Coach Access

The main entrance for the public, cars and small coaches to Holkham Park, the Hall and other attractions, is via the north gates of the Estate.

For visiting coach parties, due to height and width restrictions, it is important that coaches should enter the Park via the south gates.


Access to Holkham Park

The main entrance for the public, cars and small coaches to Holkham Park, the Hall and other attractions, is via the north gates of the Estate. For visiting coach parties, due to height and width restrictions, it is important that coaches should enter the Park via the south gates.


Access to the North Gates

Access via the north gates is at the Almshouses, Park Road, Holkham. Park Road is off the A149 coast road, which runs from Wells-next-the-Sea to Hunstanton. The Victoria Hotel, at the crossroads with Park Road and Lady Anne's Drive, is a landmark to look out for.

The north gates are 2m 92cm wide and have a maximum height clearance of 3m 35.5cm. For coaches and other large vehicles, if the width or height restrictions are a problem, please enter Holkham Park via the south gates.


Access to the South Gates

The south gates are 3m 48cm wide and there are no height restrictions.

Access to the south gates if travelling from the Fakenham direction:
At Fakenham take the B1105 signposted Wells-next-the-Sea. This is located off the A148 (Fakenham to Cromer road), where brown tourist signs indicate the route to Holkham Hall. Travel approximately seven miles from Fakenham and turn left at the first minor crossroads after the grain store belonging to ABN Walsingham, on the old airfield. Please note, that although the crossroads are signed to Wighton on the right, there is no name indicated to the left. This minor road is unclassified, winding and narrow at times. Follow it for approximately two and a half miles. At the next crossroads go straight over, past the crescent of houses on your right and up to the gatehouses marking the south gates entrance. Turn right in to Holkham Park. Follow the Avenue up to the Obelisk and then drop down over the cattle grid into the Deer Park.

Access to the south gates if travelling from the Wells-next-the-Sea direction:
At Wells-next-the-Sea take the B1105 signposted to Fakenham. This is located off the A149 (Cromer to Hunstanton road), at the bottom of Two-Furlong Hill. After approximately one and a quarter miles take the first right turn signed to New Holkham. Follow this road, to the next crossroads and turn right signposted to Burnham Thorpe, past the crescent of houses on your right and up to the gatehouses marking the south gates entrance. Turn right in to Holkham Park. Follow the Avenue up to the Obelisk and then drop down over the cattle grid into the Deer Park.


Parking for coaches is on the north side of the Hall, approximately 100 yards from the Hall, Museum, Stables Café and Pottery Shop. There is a 30mph speed limit in the Park. Please be aware of the wildlife: fallow deer, muntjac, pheasants, duck and hare, which are likely to cross the road at any moment!


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