The Riding School
Event Hire

From high-profile conferences and corporate celebrations to team-building days and private functions, Hatfield Park offers inspiring spaces for every kind of gathering.

Yes – we can hold a provisional date for one week while you finalise your booking and pay the deposit.

For Day Delegate Rate conferences, standard hire is 9am–5pm, but we can adjust timings (for example, 8am–4pm) to suit your agenda.

Events running over eight hours in a single day may incur additional charges.

Yes – our dedicated events team is here to help every step of the way, from recommending trusted suppliers to coordinating the finer details on the day itself.

Yes – our Park and Gardens offer acres of space for fresh-air thinking and memorable team-building activities.

We offer a choice of settings – and all can be tailored to your requirements.

The Riding School – with its modern style – is ideal for workshops and networking, while The Old Palace provides a grand, historic backdrop for panels, seminars and gala dinners.

We offer the following unique spaces:

• The Motor House – Built in 1914 and located in the Stable Yard, the Motor House has a light, airy atmosphere and a warm, welcoming feel, enhanced by its wooden floor.
• The Upper Solar Room – An exquisite room in the Old Palace with stunning park views.
• The Lower Solar Room – A versatile, cosy space with a beautiful fireplace.

Yes – we have breakout rooms for smaller sessions and workshops.

Of course – we’d be delighted to show you around.

Book a tour with our events team and we’ll walk you through the facilities, answer your questions and help you picture your event here.

Yes – all key spaces are accessible, with ramps, and ground-floor accessible bathrooms (available 50m from the Old Palace).

Yes – dry hire is available if you prefer to bring in your own suppliers.

With peaceful Parkland and easy access to London, Hatfield Park offers the best of both worlds. The historic surroundings, fresh air and elegant spaces create an environment that inspires connection, collaboration and big ideas.

Yes – we can supply TV screens, projectors, microphones, speakers, whiteboards and other essentials for presentations and workshops.

Yes – both The Old Palace and The Riding School are equipped with PA systems.

Yes – you’re welcome to do so.

Yes – you can rehearse on the day or the day before (subject to availability and an additional charge).

We’re less than 30 minutes from Central London and around an hour from Cambridge by train.

Yes – we’re a five-minute walk from Hatfield train station, just five minutes from the A1 by road, and 26 minutes’ drive from Luton Airport.

Parking is plentiful and free for attendees.

Yes – all on-site parking at Hatfield Park is free for conference and event attendees.

Yes – coach parking is close to The Old Palace and The Stable Yard.

Yes – disabled parking is located in the main Visitor Car Park, accessed via George’s Gate.

We can recommend a list of trusted suppliers, but you’re welcome to bring your own.

Yes – our approved catering partner offers everything from sit-down meals to luxury buffets, with menus tailored to all dietary requirements, including vegan and halal.

Yes – our experienced event staff will be on hand to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Yes – for in-house catered events. For dry hire, guests are responsible for providing their own.

Yes – or, if you prefer, we can help organise activities to enhance your event, such as guided tours of Hatfield Park and the archives, wine tastings and wellbeing sessions.

While we don’t have on-site accommodation, we work closely with local hotels such as the DoubleTree Elstree and can secure special rates for your attendees.