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Visit Blickling Estate car-free
It takes a little planning to reach Blickling Estate car-free, but there are options to arrive via bus, train, cycle and on foot.
If you prefer to take it easy, direct buses run to Aylsham from Cromer (about 35 mins), Norwich (45 mins) and Sheringham (50 mins). Its then about a 30-minute country walk to Blickling Estate.
Adventurers can pick from picturesque footpaths, cycle paths and via narrow-gauge steam train on the Bure Valley Railway. These are all connected to the stations on the scenic Bittern Line from Sheringham to Norwich.
From the bus stop it’s about a 30-minute stroll along a footpath. Alternatively, taxis are available from Aylsham to Blickling.
There are direct trains to Norwich from Great Yarmouth (about 60 mins), Cambridge (75 mins), London (105 mins) and many other cities.
Check our recommended route for step-by-step directions and use our journey planner to get the best route from where you are.
Enjoy 20% off your entry ticket when you arrive by train, bus, bike or foot (excluding pre-booked or ticketed events). You’ll also receive a voucher for 10% off in the café (valid for that day only).
The Bure Valley Railway steam train runs to Aylsham from Wroxham. Connecting trains run from Norwich, Sheringham and Cromer on the scenic Bittern Line.
Cyclists welcome. Blickling Estate is reachable on two wheels via several scenic cycle paths. Blickling is on the Rebellion Way, a 232-mile cycling adventure around Norfolk. You can also travel by bike along the Weaver’s Way cycle route and footpath from North Walsham to Aylsham, and the Bure Valley cycle route from Wroxham to Aylsham, as well as the Marriotts Way, a 26 mile footpath, bridleway and cycle route between Norwich and Aylsham. The North Norfolk Cycle Route takes in the history of Blickling, as well as Mannington, Barningham and Gresham.
There are bike racks in the Farmyard and outside the Estate Barn visitor reception. Plan your cycle route here.
Blickling Estate can be accessed on foot on the Weaver’s Way from North Walsham to Aylsham, the Bure Valley Path from Wroxham to Aylsham, as well as the Marriotts Way, between Norwich and Aylsham. Once on the Estate, there are more than 4,600 acres of parkland to explore at Blickling, here’s a map.
Try About Town Taxis, Aylsham Taxis, or North Walsham Taxis.
Travel Norfolk Fusion Day tickets cover bus operators across Norfolk. A range of tickets are available offering unlimited travel specifically on Sanders Coaches bus services in Norfolk too.
Greater Anglia Rail has a range of train ticket discounts and offers at events and attractions.
Groups of three or more travelling by train can save money with a GroupSave ticket (steam trains excluded).
The walk from the bus stop is along a footpath or lane. The Blickling Estate site has an accessible 4-mile multi-use trail. Collect a map upon arrival, which shows all the best waymarked routes around the estate.
Here’s some information on accessibility on buses and trains, and here’s information on accessibility at Blickling.
Getting to Blickling Estate car-free
Here's our recommended route to Blickling Estate. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
From Norwich by bus
Bus 44A and bus X44 stop in Aylsham, a 30-minute stroll from Blickling Hall. Buses leave from Stand N at Norwich bus station regularly. The journey takes about 45 minutes. Jump off at Market Place bus shelter. (Bus 43 also runs to Aylsham a few times per day, stopping at Tesco).
From the bus stop it’s about a 30-minute stroll along a footpath which can get a little muddy in wet weather, so boots are advised. Alternatively, taxis are available from Aylsham to Blickling- try About Town Taxis, Aylsham Taxis, or North Walsham Taxis.
From Sheringham and Cromer by bus
Bus 44A and bus X44 stop in Aylsham, a 30-minute stroll from Blickling Hall. Buses leave from Cromer bus interchange regularly. The journey takes about 35 minutes. (Bus 18 also runs a couple of times per day). The bus also leave from Sheringham Railway Approach, taking 50 minutes. Jump off at Market Place bus shelter.
From the bus stop it’s about a 30-minute stroll along a footpath which can get a little muddy in wet weather, so boots are advised. Alternatively, taxis are available from Aylsham to Blickling- try About Town Taxis, Aylsham Taxis, or North Walsham Taxis.
Through The Broads by steam train
There are regular connecting (non-steam) trains to Hoveton & Wroxham from Norwich (about 10 mins), Cromer (30 mins) and Sheringham (40 mins) on the scenic Bittern Line. The steam train station is about a 5-minute stroll from the main train station (near Wroxham Miniature Worlds).
Bure Valley Railway steam trains run direct to Aylsham from Wroxham a few times per day. The journey takes about 50 minutes. Book your tickets in advance.
From the bus stop it’s about a 35-minute stroll along a footpath which can get a little muddy in wet weather, so boots are advised. Alternatively, taxis are available from Aylsham to Blickling- try About Town Taxis, Aylsham Taxis, or North Walsham Taxis.
From North Walsham or Reepham by bus
By train from further afield
There are direct trains to Norwich from Lowestoft (about 40 mins) and Great Yarmouth (60 mins) on the scenic Wherry Lines. More services run to London Liverpool Street or Stratford International (105 mins), Ipswich (40 mins), Colchester (60 mins), Cambridge (75 mins), Peterborough (85 mins) and Nottingham (2.5 hrs), also to Sheffield, Manchester Piccadilly and Liverpool Lime Street.
Take a 15-20 minute stroll to Norwich bus station, or hop on a bus into town at Stop DE.
Bus 44A and bus X44 run regularly from Norwich bus station, stopping in Aylsham for a 30-minute walk – see above for details.
By bus from further afield
There are bus connections at Norwich from many places, including: Acle (about 20 mins, buses X1 and 7 ), Long Stratton (30 mins, bus 36 or bus 2), Wymondham (30 mins, buses 15 & 15A or bus 13), Dereham (35 mins, bus 8), Beccles (40 mins, buses 146, X2, X21 & X22) and Attleborough (45 mins, bus 13).
There are bus connections Sheringham and Cromer from: Blakeney (30 mins, Coasthopper bus 1), Wells-next-the-Sea (50 mins, Coasthopper bus 1, near the Walsingham steam train).
There are bus connections at North Walsham from Mundesley.
Bus 44A and bus X44 stop in Aylsham, a 30-minute stroll from Blickling Hall – see above for details.
About Blickling Estate
Explore 400 years of history at Blickling estate. The hall, built in the 1620s, is surrounded by 55 acres of formal garden including parterre, lake, kitchen garden and the unforgettable front drive, framed by ancient yew hedges. Explore the surrounding woodland, parkland and winding country roads that create a patchwork of Norfolk countryside. Henry and Dorothy Hobart created Blickling Hall. They built on the important history of this corner of Norfolk – King Harold owned the estate and Anne Boleyn was born here. Generations of the Hobart and Kerr families have lovingly evolved the estate. Delve through layers of history and get to know the communities that have loved and cared for it.
For any queries about visiting contact Blickling Estate on 01263 738030 or blickling@nationaltrust.org.uk
Address: Blickling Estate, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6NF. Visit Website