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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 Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays from the 29th March.
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 10am-5pm daily until 2nd November 2026
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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 10am-4pm
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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. Note that the north end of the lake walk is currently closed.
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Free. Parking charge applies
A rolling landscape of breathtaking natural beauty, whether you choose to walk, run, cycle, or simply relax by the lake.
Cycling at Holkham
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Open daily
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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 holidays
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£24
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Please check opening times
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
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-4pm
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
PICKS
Roll up Roll up this May Half Term
Sunday 24th – Saturday 30th May
Roll up, roll up! Join us for some circus-themed fun this May half term!
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Macmillan Mighty Hike
Saturday 9th May 2026
Help raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support by joining their Norfolk Coast Mighty Hike marathon distance, which ends at Holkham Park.
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Walled Garden Walking Tour
Fridays in May and September
Join our guide for a wander through six acres of historic Walled Garden.
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Willow Weaving Workshop – Obelisks
Saturday 2nd May 2026
SOLD OUT Learn how to weave a unique willow obelisk for your garden, led by expert willow weaver, Karen Bek.
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Deer and Wildlife Safari
Various weekends and holidays throughout the year.
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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A Potted History: 75 years of Holkham studio pottery
Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays from 29th March to 31st October 2026
Telling the stories of Holkham Pottery and the people whose vision and skills made it so popular.
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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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Attic Tours: Venture into the voids
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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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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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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Floragami paper flower workshop – Taster sessions
16th May
These 2 hour taster sessions taught by Meg from Floragami are the perfect way to give it a go and take home a small bunch of lavender.
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