Re-build the bug hotel
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The 'Re-build the bug hotel' workshop at Blickling Estate in Norwich will take place on 21 August 2026. It is a chance to help rebuild the bug hotel and learn about the process. Admission to the event is required.
Join Ranger Elissa as she helps rebuild the bug hotel ('The Bugs Arms') in the orchard at the entrance to the parkland. Can you lend a hand and help restore this important wildlife habitat?
From 11am–12pm, Elissa will also be giving a short talk about bug hotels, why they matter, and how you can create your own at home.
Free family event – no booking required. Simply drop in and stay for as long as you like. Standard parking charges apply (£5 per car; free for National Trust members).
Why not make a day of it? Hire a bike or explore the parkland on foot, enjoy a picnic in the orchard, or head into the Gardens for plenty of mini-beast themed Summer of Play activities and games, plus the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail.
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Feels like 15°C · Chance of rain 22% · Wind 13 km/h
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Re-build the bug hotel takes place on Friday, 21 August 2026 at 11:00.
Re-build the bug hotel is held at Blickling Estate in Norwich (Blickling Estate, Aylsham, Norfolk).
Tickets for Re-build the bug hotel 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 'Re-build the bug hotel' workshop at Blickling Estate in Norwich will take place on 21 August 2026. It is a chance to help rebuild the bug hotel and learn about the process. Admission to the event is required.
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Join Ranger Elissa as she helps rebuild the bug hotel ('The Bugs Arms') in the orchard at the entrance to the parkland. Can you lend a hand and help restore this important wildlife habitat?
From 11am–12pm, Elissa will also be giving a short talk about bug hotels, why they matter, and how you can create your own at home.
Free family event – no booking required. Simply drop in and stay for as long as you like. Standard parking charges apply (£5 per car; free for National Trust members).
Why not make a day of it? Hire a bike or explore the parkland on foot, enjoy a picnic in the orchard, or head into the Gardens for plenty of mini-beast themed Summer of Play activities and games, plus the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Re-build the bug hotel?
Re-build the bug hotel takes place on Friday, 21 August 2026 at 11:00.
Where is Re-build the bug hotel taking place?
Re-build the bug hotel is held at Blickling Estate in Norwich (Blickling Estate, Aylsham, Norfolk).
How do I get tickets for Re-build the bug hotel?
Tickets for Re-build the bug hotel 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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