History

Houghton Hall

Houghton, East of England

Sir Robert Walpole's Palladian showpiece, with a white fallow deer park and big art installations.

Cost
Paid
Booking
Best to book
Time to allow
3 hours

Houghton Hall was commissioned in 1722 by Sir Robert Walpole, effectively Britain's first prime minister. It is a key Neo-Palladian building surrounded by about 1,000 acres of parkland, near Sandringham. The hall is open on limited days and often hosts sculpture shows in the grounds.

Good to know

  • Check the website before you drive
  • Look out for the deer
  • Sandringham is a short drive
Best time
Open days, spring to autumn
Open
Seasonal
Getting there
On-site parking
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
No dogs

Facilities

  • Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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