What’s on
Festive Family Day
Join us for our Festive Family Day at Holkham Hall, a truly magical day out for Christmas lovers big and small.
On Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th December bring your families to explore the Hall in its fabulous festive finery and meet some of the enchanting characters that make Christmas at Holkham so special.
Enjoy cheerful, festive, live tunes and a magical atmosphere in the Palladian Marble Hall before beginning your journey at your own pace.
Father and Mother Christmas and their mischievous jingle elves will also be joining the festivities – don’t forget to bring your letters! Our friendly team will be available to share how the installations and unique decorations were created and explain the inspiration behind each room setting.
The details
Arrival: The main entrance for visitors is via the north gates in Holkham village. If arriving by car, use NR23 1RH in your sat nav to take you to the north gates.
Car parking: Parking is included in your ticket. Please park where directed by the Car Parking team on the day. For accessible parking please make the team aware when you arrive.
Where next: Follow the festoons to our main meeting point, outside Visitor Reception, where our welcoming team will direct you to the Hall. Please arrive here at least 15 minutes before your booked time.
Refreshments: You can visit the Courtyard Cafe for seasonal refreshments during your visit. Please note that complimentary refreshments are not included with this ticket.
How long is the visit?: This visit is taken at your own pace, you can decide how long you want to take enjoying each room. We suggest allowing 45 to 60 minutes.
Please read our cancellation policy here.
Event details
19th, 20th December
Adult £32, Child (2-16 years) £16, Under 2’s free
Approximately 45 minutes
Holkham Hall
Complimentary Parking
No refreshments provided
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