Holkham Country Fair 2013

Dates yet to be finalised - probably Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 July

 

Holkham Country Fair is a biennial event, held over the middle weekend in July, and usually falls at the beginning of the summer holidays.

The Fair uses the immediate park of Holkham Hall, one of the great Palladian houses of England and home to the Earls of Leicester; it is probably the largest event in North Norfolk, one of the country's most beautiful regions. Given good weather, we can expect crowds of about 40,000 people over the weekend. The focus of the Show is the Grand Ring centred under the South Front of the house, with over 200 trade stands and crafts stretching away to the south. Around the park are over 30 showground attractions, many with a country theme.

Some of them are mini shows in their own right. For example, the Country Fair hosts a major sporting clay pigeon shoot, a top-class gundog team test, a busy fishing area, a large fine food village, a wonderful gathering of Historic Cars, a countryman's area, and many many more Have-A-Go sections and exhibits.

Our aim is to make the Country Fair a great family day out, with good fun for all ages combined with a strong country theme. There is much to explore, discover, watch, try and enjoy - as well as some great shopping.

We hope that the house will be open on both days for Country Fair visitors at a reduced rate for adults - free for children. The normal house route may be slightly altered and access to some rooms may be limited.

We look forward to seeing you at Holkham 2013.

 

For further information on Holkham itself please visit www.holkham.co.uk