
| Wells Christmas Tide Festival |
| Saturday 22nd to Monday 24th November |
 |
| Docking Village Hall Weekly Market |
| Wednesday 13th August |
 |
| Hunstanton Indoor Market |
| Tuesday 22nd July |