Journeys - Global Blickling Tour
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The Journeys - Global Blickling Tour takes place at Blickling Estate in Aylsham, Norfolk, offering an engaging guided tour for adults. Curated by Megan Dennis, the tour explores the estate's international connections to countries such as India, America, and Japan. It features textiles from Karun Thakar's private collection, highlighting global trade and cultural exchange.
Discover Blickling Estate through a global lens on this engaging guided tour, designed for adults keen to deepen their understanding of its history. Explore the estate's rich international connections to India, America, Japan, France, Italy, Russia and Ireland, and uncover how global trade, travel and cultural exchange have shaped Blickling and its collections.
Learn how international collector Karun Thakar drew inspiration from Blickling's global stories to create Journeys - a personal exploration of the global country house, showcasing textiles from around the world from his private collection.
Led by curator Megan Dennis, this thought-provoking tour invites visitors to reflect on shared histories and consider the many ways Blickling is connected to people and places across the globe.
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Journeys - Global Blickling Tour takes place on Friday, 16 October 2026 at 10:15.
Journeys - Global Blickling Tour is held at Blickling Estate in Norwich (Blickling Estate, Aylsham, Norfolk).
Entry to Journeys - Global Blickling Tour is free.
The forecast for Journeys - Global Blickling Tour is Heavy drizzle · 14°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Blickling Estate can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Journeys - Global Blickling Tour can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The Journeys - Global Blickling Tour takes place at Blickling Estate in Aylsham, Norfolk, offering an engaging guided tour for adults. Curated by Megan Dennis, the tour explores the estate's international connections to countries such as India, America, and Japan. It features textiles from Karun Thakar's private collection, highlighting global trade and cultural exchange.
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Discover Blickling Estate through a global lens on this engaging guided tour, designed for adults keen to deepen their understanding of its history. Explore the estate's rich international connections to India, America, Japan, France, Italy, Russia and Ireland, and uncover how global trade, travel and cultural exchange have shaped Blickling and its collections.
Learn how international collector Karun Thakar drew inspiration from Blickling's global stories to create Journeys - a personal exploration of the global country house, showcasing textiles from around the world from his private collection.
Led by curator Megan Dennis, this thought-provoking tour invites visitors to reflect on shared histories and consider the many ways Blickling is connected to people and places across the globe.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Blickling Estate. Searching near Blickling Estate, Aylsham, Norfolk; check-in Friday, 16 October 2026.
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WhereBlickling Estate
Blickling Estate, Aylsham, Norfolk
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Journeys - Global Blickling Tour?
Journeys - Global Blickling Tour takes place on Friday, 16 October 2026 at 10:15.
Where is Journeys - Global Blickling Tour taking place?
Journeys - Global Blickling Tour is held at Blickling Estate in Norwich (Blickling Estate, Aylsham, Norfolk).
How much are tickets for Journeys - Global Blickling Tour?
Entry to Journeys - Global Blickling Tour is free.
What will the weather be like at Journeys - Global Blickling Tour?
The forecast for Journeys - Global Blickling Tour is Heavy drizzle · 14°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Journeys - Global Blickling Tour?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Blickling Estate can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Journeys - Global Blickling Tour?
Tickets for Journeys - Global Blickling Tour can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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feels like 14°C · chance of rain 29% · wind 12 km/h
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Blickling Estate, Aylsham, Norfolk
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