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Holkham Park

91 ha

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BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome91 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦112+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Greylag Goose
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Greylag Goose, Mallard +109 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Greylag Goose, Mallard +109 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Seaside Daisy, White Dead-nettle, Ground-ivy +24 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Seaside Daisy, White Dead-nettle, Ground-ivy +24 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic; Plants — White Dead-nettle, Garlic Mustard, Alexanders +2 more foraging species

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Red-tailed Bumblebee, White-tailed Bumblebee, Migrant Hawker +8 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Red-tailed Bumblebee, White-tailed Bumblebee, Migrant Hawker +8 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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
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Cycling

42 signed routes nearby

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

Norwich - Lincoln

Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Two Rivers Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 30Regional 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
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Logging operations at Holkham Park Woodlands

Logging operations at Holkham Park Woodlands

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