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Holkham

August 18, 2014 by Emma Edwards 9 Comments

Holkham is situated on the North Norfolk coast and is a 90 minute drive from our house. It is a privately owned 25,000-acre agricultural estate dating back to the 18th Century. With Holkham Hall, a nature reserve and a beach there is plenty to do. We go there each year but it was the first time we had explored the relatively new Woodland Play Area.

Holkham Hall Woodland Play Area

With a tree house in the sky, high level walkways, rope ladders and a zip-wire, Adam was in his element. Chris went around with him at first and it wasn’t clear who was having more fun. Although the Woodland Play Area recommends the equipment is for 5-12 year olds, Adam had no problem accessing it himself – apart from the zip-wire. It is set in such peaceful surroundings and is shaded by the trees – perfect for a hot day.

There are plenty of other activities available at Holkham Hall, including the Hall, walled gardens, Bygones Museum, nature trails around the park, cycle hire and lake activities. Parking at Holkham Hall is £2.50 for the day, which is redeemable in the gift shop on purchases over £10.

TIP: If you park at the beach first and then go to the play area later on you do not need to pay for the car park.

Adventures of Adam Holkham Woodland Adventure

However, the reason for our trip was to visit ‘our spot’ along the Holkham beach. Holkham has a special place in our hearts. It is where my husband and I had our first date and where he proposed. 

Adventures of Adam Holkham Nature Reserve

With chips bought from the French’s Fish and Chip Shop in Wells-next-the-sea (finalist in the National Fish and Chip Shop Awards 2014) we opted to walk along the footpath rather than along the shoreline to have our picnic.

Adventures of Adam Holkham Woods

Adam loved the pinewoods. He hid behind trees, picked up pine cones and ran far into the distance. Eventually we came to ‘our spot’. During my nine months of Hyperemesis Gravidarum hell and being bed bound this was the place I thought of the most. When I was in labour with Adam ‘our spot’ was what I focused on. 

Adventures of Adam our spot at Holkham beach

This was Adam’s third trip. His first visit was when we was just a few days old and my trip out of the house for 9 months. We have been back each year.

Adventures of Adam Three years at Holkham

Adam was settled playing with the shells, pine cones and his trusty cars whilst we reminisced.

Adventures of Adam beach play

Due to the new hourly parking charges at Holkham beach we only had cash on us for two hours. So late afternoon we visited Cromer, 25 miles along the coast. Cromer pier had been affected by the tidal surge in December 2013.

Adventures of Adam Cromer

We are certainly lucky to have such wonderful beaches to choose from and create special family memories.

Check our other toddler friendly venues in ‘Adventures of Adam around Norfolk’.

Adventures of Adam around Norfolk and East Anglia

Adam was 2 years and 2 months old.

 

 

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  1. Christine says

    August 19, 2014 at 10:38 pm

    Looks fabulous. I love Holkham beach, although we only seem to visit it in the winter, must get there in the summer one year! #letkidsbekids

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  2. Carly says

    August 20, 2014 at 9:30 am

    What lovely pictures! I’ve spent many times on the North Norfolk coast line but never visited Holkham Hall, definitely will need to look that one up next time i’m in the area.
    #letkidsbekids

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  3. Merlinda Little (@pixiedusk) says

    August 21, 2014 at 11:03 am

    Awww wow! A really memorable place for the family. I love the area. Looks so kid friendly and I wish we can visit this place in the future =) #letkidsbekids

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  4. Jane says

    August 23, 2014 at 3:07 pm

    I love that you have a ‘spot’ that means so much to you. Even better that you can visit every year. Love the photos showing each year #CountryKids

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  5. Shay: TwoTinyTerrors (@shay_noble) says

    August 23, 2014 at 4:44 pm

    Such a lovely area and it’s wonderful that you take your Son each year to share it with you. The big aventure park looks like so much fun!! x

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  6. krissottoh says

    August 23, 2014 at 10:35 pm

    Sounds like a special place for you which is worth the annual visits now as a family too. #countrykids

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  7. Karen bell says

    August 24, 2014 at 6:54 am

    Beautiful spot! And lovely story. Looks like a wonderful day out. #countrykids

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  8. Let kids be kids says

    August 24, 2014 at 5:29 pm

    Popping back, thanks for linking #LetKidsBeKids

    Reply
  9. Megan - Truly Madly Kids says

    July 22, 2016 at 9:28 am

    Holkham is one of my favourite beaches – I love the walk through the pines down to the beach.

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During a difficult pregnancy suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) Emma vowed to make every day an adventure once she had recovered. Adventures of Adam is the outcome of completing a 100 day play challenge with Adam as part of that promise. Emma has a section dedicated to HG friendly play activities so that Mums can still be part of their children’s play whilst they are ill.

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