The Halloween Garden this October half term
A visit to Holkham will exceed all expectations. We are a place of rich and diverse landscapes. Think parkland alive with deer and mighty oaks, a walled garden bursting with blooms and heritage, a nature reserve thrumming with wildlife, farmland abundant in wildflowers and hedgerows, and an expansive beach backed by sand dunes and pine forests.
We are a place of people – from farmers to historians, gardeners to housekeepers, conservationists to the friendly faces that greet you throughout your stay. And Holkham is a place with a rich history and an iconic stately home, yet a place with a pioneering heart and progressive vision. We hope you decide to visit us and become part of our story.
What’s on at Holkham
Holkham Hall by Candlelight – Self-led
A truly magical time, perfect for friends and family to enjoy the magnificent state rooms in all their festive finery.
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Attic Tours of Holkham Hall
Most Wednesdays
Accompanied by an expert guide, our behind-the-scenes tours exploring the hidden passages and the servants’ stairs of Holkham Hall take you right up to the highest tower rooms and attics.
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Traditional Oil Painting Workshop
Tuesday 15th – Wednesday 16th October
Join artist, Bryony Knight, for a traditional oil painting workshop inspired by Holkham’s art collection.
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Meet the Makers
Selected Thursdays
Meet talented makers and producers in Holkham Giftshop.
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Talking with the Wounded
Friday 18th October
A charity presentation with Ben Stephens and four wounded soldiers who served in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Parkrun
Every Saturday
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you!
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Deer and Wildlife Safari
May half term, weekends in June and October, October half term
Hop aboard our tractor-trailer for a whistle-stop journey around Holkham deer park. Sit tight while our knowledgeable guides tell you all about the resident herd of Fallow Deer that call Holkham home.
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Deer Photography Workshop
Saturday 19th October
A fantastic opportunity to capture our Fallow Deer during rutting season under the expert guidance of The Norfolk Photographer, Andy Langley.
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Cellar Tours of Holkham Hall
Most Tuesdays
Accompanied by an expert guide, enjoy exploring the cellars beneath Holkham Hall and hearing the stories from the past.
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Munch in the Making – Youth Art Workshops
Sunday 27th October 2024
Join artist Bryony Knight for this Halloween special youth art workshop, aimed at young people aged 10+, based on Scream by Edvard Munch.
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Our sustainability and conservation journey at Holkham
We care passionately about sustainability and conservation at Holkham. In fact, it is so integral to everything we do, that we have created a sustainability strategy entitled WONDER. Our strategy isn’t just the formulation of words, but the creation of three key objectives and the investment in real, live projects.
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Explore Holkham
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Your historic eventneeds a setting to match.
‘A stay at Pinewoods is a stay in nature. It’s our happy place; there is something about Wells that draws us back time and time again.’
Mrs Lewis
Sink your feet into the sandand your head into our pillows.
Walled Garden
Visit the newly renovated Samuel Wyatt Vinery, before stepping through the Venetian gates to discover what lies within the sun trapped walls of the garden.
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A feel good place ofpeople and landscapes.
