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With over 400 years of history, Hatfield Park is an iconic landmark with Hatfield House at its centre, showcasing internationally renowned history and Jacobean craftsmanship. The surrounding grounds accentuate this, with early 17th century gardens and the place where a young Princess Elizabeth heard of her accession to the throne.
Hatfield House was completed in 1611 by Robert Cecil, first Earl of Salisbury and son of Lord Burghley, the chief minister of Elizabeth I. The House was splendidly decorated for entertaining the Royal Court, with State Rooms rich in paintings, fine furniture and tapestries.
The deer park surrounding the house and the older building of the Old Palace had been owned by Elizabeth’s father, Henry VIII, who had used it as a home for his children, Edward, Elizabeth and Mary. It was while she was living in the Old Palace, in 1558, that Elizabeth learned of her accession to the throne.
Today, Hatfield House is the home of the 7th Marquess and Marchioness of Salisbury.
Dates: To be confirmed
Hatfield House: open Thursdays to Sundays
Hatfield Gardens: open Wednesdays to Sundays
Old Palace: please see the website for upcoming tour dates: https://hatfield-house.co.uk/explore/the-old-palace/
For full events programme, please see the website and our What’s On Guide: https://hatfield-house.co.uk/hatfield-park-events/
For weddings, conferences and private events, please visit: https://hatfield-house.co.uk/conferences-events/ or contact 01707 287003.
Free parking.
Pedestrian entrance directly opposite Hatfield Railway station, just 22 minutes from London Kings Cross.
5-minute drive from Junction 4 of the A1(M).
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Gardens, Park and Woodland Walks | £12.00 adult |
| Gardens, Park and Woodland Walks | £6.00 child |
| House, Park and Gardens | £22.00 adult |
| House, Park and Gardens | £11.00 child |
| The Old Palace Tour | £6.00 per ticket |
Under 3s go free.
* To be confirmed
Hatfield House: open Thursdays to Sundays
Hatfield Gardens: open Wednesdays to Sundays
Old Palace: please see the website for upcoming tour dates
https://hatfield-house.co.uk/explore/the-old-palace/
For full opening dates and times, please visit the website: https://hatfield-
house.co.uk/your-visit/opening-times-prices/
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