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a Historic Building in the town of Blickling, in the county of Norfolk

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About Blickling Hall

This stunning Jacobean mansion was spawned from Hatfield House which belonged to the powerful Cecil family. Both buildings were built by Robert Lyminge, as status symbols of power and wealth. It has associations with Royalty as it once belonged to Sir Thomas Boleyn, whose daughter was destined to become the second wife of Henry VIII and mother of Queen Elizabeth I.

Blickling was built between 1616 and 1625, it has a magnificent entrance front of brick dressed with stone which has remained as perfect as the day it was built, it is indeed a triumph of the Stuart period.

The house is renowned for its spectacular Long Gallery, this is 120 foot long, it still has its original plaster-work ceiling of allegories and armorials. This room is on the eastern side of the house with fine views across the beautifully landscaped park. Amongst the other rooms open to public view there is a superb library, with all rooms showing fine furniture, tapestries, paintings and other works of art.

Blickling has enchanting grounds, these are the result of work over three centuries and contain colourful formal gardens, a lake, woodland, a sunken garden, and a beautifully landscaped park. With the house as a magnificent back-drop, the parkland makes a dramatic setting for open air concerts during the summer months.

On an historic note; An earlier house stood on this site, this was owned by Harold, a Saxon Earl who later became King of England.

This house has a wonderful atmosphere, despite the fact that it is said to be haunted by the ghosts of Anne Boleyn and her father Sir Thomas Boleyn.

Latter day history records that Blickling Hall was requisitioned during the Second World War, when it was used as an Officers Mess for staff from R.A.F. Oulton. There is an exhibition in the Harness Room depicting this period. Following the war it became the setting for the film "The Wicked Lady" starring Margaret Lockwood.

For a period of time the National Trust let the house out to tenants and it was not until 1960 that restoration work by the trust began. Blickling opened its doors to its first visitors in 1962.

Blickling Hall, with its long history of occupation by powerful men and women, makes a fascinating day out for all the family - you can even enjoy croquet and bowls on the lawn, and if you are lucky, you may catch a glimpse of the headless ghost of Anne Boleyn!
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Recommended attractions near Blickling Hall

Mannington Hall & Gardens	(3.0 miles, 4.9 km, direction NW)	Pictures
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Dinosaur Adventure Park	(8.5 miles, 13.6 km, direction SW)	Pictures
The Muckleburgh Military Collection	(9.9 miles, 16.0 km, direction NW)	Pictures
The Norfolk Broads	(12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction SE)	Pictures
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Recommended towns near Blickling Hall

Aylsham, a Historic Market Town in the county of Norfolk (1.5 miles, 2.4 km, direction SE)
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Oulton, in the county of Norfolk (2.8 miles, 4.5 km, direction W)
The town is attractive with a delightful mixture of buildings, including timber-frame black and white, it is pleasant for taking a stroll, and The Boulevard is where you can hire a boat or book a trip on the Waveney.
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Heydon, in the county of Norfolk (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction W)
This is a village that is used to publicity, it has been the setting for numerous films including The Go-Between, made in 1970 starring Alan Bates and the beautiful Julie Christie.
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Worstead, in the county of Norfolk (7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction E)
Worstead is one of those delightful places that prospered and thrived during the great days of the 'wool' industry.
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Coltishall, in the county of Norfolk (8.2 miles, 13.1 km, direction SE)
Deep in the heart of the rich fertile lands that bound the River Bure lies the beautiful broadland village of Coltishall. The fact that this is an ancient village is borne out by it's inclusion in the Domesday Book.
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East Runton, in the county of Norfolk (8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction N)
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Cromer, in the county of Norfolk (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction N)
Famous for delicious Crab for which folk still travel for miles to catch fresh, or buy from the quayside.
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Sheringham, in the county of Norfolk (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction N)
This delightful resort grew up from what was once a small fishing village, some of the old cottages belonging to the fisher-folk of yester-year still survive close to the shore at the far end of the town.
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Wroxham, in the county of Norfolk (10.6 miles, 17.0 km, direction SE)
This lovely place stands on the River Bure, in recent years it has become a hive of bustling activity especially in summertime...
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Salthouse, in the county of Norfolk (11.2 miles, 17.9 km, direction NW)
The village is renowned as a haven for wildlife, it is the place to go in winter if you want to see a good migratory flock of Snowbuntings, and other migratory birds who invade the area in vast numbers.
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Nearby travel help

Gunton Station	(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction NE)
North Walsham Station	(6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction E)
Norwich Airport	(10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction S)
Cambridge Airport	(61.4 miles, 98.9 km, direction SW)
M11 Junction 14	(63.6 miles, 102.3 km, direction SW)
M11 Junction 13	(64.1 miles, 103.2 km, direction SW)
Blickling Hall to London	(107.3 miles, 172.6 km, direction SW)

Accommodation & Hotels near Blickling Hall

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The Plough Inn	(3.2 miles, 5.1 km, direction S)
Elderton Lodge Hotel	(5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction NE)
Felbrigg Lodge	(5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction N)
Green Farm Hotel And Restaurant	(5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction NE)
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Maltings Hotel	(9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction NW)
The Broads Hotel	(10.2 miles, 16.3 km, direction SE)
Holiday Inn Norwich North	(10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction S)
Hotel Wroxham	(10.3 miles, 16.5 km, direction SE)
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