English Heritage sites near Blickling Parish
BACONSTHORPE CASTLE
7 miles from Blickling Parish
Visit the extensive ruins of Baconsthorpe Castle, a moated and fortified 15th century manor house, that are a testament to the rise and fall of a prominent Norfolk family, the Heydons.
NORTH ELMHAM CHAPEL
13 miles from Blickling Parish
A place with an unusual story, told by graphic panels. The small Norman chapel here stood on the site of an earlier timber church, probably the Saxon cathedral of East Anglia.
COW TOWER, NORWICH
13 miles from Blickling Parish
One of the earliest purpose-built artillery blockhouses in England, this brick tower was built in c.1398-9 to command a strategic point in Norwich’s city defence.
BLAKENEY GUILDHALL
13 miles from Blickling Parish
The remains of the house of a prosperous Blakeney merchant, with a fine 15th century brick-vaulted undercroft. Later the guildhall of Blakeney’s guild of fish merchants.
BINHAM MARKET CROSS
14 miles from Blickling Parish
The tall shaft of a 15th century cross, on the site of an annual fair held from the 1100s until the 1950s.
BINHAM PRIORY
14 miles from Blickling Parish
Among the most complete and impressive monastic ruins in Norfolk of a Benedictine priory with a well-documented history.
Churches in Blickling Parish
Blickling Parish Church (St Andrew's)
Blickling Road (B1354)
Blickling
Norwich
01263731102
https://aylshamchurchbenefice.churchdesk.com/blickling
Blickling Parish Church is part of the Aylsham & District Team Ministry which is made up of 16 unique and individual parishes, centred around the Market Town of Aylsham which is located halfway between Norwich and the North Norfolk Coast.
Blickling Parish Church (St Andrew's) is an architectural delight in a glorious historic landscape which welcomes visitors from around the world to enjoy a programme of services, events, and concerts.
Blickling Church is at the heart of the National Trust Estate with Blickling Hall as it's most famous neighbour. It is this wonderful location next one of Norfolk key tourist attractions which means Blickling Church is very much about welcoming visitors.
The Church is open every day from dawn to dusk though we are unable to staff the Church regularly with volunteers we hope that our guidebook and visitor information means that you will enjoy an informative visit.
Blickling is what we call a Festival Church, although it is still a function Parish Church we worship mainly when there is a festival to celebrate (for example Easter, Harvest & Christmas) or when we welcome families for baptism, weddings or funerals.
Blickling Parish Church is also home to a fascinating colony of bats and each year we invite local families to discover more about our nocturnal friends at our Bat Night.
The wonderful heritage of Blickling Parish Church belongs to us all and we hope you soon enjoy a visit or find out more online.
Why not explore Blickling Church 360 Virtual Tour or see our Guidebook at https://www.aylshamparishchurch.org.uk/blickling
Pubs in Blickling Parish
Bucks Arms
Unspoilt pub next to Blickling Hall with its lovely walking and cycling routes. A delightful snug and a bar with a real fire, good food and a varied menu.
Breakfast is also available 8-10am every day.