Availability
The Park and Woodland Walks will be open for February Half Term and selected weekends thereafter.
The Gardens are open each Wednesday to Sunday from Saturday 30th March 2024. The East Gardens are open Wednesdays only.
Hatfield House will reopen to visitors Thursday to Sunday from Thursday 23rd May 2024.
Planning Your Group Visit
Group bookings are available, it is essential for groups to pre-book and pre-pay to secure the group rate. This can be done by contacting the Visitors Team at Hatfield House. Please call 01707 287010, email groups@hatfield-house.co.uk and somebody will be in contact to assist you shortly.
Group rates are available for pre-booked and pre-paid admission for groups of 20 or more to the House, Garden, Park & Woodland Walks. One organiser per group will be admitted free of charge. Groups rates are not available on arrival. Normal admission prices will apply.
Exclusive House, Garden & Old Palace Tours
We also offer the chance for groups to have exclusive access to Hatfield House, Old Palace & The Gardens on dates when we are closed to the general public. If you are interested in taking a guided tour with one of our expert guides or Head Gardener please call us on 01707 287010 and we will be happy to talk to you in more detail about making a booking.
Please visit our Experiences page for more information, or email experiences@hatfield-house.co.uk.
Guided House Tours
Pre-booked guided House tours are available at an additional cost of £50 per group (up to 25 people). A house tour lasts approximately 75 minutes and can be booked any time between 10.30am and 2.30pm. For any groups larger than 25 people, a 2nd tour will need to be booked and can be scheduled to run concurrently.
For those not selecting a guided tour, we have very knowledgeable guides positioned in selected rooms to answer all of your questions.
Further Details
Space is available to accommodate catering for all groups, please call 01707 287010 to pre book your space.
There is plenty of free parking for cars and coaches. The coach park is just minutes from the Old Palace and Stable Yard. Coach drivers with groups visiting the House and Garden are admitted free of charge and will receive a complimentary meal voucher.
Corporate and private parties, marriage ceremonies, wedding receptions, banquets and other events are held throughout the year in the Riding School and the Old Palace (c1485) – please call the Hospitality Team on 01707 287003 for further details or click here.
We have an extensive and varied events programme, the details of which are posted on this site and constantly updated. The major events are particularly recommended to group organisers.
Payment for groups must be made in advance (for the whole party) by cheque or credit card no later than 2 weeks prior to your visit. One group leader/organiser is admitted free of charge (apart from some special events).