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Holkham Park

6 ha
BirdsWildlifeForaging
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome6 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦94+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Grey Partridge and Jackdaw
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Horse riding

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Grey Partridge, Jackdaw, Greylag Goose +91 more · last seen 2024; Birds — Grey Partridge, Jackdaw, Greylag Goose +91 more · last seen 2024

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Foraging

Plants — Small Nettle, Evergreen Oak, Alexanders +25 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Veronica anagallis-aquatica x catenata = V. x lackschewitzii, Phrymaceae, Common Cudweed +226 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Veronica anagallis-aquatica x catenata = V. x lackschewitzii, Phrymaceae, Common Cudweed +226 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Red Admiral, Orange-tip, Meadow Brown +38 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Red Admiral, Orange-tip, Meadow Brown +38 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Holkham CircularWalking route6.8 km

A 6.75 mile circular route along Norfolk Coast Path, through Wells-next-the-Sea and Holkham Estate.

Named routeLength 6.8 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Burnham Overy Staithe Walk, Burnham OveryWalking route6.4 km

Town roads, field paths, grass tracks and stiles. Suitable footwear may be necessary after wet weather.

Named routeLength 6.4 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Norfolk Coast PathWalking route191.7 km
Named routeRef NCPLength 191.7 kmNational walking route
Burnhams CircularWalking route4.5 km

A delightful walk taking in historic Burnham Overy Staithe, Burnham Overy Town and Burnham Norton. The route crosses the River Burn twice and passes through farmland, past churches, mills, the ruins of a Carmelite friary and winding creeks.

Named routeLength 4.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

32 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route

Norwich - Lincoln

Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
NCN National Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
Rebellion WayCycling route373 km
Named routeRef RebelLength 373 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
Regional Cycle Route 30Cycling route373 km
Named routeRef 30Length 373 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
NCN National Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
Alternative RouteCycling route1.5 km
Named routeRef 1Length 1.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface unsealedfirm
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths
Roman Road (Course of)restricted byway · 3 km
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 3 kmPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Farmland west of Holkham Park in Norfolk

Farmland west of Holkham Park in Norfolk

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