Holkham National Nature Reserve, Nature reserve in Norfolk, England
Holkham National Nature Reserve is a nature reserve on the North Norfolk coast featuring sand dunes, saltmarsh, pine woodlands, and grazing marshes. The landscape spans thousands of hectares with diverse habitats for wildlife.
Pine woodlands were planted during the nineteenth century to form a natural barrier against storm surge. This planting fundamentally altered the coastal landscape structure.
The reserve forms part of the Norfolk Coast Path, connecting coastal communities through marked trails and heritage walking routes.
Dogs must be kept on leads between April and August in certain areas to protect ground-nesting birds in the dunes. Visitors should follow this rule to help preserve the habitat.
The area holds one of England's largest natural beaches, where tidal movements create daily shifts in the landscape between Wells and Holkham Bay.
GPS coordinates: 52.96900,0.81300
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:04
Norfolk offers a rich mix of history and natural landscapes. You can find grand houses like Blickling and Holkham Hall, old monastery ruins such as Wymondham Abbey and Castle Acre Priory, and ancient Roman remains scattered across the countryside. Windmills stand like familiar landmarks in the rural...
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