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Holkham Park

17 ha

📷 Richard Humphrey · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome17 ha

Getting here

52.93621, 0.82412

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦92+ 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

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Greylag Goose, Mallard +89 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Greylag Goose, Mallard +89 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Red-tailed Bumblebee, White-tailed Bumblebee +17 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Meadow Brown, Red-tailed Bumblebee, White-tailed Bumblebee +17 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Dog's Mercury, Ground-ivy, Lords-and-Ladies +12 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Dog's Mercury, Ground-ivy, Lords-and-Ladies +12 more · last seen 2025

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: NCN National Route 1

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
London to Walsingham - stage 10Walking route
Named routeRef LW10Local walking route
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
Walsingham WayWalking route61 km
Named routeLength 61 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
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Cycling

44 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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Farm track near Holkham Park, Norfolk

📷 Richard Humphrey · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Farm track near Holkham Park, Norfolk

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦HOLKHAM HALLHistoric site1.5 km→🌱Holkham ParkUrban park1.5 km→🌱ButtlandsUrban park2.7 km→✦Creake AbbeyHistoric site4.8 km→✦Creake AbbeyHistoric site4.6 km→✦Warham CampHistoric site4.6 km→

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