Sandringham forced to close after rare warning issued
16th February 2026
A sudden burst of wintry weather forced
the closure of the King’s Norfolk retreat on Sunday afternoon, as
snow and sleet swept across the flatlands surrounding the royal
estate, catching visitors off guard after a bright and calm
weekend. The sprawling grounds of the Sandringham Estate were shut
as icy conditions took hold, following the issuing of a yellow
weather warning by the Met Office.

