Historic houses · East of England
Walden House
In or near Hemingford Grey.
Walden House — house in Huntingdon, Huntingdonshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Huntingdon · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
Walden House is located at postcode PE29 3NR in Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, and is accessible via the nearest railway station, Huntingdon, which is 0.5 km away. Entry to the house is free, and it is wheelchair accessible.
About
Walden House 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 Huntingdon, Huntingdonshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.3305°, -0.1851°.
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Summary from the official site
The Cromwell Museum explores the life and times of Oliver Cromwell, a significant figure in 17th century England. Visitors can view various exhibits, including a new display on the early history of Huntingdon Grammar School, and participate in events that bring historical themes to life.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Walden House is a former municipal structure in Market Hill, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, England. The structure, which has formerly the headquarters of Huntingdonshire County Council and has since been converted into private apartments, is a Grade II* listed building.
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Background
History
The building was commissioned by the local member of parliament, Lionel Walden I, in the 1660s. It was designed in the Jacobean style, built in red brick with stone dressings and was completed in 1674. The design involved a symmetrical main frontage of five bays facing the High Street. The central bay contained a doorway with a rectangular fanlight flanked by Doric order pilasters supporting an entablature. The other bays on the ground floor and all the bays on the first floor were fenestrated by sash windows with architraves; below the windows on the first floor there were stone panels carved with swags. There were full height Ionic order pilasters at either end and, at roof level, there…
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- Coordinates
- 52.3305, -0.1851
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Huntingdonshire
- Parish
- Huntingdon
- Postcode
- PE29 3NR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Huntingdon
- Established
- 1674
- Nearest railway station
- Huntingdon — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Apr-Oct Tu-Su 11:00-16:00; Nov-Mar Tu-Su 11:00-15:30; PH Mo 11:00-16:00
- Official site
- cromwellmuseum.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q17543892 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Walden House (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Walden House (geograph 5010153).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Walden House?
- Walden House is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode PE29 3NR), in the parish of Huntingdon.
- What is Walden House?
- Walden House — house in Huntingdon, Huntingdonshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Walden House?
- The nearest railway station is Huntingdon, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE29 3NR.
- When was Walden House built?
- Built or established in 1674.
- Is Walden House a listed building?
- Walden House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Walden House free to visit?
- Yes, Walden House is free to enter.
- How do I get to Walden House?
- The nearest railway station is Huntingdon, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE29 3NR.