Historic houses · East of England
Hilton Hall
In or near Elsworth.
Hilton Hall — house in Hilton, Cambridgeshire, England, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Huntingdon · 7.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Hilton Hall, the nearest railway station is Huntingdon, located 7.8 km away. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is PE28 9NE.
About
Hilton Hall is a historic house in the United Kingdom — typically a country seat, manor, or town house with notable architecture or history. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "house in Hilton, Cambridgeshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.2803°, -0.1092°.
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Summary from the official site
Hilton Hall features the Maze, one of only eight surviving turf mazes in England, created in 1660 to commemorate the Restoration of Charles II. The Maze is a unicursal design, leading visitors through a winding path, and at its center stands a Monument to its creator, William Sparrow. The site is of historical significance and has been refurbished to preserve its heritage.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Hilton Hall is an early 17th-century English country house in the village of Hilton in Cambridgeshire. The hall is listed Grade II* on the National Heritage List for England. The dovecote in the grounds of the hall is listed Grade II.
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Background
Description
With an entrance onto the village High Street in Hilton, in the district of Huntingdonshire, the hall is a brick-built gentleman's house first built in the early 17th century. It has three storeys, and the ground plan takes the shape of a letter T. The front elevation has an 18th-century facade. The roof is tiled, with a parapet and parapet gables and with chimney stacks with recessed panels. Inside is a magnificent early 17th-century oak staircase with six flights of steps. The beams are moulded, with decorated stops, and in the hall is 18th-century panelling. A 20th-century one-storey extension to the rear of the house also has 18th-century panelling, which came from the nearby Park Farm…
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- Coordinates
- 52.2803, -0.1092
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Huntingdonshire
- Parish
- Hilton
- Postcode
- PE28 9NE
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire
- Nearest railway station
- Huntingdon — 7.8 km
- Official site
- hilton-village.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17544088 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Hilton Hall, Cambridgeshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hilton Hall?
- Hilton Hall is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode PE28 9NE), in the parish of Hilton.
- What is Hilton Hall?
- Hilton Hall — house in Hilton, Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Hilton Hall?
- The nearest railway station is Huntingdon, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE28 9NE.
- Is Hilton Hall a listed building?
- Hilton Hall is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Hilton Hall free to visit?
- Yes, Hilton Hall is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hilton Hall?
- The nearest railway station is Huntingdon, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE28 9NE.