A Day at the Sandringham Estate

I visited the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk at the end of June. Sandringham is owned by the royal family and is a private residence for them, and they often spend time here in specific months such as over Christmas. The royal family have lived here since the mid-1800s, and it is comprised of over 20,000 acres. Photographs are not allowed inside the house, but visitors can take photographs of the grounds and other areas.

I explored the gardens first, and the gardens were a recent addition by King Charles. He also planted many more trees around the estate. The gardens were beautiful when I visited.

Inside the house, I explored the rooms open to visitors. The staff told us stories after the family and some of the items on display.

I noticed some small gravestones on the grounds of the property, and I recognised straight away that these were the names of the first three corgi dogs that the late Queen Elizabeth owned. Susan was the first in 1944, and the dog was a gift to her. Sugar joined a few years later. Susan ended up having a line of descendants that the Queen owned.

I had Sunday lunch at Sandringham in the cafe there, and the food was delicious. I also had a couple of cocktails. The Sunday roast meal meat changes weekly, and it was lamb. I had the vegetarian option. I had the Sandringham Celebration cocktail, which included estate gin, apple juice, and honey. I also had a gin and tonic with the Sandringham Estate gin and a glass of Prosecco.

For dessert, I had the Sandringham Sundae, which was chocolate, vanilla, and strawbrry ice cream with butterscotch, a wafer, and chocolate pieces. 

Afterwards, I had a walk to the church and saw where the royals spend their Christmas morning.

Inside are tributes and memorials to various members of the royal family.

I also had a longer walk around the gardens.

There is a statue to the late Queen's race horse.

The stables also have some vehicles on display that are owned by th family.

I had a pleasant walk around the lake.

I recommend a visit to the estate, and I had a pleasant day to enjoy it and enjoyed the Sunday roast too.