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A spectacular example of English Palladian style in local yellow brick built by Thomas Coke, 1st Earl of Leicester, between 1734-1764 from plans by William Kent. The immense entrance hall, with deeply coved and coffered ceiling supported by towering columns and panelling of English alabaster, is perhaps one of the finest classical rooms in England, modelled directly on ancient Roman buildings. The Grand Tour statuary and art collection, Kent interiors and furnishings and a restored Victorian kitchen all contribute to this ensemble set in a vast landscaped park.
Features: The 3,000-acre park contains a mile-long lake with nature trail, herd of fallow deer, as well as farm and estate buildings by the late 18th century farmer 'Coke of Norfolk'. Adjacent to the Hall, in the former laundry and stables block, are the Gift Shop and Stables Café. One mile north of the park in Holkham Village are various other Holkham enterprises, The Victoria Hotel and Rose Garden Café, and Holkham Beach & Nature Reserve.
Hall: 1 Apr-31 Oct, 12 noon-4pm, Sun, Mon & Thur.
Bygones Museum, Walled Gardens, Gift Shop, Stables Café: 1 Apr-31 Oct, 10am-5pm every day.
Boat trips, lake activities and cycle hire: for availability please see our website www.holkham.co.uk
The Libraries, Chapel & Strangers' Wing form part of the private accommodation and are open at the family's discretion.
Please contact the property for up to date opening times
The elegant 18th century Holkham Hall is one of the finest examples of Palladian architecture in the country and offers a wide range of seductive and panoramic locations for TV, film & stills photography.
The Hall is at the centre of a 25,000 acre estate and the list of possible locations is endless.
Film/TV include: The Lost Prince, All The King's Men, Shakespeare in Love, Stephen Fry ITV drama 'Kingdom', The Duchess.
Photo Shoots include: Burberry, Daks, British Airways, Harpers & Queen, British Telecom and many more.
Groups and special visitsBack to top
Private guided tours - Interesting and informative tours of the Hall by experienced guides with knowledge on the architectural, social and family history and works of art in this 18th century mansion. | Tailor Made Facilities | | Visits to House | Yes | | Visits to Garden | No | | Other Events | Yes | | Light Refreshments | Yes | | Lunch | Yes | | Dinner | No |
| Contact Details | | Contact: | | Laurane Herrieven | | Address: | | Holkham Hall | | Town: | | Wells-next-the-Sea | | County: | | Norfolk | | Postcode: | | NR23 1AB | | Phone: | | 01328 710227 | | Email: | | l.herrieven@holkham.co.uk |
Civil Ceremony and Reception
Holkham Hall has a license for civil ceremonies in several State Rooms. Also available is the idyllic Temple in Holkham Park or the romantic Walled Gardens.
The Hall can accommodate as few as 20 or as many as 150 guests for the ceremony, followed by photographs and a champagne reception with canapés.
The Victoria Hotel and Globe Inn run by the estate are able to cater for small wedding receptions and offer ideal accommodation near to Holkham Hall for the couple and their wedding guests.
Details available on request to individual enquiries.
Accommodation Types: Hotel, Camp Site, Lodge
Up to 50 people in the two hotels (The Victoria Hotel & The Globe Inn) and lodges.
Pinewood Holiday Park (2 miles from Holkham Estate) cater for touring caravans, tents and privately owned caravan holiday homes. The Park also has its own mini-market, bakery, patisserie and coffee shop.
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