Sandringham House
Norfolk, England
Key facts
- Operator
- Private estate of the King (Sandringham Estate)
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Stays
- Overnight accommodation available
Pinpoint
Sandringham PE35 6EN
Telephone 01485 544112
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Sandringham House is the privately owned country residence of the British monarch rather than a Crown Estate property. Reviewers are warmest about the gardens, praising the scale, the planting, the water features and the arboretum dedicated to Queen Elizabeth, with several saying they needed more than one day to see it properly. Opinions are more mixed on the house itself, with a number of visitors noting that only a small part of it is open and expecting more rooms than they got.
Worth the trip
The gardens and arboretum, which reviewers rate highly enough that several returned a second day to finish walking them.
Before you go
Several reviewers report that only part of the house is open and that the walled garden was closed to the public, so check what's accessible before paying for the full visit.
The gardens and grounds draw the warmest comments, with reviewers mentioning the scale and variety of planting, water features, the arboretum and long woodland trails that can be shortened or extended to suit; one notes the tree cover made a wet day perfectly manageable. Opinions are mixed on the house interior: guides are described as knowledgeable, polite and clearly passionate, but several reviewers say only a limited part of the house is open, with one advising against going inside at all and another sorry not to see more rooms; visitors also mention that photography indoors is not allowed and that the walled garden was closed. Practical detail that recurs includes paid parking, described by one reviewer as pay on exit with a warning to pay before returning to the car, and toilets available around the site. The cafe is well liked but described as always busy, and the shop is rated highly for quality while being called pricey by one visitor. One reviewer also felt there were too few bins.
Privately owned country residence of the British monarch, not a Crown Estate property.
“We were very impressed by the size, design and variety of planting in the gardens. Our walk passed lovely water features, some fabulous trees and shrubs and lots of newly developed areas. The palace itself is a very…”- Anna White, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Parking
- “There is parking with machines where you can pay.” - Lyoneska
- Facilities
- “The cafe is always busy and offers tea, coffee and sandwiches.” - Mark Evans
Common questions about Sandringham House
Where is Sandringham House?
Sandringham House is in Norfolk, England, at Sandringham PE35 6EN.
Do you need a ticket to visit Sandringham House?
Yes - Sandringham House is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by Private estate of the King (Sandringham Estate). Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
Can you stay overnight at Sandringham House?
Yes - Sandringham House offers bookable accommodation, so you can spend the night in the stately home itself or within its grounds. See the Stately Homes You Can Sleep In guide for the full list and how each stay works.
What is the highlight of visiting Sandringham House?
The gardens and arboretum, which reviewers rate highly enough that several returned a second day to finish walking them.
Is Sandringham House a ruin or still intact?
Sandringham House is largely intact - Privately owned country residence of the British monarch, not a Crown Estate property.
