Old Gorhambury House

Old Gorhambury House
The porch after completion of repair work. General view from the south west (c) English Heritage

The remains of a once immense mansion built in 1563-8 by Sir Nicholas Bacon, Queen Elizabeth's Lord Keeper, and twice visited by the Queen. Its extravagantly showy two-storey porch survives, with parts of the hall, chapel and clock-tower.

Opening Times:

April 2009 to March 2010Opening TimesOpening Days
All year (except 1 Jun) Any reasonable time Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.

How much does it cost?

Adult:
Free
Children:
Free
Concession:
Free
English Heritage Members:

How do I get there?

Address:
Hertfordshire
Road Access:
On foot by permissive 2 mile path: any reasonable time. By car (1 May-30 Sep, Thurs pm only), drive to Gorhambury Mansion and walk across the gardens
Train Access:
St Albans Abbey 3 miles, St Albans 3 1⁄2 miles
Bus Access:
Arriva 300/1 St Albans - Hemel Hempstead to start of drive
Map Location:

What facilities are available?

Facilities Available: