Visit
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
- Open Spring – Autumn on Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays. Now closed until Spring 2025.
- Adult: £18, child (ages 5-15): £2
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
- Open daily between Spring and Autumn. Now closed until Spring 2025.
Visit the newly renovated Samuel Wyatt Vinery, before stepping through the Venetian gates to discover what lies within the sun trapped walls of the garden.
Holkham Stories Experience
- Open daily between Spring and Autumn. Now closed until Spring 2025.
Learn how Holkham has changed over the years, how the Hall was built and about the Coke family’s historical past, from prosecuting Gunpowder Plotters to revolutionising agriculture.
Holkham Park
- Open daily, 10am-4pm
- Free. Parking charges apply.
Take a walk on the wild side, keeping an eye out for our resident Fallow Deer, pheasants, wildflower meadows, geese on the lake and our unusual evergreen Holm oaks, brought over from Italy in the 18th century.
Cycling
- Open daily between Spring and Autumn. Now closed until Spring 2025.
- 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
- Open weekends and school holidays between Spring and Autumn. Now closed until Spring 2025.
- £24
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
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
- 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
Holkham Hall by Candlelight – Self-led
A truly magical time, perfect for friends and family to enjoy the magnificent state rooms in all their festive finery.
Read moreGame Week at The Vic
Monday 18th – Friday 22nd November 2024
Head to The Victoria for a set menu that celebrates the estate’s game.
Read moreParkrun
Every Saturday
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you!
Read moreChristmas Tree Shop
Daily from 27th November 2024, while stock lasts
‘This the season to deck the halls and trim the tree, so head over to Holkham to choose the perfect pine!
Read moreWreath Making Workshop
29th, 30th November 2024
There is nothing more welcoming than a wreath dazzling from your door at Christmastime. Enjoy a few relaxed hours creating your own using armfuls of locally sourced spruce, pine cones and hedgerow teasels, adorned with sweet cinnamon sticks and citrus slices.
Read moreChristmas Wreath Pop-up Shop
Sunday 1st and 8th December 2024
Come and select your wreath from The Wildwood Florist, ready to adorn your home.
Read moreWalking Women
First Tuesday of every month
A gentle walk, with friendly chatter, discovering the many landscapes and seascapes at Holkham.
Read moreLino printing workshop
Wednesday 4th December, 2nd July and 21st October 2025
This lino printing workshop at Holkham will see you exploring light, shade, line and texture from local artist and expert, Sue Welfare.
Read moreBook signing with Lady Glenconner
Saturday 16th November, Thursday 5th and Monday 16th December
Following the release of her latest book, Picnic Papers, Lady Glenconner will be in the Gift Shop ready to sign your copies.
Read moreHolkham Hall by Candlelight – Guided
5th, 12th and 16th December
A truly magical time, perfect for friends and family to enjoy the magnificent state rooms in all their festive finery.
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