About Us

The Holker Group operates a diverse set of businesses all of which are 
intrinsically connected to the Holker Estate and its land. At the heart of this estate, lies the historic Holker Hall & Gardens, home to the Cavendish family, one of only three families to own the estate since the sixteenth century. Renowned for its stunning Gardens and picturesque Parkland with fallow deer and vibrant wild flower meadows, the Hall & Gardens is a cherished visitor destination in its own right.

The Holker Estate stretches across 17,000 acres of diverse Cumbrian topography, spanning the Southern Lake District, Furness and Cartmel Peninsulas. As Stewards of this historic landscape, we take sustainability seriously at Holker Group, consistently working toward maintaining and improving the health of the land and waterways that flow through the estate. Our focus on ensuring the long-term health of the land for future generations is evident in all that we do.

The Holker Group manages multiple business interests across the wider estate including visitor attractions, holiday parks, sporting venues, residential and commercial property lets, property development, farming, forestry, horticulture and the quarrying and manufacture of beautiful Lakeland slate and stone. 

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Vision & Values

People
Are at the heart of everything we do. We prioritise people in all our actions, from collaborating as a team, welcoming customers, suppliers, and stakeholders, or communicating with our local communities and tenants.
Place
Honouring the legacy of our Estate, we are dedicated to taking care of our property and land, nurturing it for the long-term. This commitment guides our decision-making and daily actions.
Pride
We value and respect each other and the diverse heritage from which the Holker Estate has flourished. This respect drives us to take pride in delivering standards of excellence across the group.

Senior Executives

Lucy Cavendish
Director
Allen Gibb
Chief Executive
Stuart Sims
Chief Operating Officer
Morgan Robinson
Estate Operations Director
Fran Horne
Head of Visitor Services
Alex Hodgson
Commercial Manager, Holiday Parks
Geraldine McKay
Director of Racing