Holkham Hall is a Palladian hall in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, United Kingdom, and a filming location for The Duchess (2008), All the King's Men (1999) and The Souvenir (2019) among other productions. Built in 1764, it was designed by William Kent, and is Grade I listed.
Location: Holkham Hall, Holkham Estate, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1AB, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Verified facts
- Located in Holkham, Wells-next-the-Sea
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2052, SRC-2053, SRC-10066 - Designed by William Kent
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2053, SRC-2052 - Built in 1764
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2054, SRC-2052 - Architectural style: Palladian
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2054, SRC-2052 - Historic designation: Grade I listed
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2053, SRC-2052, SRC-6562, SRC-6563 - Appeared in The Duchess (movie, 2008)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2055, SRC-2056 - Appeared in All the King's Men (tv, 1999)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2055, SRC-10474 - Appeared in The Souvenir (movie, 2019)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2055, SRC-10475, SRC-13638 - Appeared in Victoria & Albert (tv, 2001)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2055, SRC-10475, SRC-13638
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10066 — Holkham Hall & Estate — official site (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10474 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_the_King's_Men_(1999_film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10475 — https://mainlymuseums.com/post/1252/holkham-hall-a-wonderland/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13638 — Visit Norfolk (official county tourism organisation) — Movies and TV shows filmed at Holkham Hall an (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-2052 — Holkham Hall – Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2053 — Holkham Hall, Holkham, Norfolk – British Listed Buildings (Historic England listing) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2054 — Holkham Hall – official website (historic properties) (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2055 — Filming at Holkham – official website (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2056 — The Duchess film locations – movie-locations.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5923 — Holkham Estate (official site) — Contact (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5924 — Visit North Norfolk (North Norfolk District Council tourism) — Holkham Hall (Tier 2, government; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6562 — Parks & Gardens — Holkham Hall, Wells-next-the-Sea (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6563 — Country Life — A vanishingly-rare chance to buy one of the most beautiful homes on the Holkham Estate (Tier 3, news; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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Plan Your Visit
Hours: Hall open 10:00-16:00 on Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays until 29 Oct 2026; estate/park open more widely
Admission: Hall: adult £24, child (5-15) £2.50. Walled Garden adult £7/child £1; Holkham Stories adult £10/child £1.50; combined tickets available. Parking charges apply.
Frequently asked questions
Where was All the King's Men filmed?
Holkham Hall, in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, is a real-world filming location used for All the King's Men. This property has also appeared on screen in The Duchess, The Souvenir, Victoria & Albert.
Where was The Duchess filmed?
Holkham Hall, in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, is a real-world filming location used for The Duchess. This property has also appeared on screen in All the King's Men, The Souvenir, Victoria & Albert.
Where was The Souvenir filmed?
Holkham Hall, in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, is a real-world filming location used for The Souvenir. This property has also appeared on screen in All the King's Men, The Duchess, Victoria & Albert.
Where was Victoria & Albert filmed?
Holkham Hall, in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, is a real-world filming location used for Victoria & Albert. This property has also appeared on screen in All the King's Men, The Duchess, The Souvenir.
Can you visit Holkham Hall?
Yes — Holkham Hall is open to the public. Hours: Hall open 10:00-16:00 on Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays until 29 Oct 2026; estate/park open more widely. Admission: Hall: adult £24, child (5-15) £2.50. Walled Garden adult £7/child £1; Holkham Stories adult £10/child £1.50; combined tickets available. Parking charges apply..
Who designed Holkham Hall?
Holkham Hall was designed by William Kent.
Where is Holkham Hall located?
Holkham Hall is located in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk.