King Charles sets up 'winter safari' tours across 20,000-acre Norfolk home

Lewis Henderson

By Lewis Henderson


Published: 14/01/2026

- 16:21

Royal fans can enjoy a two-and-a-half-hour behind-the-scenes experience

King Charles has set up a "winter safari" tour across his 20,000-acre Norfolk home in Sandringham.

Individuals are offered the opportunity to journey around the site in a Land Rover and witness wild deer and birds of prey.


The estate includes The Wash, the UK's largest river estuary and a hotspot for wildlife.

Following the venture out, people will be treated to a tasty winter lunch in the Sandringham restaurant.

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The King has set up a 'winter safari'

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For the two-and-a-half-hour-long experience, tickets are on offer for £160 per person.

The official Sandringham website explains: "Our Royal Working Estate Tours offer visitors a rich experience encompassing Sandringham's natural beauty and Royal heritage.

"During the 2.5-hour tour, visitors will travel through the formal areas of Sandringham, taking in the history and significance of the scenery, before venturing into the wider estate and experiencing tranquil areas of organic farmland and extensive forests, all taking on a quiet beauty during the winter months."

Sandringham reopens to the public on March 28, when visitors will be able to enter the historic building.

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Visitors can witness the behind-the-scenes of the Sandringham estate for £160

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Royal fans can take in the eight main ground-floor rooms and the history of the house dating back to the pre-Victorian era.

One individual shared their experience on TripAdvisor, saying: "We looked forward to visiting this famous mansion that we often read about in the media. Expectations were high, and gratifyingly, they were exceeded.

"It was marvellous strolling through the delightful house and admiring the furnishings and artefacts, all against a restful background decor.

"Guides were in each of the rooms, and they were so helpful in responding to queries and, of course, in giving a history, potted or otherwise, of pertinent aspects of every area. Gorgeous grounds were terrific to walk around, with much of the flora still in bloom."

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Sandringham is where King Charles usually spends Christmas

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Recent photos of the Topiary Garden have been posted online, with two images showing the winter scenery.

The pictures were captioned: "There was something truly enchanting about The Sandringham Gardens covered in a blanket of snow."

The Topiary Garden was remodelled in 2023 to "increase biodiversity" in the area.

"Reflecting the same principles of universal symbolism as the Cosmati Pavement in Westminster Abbey, the Topiary Garden is designed to increase biodiversity, featuring new species of plants and flowers that are also better able to withstand the impact of emerging weather patterns," the website stated.

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The Topiary Garden was remodelled in 2023

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In addition to Sandringham reopening to the public in March, the King and Queen Camilla will welcome Nigeria's President to the United Kingdom for a State Visit in the same month.

This diplomatic occasion marks a significant milestone, representing the first state visit from the African nation in nearly four decades.

The last time a Nigerian head of state received such an honour was back in 1989, making the upcoming visit a notable renewal of formal ties between the two countries.

The Sunday Times's report regarding the Nigerian State Visit follows an exceptionally busy period for royal hosting duties.