Where is Hatfield House?

Hatfield House is in Hertfordshire, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode AL9 5NF), in the parish of Hatfield.

How do I get to Hatfield House?

The nearest railway station is Hatfield, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode AL9 5NF.

Who owns Hatfield House?

Hatfield House is owned by Robert Gascoyne-Cecil.

Does Hatfield House charge admission?

Hatfield House typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.

How do I get to Hatfield House?

The nearest railway station is Hatfield, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AL9 5NF.

Palaces · East of England

Hatfield House

In or near Welham Green.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 2 h–3 h
Nearest railway station: Hatfield · 0.7 km

Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Hatfield House, the nearest railway station is Hatfield, located 0.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is AL9 5NF. Entry has limited wheelchair accessibility.

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Hatfield House is a Grade I listed country house set in a large park, the Great Park, on the eastern side of Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England. The present Jacobean house, a leading example of the prodigy house, was built in 1611 by Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury and Chief Minister to James I. It is a prime example of Jacobean architecture. The estate includes extensive grounds and surviving parts of an earlier palace. Queen Elizabeth's Oak is said to be the place where Elizabeth I was informed she had become queen. The house is currently the home of Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 7th Marquess of Salisbury. It is open to the public.

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Background

History

An earlier building on the site was the Royal Palace of Hatfield. Only part of this still exists, a short distance from the present house. That palace was the childhood home and favourite residence of Queen Elizabeth I. Built in 1497 by Cardinal John Morton, Archbishop of Canterbury, Henry VII's minister, it comprised four wings in a square surrounding a central courtyard. The palace was seized by Henry VIII with other church properties. The nearby parish church of St Etheldreda's in Old Hatfield once served the bishop's palace as well as the village. Henry VIII's children, Edward VI and the future Elizabeth I, spent their youth at Hatfield Palace. His eldest daughter, Mary, lived there…

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Coordinates: 51.7606, -0.2092
County: Hertfordshire
District: Welwyn Hatfield
Parish: Hatfield
Postcode: AL9 5NF
Parliamentary constituency: Welwyn Hatfield
Established: 1607
Nearest railway station: Hatfield — 0.7 km

Sources

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