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Hatfield House, Hatfield

Hatfield House

The House Office
Hatfield House,
Hatfield
Hertfordshire
AL9 5NQ
Tel: +44(0)1707 287010
Fax: +44(0)1707 287033
Email: click here
Website: click here

Hatfield House, the home of the 7th Marquess of Salisbury, is an exquisite Jacobean jewel set in beautiful formal gardens and Great Park.

The Gardens date from 1611 when Robert Cecil employed John Tradescant the Elder to plant them. Much of the 42 acres of garden have been restored and include scented gardens, herb gardens and knot garden. The adjoining wilderness areas are at their best in spring where visitors can enjoy the daffodils and wildflowers. The East garden’s elegant parterres, topiary and rare plants are a delight for the gardening enthusiast and for those wishing to spend a quiet time in idyllic surroundings.

Within the gardens stands the surviving wing of The Royal Palace of Hatfield where Elizabeth I spent much of her childhood and held her first Council of State in November 1558. It was here in the Park that the young Princess Elizabeth first heard of her accession to the throne. Visitors can enjoy the 1000 acres of park with bluebell walks in the woodland and park trails.

The Jacobean Hatfield House has a fine collection of pictures, tapestries, furnishings and historic armour.

Please check website www.hatfield-house.co.uk or phone 01707 287010 for details of special events.

Hatfield House, Hatfield

With Disabled Access: Yes

Facilities
Historic House, Gardens, Restaurant, Picnic Area, Children, Car Park, Private Group Tours, School Tours Available, Model Soldiers Exhibition.

Weddings and Conferences
WEDDINGS AND CORPORATE EVENTS IN HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE
Launches, Promotions and Conference.

Admission
(except at major events) House, Park & West Gardens: Adult £10.00, Seniors £9.00, Child £4.50. Park & West Garden: Adult £5.50, Child £4.00 Park only: Adult £2.50, Child £1.50. East Garden – Open Thursdays only, and closed August - additional charge. Garden only
Adult: £4.50
Child: £3.50

Other Attractions
Major Events Living Crafts: 3-6 May £8.00. Art in Clay 3-5 Aug £7.00.
Our Country Show is 17th, 18th & 19th Aug in 2007 - 10.00 - 5pm each day. adult £8.50
New major event - Rose Weekend 16th & 17th June adult £10 (inc House, Park & Garden admi

Opening Times
Easter Saturday - end September. House: 12.00 - 16.00, Wed – Sunday & BH Mons. Park, West Gardens, Restaurant & Shop: 11.00 - 17.30 Daily.

Directions
21 miles North of London - M25 Junction 23, 7 Miles A1(M) Junction 4, 2m. Signed off A414 & A1000. Opposite Hatfield railw

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