HOLKHAM HALL
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Experience the magnificence of the awe-inspiring Marble Hall, wander vast deer parks, boat on the lake, cycle scenic trails, or step inside Holkham's working walled garden.
About
Holkham Hall, a magnificent example of Palladian architecture, is situated on the north Norfolk coast. Built in the mid-18th century for Thomas Coke, the 1st Earl of Leicester, the hall was designed to reflect the ideals of the Italian Renaissance and the Enlightenment. The estate has been home to the Coke family ever since and remains one of England’s grandest country houses.
The vision for Holkham Hall was inspired by Thomas Coke’s Grand Tour of Europe, during which he was profoundly influenced by the classical architecture of Italy. The hall, with its symmetrical façade and grand marble hall, epitomizes the elegance and balance of Palladian design.
Surrounding the hall are expansive parklands, designed by William Kent, which include a lake, deer park, and a variety of formal gardens. Holkham Hall is also known for its agricultural innovation, with the estate playing a crucial role in the advancement of farming techniques in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Today, Holkham Hall is a vibrant cultural hub, hosting concerts, exhibitions, and community events, while remaining a working estate dedicated to conservation and sustainable farming.
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Walled Garden
Inside the sunlit walls beyond the ornate Venetian gates, you'll encounter Victorian greenhouses, an ornamental garden, a working kitchen garden, and a vineyard, all enveloped by stunning flowers, shrubs, and trees.
The Hall, Walled Garden and Holkham Stories
Holkham's best-value ticket provides an opportunity to explore Holkham Hall and its stunning state rooms, enjoy the beauty of the six-acre Walled Garden, and discover their past, present, and future through the Holkham Stories Experience.
Holkham Stories
Explore Holkham's interactive experience, where they share stories of the estate's rich 400-year history and highlight current innovative projects focused on sustainability and conservation. Discover how Holkham is leading the way into the future.
The Hall
Enter Thomas Coke’s vision of an Italian villa along the North Norfolk coast, a sanctuary designed to showcase the treasures and trophies he collected during his 18th-century Grand Tour of Europe. This ticket gives access to …
Walled Garden and Holkham Stories Experience
Enhance your understanding of Holkham’s past, present, and future, and then step outside to explore the sections of their historic Walled Garden.
Directions
Holkham Hall, Holkham Rd, Wells-next-the-Sea NR23 1AB
What3Words: ///invents.wager.dart - What3Words provides a precise location, guiding you directly to the main entrance of Holkham Hall. From there, follow signs to the parking area and visitor entrance.
By Public Transport:
The nearest train station is King’s Lynn, approximately 27 miles away, which is about a 45-minute drive. From King’s Lynn Station, you can take a taxi or the Coastliner 36 bus towards Wells-next-the-Sea, getting off at Holkham Village. The station has regular train services from London and Cambridge.
By Car:
Use the What3Words location for accurate directions to the main entrance. Upon arrival, follow the signs to the visitor car park. The entrance to Holkham Hall and the ticket office is easily accessible from the parking area.
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