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Sandringham House
Sandringham House is the country retreat of HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, built by King Edward VII and passed down as a private home through three generations of monarchs.
"A special exhibition, "Sandringham Time - an exhibition of some of the many timepieces of all shapes and sizes in the Sandringham Collection".
Museum
Fascinating Museum in the old coach and stable block with
diverse and unique displays of Royal life and estate history.
Gardens
Sixty acres (24 ha) of glorious grounds (with a land train free for those less able to walk).
Visitor Centre & Country Park
Average time of visit: allow 3-4 hours.
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Special Events
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Summer Craft Fair 10 Jul 2009 - 12 Jul 2009 Living Heritage Craft Shows return to Sandringham in July, offering skills such as wood turning, glass blowing and lace making, as well as falconry displays, ferret races and puppet shows throughout the day. Sandringham Flower Show 29 Jul 2009 The Sandringham Flower Show is a very firm favourite in the events calendar, mixing local village flower and produce competitions, trade stands, amateur and professional display gardens and a wealth of arena events. Classical Concert with Fireworks 8 Aug 2009 Back by overwhelming public demand, an outdoor classical concert in West Norfolk, with a grand fireworks finale. Sandringham Game and Country Show 12 Sep 2009 - 13 Sep 2009 Whole areas devoted to falconry, fishing, wildfowling, archery and many other country sports and pursuits, together with lots of activities for families (and their dogs!) makes this event a true celebration of country living. Christmas Craft Fair 27 Nov 2009 - 29 Nov 2009 If you find the high street too 'same-y', or you're fed up paying huge town centre carparking charges, why not see what the Sandringham Christmas Craft Fair can offer for that special someone on your list? |
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Opening Times
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(2008 times)
2009 Opening Times:House, Museum and Gardens: 11th April to 24th July. Re-open 2nd August to 1st November. |
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Admission Charges
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(2008 prices)
House, Gardens & Museum:Adult £10.00; Senior Citizen/Student £8.00; Child (5-15yrs) £5.00; Family (2 adults + 3 children) £25.00. Gardens & Museum Only: Adult £6.50; Senior Citizen/Student £5.50; Child (5-15yrs) £3.50; Family (2 adults + 3 children) £16.50. Season Ticket From £25.00. Guided Garden Tours are available on Fridays and Saturdays at 11.00am and 2.00pm for a supplement from £2.50 per head. Group rates available for parties of 20+. |
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Directions
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Sandringham House, Museum & Gardens Postcode for SatNav: PE35 6EN |
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Nearby Attractions
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Snettisham Park
(3 Miles)*
Make a visit to Snettisham Park, 320 acres of lovely countryside, and you will find lots of interesting things to see and many exciting activities to do. |
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Bircham Windmill
(4 Miles)*
Standing in the heart of Norfolk's undulating fields, the windmill now looks as it did over 100 years ago. At that time over 300 mills ground corn for horse and cattle feed and bread making in Norfolk. |
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Houghton Hall
(6 Miles)*
Houghton Hall is one of the finest examples of Palladian architecture in England, it was built in the 1720s for Sir Robert Walpole, Britain's first prime minister. |
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