# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Specialist Book Tours - Global Books at Blickling
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 10:15 am – Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 11:15 am (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Step behind the scenes at Blickling Estate and explore one of the National Trust's most extraordinary book collections. Discover rare treasures, global connections, and hidden stories on this exclusive, expert-led specialist tour.

Home to over 12,000 books, Blickling's library is rich in history, global connections, and extraordinary stories. Led by our expert Property Librarian, Dr Rebecca Feakes, you will gain access to the stunning Long Gallery and discover the legacy of great collectors, including Sir Richard Ellys.

This year's tour introduces a new international perspective, shining a spotlight on individual treasures and books linked to countries connected to Blickling's past. From rare and fascinating volumes to unexpected global links, each stop reveals how this collection reaches far beyond Norfolk.

Expect a closer look at remarkable items, deeper storytelling, and a rare chance to engage with the collection in a more personal and meaningful way. Whether you are a passionate reader, history enthusiast, or simply curious, this intimate experience offers a unique insight into the care, significance, and stories behind these treasured books.

Spaces are limited, making this a truly special opportunity to connect with Blickling's collection while supporting its ongoing preservation.

Cost: £25 per adult. Standard car parking charges apply to non-National Trust members.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/coltishall/specialist-book-tours-global-books-at-blickling/200029986558001
- **Event Categories**: storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Coltishall
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Blickling, NR11 6NF Aylsham, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 52.81073
- **long**: 1.22867
- **full address**: Blickling, NR11 6NF Aylsham, United Kingdom, Coltishall, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Specialist Book Tours - Global Books at Blickling being held?
  - **A:** Specialist Book Tours - Global Books at Blickling takes place on Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 10:15 am to Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 11:15 am at Blickling, NR11 6NF Aylsham, United Kingdom, Coltishall, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Specialist Book Tours - Global Books at Blickling?
  - **A:** Specialist Book Tours - Global Books at Blickling is organized by Blickling Estate NT.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Specialist Book Tours - Global Books at Blickling is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Coltishall, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Specialist Book Tours - Global Books at Blickling sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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