Houghton Hall & Gardens

About

One of the finest Palladian Houses in the UK. Built in the 1720s, for Sir Robert Walpole, Britain's First Prime Minister. Houghton Hall is a showcase of the work of architects James Gibbs and Colen Campbell complemented by the richly ornamented interiors of William Kent and furnished to reflect Walpole's growing wealth and power. The Hall is currently the home of the 7th Marquess of Cholmondeley, Walpole's descendent, and his family. Houghton is situated in traditional parkland with a spectacular herd of white fallow deer. Displayed in the grounds is an impressive collection of contemporary sculpture by world-renowned artists including James Turrell, Sir Richard Long, Stephen Cox, Zhan Wang, Anya Gallaccio, Stephen Cox, Jeppe Hein, Rachel Whiteread and Phillip King.

Between 25th March and 15th July the interiors at Houghton Hall will be transformed by the artist Damien Hirst in a special exhibition Colour Space paintings & outdoor sculptures. The Old Masters will be returned to the state floor from 18th July until end of the season on 30th September. The outdoor sculptures by Damien Hirst will remain in the grounds until closure on 30th September.

The 5-acre Walled Garden includes a spectacular double-sided herbaceous border, a formal rose parterre, a Mediterranean garden, and a kitchen garden with arches and espaliers of apples and pears. There are also glasshouses, antique statues, fountains, and contemporary sculptures by Sir Richard Long, Stephen Cox and Jeppe Hein. The Stables contain a range of original wooden stalls and tack and harness room. There is a fully-licensed café, Gift Shop and Soldier Museum, which holds The Cholmondeley Collection of Soldiers one of the largest private collections in the world, with 20,000 models on display. Also in the stables is NORFOLK BY DESIGN pop up shop selling design, craft and art from 25th March to 31st July 2018. 

Historic Houses Association/Christie's Garden of the Year Award in 2007 .
Visit England - Quality Rose Marque. Histroic Houses Association Member Property, RHS Partner Garden, National Gardens Scheme Member.