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Hatfield House - where Elizabethan history began.
Celebrated Jacobean House and Tudor Old Palace steeped in Elizabethan and Victorian political history in a spectacular countryside setting. Built in 1607 and home of the Cecil family for 400 years.The Royal Palace of 
Hatfield (c1485) in the West Garden is where Elizabeth I spent her childhood and held her first Council in 1558.
Enjoy the scented garden, knot garden, elegant parterres and borders. Picnic tables and children's play area in the extensive Park. Dogs 
welcome in the Park.
Licensed restaurant and gift shop open daily.
Unique venue for weddings, parties and corporate hospitality in the Old Palace and Riding School conference centre. The Hatfield Banquet with costumed players is held most Friday evenings throughout the 
year.
Plenty of free parking. Entrance opposite Hatfield Station. Close to A1 & M25. Visitor season from Easter to end September. House open Wed-Sun/BH Mon afternoons. Garden open daily 11.00 - 5.30pm. Special events programme. Full information on Hatfield House's website.
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Opening Times
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(2008 times)
Easter Saturday 7th April to the end of September.Occasionally, when major events are taking place, the details below do not apply. Please refer to the Events page on the Hatfield House web site before making plans to visit the House, Park or Garden. House: Wednesday to Sunday & Bank Holiday Mondays 12.00pm - 4.00pm. Guided tours on weekdays, except in August. Park and Garden: Daily 11.00am - 5.30pm throughout the season. East Garden open only on Thursday. |
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Admission Charges
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(2008 prices)
House, Park & West Garden:Adult £19.00; Senior Citizen £9.00; Child (5-15 yrs) £4.50; Family (2 adults and up to 4 children) £26.00. Park & West Garden: Adult £5.50; Child £4.00. Park only: Adult £2.50; Child £1.50. East Garden: £3.50 |
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Directions
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21 miles north of London-M25 junction 23, 7 miles A1M junction 4, 2 miles signed off A414 and A1000. Opposite Hatfield railway station (Kings Cross 25 minutes) |
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Hatfield House Postcode for SatNav: AL9 5NQ |
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Nearby Attractions
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Mill Green Museum and Mill
(1 Mile)*
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Willows Farm Village
(4 Miles)*
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Museum of St Albans
(5 Miles)*
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