jodhpur Review

Nice day out for me and my 11yr old grandaughter. Loved the gardens . Exceptionally well kept .. shame the house and farm bit were not up and running but we both enjoyed our day.

So beautiful, attended for a wedding. The gardens are beautiful and the food was some of the best I've ever tasted :) highly recommend

This is a great place to visit if you love history been a few times now, love walking round the grounds on a summers day.

I love coming here. So many different events and organised perfectly.

A beautifully preserved piece of English history. An easy visit from London. You can walk from the train station.

A very interesting visit. Lots of historical items and paintings inside and a large garden area to explore, plenty of seats in the gardens to relax.. the food and drinks are a bit pricey in the cafe

Great house. Easy parking. Farm Park and adventure playground too

Just as good as I thought it would be, with lots of history, and beautiful gardens. The only down part was the cafe and the exorbitant amount that they charge for rolls etc. We went elseware for our lunch!

Disappointed with the new catering arrangements today. The restaurant does not clearly state its service times and staff didn't approach us (2 adults and 2 toddlers) to make this clear. The takeaway options were also limited. It seems there are no sandwiches for afternoon tea, just cake. Perhaps it's early days, but my recommendation is to pack picnic if you think you'll arrive late or children may sleep over the lunchtime period.

Great interiors. Loved the tie in with "The Favoirite" film.

Hatfield is definitely a bit of a jewel in the crown. I've been a frequent visitor to the entire for 45 years. Generally very peaceful and tranquil with some lovely walks especially the west garden which provides the opportunity for lovely stroll, particular at this time of year with bluebells, rhododendron and a variety of fabulous trees some of which are very old. The house itself is a Jacobean masterpiece packed full of Tudor and other artifacts. The food olfferings have changed a number of times in recent years and are currently manifest in Hugh Fernley Whittinstall's River Cottage themed restaurant and deli. The menu is interesting but very expensive and is a little exclusive, pricing out a less well off potential clientele. Also painfully slow queuing to order and pay. Other than that a great day out (there is a children's play area) and once bought and stamped, your tickets will admit you to the park and gardens all season which marks it out as good value.

Loved the house and contents. food a bit pricey but good. A mad queueing system to choose your food that takes a while to figure out. Kids enjoyed the farm area and climbing frames. Ps This is where Robbie Williams filmed his video for the song"Party like a Russian"

Hatfield House is immersed in History that dates back to the Tudor period. It is the first the home Lord and Lady Salisbury. The gardens are definitely worth a visit as is the house. There is Parkland so you can take a picnic or eat at the River Cottage Deli that does great food.

Pity the house and gardens were closed. Had coffee and cake there, v pleasant staff but drinks and food expensive. Loved the main shop, the jewellery designer and the outdoor country clothing. Will come back next yr to visit the house and gardens.

Good information. Beautiful rooms and items well worth a visit.
Good be better signposted. Lovely staff.

Amazing place to visit and walk.
Beautiful paths trough amazi g old oak trees.

Just had a brilliant school visit. The creative staff were amazing!

Everything was closed and still charged full price to walk around.

Beautiful building with lots of history behind it. Amazing to see it up close and see the intricate carvings. Visually stunning!

Well worth a visit, in lovely parkland, with lots of walks. River cottage restaurant, spoilt ourselves, had a delicious cream tea. Easy to get to, Hatfield train station is right opposite the main gates to Hatfield park.

Had a great time at the Game Fair, staff very helpful and good variety of stalls

Nice place and the staff is very friendly, but the house is still closed due to Covid-19. Maybe it's better to visit this place when everything will reopen. I recommend it.

A superb historic house with such an amazing history.

The nice place to visit. Have a good cafe, sheep yard and nice to visit the house from inside.

It's totally unspoilt. It's an excellently kept Jacobean house, good restaurant and toilet facilities. You can walk and picnic in the grounds. Also Interesting walks

Absolutely stunning! Grounds are beautiful, mazes and gardens and even a woods with trails to walk! Parking is free however the admission is a bit pricey. Although the grounds are so huge definitely worth it for the upkeep of the place!

Visited the River Cottage restaurant yesterday and had a few mishaps but wanted to praise the managers as for her kindness and helpfulness. She turned a bad situation into a really good one.

Attended here for one of their wedding shows. Wasn't the greatest but the location is amazing. Has a lovely little farm here which is ok but I have been to better. Plenty of car parking spaces and toilets. Great in the summer for summer strolls. Would definetly recommend here.

It was the hottest day in June 2019... the service was great... the building is not designed for such hot temperature... no air conditioners or fans

A really lovely place to go with the family and kids. Not over priced and well laid out

A great place to visit, a lot of wonderful historical items in the palace. Beautifully kept gardens and park, animal farm, and more. Lots of other cultural attractions during the year on weekends, a bit expensive tickets, but it's worth it. Ample free parking, restaurants and shops in front of the entrance. I recommend

Nice very very historical place. It was used from 15th cencery . They wel maintaining the house. Very reasonable price

Great site for a walk through a historic grand house and lovely gardens. Perfect.for out wedding location

Beautiful, well worth a visit. Took the Mrs and the dogs.

Lovely day out, interesting house, wonderful gardens

It's a historical country residence. Great open spacec for the children and to walk the dog. Most of all its free as I'm a resident of Hatfield!..

A perfect place for a day out with kids. Animal feeding, train and tractor ride and an adventure playground, everything an active kid needs.

A remarkable 'secret gem' in the countryside, yet so close to London.
It is a medieval palace, Queen Elizabeth I lived there, with the most beautiful gardens, so wonderfully preserved.
It is also a delightful venue for your personal event.

We went to Hatfield House on Sunday 17th August 2014 and closed in 6.00pm that's our last holiday in London 2014!

Stunning gardens and house. Very knowledgeable and pleasant guides around the house.

Hatfield House has been used in many movies.

The ticket gets you in for the season.

Hatfield House is an English country house in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England. Originally built in 1611, Hatfield House is a representative building of James I. The Hatfield Estate is now open to the general public.

The Hatfield Palace was founded in 1497 as the childhood residence of the British virgin Queen Elizabeth I. In 1558, it was under an oak tree. Elizabeth learned from the messenger that she would be the Queen of England, and that oak tree of that year. It has now become a special attraction in the park - Queen Elizabeth Oak. The palace was originally owned by the Queen's father, the king of the dynasty, Henry VIII. The successor of the Queen, James I, later gave the entire estate to the Minister Robert Cecil, which was the main body of the Cecil family.

The Hatfield Manor is an important part of the history of the British Royal Gardens and is the embodiment of the best Jacobean style in the UK. The plane of the palace building is almost the "door" type: the main room is in the middle, the two wings are forward and the central axis is symmetrical. The bottom part of the middle part is in the form of an arcade, the second floor is a row of square windows, the entrance is raised, and the wall of the pass is a gable shape, showing the influence of the Renaissance style and low-rise urban architecture. The two wings of the building are castle-shaped, with bricks on the outer walls and thick stones at the corners. The style is simple and contrasts with the buildings in the middle.

The main hall of the palace displays the childhood items of Elizabeth I and the later home furnishings of the Robert Cecil family. The decoration, decoration and interior decoration of each room are extremely luxurious. To this day, the house has also collected many of the things used by Elizabeth I, including the silk socks and gloves she used. It is said to be the first pair of silk gloves and socks in the UK at the time.

Children enjoyed the farm. I was staggered at the overpriced cafeteria.

Great day out for all the family. Children's farm for the younger ones, and interesting house to look around. Some areas used for private functions such as weddings.
Best during early summer when grounds are in bloom.

Great place and more interesting as it's still lived in.

This is a little find thats on the door step that not well nown

Struggled with shortage of benches in the gardens. As a result did not enjoy and wasn't able to visit the house. Ended up sitting in the car while others explored.

Not a fan of the new layout in cafeteria.food overpriced.

A good place to spend free time with children, plenty of space to run, beautiful gardens. The Queen's summer residence is open from Wednesday to Sunday there is a farm with animals, a restaurant and of course a souvenir shop

Lovely walk. Closed to public at present until start of new season.

Went to the farm and play area with my grandsons.....great fun and a lovely day

A beautiful country estate from the 15th century, a palace and the surrounding park and gardens worth visiting, unique plants and other interesting things, eg sun. The estate is often a movie set. I would recommend.

Very nice historic place, the park is very big and a very nice place to walk.

It was very interesting. The price was a little high for the few rooms we got to see. Maybe 10 pounds would be a fair price.