Holkham Hall, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1AB
Saturday 21st to Sunday 29th October 2023
Come and join us this Halloween for pumpkin carving, storytelling, web weaving and more! Step through Holkham’s 259-year-old door and take part in the Haunted Hunt, meet Bert’s amazing creatures in the Walled Garden and uncover members of the squash family tree in Holkham Stories. Grab your spooky map and explore our estate, and keep a look out for the creepy crawlies made out of pumpkins as you go!
In the Walled Garden Open daily 10am-5pm. Standard admission applies.
Bert’s Amazing Creatures – Be brave and meet Bert’s Amazing Creatures in the Event Room – there’ll be reptiles, hedgehogs, tarantulas and many other weird and wonderful creatures to observe.
Pumpkin Carving – Collect your pumpkin and get carving… don’t worry about the mess, we’ll compost it! £4 per pumpkin, including use of all tools and a tealight.
Weave a Spider Web – Weave a web for a spider in the Ed Shed or take part in our giant spider weaving activity!
In Holkham Stories Open daily, 10am-5pm. Standard admission applies.
Ding, ding, ding! – Take part in our predator or prey activity and identify whose top of the food chain!
Spot the Squash – Find out about the squash family tree. How many squashes can you find as you journey around the exhibition?
In Holkham Hall Open Sunday 22nd, Monday 23rd, Thursday 26th and Sunday 29th October, 11am-5pm (last entry 4pm). Standard admission applies.
Story time – Every hour from 11.30am. Settle down to a seasonal, spellbinding story with the Yarnsmith of Norwich, Dave Tong.
Haunted Hunt – Explore the hall, and keep your eyes peeled for some spooky objects as you look around. Can you spot them all?
Brilliant Bats – Get creative in the Old Kitchen and make a bat to take home with you!
Ropes Course
Can you think of a better way to immerse yourself in the wild woodlands this autumn than to climb up amongst the rustling leaves themselves? Are you brave enough to make the climb?
The Ropes Course is open daily, weather dependent. £21 per person. Pre-booking recommended. Book your tickets here.
Cycle Hire
Explore all corners of Holkham Park on a two-wheeled adventure. Look out for our herd of deer, pedal through the puddles, and enjoy all autumn has to offer in the park.
Cycle Hire is open daily, 9am – 5pm, last hire at 3pm. Adult bikes from £12, Child bikes from £10. No need to pre book, subject to availability on the day.
Visit www.holkham.co.uk