The Holkham Estate is one of the Norfolk's most famous country parks.

North Norfolk News: PLACESNEW HOLKHAM VIEWDATED 8TH JUNE 1956PLATE P6008PLACESNEW HOLKHAM VIEWDATED 8TH JUNE 1956PLATE P6008

Nestled on the north Norfolk coast, the estate consists of 25,000 acres of land, an 18th century Palladian Hall and of course the famous Holkham beach which provides some of the Norfolk's biggest skies and has been used as a filming location for both TV series and Hollywood films.

But away from the panoramic views, the Holkham estate is a hive of activity providing hundreds of people with employment and providing a home to the to the Earl and Countess of Leicester and their four children.

Here we look at photographs of the country park, which show there is far more to the Holkham Estate than its breathtaking views and stunning scenery.

North Norfolk News: Holkham Hall Big C cycle ride appeal pic taken 7th oct 1990 d12236-13 pic to be used in lets talk oct 2016Holkham Hall Big C cycle ride appeal pic taken 7th oct 1990 d12236-13 pic to be used in lets talk oct 2016

North Norfolk News: Viscount Coke with farming medals awarded to Thomas William Coke at Holkham hall pic taken 2nd aug 1989Viscount Coke with farming medals awarded to Thomas William Coke at Holkham hall pic taken 2nd aug 1989

North Norfolk News: Viscount Coke on the steps of Holkham Hall with his family pic taken 29th jan 1983Viscount Coke on the steps of Holkham Hall with his family pic taken 29th jan 1983

North Norfolk News: LADY CAREY COKE AND FIANCE BRYAN BASSETTSEATED IN HOLKHAM HALL?DATED 1956PLATE P7080LADY CAREY COKE AND FIANCE BRYAN BASSETTSEATED IN HOLKHAM HALL?DATED 1956PLATE P7080

North Norfolk News: LADY ANNE COKE WEDDINGHOLKHAMDATED 21ST APRIL 1956PLATE P7064LADY ANNE COKE WEDDINGHOLKHAMDATED 21ST APRIL 1956PLATE P7064

North Norfolk News: LADY ANNE COKE WEDDINGHOLKHAMDATED 21ST APRIL 1956PLATE P7056LADY ANNE COKE WEDDINGHOLKHAMDATED 21ST APRIL 1956PLATE P7056

North Norfolk News: Holkham village scene 1967Holkham village scene 1967

North Norfolk News: Places H / Transport -- TrainsThe 1.35 p.m. from Wells drawing into Holkham Staton. this service the Wells - Heacham line was due to be closed for passenger traffic the same week.Dated 28 May, 1952Photograph C1578Places H / Transport -- TrainsThe 1.35 p.m. from Wells drawing into Holkham Staton. this service the Wells - Heacham line was due to be closed for passenger traffic the same week.Dated 28 May, 1952Photograph C1578

North Norfolk News: TRADE AND INDUSTRYHOLKHAM POTTERY STUDIODATED 1952PRINT C1291FOA DEC 2013TRADE AND INDUSTRYHOLKHAM POTTERY STUDIODATED 1952PRINT C1291FOA DEC 2013

North Norfolk News: Suffolk horses at Longlands, Holkham, 1950sSuffolk horses at Longlands, Holkham, 1950s (Image: Archant)