School holiday fun at Holkham: May half term
May half term is here, and there’s plenty to look forward to at Holkham throughout the week…
Holkham Whodunnit Mystery Trail – Step into history to solve the great Holkham mystery! In 1772 a shocking crime shook this estate – money vanished without a trace. Who stole it? Where did it go? The answers are hidden in the Walled Garden so grab your clue sheet and start the chase! Find out more.
The Bucket List pop up – The Bucket List will be serving up their famously stack’d chips with a variety of toppings for you to enjoy. Each day there will be a Guest Bucket alongside their usual chip menu, and they’ll be serving a variety of canned drinks too! Find out more.
Adventure Play Area – Open daily from 10am–5pm, weather permitting.
Cycle Hire – Explore Holkham Park on two wheels. With a variety of trails, there is always somewhere new to discover! Find out more.
Ropes Course – Take to the trees and enjoy climbing, swinging and zipping! See our FAQs here, and then book your Ropes Course experience.
Deer and Wildlife Safari Tractor Trailer Tours – sit back, watch the deer, and take in the views – there’s so much to see! Find out more.
Carl the Bubble Man – Carl will be joining us inside the Walled Garden on Saturday 24th, Sunday 25th and Monday 26th May from 11am – 2pm with bubbles big and small to amaze and astonish!
Adventure Cinema – Head to Holkham’s Walled Garden this May to enjoy outdoor flicks with your friends, family and a bit of food too! Find out more.
Holkham Stories – have fun learning about Holkham’s past, present and future in our interactive exhibition, and learn more about WONDER in our brand new exhibition room. Open daily from 10am-5pm. Find out more.
Holkham Hall – open Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays 10am-3pm. Book ahead.
Event details

24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st May
1st June

Prices vary depending on activity

Holkham Park

£6 per day
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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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Adventure Cinema – Greatest Showman Sing-a-long
Friday 23rd May
Pack a picnic and join us for an outdoor cinema experience like no other with a sing-a-long showing of The Greatest Showman.
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Bucket list pop up
May half term (24th May- 1st June)
Food truck pop up – the tastiest buckets of chips stacked with homemade toppings come to Holkham this May half term!
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Adventure Cinema – Moana 2
Saturday 24th May
Bring the family to watch Moana 2 on a huge open-air screen under the stars, here in Holkham’s Walled Garden!
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