Hatfield House, Hatfield

Despite living locally for a good few years, I only managed a visit to Hatfield House for the first time last month. Admission pricey but a ticket gets you into the house once but once stamped at the ticket booth, allows entrance to the grounds for a year. The house is absolutely stunning and the history is quite incredible. There are guides in most of the areas of the house and were always very helpful with additional information. Unfortunately, it wasn't the best weather on the day I visited so will be exploring the grounds properly when the sun is here. Definitely looks ideal for summer picnics and the like...

Magnificent country house set in a massive park just close to Hatfield town centre. The house is very well reserved, maintained, hosting many beautiful paintings and historic items. The private Chapel with a stained glass window is particularly pretty. The guides are extremely knowledgeable, friendly and welcoming - we learnt so much about British monarchy and nobility in just one afternoon. Really enjoyable visit.

Delightful palace with beautiful works of art. Do not miss the tapestries which deserve a visit on their own. The gardens are a dream and the Cafe is also excellent. Oh, and they play tennis like Henry the VIII, look for that, it is a trip to the past.

Beautiful and very interesting house. I enjoyed the house tour (staff is very knowledgeable) and the garden is beautiful- lots of interesting finds. Great place to visit on a sunny day.

Just a brilliant day out in the sunshine. The house is beautiful and is obviously of significant historic interest. The gardens are idyllic and the season ticket upgrade means I'm sure to return.