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Holkham Hall by Candlelight, Family Day
Join us for our very first Christmas family day at Holkham Hall, a truly magical day out for Christmas lovers big and small.
On Saturday 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 through snowy forests and enchanting sugarcoated scenes at your own pace. Wander though the magnificent state rooms adorned with dazzling decorations and beautiful flickering candlelight.
Our family friendly room stewards will be available to share how the installations and unique decorations were created and explain the inspiration behind each room setting as well as surprising visitors with some Christmas magic to make your visit truly memorable! Don’t forget to tell your little ones to bring their letters for Father Christmas… you never know who you might find in the Hall…
The details
Please arrive 30 minutes before your Hall entry time. On arrival please walk to the Visitor Reception where you will be directed where you’ll receive complimentary prosecco and mince pie or biscuit and soft drink after which you will be directed to the Hall to begin your tour.
We estimate the route to take approximately 45 minutes.
Our Giftshop and Courtyard Café will be open to provide delicious seasonal food, drinks and gifts galore for all your last minute Christmas shopping needs!
If you can’t make it to our family day, don’t worry our Candlelight Tours are magical too!
Please read our cancellation policy here.
Event details
20th December
Adult £36, Child £18
Approximately 45 minutes
Holkham Hall
£6 parking charge applies
Complimentary soft drink and biscuit or prosecco and mince pie
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