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Blickling Estate this summer With acres of parkland and gardens to explore, secret spaces for hide and seek, and plenty of open areas for picnics, go and enjoy all that Blickling Estate has to offer. Download their Percy The Park Keeper garden trail to enjoy while you’re there then treat yourselves to an ice cream or a snack from Muddy Boots, before you head home. Open 9am – 4pm Monday to Friday | 9am – 5pm at weekends. Head to www.nationaltrust.org.uk/blickling to find out more and download your Percy garden trail.


Norfolk Museums


reopening details Norfolk Museums will begin re-opening some of their museums to the general public in August. This will begin with the three largest sites: Time and Tide Museum of Great


Yarmouth Life, Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse and Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery. Time & Tide and Gressenhall will open to the general public from Monday 3 August. Advanced booking will be required for entry and tickets will become available on the Norfolk Museum Service website on 1st August. Further details will follow on how to book and what time tickets will go live. Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery will re-open later in August, with the exact dates still to be confirmed. The remaining seven sites that make up Norfolk Museums Service will reopen when it is safe to do so. Measures have been put in place to keep you safe and allow you to visit the museums with confidence. That will include access to hand sanitiser and hand-washing facilities, clear signage and recommended visitor routes to allow for social distancing. Get more updates on their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pg/NorfolkMuseums


Beach days in Norfolk The Visit Norfolk website has an excellent guide to local beaches across the region. Check them out for info about accessibility and facilities. https://tinyurl.com/y5oednfz


Family walks in Norfolk If you are looking to get out and about as a family during the summer months the Norfolk Trails network brings together over 1200 miles of walks, cycle and bridle routes throughout our beautiful county. Choose a route which suits your needs and takes you through the type of countryside you enjoy the most. The Visit Norfolk website details the county's main routes and downloadable maps including short and circular walks, long distance walks and more. www.visitnorfolk.co.uk/things-to-do/walking.aspx


National Trust


Family Days Out National Trust venues across the county are gradually reopening to visitors in line with social distancing guidelines. Selected National Trust beaches, carparks and parklands are available for visits with their own restrictions and some locations will require pre- booking. Visit the website for more information: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/norfolk


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