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Plan Your Visit

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At just 26 minutes by rail from London King’s Cross, easily accessible from the A1, and with on-site dining, boutiques and more to enjoy, it’s the perfect day out for everyone.

What’s on today

Hatfield House in the sunshine

Opening times

Opening times for:

Hatfield HouseClosed
The Old PalacePlease check Old Palace page for further details
The GardensClosed
The Park & Woodland WalksClosed
Stable Yard ShopsPlease check with individual retailers before travelling
Coach House Kitchen RestaurantOpen: Cafe 9am – 5pm, Restaurant 9am – 4:30pm (last orders at 4pm)

How to find us

Hatfield Park is just 21 miles north of London on the eastern side of Hatfield.

DIRECTIONS

Where is Hatfield Park?

The main pedestrian entrance to Hatfield Park is located directly opposite the Hatfield Railway Station (with fast trains to London King's Cross), and it is a quick 5-minute drive from Junction 4 of the A1(M).
Our address

Hatfield Park
Station Lodge, Hatfield, Hertfordshire,
AL9 5HX

Key travel information

Exit the A1(M) at junction 4 (after the Hatfield Tunnel if travelling from the South) and follow the brown leisure signs for Hatfield House via the A414 and A1000. For Sat Nav, please use AL9 5HX.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

What to do at Hatfield Park

Whether you have a couple of hours to spare or a whole day to spend, here are just a few things you could enjoy…

Park, Gardens and Woodland Walks

With two hours or more, you can explore our beautiful gardens, park and woodland walks. Seasonal planting makes every visit unique. 

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Knot garden at the Old Palace

Visit Hatfield House, Gardens and Park

Spend time visiting Hatfield House and enjoy the magnificent Rainbow Portrait, the stunning Marble Hall, the King James Drawing Room, and the Long Gallery. The Gardens and Park are a treat for the senses, making for the perfect morning or afternoon.

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Visit the House

Explore Hatfield Pak, enjoy lunch and shop

With a whole day to enjoy, there’s so much to do at Hatfield Park. Explore the park, relax in the gardens, and indulge in some shopping at the Stable Yard, with its unique independent shops. 

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Discover the Perks of Living and Working in Old Hatfield Coach House Kitchen

Accessibility & Facilities

Refreshments on-site
You can find a wide range of food and beverages available in The Coach House Kitchen in Stable Yard.
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Toilets and baby change
Baby changing facilities are available in the ladies and gentlemen’s lavatories, which can be found in Stable Yard.
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Dog policy
Dogs and picnics are not permitted in the House or Gardens, with the exception of assistance dogs. Dogs are allowed in the Park.

Accessibility
It is a pleasure for us to welcome visitors with disabilities, and we aim to make a visit to Hatfield Park enjoyable for everyone
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A day out for the
whole family

There’s something for everyone at Hatfield Park – take a look at our visitor map to help plan your day. 

Visitor map

FAQs

Some of the most common general questions answered here...

For full opening dates and times, please click here.

Hatfield Park is closed on Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

Visitor parking and entrance to Stable Yard are free of charge.

For ticket prices, please click here.

Payment at our ticket kiosks is card or contactless only, as we no longer accept cash.

Group discounts apply to a group of more than 20.

To organise a group visit, please contact: groups@hatfield-house.co.uk

Please include your chosen date, number of people, and ticket type and someone will be in touch.

Season tickets are purchasable via our main booking page, and collected on your initial visit to the Park.

Season tickets are valid on respective Park & Garden open dates between February Half Term and November Half Term. Tickets are valid for multiple use and subject to ID verification via our Stable Yard Kiosks. Lost season tickets can be replaced, subject to proof of purchase. Tickets do not include Hatfield House itself, but a supplement entry charge can be purchased at a discount for Season ticket holders. Some large events within the park can cause Season tickets to become temporarily invalid. The decision of Hatfield Park staff remains final on all season ticket enquires. Please note all tickets are valid for pedestrian access only and hold no re-sale value.

The availability of the Old Palace is dependent upon any hospitality events that may be taking place.

We update this webpage with the upcoming dates approximately 2 weeks before the date, so keep an eye on this page to see if your specific dates are available.

Disabled parking is available within the main Visitor Car Park accessed through George’s Gate.

Both male and female lavatories in the Stable Yard have a disabled toilet.

When the park is open, a golf buggy is available to assist those who may need help from the car park to the Stable Yard and/or the entrance to the House & Gardens.

There is a lift in the House, and the rooms are wheelchair-accessible.

Hatfield House does not have wheelchairs to hire.

For full details and a breakdown by accessibility category, please visit our accessibility page.

Toilets are only available in the Stable Yard, there are no facilities beyond the gates or inside the House.

Both male and female lavatories in the Stable Yard have a disabled toilet.

Carers can enter for free when accompanying the person they care for.

If booking online, do not include carers as they will be given complimentary admission upon entry.

Just show relevant documentation (e.g. a carers card) at the kiosk upon arrival.

Dogs are permitted in the Park only.

Dogs are not allowed in the formal Gardens, House or the Old Palace.

Assistance dogs such as guide dogs, are allowed inside the buildings.

The Coach House Kitchen Restaurant is dog-friendly.

Please keep dogs on leads in the Stable Yard.

Bikes and scooters are not permitted inside the Park.

Visitors are welcome to cycle to Hatfield Park and use the bike shed located in the Visitors Car Park to secure their bicycle whilst visiting.

Hatfield House is a private residence and therefore is not part of the National Trust, English Heritage or Historic Houses.

Hatfield House is one of the Treasure Houses of England. Find out more about the Treasure Houses of England at www.treasurehouses.co.uk

Photography is permitted for non-commercial and personal use.

Inside the House, there is no use of flash or video.

Tripods, lighting equipment and drones are not permitted.

Wedding photography is exclusive to couples getting married at Hatfield Park.

For Wedding or event enquiries, please contact: events@hatfieldpark.co.uk.

We reserve the right to ask visitors taking part in wedding, engagement, portrait or commercial photography to leave the premises.

For photography or videography enquiries, please contact: filming@hatfield-house.co.uk

Picnics are permitted in the Park, but we ask visitors to clean up after themselves and use the bins provided.

Picnics are not allowed within the formal gardens.

The use of BBQs and portable stoves – disposable or otherwise – are not permitted anywhere in the Park.

Ball games are not permitted in the Park.

Retailers in the Stable Yard have their own opening times.

Please visit their websites for further information – discover more here.

To book a table, please click here.

For Opening Times, please click here.

To contact via phone, please call: 01707 932725

To contact via email, please email: CoachHouseKitchen@compass-group.co.uk

If you have lost property whilst visiting Hatfield Park, please contact:
visitors@hatfield-house.co.uk

Or call, Monday-Friday 9am – 5pm: 01707 287000

If you have lost property whilst visiting an event, please contact the event organisers directly.