Journeys - Global Garden Tour
Discover the unexpected global stories in Blickling's gardens. From the Americas to Central Asia, explore plants from across the world on this unique guided tour. Book now to see the gardens in a whole new way.
Discover Blickling Estate through a global lens on this engaging guided tour, designed for adults keen to deepen their understanding of garden history. Explore the estate's rich plant collection and uncover how global trade, travel and cultural exchange have shaped Blickling's gardens.
With a different focus each month, the tour highlights seasonal interest across the gardens, from international plantings in bloom to fruiting varieties. Each visit celebrates the changing landscape and explores how gardening at Blickling continues to adapt in response to a shifting climate.
Led by our gardener Bill Adamson, this insightful tour invites visitors to reflect on the surprising journeys that have brought plants from around the world to Norfolk, and to consider the many ways Blickling is connected to people and places across the globe.
Image credit: Gerald Peachey
Please note:
- Meet at the front of the house for 10:15.
- Please wear suitable footwear for walking around the garden.
- This guided tour will take you around the gardens for approximately an hour. If you require the use of our mobility scooters, please get in touch prior to the event.
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Discover the unexpected global stories in Blickling's gardens. From the Americas to Central Asia, explore plants from across the world on this unique guided tour. Book now to see the gardens in a whole new way.
Discover Blickling Estate through a global lens on this engaging guided tour, designed for adults keen to deepen their understanding of garden history. Explore the estate's rich plant collection and uncover how global trade, travel and cultural exchange have shaped Blickling's gardens.
With a different focus each month, the tour highlights seasonal interest across the gardens, from international plantings in bloom to fruiting varieties. Each visit celebrates the changing landscape and explores how gardening at Blickling continues to adapt in response to a shifting climate.
Led by our gardener Bill Adamson, this insightful tour invites visitors to reflect on the surprising journeys that have brought plants from around the world to Norfolk, and to consider the many ways Blickling is connected to people and places across the globe.
Image credit: Gerald Peachey
Please note:
- Meet at the front of the house for 10:15.
- Please wear suitable footwear for walking around the garden.
- This guided tour will take you around the gardens for approximately an hour. If you require the use of our mobility scooters, please get in touch prior to the event.