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Welcome to Holker Hall & Gardens

Visitor Information

How to Get to Holker

By Car: Follow brown signs on A590 from J36, M6. Approximate travel time: Windermere---20 minutes, Kendal---25 minutes, Lancaster---45 minutes, Manchester ---1 hour 30 minutes.

By Rail: The nearest station is Cark-in-Cartmel with trains to Carnforth, Lancaster and Preston for connections to major cities & airports.

Opening Times

Sunday---Friday (closed on Saturday) 11:00am---4:00pm, 30th March---2nd November.

Admission Charges

Hall & Gardens      Gardens

Adults:         £12.00              £8.00

Groups:         £9.00               £5.50

Special Events

Producers’ Market 13th April

Join us to taste a variety of fresh local food and drinks. Meet the producers and get some excellent recipe ideas.

Holker Garden Festival 30th May

The event celebrates its 22nd anniversary with a great show of the very best of gardening, making it one of the most popular events in gardening.

National Garden Day 28th August

Holker once again opens its gardens in aid of the disadvantaged. For just a small donation you can take a tour with our garden guide.

Winter Market 8th November

This is an event for all the family. Wander among a variety of shops selling gifts while enjoying a live music show and nice street entertainment.

1.How long does it probably take a tourist to drive to Holker from Manchester?

    A. 20 minutes.                          B. 25 minutes.

    C. 45 minutes.                          D. 90 minutes.

2. How much should a member of a tour group pay to visit Hall & Gardens?

    A. £12.00.          B. £9.00.           C. £8.00.       D. £5.50.

3. Which event will you go to if you want to see a live music show?

    A. Producers’ Market.                  B. Holker Garden Festival.

    C. National Garden Day.                 D. Winter Market.