Are there toilets on Holkham Beach?
Toilets: At The Lookout visitor centre at northern end of Lady Anne’s Drive car park.
What was filmed at Holkham Beach?
Parts of the ITV1 drama ‘Kingdom’, featuring comedian Stephen Fry, were filmed on Wells and Holkham beaches and the blockbuster movie ‘The Duchess’ starring Keira Knightley and Ralph Fiennes was filmed at Holkham in 2007.
Is it safe to swim at Holkham Beach?
Besides pines, the beach is backed by sea lavender and golden dunes, and a row of shabby-chic, brightly painted beach huts. Look out for dark green fritillary butterflies and peregrine falcons. But take care swimming – only swim where it is marked safe by red and yellow flags as there are strong tidal currents.
Is Holkham beach the same as wells next?
Holkham beach is also part of one of the largest National Nature Reserves in the country and is home to many rare species of flora and fauna. Between world-renowned Holkham beach and the unique bird sanctuary of Blakeney Point, lies the pretty harbour town of Wells-next-the-Sea.
Is Holkham Beach busy?
The beach does get busy when good weather prevails but not as busy as Wells beach and it is so vast the further up you go the quieter it gets. The seas are usually calm and slope away gently but be aware of sand banks here and there.
What is the beach at the end of Shakespeare in Love?
Holkham Beach
Holkham Beach was used to stunning effect in the closing shots of Shakespeare in Love (1999) with Gwyneth Paltrow’s character apparently washed up on the shores of Virginia.
Can you swim in the sea at Great Yarmouth?
“While it’s still a bit too cold for all but the hardiest people to actually swim in the sea, we’re so proud that visitors can go for a little Easter paddle in the shallows, with the full assurance that our water is of the highest, cleanest quality in England.
Can you walk from Holkham Hall to the beach?
Access to Holkham Beach is via Lady Anne’s Drive on the A149 (opposite The Victoria Inn). For a walk that will take approximately two hours, take the raised walkway down on to the beach and bear to the right. Follow the sands for approximately 2 miles, whereupon you reach the lifeboat station at Wells-next-the-Sea.
How much is it to get into Holkham Hall?
Prices
| Adult | Child (5-16yrs*) | |
|---|---|---|
| Holkham Hall, Holkham Stories & Walled Garden | £22 | £8.50 |
| Holkham Stories & Walled Garden | £9 | £4.50 |
| Holkham Stories only | £5.50 | £2.50 |
| Walled Garden only | £5.50 | £2.50 |
What kind of beach is at Holkham Norfolk?
The beach at Holkham is one of the most unspoilt and beautiful stretches of sand in the country. Behind the shoreline lies a semi-circular basin, which, at very high tides, rapidly fills to form a spectacular shallow lagoon.
Is the beach cafe in Holkham dog friendly?
We are proud to announce that for the second year running, the Beach Café has been voted the winner of the best Café/Restaurant category in the Kennel Club’s Be Dog Friendly Awards 2015. The awards recognise businesses and places to visit that go that extra mile for our canine comrades and are based solely on public votes.
How big is Holkham beach at low tide?
Holkham Beach at low tide is a breathtaking sight. Twenty million square feet of smooth, pristine sand stretches away into the far distance. The idea of this beach ever being crowded is laughable – there’s insufficient parking anywhere close by for a start!
Where is the best parking at Holkham beach?
Without any exaggeration, Holkham Beach is truly one of the best beaches in the country. Parking for Holkham Beach is along either side of Lady Anne’s Drive in Holkham village, just off the A149, opposite The Victoria Inn. April to September the car park is open 6am to 9pm.
