Manor houses · East of England
Old Gorhambury House
In or near Leverstock Green.
Old Gorhambury House — a manor in england-london, United Kingdom.
Des Blenkinsopp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- St Albans Abbey · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Old Gorhambury House is a manor located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Old Gorhambury House features the ruins of a grand mansion built in the late 16th century by Sir Nicholas Bacon. Visitors can explore the remnants of the estate, including an elaborate entrance porch and parts of the hall and chapel, which hint at its former grandeur.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Old Gorhambury House is a manor located in London. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, reflecting its role in the region's heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7562, -0.3929
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- St Albans
- Parish
- St Michael
- Postcode
- AL3 6AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harpenden and Berkhamsted
- Nearest railway station
- St Albans Abbey — 3.7 km
- Opening
- Daily 8am–6pm; last access at 5:30pm.
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/501455173 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Site of Prae Wood Camp
Archaeological sites · 1.2 km
Site of Lord Bacon's Mount
Archaeological sites · 1.3 km
Devil's Ditch
Archaeological sites · 1.4 km
Verulamium, Prae Wood settlement
Vineyards · 1.5 km
Fish Ponds
Archaeological sites · 1.8 km
Centurion Club
Golf courses · 1.9 km
Verlamion
Vineyards · 1.9 km
Prae Wood Arms
Historic pubs · 2.1 km
Phoenix Gateway sculpture
Memorials & monuments · 2.1 km
Gorhambury Drive
Natural landmarks · 2.2 km
Woodwells Cemetery
Cemeteries · 2.4 km
Roman Theatre of Verulamium
Hill forts · 2.4 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Gorhambury House?
- Old Gorhambury House is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode AL3 6AL), in the parish of St Michael.
- What is Old Gorhambury House?
- Old Gorhambury House — a manor in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Gorhambury House?
- The nearest railway station is St Albans Abbey, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode AL3 6AL.
- Is Old Gorhambury House a protected site?
- Yes — Old Gorhambury House is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Old Gorhambury House?
- The nearest railway station is St Albans Abbey, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AL3 6AL.