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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
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Open Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays until 30th October.
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
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Open daily from 30th March (FREE entry 30th-31st August)
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Adult: £7, child (ages 5-15): £1
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
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Open daily from 30th March
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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
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Open daily, 9am-5pm.
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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
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Open daily until 30th October.
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Adult bike prices from £14
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
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Open weekends and school holidays.
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£24
Open weekends and school holidays. 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
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Lady Anne’s Drive car park open 6am-9pm
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Parking from £3.60
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
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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
Christmas at Holkham
Looking for things to do in North Norfolk this Christmas? Have a browse of our exciting winter events calendar!
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School holiday fun at Holkham: October half term
There’s so much fun to be had at Holkham this half term! From our high ropes course and cycle hire to Halloween Garden and wonderful workshops too!
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Deer and Wildlife Safari
May half term, weekends in June and September, 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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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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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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Wellbeing Walks
Enjoy a free group walk with fresh company at Holkham Beach, Wells Beach or Holkham Park. No need to book, simply join us
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Wreath Making Workshop
SOLD OUT
There is nothing more welcoming than a wreath dazzling from your door at Christmastime. Enjoy a few relaxed hours creating your own using armfuls of locally sourced spruce, pine cones and hedgerow teasels, adorned with sweet cinnamon sticks and citrus slices.
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Holkham Hall by Candlelight – Self-led
November and December
A truly magical time, perfect for friends and family to enjoy the magnificent state rooms in all their festive finery.
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Meet the Makers – Tidal Rum
Sunday 30th November
Meet talented makers and producers in Holkham Giftshop.
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Christmas block printing workshop
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Join us for a relaxed and festive day exploring the art of block printing. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to build on your skills, this hands-on workshop is a chance to slow down, get creative and take home your festive craft.
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