Overview
- A burst water main in Dersingham on May 1 caused an emergency plumbing issue, leaving Sandringham Estate without functioning toilets and water supply.
- The closure affects the house, gardens, restaurant, and courtyard facilities, while the Royal Parkland remains open but without amenities.
- Anglian Water has deployed tankers to temporarily restore water supply and is working to complete repairs, expected by late afternoon on May 2.
- Visitors with pre-booked tickets for affected areas have received automatic refunds, and updates on reopening are awaited.
- The estate, a private residence of King Charles, operates seasonally from April to October and had recently implemented no-fly restrictions for security.