Historic houses · East of England
Darrowfield House
In or near St Albans.
Darrowfield House — house in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- St Albans Abbey · 1.3 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Darrowfield House is a historic house in Hertfordshire, London. Built or established in 1700, it dates from the Tudor or Stuart period. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed building. The site is within the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the St Albans parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is St Albans Abbey, about 1.3 km away. Postcode area AL3.
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Official information
Verulamium Museum showcases the everyday life of Roman Britain, featuring ancient treasures and exquisite mosaics. Visitors can explore recreated Roman rooms, engage in hands-on discovery areas, and enjoy free activity sheets for children. The museum also offers gallery talks on various topics related to Roman history.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Darrowfield House is a historic house located in St Albans, Hertfordshire, London. Established in 1700, it is a Grade II* listed building, reflecting its architectural significance from the Tudor-Stuart era. The property is also situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Chilterns.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7532, -0.3546
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- St Albans
- Parish
- St Albans, unparished area
- Postcode
- AL3 4SW
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Albans
- Phone
- 01727 751810
- Established
- 1700
- Nearest railway station
- St Albans Abbey — 1.3 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4pm; last admission at 3.30pm
Sources
- wikidata: Q17555368 (CC0)
- commons: Darrowfield House, St Michaels Street, St Albans (geograph 2793580).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Darrowfield House?
- Darrowfield House is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode AL3 4SW), in the parish of St Albans, unparished area.
- What is Darrowfield House?
- Darrowfield House — house in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Darrowfield House?
- The nearest railway station is St Albans Abbey, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode AL3 4SW.
- When was Darrowfield House built?
- Built or established in 1700.
- Is Darrowfield House a listed building?
- Darrowfield House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Darrowfield House a protected site?
- Yes — Darrowfield House is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Darrowfield House?
- The nearest railway station is St Albans Abbey, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AL3 4SW.