Getting to Holkham
Where willyou explore?
There are so many fantastic things to do at Holkham, but you need to get here first!
Find out more about arriving at Holkham, including information about our car parks in Holkham and Wells, coach details, benefits of going car-free, and how to find us.
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Call or email us for more information
The Victoria, our hotel and restaurant: 01328 711008, victoria@holkham.co.uk
Our location
Holkham Hall,
Wells-next-the-Sea,
Norfolk,
NR23 1AB
(If you are using Satnav or a map app, please use the postcode NR23 1RH)
Holkham is two miles west of Wells-next-the-Sea on the main A149, within easy reach of Norwich on the A1067, King’s Lynn on the A148, and London and Cambridge from the M11 and the A10.
How to find us
We are approximately a 50 minute walk from Wells-next-the Sea, much of which is through Holkham Park. Pedestrian access is available every day except Christmas Day at the North, South, East and West Gates.
The nearest point on the Norfolk Coast Path is Holkham Gap, from where it’s about 1.5 miles (45 minutes) walk to Holkham Hall, via Holkham Village.
Holkham Park is on National Cycle Route 1 and is easily accessible from nearby towns and villages with bicycles able to enter Holkham Park via the North, South, East and West gates. Bicycle racks can be found in the Stables courtyard and at the Walled Garden. Visit our Good Journey page to plan your cycle.
The nearest train stations are Cromer (25 miles) and Sheringham (19 miles) on the Bittern Line from Norwich. There are direct trains to Norwich from London and the Midlands as well as Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft. King’s Lynn (27 miles) has direct trains from London via Cambridge and Ely. Connecting buses from all stations run to Holkham – see our Good Journey Page. Train times can be found at nationalrail.co.uk.
There is a frequent bus service to Holkham Village from King’s Lynn via Hunstanton, also from Fakenham via Wells. There is also a frequent service from Cromer via Sheringham to Wells-next-the-Sea, with onward connection to Holkham. The Hall is reached via Park Road, a beautiful walk of about one mile (allow 30 minutes). For bus times and walking route see our Good Journey page.
Brown tourist signs indicate the route from Fakenham following the B1105 and A149 road from Wells-next-the-Sea. 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 in Park Road. For satellite navigation, NR23 1RH will bring you to the almshouses at the north gates entrance to Holkham Park.
Plan your parking
If you’re arriving by car, we have a number of car parks for you to choose from depending on how or where you’d like to spend your day.
You can check our car park opening times and prices below.
Holkham Park
Holkham Park, NR23 1RH
Open daily 9am-5pm
Pay our attendants by cash or card. £6 daily charge (subject to change).
Attendants are on duty should you need assistance
x2 EV parking chargers available. 57p per KW. Operated by Park & Recharge.
Holkham Beach
Lady Anne’s Drive, NR23 1RG
Open daily, 6am-9pm
Pay and display – cash or card
Up to two hours: £3.60
Up to four hours: £7.00
Over four hours and all day: £13.50 (allowing free parking on the same day in Holkham Park)
Attendants are on duty should you need assistance
Horse box parking costs £25
x2 EV parking chargers available. 57p per KW. Four hours parking max. Operated by Park & Recharge.
Wells Beach
Beach Road, NR23 1DR
Open daily, 6am-9pm
Pay and display – cash or card
Up to two hours: £3.60
Up to four hours: £7.00
Over four hours and all day: £13.50 (allowing free parking on the same day in Holkham Park)
Attendants are on duty should you need assistance
When the car park is full, you’ll be directed to Freeman Street car park (Wells town), ¾ of a mile walk to the beach. Our bus service is available, fares apply.
Wells Town
Freeman Street, NR23 1FD
Open daily, 8am-7pm
Pay and display – cash or card
Up to two hours: £3.60
Up to four hours: £7
Over four hours and all day: £9
Attendants are on duty should you need assistance
This is ¾ of a mile walk to the beach. Our bus service is available, fares apply.
Holkham Village
Park Road, Holkham, NR23 1RG
Open daily, 6am-7pm
Pay and display – cash or card
Up to two hours: free
All day: £6.00
Perfect location if you wish to explore the beach and park, or you can head to the Holkham Park car park to be closer to Holkham Hall and our other attractions.
Go car free!
Visiting by bike, bus, train or on foot? Enjoy 10% off entry to Holkham Hall, Walled Garden and Holkham Stories when you arrive without a car – you just need to showing the team at Visitor Reception a valid train/bus ticket or bike on arrival.
Visit our Good Journey page for further information about the discount and how you can get to Holkham using public transport.
Car parking passes
Our car parking passes are a great way for those who visit Holkham regularly to save money.
Different passes are available:
- Estate pass (including parking in Holkham Park, Lady Anne’s Drive, Wells Beach and Wells Town, plus standard entry for up to 2 adults and 3 children to Holkham Hall and attractions in the main visitor season April to October, excluding special events eg Christmas and Half Term unless specified otherwise)
- Lady Anne’s Drive (for Holkham Beach) only
- Wells Beach only
- Wells Town only
The passes run from January to December 2025, are valid for two cars at the same address and are now available to purchase online.
Coach information
Due to height and width restrictions, Coach/ HGV access is via Holkham’s south gates. On your approach to Holkham you will see brown tourist ‘Holkham Hall Coaches’ signs, please be aware that the many of these roads are minor, often narrow, country lanes. The south gates are 3m 48cm wide with no height restrictions.
Set your Satnav to NR23 1RU and proceed to the gates. Enter the gate code if it has been provided to you or use the keypad to call reception. To reach coach parking, proceed along the south avenue, passing the Obelisk, and the lake on your left, following the road until you reach the north side of the Hall and parking bays, where an attendant will be waiting to greet you.
Coach parking is free of charge and is approximately 100 yards from the Hall and within walking distance of the café, gift shop and attractions. If you are bringing a pre-booked group visit to Holkham and your party consists of 20 or more people, we are happy to issue the coach driver with a complimentary refreshment voucher to be used in the Courtyard Café during your visit, as well as free admission to the attractions.