Visit to Hatfield House & Gardens on Thursday 16th July 2026

The private residence of Robert-Gascoyne Cecil, the Marquess of Salisbury. The estate has been the ancestral home of the Cecil family for over 400 yrs since the Jacobean house was completed. Built on the site of the Old Royal Palace of Hatfield, which dates to 1497. The palace, the remains of which are within the grounds of the main house, are where Queen Elizabeth1st spent much of her youth. King James later gave the house to Robert Cecil who built the present house. There are stunning grounds and gardens.

Meeting Place: The coach will leave from the Old Deer Park Richmond TW9 2RA. It's the large car park on the Richmond town centre side of the A316. It is not the Pools on the Park car park which is on the other side of the road.

Meeting Time: 09.15 for a 09.30 departure.

Depart Hatfield - We will leave from the coach drop-off point at 15.30pm so we'll be back at the Old Deer Park car park at about 17.15pm.

Cost :£56

Upon arrival there will be a opportunity for coffee/tea/cake (not included in the cost) in the Coach House Kitchen in the mezzanine area (spiral staircase access only).

We will then split into 2 groups for a guided tour of the house. One group will depart at 11.15 and the second at 11.30. The tour lasts about 75 minutes. Your ticket gives you free flow in the house & gardens until departure time at 15.30pm.

A light lunch, sandwiches, salads, wraps can be taken in the mezzanine area (cost not included).

If you have any questions about the visit please contact Pauline Tuft at [email protected] or tel. O7798601335

You do not need to print your tickets as we will have a list of all attending.

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