Sandringham, Civil parish in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, England.
Sandringham is a village and civil parish in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, England, comprising a royal estate with 243 hectares (600 acres) of parkland. The grounds feature Corsican pines, oak trees, sweet chestnuts, and birches spread across different sections of the property.
The British royal family acquired the estate in 1862 as a private residence, transforming the local village into a royal property. Over the decades, the grounds were expanded and reshaped to meet the needs of the royal household and its guests.
St Mary Magdalene Church on the grounds has served as a place of worship for the royal family during winter stays for more than a century. The congregation gathers here regularly for services, with royal attendance reinforcing the continuity of this tradition.
Visitors can explore eight ground-floor rooms of the house between April and October through pre-booked guided tours. These tours provide insight into the royal living quarters and how the family uses the property.
The estate maintains two nature trails and an orienteering path where visitors can observe local wildlife throughout all seasons. These routes pass through different habitats and offer opportunities to spot birds and other animals in their natural environment.
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