Things to do
Walled Garden
Open daily from 30th March – 2nd November
The Walled Garden is a beautiful, 20 minute walk from Visitor Reception.
Where humble onionshang out with exotic vines.
Step through the Venetian gates and explore our tranquil and enchanting walled garden dating back to the late 1700s.
Within the walls of our six-acre Walled Garden, you’ll discover a spectacular stand of Georgian and Victorian greenhouses and vineries, a formal ornamental garden, an established vineyard, a working kitchen garden that yields a plentiful crop feeding both the Coke family inside the Hall and visitors to The Victoria, the exotic garden with its large lawn, and lastly, the cutting garden with its beautiful array of blooms. All of these make our Walled Garden a popular garden to visit in Norfolk.
Holkham’s Walled Garden is a fine example of a historic garden, and we’re working hard to maintain and rejuvenate the six acres which were originally laid out by Samuel Wyatt during the late 1700s. We invite you to step inside and see how the work is progressing. The garden is divided into ‘squares’ and ‘slips’, each with their own theme and associated planting plan.
Learn how we are aiming to use nature on an increasing scale to tackle pests and diseases rather than chemicals. You’ll also find areas of cover crops, that are planted to help improve the quality of our soils, and plenty of wildflowers in and around the Walled Garden to encourage and support pollinators.
Accessibility
For accessibility information, check out our Detailed Access Guide on the AccessAble website.
Opening times
The Walled Garden is open to the public from late March to late October and is the ideal destination for a relaxing day out in Norfolk. Please check our opening times here.
We’re an RHS Partner Garden
In 2025, Holkham became a Partner Garden with the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society). The RHS is partnered with a number of fantastic open gardens well worth visiting across Norfolk and the UK.
If you’re a member of the RHS looking for a beautiful garden to visit, you can come to ours for free (excluding special events) throughout our open season (late March to late October).
Please note that a parking charge applies if arriving by car. Find out more about visiting the Walled Garden here.
Head to the Walled Garden on two wheels…
If you’re a cycling fan, you might be interested in our new three hour cycle hire offer, which includes complimentary entry to the Walled Garden! That means you can enjoy a cycle around Holkham Park alongside a garden visit. Find out more here.
Alternatively, you can bring your own bike to Holkham and enjoy exploring the routes.
Walled Garden Stories
The Walled Garden Stories exhibition is an introduction to our historical garden’s past and present.
Visitors can learn about this historical garden’s function throughout the years, the incredible buildings within the walls, and about the wonderful people who have worked there over the years.
Settle on the sofa to watch a film featuring, and made by, the walled garden team as they share stories and insights about the garden.
Did you know that the fruit and vegetables grown in the Walled Garden supply Holkham Hall, The Victoria and the Courtyard Café?
Upcoming events in the Walled Garden
Whether it’s learning from our talented landscape gardeners, taking in a talk and tour, or painting among the plants, we plan plenty of special events in our beautiful garden space. Take a look at what’s coming up within the garden’s walls…
Walled Garden Walking Tour
Fridays 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th June
Join our guide for a wander through six acres of historic Walled Garden. Visit the newly renovated buildings such as the Samuel Wyatt Vinery and The Messenger Glasshouse. A fantastic insight into architecture and horticulture.
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Summer Garden and Outdoor Living Fair
14th June
A wide range of stallholders will bring plants galore, crafts and decorative items, and other gardening goodies to help you create that ideal outdoor space and get your garden looking gorgeous. You can also enjoy a series of walks and talks throughout the day.
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Painting the Walled Garden Oil Painting Workshop
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd June
Join artist Bryony Knight for an oil painting workshop based in Holkham’s beautiful Walled Garden.
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Summertime at Holkham – Oil Painting Workshop
Saturday 16th and Sunday 17st August
Join artist Bryony Knight for an oil painting workshop based on the Walled Gardens in the summer.
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Autumn Garden and Outdoor Living Fair
Saturday 27th September
A wide range of stallholders will bring plants galore, crafts and decorative items, and other gardening goodies to help you create that ideal outdoor space and get your garden looking gorgeous. You can also enjoy a series of walks and talks throughout the day.
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Getting married?
The Walled Garden is a wonderful space, but did you know you can hold your wedding here?
Just imagine: a grand marquee, blooming flower beds, you, your partner and all those you love.
If you’re looking for a truly stunning outdoor wedding venue in Norfolk, this could be the one!
Find out more about the Walled Garden
Garden news, updates and inspiration from the Holkham journal.
Holkham Walled Garden FAQs
We hope to answer your questions below, or at least point you in the right direction! If you have further questions, please get in touch with Visitor Reception on 01328 713111 or via email info@holkham.co.uk.
Yes, we often host events during the spring, summer and autumn within the garden’s walls.
These include walking tours, art workshops, school holiday family fun and our much-loved garden shows and foodie festival: the Garden and Outdoor Living Fair and the North Norfolk Food and Drink Festival.
Our Walled Garden is six acres. It is split into a number of ‘squares’, which are each planted with their own theme.
The Walled Garden is approximately 10-15 minutes from the Hall or 15-20 minutes from Visitor Reception. The walk is through scenic parkland, overlooking Holkham Lake.
There is accessible parking at the Walled Garden.
As with any open garden, the time you wish to spend there will depend on what catches your eye! Your ticket is not timed, and you are welcome to spend as long as you wish enjoying your visit to the garden. There’s plenty to see, and there are benches to perch on should you need a rest or want to spend a while admiring a particular view!
The Samuel Wyatt Vinery and the Walled Garden Stories exhibition are also well worth popping into while visiting.
We recommend spending at least 1 hour here, though many visitors spend much longer!
There is a small coffee concession just outside the garden serving hot and cold drinks and treats, along with tables and chairs to relax in and enjoy the tranquility.
Yes, there are!
Yes, dogs are welcome inside the Walled Garden, Vinery and exhibition. Please keep your dog on a short lead to help protect our plants.
A walled garden is a garden surrounded by high walls. These not only provide security; they also create a microclimate, typically keeping the inner space a few degrees warmer than outside of the walls. This means plants can be grown within a walled garden that might not survive in the local climate. The walls – made of brick in our case – absorb heat and release it slowly, and also provide protection from heavy winds, which is particularly helpful given Holkham’s proximity to the coast!
The walls also allow for climbing plants and vines, giving plenty of interest aesthetically and allowing for further production.
Plus, they certainly give a ‘secret garden’ feel!
Oh yes! Norfolk is home to some truly wonderful gardens, so if you want to fill your trip with peaceful days out exploring open gardens, you can!
Here, you’ll find a list and information about a few of our favourite gardens to visit in Norfolk.