Hatfield House and Park
Hatfield Park
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About Hatfield House and Park
Explore historic parkland where kids can meet heritage farm animals and burn off energy in the play area, all within pushchair-friendly grounds that welcome four-legged friends too.
What's nearby
- The Coach House Kitchen next door
- Heritage Brides 150m away
- Riding School 150m away
- Hatfield House Real Tennis Club 150m away
- DigiHaul Limited 300m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
We spent a fantastic afternoon at Hatfield House. We took the Old Palace tour with the guide, Dermot, and it was brilliant! I had no idea there was so much history in this place. Dermot is a great storyteller. I can’t wait to visit the main house when it opens for tours. The gardens are beautiful, and we had a lovely walk in the woodland. The cafe and the ice cream place are amazing, too. Highly recommended!
· via Google
What an amazing place to visit We had a private tour which meant we also saw the original palace and where the young queens and king where educated and lived Despite the hot weather the gardens were wonderful and if it had been cooler we would have done the woods walk. The house itself is wonderful and each room is beautiful laid out with information boards and guides to help you Well worth a visit for a full day.
· via Google
Was not expecting the grandure and beauty that awaited us on our visit to Hatfield House and Gardens. From the stunning moving sculpture that rises from the water at the front of the house to the enchanting gardens full of colour, nature and splendour at the back. The guides throughout the house were extremely friendly and so informative, in particular there was a guide who worked in the library (my favourite room filled with 10,000 books!) She was a fountain of knowledge and her passion for reading and history was evident when she spoke. She also told us of all the films that had been shot at the House - and there were a lot! A fabulous day out and exceeded all expectations 😀
· via Google
We recently visited Hatfield House. It was one of the best and most memorable experiences I had. The house is very beautiful, the woodland, park and garden are spectacular, with thr facilities of excellent restaurant and cafe, all the staff are very kind, friendly and patient. I have to say the best part of our visit was the visit to the old Palace and the tour guide, Mr Dermot , was one of the best tour guides I have ever seen. Very kind and polite, and with a high volume of knowledge of English history and the history of the castle that brings history to life and many times he brought tears to my eyes with the passion and excitement he had in narrating the history. I have to say that his presence is a very high point for this house and he introduces the grandeur of this place and the history of England very well. This place is less than 20 minutes from London and it is possible to play tennis and you can also have a picnic here.
· via Google
Visitors say this historic house features stunning architecture, meticulously manicured gardens, and a rich history, including the Old Palace where Queen Elizabeth I grew up. They also highlight the knowledgeable and engaging tour guides, especially Dermot, who bring the stories to life. Guests mention the convenient on-site parking, excellent cafe, and friendly, helpful staff.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Hatfield, AL9 5HX Get directions
- Category
- Historic Houses & Gardens
- Guest rating
- 4.5 / 5 (2,930 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Suggested visit
- 2-3 hours
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Hatfield