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Things to do

We’ve got history by the bucketful(don’t forget your spade).

How will you spend your day at Holkham?

We have a vast array of attractions, events and activities to choose from, as well as many diverse landscapes and habitats to explore. Choose from exploring historic state rooms to grand glass houses and cycling adventures to bird watching at sun rise.

Whether you’re visiting with family or friends, young or old, you’ll find something that floats your boat (yes, you can take to the water on our lake come summer too!).  Children will enjoy our high Ropes Course and Woodland Play Area, whilst you may prefer a scone and cup of tea in one of our cafés.  Everyone relishes our beautiful Walled Garden, and Holkham Hall can never fail to impress.

Accessibility

We have worked with AccessAble so you can find out about our facilities before you visit. AccessAble’s surveyors assessed our venue to create Detailed Access Guides for our attractions.

The Hall

  • Open Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays until 30th October.

Step into Thomas Coke’s vision of an Italian villa on the North Norfolk coast; a haven to display the treasures and trophies amassed whilst on his 18th century Grand Tour of Europe.

Walled Garden

  • Open daily from 30th March (FREE entry 30th-31st August)
  • Adult: £7, child (ages 5-15): £1

Through the ornate Venetian gates and within sun trapped walls you’ll find Victorian greenhouses, an ornamental garden, a working kitchen garden and a vineyard, all surrounded by glorious flowers, shrubs, and trees.

Holkham Stories Experience

  • Open daily from 30th March
  • Adult: £7, child (ages 5-15): £1

Visit our interactive experience as we tell the tales of the estate’s rich 400-year heritage, and current, innovative projects focusing on sustainability and conservation. Discover how Holkham is paving the way for the future.

Holkham Park

  • Open daily, 9am-5pm.
  • Free. Parking charges apply.

A rolling landscape of breath taking natural beauty, whether you choose to walk, run, cycle, or simply relax by the lake.

Cycling at Holkham

  • Open daily until 30th October.
  • Adult bike prices from £14

Hop on your bike and follow our way-marked routes to explore all corners of the park, passing many landmarks such as the Obelisk, the Ice House and the Monument on your way. Our Cycle Hire offers a great range of bicycles, electric bikes and trailers – there’s even one for your dog! Currently, pre-booking is available for full day hire only. Shorter hire periods are available in-person on the day.

Ropes Course

  • 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?

Holkham Beach & Nature Reserve

  • Lady Anne’s Drive car park open 6am-9pm
  • Parking from £3.60

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.

Courtyard Gift Shop

  • Open daily, 10am-5pm.

Every trip to Holkham Park is deserving of a browse around our gift shop. Full of beautiful homeware, varied artwork, delicious food and plenty more, we opt for sustainable and local products wherever possible.

Places to eat

Whether you’re refuelling during a cycle ride, catching up with friends over a light lunch or celebrating an occasion, you’ll find plenty of tasty treats in one of our eateries.

What’s on at Holkham

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Wellness day at Holkham, north Norfolk

Autumn wellness day

Immerse yourself in nature with forest bathing, lunch and a sound bath in Holkham’s parkland.

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Book signing with Caroline McGhie

Sunday 5th October 2025

Following the release of her latest book, The Sitter, Caroline McGhier will be in the Gift Shop ready to sign your copies.

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Walking Women

First Tuesday of every month

A gentle walk, with friendly chatter, discovering the many landscapes and seascapes at Holkham.

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Cellar Tours: Explore the working heart of the Hall

Every Wednesday

Accompanied by an expert guide, enjoy exploring the cellars beneath Holkham Hall and hearing the stories from the past.

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Attic Tours: Venture into the voids – SOLD OUT

Every Wednesday

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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Willow Weaving Workshop – Reindeer – SOLD OUT

Saturday 11th October 2025

Create a reindeer sculpture, just perfect for Christmas, with Karen Bek.

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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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Sound bathing at Holkham

15th October 2025

Immerse yourself in nature and tranquility with an hour sound bath in the Lady Elizabeth Wing lead by Nicky from Sound and Ground.

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Silversmithing Stacking Rings Workshop

Saturday 18th October

CANCELLED
Add to your jewellery collection with your very own handmade stacking rings, made using traditional silversmithing techniques. Perfect for beginners.

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Silversmithing – Hoop Earrings Workshop

Saturday 18th October

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Lead by expert silversmith Suzanne Seed, learn traditional techniques to create your very own sets of bespoke hoop earrings.

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