Norfolk is a historic and picturesque county in East England, featuring a mix of charming seaside resorts, a rich cultural heritage centred on Norwich, scenic waterways known as the Broads, and diverse rural landscapes popular for tourism and outdoor activities.
9 Sep, 23 Sep…
Acorns is an outdoor nature activity session for pre-school children and their grown-ups, with creative and curious activities led by National Trust staff and volunteers. Sessions explore seasonal themes such as minibeasts, fungi and autumn.
7 Oct, 10–14 Oct…
Environmental artist Jayne Ivimey presents an exhibition responding to Felbrigg Hall’s historic collection, with a focus on birds of conservation concern through sculpture, drawing and photography.
West Runton and Beeston Regis Heath is a natural outdoor venue featuring heathland, woodland, and hills with panoramic views over the North Sea and local villages. Visitors can enjoy walking trails, wildlife spotting, and historical sites such as a Napoleonic signal station. The site allows dogs on leads during certain periods and offers free parking, but has uneven terrain unsuitable for wheelchairs.
3 Sep
Join a walk leader on a 4.5-mile guided walk along the Norfolk Coastal Path exploring some of the richest saltmarshes for wildlife near Morston and Stiffkey. The walk takes about 2 hours, with opportunities for wildlife and landscape observation. Dogs are not allowed and booking is essential for this free event.
Blakeney National Nature Reserve in Norfolk offers a natural wildlife experience with England's largest grey seal colony, varied bird species, and expansive coastal habitats including shingle ridges, saltmarshes, and freshwater grazing marshes. Visitors can enjoy family-friendly walking trails and wildlife watching in a scenic coastal environment.
15 Oct (next Thursday)
An after-hours still-life sketching session in Oxburgh Hall’s Drawing Room, using silver and glass tableware from the collection as inspiration. Basic sketching materials are available, though the session is not taught by an artist.
Oxburgh Hall is a moated Tudor country house in Norfolk featuring historic architecture, Victorian additions, notable religious concealments, needlework by Mary, Queen of Scots, and extensive gardens with woodland walks.
28 Nov 2026–4 Jan 2027
Visitors can explore Christmas-decorated rooms at Blickling Hall, search for mischievous mice and golden yarn, and follow clues to solve a mystery. The experience includes interactive activities and a cosy reading nook with Christmas stories.
Blickling Hall is a Jacobean stately home in Norfolk with a significant historic library and extensive gardens, managed by the National Trust with on-site exhibitions including a WWII RAF museum.
18 Oct (next Sunday)
Join a ranger for a guided nature walk across the swing bridge to Heigham Holmes, a wildlife reserve in the Broads. The route explores its wetlands, grazing marshes, woodland and pools, where visitors may see birds and other wildlife.
Horsey Windpump is a restored historic drainage windmill located in the village of Horsey, Norfolk, managed by the National Trust. Visitors can enjoy the outdoor experience of exploring the windpump and surrounding nature walks with views over Horsey Mere and access to the nearby beach.
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
A volunteer-led tour explores how Oxburgh Hall has changed over the past 500 years and the conservation work carried out during the Raise the Roof project. The tour takes place outside the hall and lasts about 45 minutes.
29 Oct
An after-hours still-life sketching session at Oxburgh Estate, with a scene arranged around books and writing implements. Attendees can sketch the historic objects using provided basic drawing resources or their own pencils.
5 Nov
An after-hours still-life sketching session at Oxburgh Estate, using weapons and armour from the collection as inspiration for a soldier’s kit scene. Basic drawing materials are available, though participants may bring their own pencils and resources.
Barton Bendish Hall is an early 20th century Odd Fellows Hall in Norfolk, serving the local community and accessible by private pre-arranged tours only.
9 Oct
A guided tour of Blickling Estate’s gardens explores the global journeys of its plants and how trade, travel and cultural exchange have shaped the landscape. Led by gardener Bill Adamson, the tour also considers seasonal changes and the gardens’ response to climate change.
7 Oct–8 Nov (another 30 days)
Families use the Stranger Folk app to follow an immersive, real-world adventure inspired by British folklore, solving a puzzle and trying to seal a rift between the spirit and human worlds. The experience can be played in about 20 minutes or extended over a day.
30 Oct
An expert-led tour of Blickling Estate’s library explores rare books, the collection’s history and its connections to countries around the world. Visitors will see the Long Gallery and hear stories about the books and their collectors.
31 Jul
An open-air concert at Blickling Estate featuring White Isle-inspired house music performed by the 45-piece Urban Soul Orchestra, with DJs and live vocalists. The evening includes a sundowner set, dance set and laser light show.
22 May–1 Nov (another 23 days)
An exhibition at Blickling Estate presents textiles from the Karun Thakar Collection, including garments and embroidered pieces from around the world. It explores the histories of trade, migration, craftsmanship and cultural exchange connected to the textiles and the estate.
The National Trust Textile Conservation Studio in Norfolk specializes in the conservation and care of historic textiles, providing expert treatments and guided group tours by appointment in an accessible, modern facility.
7 Oct–23 Dec, 27–31 Dec
An exhibition at Oxburgh Hall about Agnes and Thomas Bedingfeld’s relationship and their Regency-era honeymoon, featuring their restored portraits, extracts from letters and diaries, and objects from the collection.
24 Oct–1 Nov
Visitors can enjoy a seasonal walk around Oxburgh Estate’s Formal Garden, try garden and lawn games, and use an activity sheet to explore autumn.
20 Oct
A specialist tour of the National Trust’s Textile Conservation Studio offers a behind-the-scenes look at how conservators care for textiles including tapestries, upholstery and State Beds. Attendees can hear about the conservation work and skills used to preserve the collection.
30 Oct
A half-term craft workshop where visitors can create autumnal and spooky seasonal designs, led by Sheringham Park’s learning team. It takes place in the Bower Garden.
27 Oct, 30 Oct
Participants select natural materials and use them to make a personalised Nature Wand, then try it out with magical spells and charms. The craft activity is part of the National Trust’s ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ programme.
26–27 Oct
Families with children can join a guided walk at Sheringham Park to explore fungi in the woods, with a fungus craft activity included.
Mannington Hall Gardens is a peaceful garden set around a moated medieval manor in Norfolk, featuring a Heritage Rose Garden, wildflower meadows, woodland and lakeside walks, with facilities including a children’s play area and refreshments. It offers an accessible and family-friendly outdoor experience focusing on conservation and biodiversity.
7 Oct, 21 Oct…
Visitors experience a dramatised day in 1590, exploring the Bedingfeld family’s history of Catholic persecution and the priest hole at Oxburgh. The immersive experience takes place in the King’s Room.
8 Oct
An after-hours still-life sketching session in Oxburgh Hall, where participants can draw a scene arranged with rarely displayed portraits, paintings and historic collection objects. Basic sketching resources are available, but the session is not taught or led by an artist.
7 Oct–15 Nov (another 37 days)
Autumn at Oxburgh offers garden story trails about estate staff, opportunities to explore the Kitchen Garden’s seasonal produce, and drawing activities in the house and around the estate, including bookable still-life sessions.
5–6 Dec, 12–13 Dec…
Children aged 2–8 can join Father Christmas in Oxburgh’s Potting Shed bookshop for a Christmas story, followed by a small gift to take home. Each ticket is for one child and one accompanying adult.
12 Sep
Bird Watching Walks are relaxed beginner birdwatch sessions led by a National Trust Ranger, focusing on common birds to build observation skills, including learning to use binoculars and spotting scopes, understanding birdsong, and exploring different habitats. No previous experience is necessary, and the event encourages reconnection with nature.
Morston Quay is a coastal nature reserve in Norfolk offering seal boat trips, walking trails, and abundant birdwatching opportunities. Visitors can enjoy a takeaway café with outdoor seating and family-friendly events, all in an accessible outdoor setting with visitor information facilities.
16 Oct (next Friday)
A curator-led guided tour exploring Blickling Estate’s international connections and how global trade, travel and cultural exchange shaped its history and collections. The tour also introduces textiles from Karun Thakar’s collection and the stories behind the Journeys project.
Wolterton Hall is a grand historic house in Norfolk with guided tours of the hall and gardens on a large private estate, offering visitors a chance to explore both indoor and outdoor features including ruins and a lake.
7 Oct–15 Nov (another 37 days)
Visitors can explore Oxburgh Estate through drawing activities, using sketching tools to capture features of the estate and its collections. Activities take place in the house and gardens, including drawing objects associated with former estate workers.
22 Jul–1 Sep
Summer of Play at Peckover House is a family-friendly event running from 22 July to 1 September 2026, featuring a variety of fun and interactive activities including performances, games, crafts, and outdoor play in the gardens. Visitors can enjoy singing, dancing, story corner, hula hooping, nature crafts, crazy golf, croquet, and more during open hours from 10:30 to 16:00 on Thursdays to Mondays.
Peckover House & Garden is a National Trust property in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, featuring an elegant Georgian interior, a Victorian walled garden with rare trees and historic features, and a barn now serving as a restaurant and gift shop. It offers a blend of indoor historic charm and outdoor natural beauty for visitors.
Wisbech is a historic Georgian market town and inland port in Cambridgeshire, known for its fine architecture, riverside setting, cultural festivals, and rich history including connections to abolitionism and theatre.
10 Sep
A guided 5.5-mile (8km) circular walk from Morston Quay along the Norfolk Coast Path National Trail, passing through woodland and the village of Cockthorpe. The walk lasts about 3 hours and includes stops to enjoy views and points of interest. The event is free but requires booking and no dogs are allowed.
Blakeney Guildhall is a historic 14th-century building in Norfolk with an original brick-vaulted undercroft, once used by medieval fish merchants and now managed by English Heritage, showcasing medieval architecture and local history.
29 Oct
A family-focused guided walk through the garden at Blickling Estate, where participants use nature packs, binoculars and digital microscopes to look for wildlife and fungi.
25 Oct, 22 Nov…
Trust10 is a monthly trail run at Blickling Estate, with a 3 km loop and an optional second loop to complete a 10 km route. Participants run on a waymarked multi-use trail through the parkland.
Mannington is a picturesque medieval moated manor house in Norfolk with extensive gardens featuring a renowned Heritage Rose Garden. The estate offers both indoor and outdoor experiences, including wildlife habitats, an enchanted trail for children, and a cafe. The site is mostly wheelchair accessible and pet friendly, with free admission for Historic Houses members and paid entry for others.
7 Oct–23 Dec, 27–31 Dec
Visitors can see the Queen Esther tapestry on display inside Oxburgh Hall, tracing the story of its return to the estate. A family trail themed around Esther is also available in the Kitchen Garden.
22 Oct, 24 Oct
A day-long fungi identification course led by mycology expert Dr Tony Leech. It includes an illustrated talk, a field visit to collect and examine fungi, and a practical session identifying specimens using field guides.
14 Nov 2026–17 Jan 2027
A Christmas garden trail at Blickling Estate featuring twelve artist-designed Shaun the Sheep sculptures to find. Families can also try activities on the Parterre.
Baconsthorpe Castle is a Grade I listed ruined fortified manor house in Norfolk, featuring a moated inner court, medieval gatehouses, wool processing buildings, formal gardens, and a large deer park. Managed by English Heritage, it offers visitors a historic outdoor experience of England's medieval and Tudor heritage.
8 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
A volunteer-led tour explores how Oxburgh Hall has changed over the past 500 years and the conservation work carried out during the Raise the Roof project. The tour follows the outside of the hall and lasts about 45 minutes.
27 Nov
Eboracum Baroque perform a concert of festive music at Oxburgh Hall’s chapel, spanning medieval music, works by William Byrd and Christmas favourites. Mince pies and a festive drink are included during the interval.
23 Oct–1 Nov
Families can follow a self-guided trail along Sheringham Park’s Main Drive, using a booklet to discover different types of fungi and enjoy the autumn woodland scenery.
2 Sep
Meet the Ranger is a family-friendly drop-in event at Morston Quay where visitors can meet a National Trust ranger, learn about coastal conservation, see coastal artifacts, ask questions, and use binoculars to watch local wildlife including seals. The event is free but normal venue admission charges apply. It takes place indoors at the Lookout Building with one flight of stairs.
Natural Surroundings is a compact garden on the Bayfield Estate featuring diverse wildlife gardening areas, specimen trees, a wet woodland, and wildflower meadows beside the River Glaven.
20 Nov 2026–2 Jan 2027
Visitors can wander through Oxburgh Hall’s Christmas-decorated rooms and follow a winter story about Matilda the mouse returning home, meeting animal characters along the way.
7 Oct–15 Nov (another 37 days)
Follow one of three trails around Oxburgh Estate’s gardens to discover the stories and working lives of housemaid Ruth English, housekeeper Winifred Cooper and head gardener Fred Greef in the 20th century.
20 Oct
A leader-guided 4.5-mile circular walk around the Horsey estate, passing countryside, reedbeds and historic sites, with opportunities to observe wildlife and points of interest. The walk takes about two and a half hours.