HATFIELD HOUSE
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Just 20 minutes from London King's Cross, step into 400 yers of British history at Hatfield House.
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Hatfield House was completed in 1611 by Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury, and stands as a prime example of the 'prodigy house' - a term used to describe grand country houses built to impress. The estate was constructed on the site of the earlier Royal Palace of Hatfield, where Queen Elizabeth I spent much of her childhood and famously learned of her accession to the throne in 1558 while sitting under the (now named) Elizabeth oak tree.
The house itself is renowned for its Jacobean architecture, featuring a U-shaped design with symmetrical wings and a central hall. Notable interior spaces include the Marble Hall, adorned with intricate wood carvings and a black-and-white checkered floor; the Long Gallery, one of the longest in any English country house; and the Armoury, showcasing a collection of historic weaponry.
The estate also encompasses the Old Palace of Hatfield, a Tudor structure built between 1485 and 1497. Only parts of the original palace remain, but it offers a glimpse into the early Tudor period and the childhood of Elizabeth I .
Today, Hatfield House remains the private residence of the Cecil family and is open to the public on select days, offering guided tours, seasonal events, and opportunities to explore its rich history and stunning surroundings .
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