Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Blickling Hall 

Bure Valley Railway Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, Tel: 01263 733903, Email, (2 miles, 3kms)

Baconsthorpe, Norfolk, Tel: 01223 582700, Email, (7 miles, 11kms)

A 15thC part-moated, semi-fortified house. The remains include the inner and outer gatehouse and the curtain wall. Baconsthorpe Post Office sells guide books and postcards.

Felbrigg, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 8PR, Tel: 01263 837444, Email, (7 miles, 11kms)

One of the finest country houses in Norfolk. A grand tour collection, period furniture and fine library. Walled garden, working dovecote, pottager gardens, exotic planting, extensive parkland, ancient woodland and way marked trails.

Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, Tel: 01263 733858, Email, (2 miles, 3kms)

A 15-inch narrow-gauge steam railway covering 9 miles of track from Wroxham in the heart of the Norfolk Broads to Aylsham which is a bustling market town.

Blickling, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 6NF, Tel: 01263 738030, Email, (0.0 miles, 0.0kms)

A Jacobean redbrick mansion with a garden, orangery, parkland and lake. Spectacular long gallery, plasterwork ceilings and fine collections of furniture, pictures and books. Walks.

Mannington Hall, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 7BB, Tel: 01263 584175, Email, (3 miles, 5kms)

Beautiful gardens with lake, trees and shrubs surround a medieval moated manor (not open). Feature trees, shrubs, roses. Country walks and trails with lovely views.

Railway Yard, Norfolk, NR28 0DS, Tel: 01692 403342, Email, (7 miles, 11kms)

A museum displaying a wide collection of motorcycles dating from 1920-1960. Also old bicycles and die cast toys.

Norwich Road, Alby, Norfolk, NR11 7HA, Tel: 01263 768813, Email, (3 miles, 5kms)

The Downtide Centre is a great place to visit offering a wide range of interesting shops and services. Free Parking.

Cromer Road, Erpingham, Nr Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 7QE, Tel: 07947 880163, Email, (3 miles, 5kms)

A unique collection of 13 individual businesses, craft studios, gallery, gift shop, tea rooms and beautiful 4-acre garden.

Church Road, Booton, Norfolk, NR10 4NZ, Tel: 01603 666803, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)

This extraordinary building is the product of one man’s eccentric imagination. Built at the end of the 19th century, it borrows details from other churches throughout the country, but the slender twin towers are entirely original.

Conifer Cottage, Buck Brigg, Hanworth, Nr Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 7HH, Tel: 01263 761615, (4 miles, 6kms)

Fascinating items from all around the world. Corn dollies, plain and dyed marquetry, Swiss straw lace, plaits, embroidery, jewellery and quilling. Courses are available.

Hempstead, HOLT, Norfolk, NR25 6TN, Tel: 01263 712224, (7 miles, 12kms)

Elegant Listed 19thC country house built from traditional Norfolk flint. One and a half miles off A148 near Holt.

Wolterton, Erdingham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 7LY, Tel: 01263 584175, Email, (2 miles, 4kms)

Splendid mansion house with fascinating history and collections at Wolterton. Country walks and trails with lovely views.