Hatfield Attractions
About 7mi/11km east of St Albans and close to the old market town of Hatfield (pop. 25,150) stands Hatfield House. A collection of pictures, furnishings and historic armour feature 400 years of Cecil family history.
This small town was developed as a local center after WW2 devastated London. The parish church has a striking tomb of Lord Burghley's son Robert Cecil, who was the first Earl of Salisbury. There is also a working watermill in Hatfield which produces flour. Adjoining is the miller's house which contains the Mill Green museum.
This small town was developed as a local center after WW2 devastated London. The parish church has a striking tomb of Lord Burghley's son Robert Cecil, who was the first Earl of Salisbury. There is also a working watermill in Hatfield which produces flour. Adjoining is the miller's house which contains the Mill Green museum.
Hatfield House
This imposing Jacobean manor house is surrounded by beautiful parkland and was designed at the beginning of the 17th century by Robert Lyminge for the Earl of Salisbury. The magnificent interior contains valuable period furniture, paintings and 17th century tapestries.
Hatfield House is one of the largest and most impressive Jacobean mansions in England.
All values are in local currency
Hatfield House is one of the largest and most impressive Jacobean mansions in England.
Hours
March 22 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always opened on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Always closed on:
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
| Family | 26.00 |
| Adult | 10.00 |
| Senior | 9.00 |
| Group of 20 or more | 8.50 |
| Child 15 & under | 4.50 |
| Grounds / gardens only around attraction | 2.50 |
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
South Mimms, England
(Near Hatfield)
