Opening Times 2010

Holkham Hall

1 April - 31 October open on Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays 12noon-4pm

Bygones Museum, History of Farming Exhibition, Gift Shop, Stables Café

1 April - 31 October open every day 10am-5pm

New for 2010 - Walled Gardens to re-open

1 April - 31 October open every day 12noon-4pm

The Walled Gardens to the west of the hall have been closed to the public since 2005. They have been undergoing a sensitive restoration, under the guidance of our Head Gardener. The Vinery has been renovated and the last of the glasshouses has been saved with the help of English Heritage. Visitors to the park will have the opportunity to see the work as it progresses.

Lake Cruise

April and October on Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays

May to September on Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays

11am-5pm The cruise takes approximately 25 minutes and leaves regularly from the jetty.

Holkham Park

Please click here for information

Cycle Hire

1 April - 31 October 10am - 5pm

Cycles will be available to hire from Huff and Puff Cycle Hire. Click here for further information.

Admission Prices 2010

Hall & Bygones Museum

Adult: £11.00    Child (5-16 years inc): £5.50

Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children 5-16 years inc): £27.00

Hall Only

Adult: £9.00      Child (5-16 years inc): £4.50

Bygones Museum Only

Adult: £4.00      Child (5-16 years inc): £2.00

History of Farming Exhibition & Walled Gardens

Free to all visitors

Lake Cruise

Adult: £3.50      Child: £2.50 (3 years and under free)

Parking Charge

From 1 April 2010 there will be a parking charge of £2.50.  This charge will be redeemable against purchases of £5 or more in our shop or café. All funds raised from the car park will go towards conservation of the hall, park and gardens.

Group Rate

20 or more people - 10% discount plus free organiser ticket plus free coach driver refreshment voucher (pre-booking advised). Click here for further information.

Private Guided Tours

£20 per person - available when the Hall is closed for a minimum of 12 people.

Please note the 10% group discount does not apply to private guided tours.Click here for further information.

Additional Information

• Twelve state rooms are always available for viewing, occasionally we also offer access to the private apartments, including the Parrot Bedroom, Libraries and Chapel. The opening of these areas is at the family's discretion and cannot be guaranteed.
• We estimate that it will take visitors approximately one hour to visit the Hall and one hour to visit the Bygones Museum.
• There is full disabled access in the Museum, History of Farming Exhibition, Shop and Cafe.  Our stair-climbing machine in the Hall offers unrestricted access for most manually operated wheelchairs, click here for more information. The Walled Gardens are accessible, however the terrain is uneven in places.
• The terraces around the Hall are closed.
• Holkham Hall is a lived in family home and on rare occasions may be closed to the public at short notice and these opening details may be subject to change.  

Historic Houses Association

Holkham Hall is a member of the Historic Houses Association. Formed in 1973, the HHA exists to provide practical advice and support to the owners of around 1500 important historic properties in private ownership.  These houses range from the great palaces to small manor houses and most remain lived-in family homes. As important are the contents, works of art and the gardens and designed landscapes which surround theses houses. Lord Leicester is the vice patron of the HHA.

The opportunity to join the Friends of the Historic Houses Association is available at Holkham, as we are one of a limited number of enrolling properties.  By becoming a Friend and supporting the work of the HHA, in return your membership offers many benefits including free access during normal opening time to nearly 300 individual houses, castles and garden and the HHA's quarterly magazine and enjoy many benefits. Further information is available from our Ticket Office adjacent to the Hall or to join online visit the HHA.

Treasure Houses

The Hall is also a member of the Treasure Houses group which consists of ten of the most magnificent palaces, houses and castles in England today. Each has its own unique charm and all combine together to give a fascinating insight into life in England over the centuries.

Visit the website of Treasure Houses exclusive Hotel Partner QHotels offering 4 star accommodation.