Things to do
Cycle hire at Holkham
On two wheelsyou can see a great deal more.
The undulating Norfolk landscape, winding country lanes and windswept coastal paths make for great pedalling pursuits.
Holkham Park is on the Sustrans National Cycle Route 1 and is easily accessible from nearby towns and villages with bikes able to enter Holkham Park via the North, South, East and West gates. Once in Holkham Park, you’ll find a myriad of cycle routes to choose from, all with varying lengths and difficulty. With so much to see and so many things to do here, cycling through Holkham Park gives you the opportunity to discover much more in just one visit than you would by foot.
Whether heading off on a solo day of cycling, bringing your buddies or planning a fun family day out at Holkham, our cycle hire team will be happy to help! We’ve got plenty of bikes for all sizes and abilities.
Here at Holkham we are proud to be working with Good Journey to promote car-free travel. Those arriving by bike can enjoy a 10% discount off standard admission to our attractions. So, not only can you cycle between attractions, enjoying our discounted tickets, but you can also get off the beaten track and explore the fascinating architecture, wildlife, habitats, and landscapes throughout the wider park. Find out more here.
Interested in hiring a bike? Scroll down to see what’s on offer, including our new three hour hire option which includes a complimentary Walled Garden ticket!
Accessibility
For accessibility information for the cycle hire hut, check out our Detailed Access Guide on the AccessAble website.
Cycle Hire Pricing
Exploring Holkham on two wheels allows you to pack so much more into your visit. Why not hire a bicycle from our Cycle Hire Centre? There are bikes to suit all ages and abilities. If you do rent a bike for the full day, you can collect between 9.30 and 10am from the hut next to the main Holkham Park car park.
Full Day Hire:
Adult Bike £26, Electric Bike £55, Child Bike £22, Tag Bike £20, Child Trailer £20, Child Seat £12, Balance Bike £10, Dog Trailer £20
3 Hour Hire (including a complimentary Walled Garden ticket!)
Adult Bike £22, Electric Bike £42, Child Bike £18, Tag Bike £14, Child Trailer £12, Child Seat £10, Balance Bike £8, Dog Trailer £12
2 Hour Hire
Adult bike £14, Adult Electric Bike £28, Child Bike £12, Tag Bike £10, Child Trailer £10, Child Seat £7, Balance Bike £6, Dog Trailer £10
Electric cycle hire is available to 14 years old and over.
Cycle hire opening times
The hut is open 10am – 5pm daily (last hire 3pm), with plenty of bikes for all ages and sizes ready to rent.
Please note: opening times are weather dependent – please check the opening times drop down menu in the top left hand corner for updates.
Where will your wheels take you?
There are many way-marked routes to choose from in Holkham Park. Download the routes at the link below, pick up a map from Visitor Reception or you’ll find a sign adjacent to our Cycle Hire Centre where you can snap a photo of your chosen track.
You’re more than welcome to take your bike out of Holkham Park too. Our location makes this a perfect opportunity to head off and explore Wells-next-the-Sea, Burnham Market, Brancaster, North or South Creake, Wighton, Walsingham and beyond… it’s simply a question of how far you can pedal before your cycle hire time comes to an end!
Bike rental for families
If you’re bringing the family along, you’ll be pleased to hear we have various types of bikes to suit any age and ability.
This includes an assortment of children’s bikes, tag bikes, child trailers, child seats and balance bikes.
For the family members who don’t feel quite as fit as they once did, our e-bikes might be a fantastic option, helping them speed up those hills! (Yes, there are a few hills here in North Norfolk!).
Bringing your pup? We even have dog trailers! We told you we had the whole family covered!
Cycle to the Walled Garden…
Did you know you can hire our range of bicycles for three hours and get a complimentary ticket to the Walled Garden?
That gives you time to explore Holkham Park by bike, stopping off at the six-acre Walled Garden. There you can enjoy a stroll between the flowers, vines and vegetable beds, a coffee or cake at the pop-up coffee bar, and a visit to the Samuel Wyatt Vinery too.
It’s the speediest way to travel to the Walled Garden, so you can fit even more into your day out at Holkham.
Delicious bites at a lower price!
We’ve partnered with the Lord Nelson at Burnham Thorpe to offer a 20% discount on food and drink for those visiting on Holkham cycles! Present your discount card on arrival.
The Lord Nelson is a perfect place to refuel and head back our to explore the beautiful Norfolk villages.
Staying safe while cycling at Holkham
- Please ride on the left of the road
- Stop at all junctions
- Please pull to the side if there are vehicles behind you to let them pass; most of our road and track are single lanes
- Please take special care at junctions, especially if you are riding with small children
- Do not ride over the cattle grids; there are pedestrian gates at the side of each cattle grid for access
- Keep a distance between you and the deer! See more tips on staying safe around our deer herd here
The enjoyment of cycling (without the effort!)
If you like to choose how hard you pedal, then give an E-bike a go! They are simple to use and give you enough exercise to suit your personal needs.
Enjoy all the benefits of an electric cycle around Holkham and Wells, without feeling exhausted afterwards.
You’ll can arrive at your destination happy, composed and ready to carry on with your day, whether that’s a coffee and cake or a stroll along the beach.
E-biking can use similar amounts of energy to walking, but you can cover bigger distances and enjoy a bit more wind in your hair. Get ready to explore more, without too much effort.
And if you fall in love with the feeling of an E-bike, you can even purchase a new or used one to take home.
We have a selection of E-bikes available to try. Email adventure@holkham.co.uk or call 01328 713071 to book your E-bike experience!
More outdoor fun at Holkham
Ropes Course
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Open weekends and school holidays. -
£24
With your harness on, get your feet off the ground and take to the treetops on our Ropes Course. Do you dare balance on the beams, tiptoe over swinging bridges, and zoom on our two zip wires?
Walled Garden
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Open daily until 30th October.
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.
Walking and cycling routes
Our way-marked routes are the ideal way to enjoy scenic strolls or cycles around Holkham Park.
Boat Hire
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Open daily between 20th July-31st August (weather dependent)
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£16 per boat (45 mins)
Enjoy a slower pace and take in the stunning views as you while away a pleasant afternoon on Holkham Lake. Hire one of our rowing boats and relax as you admire the passing wildlife.
Holkham Beach & Nature Reserve
What makes Holkham National Nature Reserve so special? Is it the glorious stretch of golden sand, the haven for wildlife or the feeling of freedom as you step onto the bay? Perhaps it’s all three.
Holkham Park
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Open daily, 9am-5pm.
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Free. Parking charges apply.
Take a walk on the wild side, keeping an eye out for our resident Fallow Deer, pheasants, wildflower meadows, geese on the lake and our unusual evergreen Holm oaks, brought over from Italy in the 18th century.