Splendid Jacobean House and Garden in a spectacular countryside setting. Childhood home of Elizabeth I.

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AdultPrice: £11.50
ChildPrice: £6.00
Opening
03 Apr 2010 to 30 Sep 2010Wednesday 11:00-17:30
Thursday 11:00-17:30
Friday 11:00-17:30
Saturday 11:00-17:30
Sunday 11:00-17:30
Built by Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury and Chief Minister to King James I, from 1607 to 1611. There is a marvellous collection of pictures, furnishings and historic armour on display. The estate has been in the Cecil family for 400 years - one of England's foremost political families. Hatfield House is the home of the 7th Marquess of Salisbury.
The Royal Palace of Hatfield (c 1485) in the West Garden is where Elizabeth I spent most of her childhood. In the park, an oak tree marks the place where the young princess Elizabeth first heard of her accession to the throne.
The garden at Hatfield House dates from the early 17th Century when Robert Cecil employed John Tradescant the Elder to collect plants for his new home. The West Garden includes a scented garden, herb garden and knot garden. Visitors can enjoy the extensive park surrounding the house. Play area for children.
Open Easter to end of September. House, park and garden closed on Mon and Tues, except Bank Holiday Monday's. Events programme throughout the year - see website for details. Open all year for weddings, parties, corporate hospitality and conferences, including the famous Hatfield Banquet held in the Old Palace on Friday evenings. Call 01707 262055 for information. Free parking. Entrance opposite Hatfield Railway station - London, Kings Cross 20 minutes. 5 minutes from A1 junction 4.
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