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Holt Country Park
Holt Country Park is only a short walk from the historic market town of Holt on the edge of the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The park has had a chequered history, including a horseracing course, heath, farmland, forestry, and woodland garden. It has now been developed into a tranquil woodland dominated with Scots Pine and native broadleaves. Its rich ground flora supports an abundant display of wildlife including Goldcrests, Greater Spotted Woodpeckers, Emperor Dragonflies and Deer.
The park has been awarded a Green Flag Award every year since 2005. The park is very popular with schools and families where they can join in with environmental and arts events throughout the year.
- Holt Country Park Management Plan (.pdf 0.92 Mb)
- Countryside Walks and Wildlife' leaflet (.pdf 0.3Mb)
Holt CP Orienteering
- Holt Country Park Orienteering Map (.pdf 0.8Mb)
- Holt Country Park Orienteering Map Legend (.pdf 0.5Mb)
For more information about orienteering in Norfolk please visit the Norfolk Orienteering Club's website
Facilities
- Wheelchair Access
- Designated disabled parking
- Visitor Centre
- Way-marked route suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs
- WC
- Car parking (small charge in peak season)
Directions
Holt Country Park can be found on the B1149, just outside Holt. Multimap Location of Holt Country Park
Opening Times
The park is open every day.
Contact
Please direct all feedback to the Parks and Countryside Manager Tel: 01263 516001
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Sunday 11th April Start trail from 1.30pm to 2.15pm 40 minute walk |
Easter Egg trail, Wonderland |
Prize for all children | £2.00 per child. Under 3’s 50p |
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Tuesday 13th April Start 10.15am – 12.00pm. |
Creepy Crawlies, In depth study of the mini beast, Learn how your favourite mini beast lives in its habitat |
Make your own mini beast to take home | £1.50 per child |
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Sunday 6th June Start 1.30pm – 2.30pm followed by guided walk on Holt Lowes at 2.30pm – 3.30pm |
Pond dipping and guided walk on Holt Lowes. In depth study of the creatures in a pond. Learn how your favourite pond creature lives in its habitat. Take a stroll with the ranger and explore Holt Lowes. |
Make your own pond creature to take home. |
£2.00 per child. Under 3’s free entry |
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16th July Start 8.30pm, Moths 10.30pm. |
Nightjars and moths Explore the wildlife of Holt Country Park of night jars, moths, deer and many more animals that venture out at night. Walk with local expert Peter Walton. |
£2.50 adults, £1.00 children |
All events start from the Visitor Centre. Please wait for the rangers or group leaders. Do not enter wood unless you know exact location of event and that it has not been cancelled. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please keep dogs on leads during events. Under 3's have free entry to all events, unless stated otherwise. We advise to bring pushchairs for tired tiny feet. Please wear suitable outdoor clothes.
Whilst every effort is made to keep to the dates and times, we reserve the right to cancel any event at short notice. The Event Ranger can be contacted on 01263 516298 or 07920576634
Holt Country Park retained its Green Flag status for 2009. The Green Flag Award is the national standard for parks and green spaces in England and Wales. A site flying a Green Flag is a high quality green space.