Holkham hall, a large stately home occupied by seven generations of the Earl of Leicester open to visitors in the summer months. It is a large Palladian Palace built in 1734-1762 using designs by William Kent and the owner of Holkham himself. In the grounds roam large herds of fallow dear against the backdrop of the house which is faced with sand coloured brick made on the estate itself. Rooms that are open to the public include the marble hall, state rooms and the old kitchen. There is also a fine collection of Greek and Roman statues as well as some excellent paintings.

The park was landscaped by Capability Brown who created the lake and planted thousands of ilex trees. The grounds are extensive over 3,000 acres and the site is used to host events throughout the year. The lake is over a mile long visited by many species of wildfowl. During the summer months you can take a trip around the lake in a small electric boat. Nearby is Holkham Pottery, Bygones museum and tea shop, also a large cobbled stone inn St. Withburga which is at the far end of the lake.

Part of the Earl of Leicester’s estate includes Holkham National Nature Reserve, the biggest nature reserve in England incorporating extensive salt marshes backed by corsican pines and grazing marshes.

The 10 mile stretch of Holkham sands known as the Holkham Meals are a popular place for the family with its extensive golden sands, on which at low tide a number of pretty shells can be found. 

Year round bird watchers congregate to admire the huge flocks of winter migrating birds.