Gardens · East of England
Benington Lordship
In or near Benington.
Benington Lordship — country house in Hertfordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)
- Nearest railway station
- Watton-at-Stone · 4.4 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Benington Lordship is a place of interest in Hertfordshire, London. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed building. It sits within the North East Hertfordshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Watton-at-Stone, about 4.4 km away. Postcode area SG2.
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Official information
Tranquil garden park known for its verdant country landscape, castle ruins and contemporary sculpture.
Read more on the official property page.
Place summary
Benington Lordship is a Grade II* listed garden located in Benington, Hertfordshire, within the London region. This historically significant site features a range of horticultural designs and structures, reflecting its notable status.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8964, -0.1170
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- East Hertfordshire
- Parish
- Benington
- Postcode
- SG2 7BS
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Hertfordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Watton-at-Stone — 4.4 km
- Opening
- Tuesdays only from March - June 2026 11am-3pm; closed outside advertised hours.
- Official site
- beningtonlordship.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17553524 (CC0)
- commons: Benington Lordship - Hertfordshire (26051709031).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Benington Lordship?
- Benington Lordship is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG2 7BS), in the parish of Benington.
- What is Benington Lordship?
- Benington Lordship — country house in Hertfordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Benington Lordship?
- The nearest railway station is Watton-at-Stone, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG2 7BS.
- Is Benington Lordship a listed building?
- Benington Lordship is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- How do I get to Benington Lordship?
- The nearest railway station is Watton-at-Stone, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG2 7BS.