About us
What makes us tick
We are grand designers, lapwing preserversand potato pioneers.
Our vision is to be the UK’s most pioneering and sustainable rural estate.
Embodied within this drive is our ambition to be pioneering, sustainable and influential in managing our landscape, farmland, habitats and wildlife. With a landscape interwoven with farmland, woodland, parkland, saltmarsh, coastline and the Holkham National Nature Reserve, Holkham is a place of precious and diverse habitats.
We are fortunate to attract a team of experts in conservation, farming, forestry and gamekeeping – all who work together to ensure we are exemplary in the management of these landscapes- for now and future generations of flora, fauna and humankind. Read on to find out more about each of these specialisms at Holkham.
Our vision is to be the UK’s most pioneering and sustainable rural estate.
Our history
The Coke family has lived at Holkham since the early 17th century. Holkham Hall, the Palladian style mansion, was built by Thomas Coke, the first Earl of Leicester, between 1734 and 1764. Since then, Holkham has been paving the way in agriculture and is now a thriving estate under the eighth Earl, with diverse businesses including farming, tourism and property.
Join the team
If you like what you see and would like to join us, take a look at the roles currently available across the estate.
Looking after our landscapes
Our team of experts in conservation, farming, forestry and gamekeeping work together for future generations of flora, fauna and humankind.
Building homes and businesses
We are custodians of historic buildings, the creators of communities and supporters of rural business and enterprise.
Current projects
We’re always working on something new to help us achieve our ambitions. Here’s what we’ve been working on lately.
Lowering our carbon footprint
Food waste
Great Farm
Wild areas
Higglers Barn
Greener transport
