Holkham Hall

Historic parkland and the Holkham Estate

Holkham Hall stands at the heart of the Holkham Estate, near Holkham on the north Norfolk coast. Built in the 18th century, the Palladian country house is surrounded by extensive parkland, woodland and agricultural land, forming the historic centre of an estate that extends through some of the most distinctive landscapes of the Norfolk Coast.

The hall sits within a large deer park, where open grassland, mature trees, lakes and estate buildings create a landscape very different from the beaches, dunes and saltmarshes nearby. Visitors can explore the parkland on foot, following estate paths and walking routes through woodland and open countryside, with views towards the house and surrounding grounds.

Beyond the estate, Holkham Beach and Holkham National Nature Reserve form part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape. The contrast between historic parkland inland and the open coastal environment makes Holkham particularly distinctive, with woodland, grazing land, dunes, sandy beaches and saltmarshes found across the surrounding area.

The Norfolk Coast Path passes through the wider Holkham landscape as it follows the coast between Burnham Overy Staithe and Wells-next-the-Sea. Holkham Hall lies inland from the trail, but its parkland and estate provide additional walking opportunities for visitors exploring this section of the Norfolk coast.

The nearby village of Holkham provides access to the estate and surrounding countryside, while Wells-next-the-Sea offers a historic harbour, independent shops and access to Wells Beach. Together, these destinations make it possible to combine a visit to Holkham Hall with coastal walks, woodland paths and time exploring the wider north Norfolk landscape.

For visitors exploring Holkham Hall and the surrounding Norfolk Coast National Landscape, The Globe Inn provides accommodation overlooking The Buttlands in Wells-next-the-Sea. From the inn, visitors can explore the harbour, Wells Beach and Norfolk Coast Path on foot, with Holkham Hall, its parkland and the wider estate a short journey away.