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Day trip to Holkham Hall - July 2024

Dates
Sunday, July 14, 2024 - 07:30
Rear view of Holkham Hall
The rear of Holkham Hall

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The Holkham estate was purchased by Sir Edward Coke in 1609. He was a famous lawyer and politician and, when he was Attorney General, he prosecuted, amongst others, Sir Walter Raleigh and Guy Fawkes.

Thomas Coke began the building of the hall began in the 1730's, the style was influenced by his 6 year "Grand Tour" of Europe where he was inspired by the ancient temples and palladian villas he saw in Italy.

In 1837, Thomas William Coke was given the title Earl of Leicester by Queen Victoria, the title is currently held by the 8th Earl.

The family have had close ties to the royal family who were regular visitors when they stayed at nearby Sandringham House.

The house and grounds have been extensively renovated and restored in recent years and their aim is to be the UK's most pioneering and sustainable estate.

 

What's included?

  • Return coach travel from the Open University
  • Entrance to the house
  • Entrance to the walled gardens

Prices

£28 per person

Dates and Times

July 14th 2024

Leave the OU at 7:30am

Leave Holkham at 15:00

Places available

53 places

Booking deadline

29th February 2024 or when places sell out, in which case we will have a waiting list.

To request places

By submitting your booking you are confirming you have read and will abide by our terms and conditions. Please note, you are responsible for the full payment once the place request deadline date is past. OU Trips does not have any reserves to cover cancelled places.

BOOKING CLOSED

PLEASE NOTE:

Do not submit your request more than once. We would ask you to remember that we are all volunteers, therefore, please don’t be offended if you don’t receive an immediate response.

Payment Deadlines

£10 deposit payable by 29th February 2024

The balance payable by 26th April 2024

Holkham Hall front view The front of Holkham Hall

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Holkham Hall entrance hall Holkham Hall entrance hall

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Holkham Hall state rooms Holkham Hall State rooms

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Holkham Hall kitchen Holkham Hall kitchen

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Contacting us

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