Explore Hatfield House, Park & Gardens
With over 400 years of history, just a stone’s throw from modern-day London, Hatfield Park invites you to escape into hundreds of years of history and enjoy a perfect day out surrounded by beautiful grounds and parkland. Join us and discover history and adventure with all that Hatfield Park has to offer.
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The House
Enjoy a house steeped in history, built by Robert Cecil, in the grounds where Queen Elizabeth I spent much of her childhood.
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The Old Palace
The Old Palace was built around 1485 by the Bishop of Ely, John Morton. Henry VIII acquired the Palace from the Bishop of Ely in 1538 and used it as a nursery for his three children.
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The Gardens
Discover Hatfield Park’s historic formal and woodland gardens, reflecting more than 400 years of design and planting history.
WEST GARDEN
The elegant West Garden sits alongside the Old Palace
KNOT GARDEN
Intricate geometric patterns woven from living hedges
WOODLAND
Paths wind through ancient trees and open glades.
SEASONAL PLANTING
The gardens transform with every changing season
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The Park
Hatfield House forms the centrepiece of the largest private estate in Hertfordshire, with the woodlands covering an extensive spread across the county. There are three walks of varying lengths marked in the Park for visitors to enjoy.
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Archives & Collections
Many of the documents at Hatfield House have been here since they were created. We hold documents and collections of local, national and international significance.
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The history
Enjoy a house steeped in history, built by Robert Cecil, in the grounds where Queen Elizabeth I spent much of her childhood.
