Historic houses · East of England
Houghton House
In or near How End.
Houghton House is a ruined mansion house in the parish of Houghton Conquest, Bedfordshire. It is a Grade I listed building, positioned above the surrounding countryside, and commands excellent views.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Millbrook · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Houghton House is located in Central Bedfordshire, with the postcode MK45 2EZ. The nearest railway station is Millbrook, which is 3.4 km away. Entry is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Houghton House is a ruined mansion house in the parish of Houghton Conquest, Bedfordshire. It is a Grade I listed building, positioned above the surrounding countryside, and commands excellent views. Built from 1615 to 1621, it is said that the house was the model for House Beautiful in John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress (1678). It was abandoned in 1794 and stripped (by the owner) of its interiors and roof for sale as building supplies. Today the property is owned by English Heritage, and is open to free public access during daylight hours.
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Official information
Houghton House is the remains of a 17th-century mansion that offers stunning views and is believed to have inspired the 'House Beautiful' in John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress. Visitors can explore the house's history through information panels and enjoy the surrounding hunting estate.
From the Wikipedia article
Houghton House is a ruined mansion house in the parish of Houghton Conquest, Bedfordshire. It is a Grade I listed building, positioned above the surrounding countryside, and commands excellent views. Built from 1615 to 1621, it is said that the house was the model for House Beautiful in John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress (1678). It was abandoned in 1794 and stripped (by the owner) of its interiors and roof for sale as building supplies. Today the property is owned by English Heritage, and is open to free public access during daylight hours.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 52.0440, -0.4863
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Ampthill
- Postcode
- MK45 2EZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Bedfordshire
- Established
- 1621
- Nearest railway station
- Millbrook — 3.4 km
- Opening
- Open daily, 10am-5pm or dusk, whichever is earliest
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Houghton House (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Houghton House?
- Houghton House is in East of England, United Kingdom (postcode MK45 2EZ), in the parish of Ampthill.
- What is Houghton House?
- Houghton House is a ruined mansion house in the parish of Houghton Conquest, Bedfordshire. It is a Grade I listed building, positioned above the surrounding countryside, and commands excellent views.
- How do I get to Houghton House?
- The nearest railway station is Millbrook, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK45 2EZ.
- When was Houghton House built?
- Built or established in 1621.
- Who owns Houghton House?
- Houghton House is owned by English Heritage.
- How do I get to Houghton House?
- The nearest railway station is Millbrook, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK45 2EZ.