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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

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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.

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Christmas 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!

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An Audience with Father Christmas – SOLD OUT

Saturday 21st, Sunday 22nd and Monday 23rd December 2024

Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? Father Christmas and Mother Christmas are on their way to Holkham Hall this December, and they’d love to meet you and your little ones!

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Canine Carols

Saturday 21st December

Bark the canine angels sing! Join us at this festive celebration of the most important of companions – our four-legged friends!

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Parkrun

Every Saturday

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you!

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Carol Service at St Withburga’s Church

Sunday 22nd December

All are welcome at our traditional carol service in St Withburga’s church

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Walking Women

First Tuesday of every month

A gentle walk, with friendly chatter, discovering the many landscapes and seascapes at Holkham.

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Wellbeing Walks

Enjoy a free group walk with fresh company at Holkham Beach, Wells Beach or Holkham Park. No need to book, simply join us

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The Attic Sale

Tuesday 11th February

Take home a piece of Holkham’s legacy at this once-in-a-lifetime auction.

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Van Goghs in the making – Youth Art Workshops

Thursday 20th February

Artist Bryony Knight leads these art workshops, aimed at young people aged 10+, based on the styles of various famous artists.

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