Sandringham Estate Sandringham Estate

Sandringham Estate, home to our Sandringham Club Site, is a much-loved country retreat for the Royal Family. There’s plenty to do from enjoying the extensive parkland, visiting the public areas of Sandringham House and exploring the beautifully landscaped gardens.

Royal Parkland and Children’s Play Area

The Royal Parkland and Children's Play Area within Sandringham Estate are free to enter.

Twenty thousand acres of trails and pathways that journey into the woodland should be plenty to keep you entertained for a day or two. Take off on foot, bike, or in a buggy to discover marked trails.

You’ll be pleased to hear that dogs are welcome to explore everywhere in the estate except for the House and Gardens. The Sandringham Estate website provides plenty of guidance about visiting Sandringham with your dog.  

The Children’s Play Area has thirty-one pieces of play equipment to keep kids entertained. In a beautiful woodland setting little ones can take on rope bridges, balance beams, climbers and much more. The popular play area is only a short walk from our Sandringham Club Site, so you don’t even need to pay for parking if you’re staying on-site.

Shopping and eating at Sandringham  

You’ll find all the shopping and food facilities in the Courtyard.

The Sandringham Shop has a good selection of artisan goods, such as chutneys and liquors, as well as home and garden wares and other items which would make ideal gifts.

There are several options if you’re looking to grab a hot drink and a light bite to go. The Stables Café and the Terrace Takeaway Café are perfect for grab and go all year round. The Horsebox Takeaway in the Royal Parkland remains open until October and the ice cream kiosk is open from March.

For a relaxed eating experience Sandringham Restaurant has breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea menus.

Sandringham House and Gardens

To visit Sandringham House and Gardens, you’ll need to book tickets. Tickets to visit the house must be booked for a specific time, so we recommend booking online in advance. You’ll also get the best value ticket prices in advance.

Sandringham House dates back to 1870 and has been open for public viewing since 1977. The house is where The Royal Family enjoy relaxing country breaks and where they traditionally spend Christmas.

The eight rooms which are available to the public are on the ground floor. Mostly unchanged since Edwardian times, the elaborate interiors include objects the Royal Family has collected over the years. Collections of fine art, semi-precious stones, and porcelain are just some of the objects to look out for. You can hire multimedia guides during your visit to gain more information as you go along.

The landscaped gardens are worth taking your time to explore. They’ve remained mostly unchanged since they were landscaped by Geoffrey Jellicoe for King George VI in 1947. Each Monarch has left a personal mark on the gardens, and they’re a lovely place for a peaceful walk.

Events at Sandringham

Sandringham has a busy events schedule throughout the year. Expect everything from family archery lessons to festive Christmas events. It’s worth checking out what’s on during your visit or stay on Sandringham Club Site to make the most of time there.

Sandringham Estate Opening Times

Opening times at Sandringham vary throughout the year. The Royal Parkland, Courtyard facilities and Children’s Play Area are open all year round. The House, Garden and St Mary Magdalene Church are open from March – October.

More about visiting Sandringham

Getting to Sandringham

Parking: If you’re not camping on our Sandringham Club Site and need to park your vehicle at Sandringham, you can pay online in advance or use the pay and display machines on the day. You’ll get the best price by paying in advance. Accessible parking is available in the North car park which is also the nearest to the Courtyard where most amenities can be found.

Public transport: The nearest train station to Sandringham is King’s Lynn, six miles away. The 35 bus stops in the Royal Park and travels between King’s Lynn and Hunstanton.

Accessibility at Sandringham
Sandringham Estate is a huge area to explore, and they’re committed to being as accessible as possible. View the accessibility guide.