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Six weeks of summer fun in Norfolk
Normal admission prices apply. There is no additional charge unless otherwise stated. B = Booking required. *Pre-booked price **Includes free survival kit. ***Boat trips not managed by the National Trust. Visit the website for details of how to book. + Children must be accompanied by an adult. ++Peckover is technically in Cambridgeshire but we didn’t want to you miss out on this great event. Activities are available throughout normal opening times unless otherwise stated. Visit the website for details of opening times.
School’s out and the sun is shining. We have pulled together just some of the many family friendly activities at our places to help you plan your summer and keep the kids busy.
From bug hunts to bike rides and outdoor theatre to archery, there is something for everyone. Don’t forget to tick off lots of 50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾ along the way.
Many of our places are open every day of the week with lots more family friendly adventures to be discovered.
Visit the website nationaltrust.org.uk/norfolk to find out more.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday22nd July 23rd 24th 25th
Oxburgh HallPack a picnic and enjoy outdoor games on the lawn. Do you dare to go down the priest hole?
26thFelbrigg Hall No. 44 Watch a bird
27thElizabethan House MuseumNorfolk Crowning DayDesign your own marvellous crown and celebrate this day in style. 11am – 4pm
28th
29thElizabethan House MuseumCulinary ConquestsOur cook is exploring the new exotic flavours that can be found in Victorian Britain. 11am – 4pm
30thOxburgh HallTudor TuesdayDress up like a medieval Lady of the Manor, or one of her Knights! 11am – 4pm.
31stBlickling Estate No. 45 Find your way with a map
1st August 2ndOxburgh Hall No. 25 Join nature’s band
3rdHorsey WindpumpTake a boat trip.Discover the hidden Broads and look out for the rare wildlife that calls it home. £10/£8. B ***
4th
5thFelbrigg HallCrafts in the orangeryTake part in exciting craft activities in the heart of the West Garden.11.30am – 3.30pm.
6thBlickling EstateNo. 11 Explore on wheelsExplore the estate on one of the many cycle trails. Bike hire is available for the whole family.
7thFelbrigg HallSummer of sportJoin us every Wednesday throughout the summer for sporting activities with a twist.
8thBlakeney Quay No. 39Catch a crab
9thBlickling EstateSow and growJoin us in the walled kitchen garden and have fun watering flowers and planting seeds in pots which you can take home to watch grow.
10thFelbrigg Hall 50 years: Living History WeekendMeet some of the past residents of Felbrigg.
11thOxburgh HallWar of the Roses Re-enactment Weekend Find out how the Bedingfield family would have lived as medieval soldiers as Oxburgh becomes a 15th century encampment. 11am – 4pm.
12thElizabethan House MuseumA civil war conspiracyFind out more about a common soldier’s life during the English Civil War and the links to Great Yarmouth. 11am – 4pm.
13thHorsey WindpumpNo. 35 Discover what’s in a pond
14thSheringham Family Survival SchoolHone your survival skills with a bushcraft adventure! Build a shelter, light a fire, forage for food and learn how to use a map and compass. 10.30am – 3.30pm. +£18/£22** B
15thFelbrigg Hall Family BirdwatchJoin us as we explore the different habitats at Felbrigg to see what birds are about.10.30am – 12.30pm. B
16thBrancaster BeachNo. 20 Go Paddling
17thBlickling EstateNo. 1 Get to know a tree
18th
19thElizabethan House Museum Prisons and Parlours Speak to our chatty parlour maid and learn about life downstairs. 11am – 4pm
20thSheringham Park Outdoor Theatre - The Jungle BookJoin Mowgli, Baloo and Shere Khan in this unique and brand new retelling of the popular classic story. 6.25pm – 9pm £12/£9.50*. B
21stSheringham ParkFamily ForageExplore the wild plants growing in the Park that you can (and can’t!) eat and take part in a ‘bush tucker trial’. 2pm – 4pm. £5 per child. Age 6+. B
22ndBlickling EstateNo. 9 Eat a picnic in the wild
23rdPeckover House++ Alice in Wonderland Garden PartyEnjoy a game of flamingo croquet and a mad hatter’s hat toss along with wonderland themed food.1pm – 4pm. £18/£6 B
24thBlickling EstateBuildings, books and beetles experienceThis behind-the-scenes experience looks at some of our oldest and rarest books and how we are working to save them. 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm. £6 Age 8+. B
25thFelbrigg HallNo. 4 Build a den
26thElizabethan House MuseumTry a “new look” with our period costumes and learn about the art of getting dressed 100 years ago. 11am – 4pm
27thSheringham ParkAdder AdventureJoin us as we go in search of Britain’s only venomous snake – the adder! 9.30am – 12noon. £3/£5+. B
28th 29thFelbrigg HallThe Big Bug HuntJoins us as we head to Felbrigg’s woods to hunt for creepy crawlies. 10.30am – 12.30pm. B
30thBlicklingSummer of sportGet active with a range of fun sporting activities for the whole family.
31stSheringham ParkRock Pool RangerJoin us as we look for the incredible creatures that can be found living on the beach. 2pm – 4pm. £3/£5+. B
1st SeptemberOxburgh HallOne last blast before schoolPack a picnic and enjoy the last days of the holidays with outdoor trails, garden games and den building.
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