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Holkham Park

39 ha

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BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome39 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦109+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Greylag Goose and Egyptian 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 — Greylag Goose, Egyptian Goose, Wren +106 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Greylag Goose, Egyptian Goose, Wren +106 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Spiky-leaved Dandelion, Great Willowherb, Common Ragwort +28 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Spiky-leaved Dandelion, Great Willowherb, Common Ragwort +28 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Blue Damselfly, Scathophaga stercoraria, 7-spot Ladybird +18 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Common Blue Damselfly, Scathophaga stercoraria, 7-spot Ladybird +18 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic; Plants — Beech, Elder, Pedunculate Oak +4 more foraging species

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 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
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

3 public paths nearby

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Potato field beside Scarboro' Wood, Holkham Park

Potato field beside Scarboro' Wood, Holkham Park

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