School holiday fun at Holkham February half term
Explore, learn and play this February half term!
Looking for family friendly things to do in North Norfolk this half term? Look no further – there’s a whole bunch to fun to be had whether you fancy an adventure up high on our ropes course, immerse yourself on tales of wonder and magic at The Festival of Little Stories, want to get creative at our illustration workshops, spot some wonderful wildlife or explore the great outdoors. We’ve got you covered!
The Festival of Little Stories
15th – 21st February
Join us in Holkham Park for some fun book related activities including storytelling, local author meet and greets and a fun trail. The Norfolk Children’s Book Centre pop-up shop will be set up in the Lady Elizabeth Wing – pop by and see if anything takes your fancy.
Holkham Ropes Course
14th – 22nd February
10am – 4pm (Last entry at 3pm)
If you’re looking for a fun family activity in North Norfolk, our ropes course could be just the ticket! Climb aboard the course and start your adventure over wobbly and swinging bridges before getting your feet safely back to the ground with a speedy descent down our two ziplines!
Illustration workshops
18th and 19th February
Learn how to draw animals in the fun and charming style of Charli Vince on Wednesday and Peter Kavanagh on Thursday.
Holkham parkrun
14th and 21st February
Grab your trainers and join us for a fun, free, family friendly 5k run, jog or walk through Holkham Park. Perfect for little legs to let off steam, get out about in nature, spot some Holkham landmarks and reward yourself with a hot chocolate or sausage roll from the Courtyard Café.
Woodland Play Area
Open daily, 10am – 4pm throughout half term.
Grab a coffee from the kiosk and watch as your little ones climb, swing and slide around the Woodland Play Area.
Nature Trail
Holkham park open daily
Explore the big outdoors and stroll around Holkham Lake, spotting all the wonderful wildlife and landmarks as you go.
Courtyard Café and Gift Shop
Cosy up with a cuppa and a (if we do say so ourselves!) delicious sausage roll in our Courtyard Café and browse local delights in our Gift Shop. These will be open throughout the school holiday.
Why not stay a little longer?
If you’re travelling from further afield and haven’t got your holiday accommodation sorted yet, take a look at The Victoria in Holkham Village
Event details
Activities throughout half term
Prices vary depending on activity
Holkham
£6 per day
Fill your calendar
Block printing workshop
Thursday 30th April
SOLD OUT
Join us for a creative day exploring the art of block printing on fabric and paper lead by expert Sue Welfare.
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.
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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