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Gorhambury HouseGorhambury House

The present building replaced old Gorhambury House built in the 16th century and the home of Francis Bacon, the philosopher and writer; its ruins stand nearby. The present house contains a fine collection of family portraits.

View key to symbolskeyAccepts groups Coach parties accepted Regional Tourist Board Member Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)Guided tours for groupsGuided tours for individualsGuided tours mandatorySmoking not allowed

Prices


Free entry

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Sun 31 Mar 2013 - Sun 26 May 2013 Mon - Sun 08:00 to 18:00
Mon 27 May 2013 - Sun 2 Jun 2013 Mon - Fri 08:00 to 18:00 | Sun 08:00 to 18:00
Mon 3 Jun 2013 - Sun 1 Sep 2013 Mon - Sun 08:00 to 18:00
Mon 2 Sep 2013 - Sun 2 Feb 2014 Mon - Fri 08:00 to 18:00 | Sun 08:00 to 18:00
Notes March 2013 - February 2014 08:00 - 18:00. Access by car limited to Thur May-Sep 2pm-5pm, but access is possible on foot via a 2 mile path on all days when house is open.
   
 
 

Contact

General Enquiries
Tel: 01727 854051
View the Gorhambury House websitewww.english-heritage.org.uk/eastofengland
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Venue

Gorhambury House

Off Bluehouse Hill, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6AH

View the Gorhambury House websitewww.english-heritage.org.uk

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Map reference: TL 113078  Lat: 51.75783  Long: -0.38882


On foot by permissive 2 - mile path: any reasonable time. By car (Tueday and Thursday pm only), drive to Gorhambury Mansion and walk across the gardens.

Nearest station : 3 miles (4.8 kms) from St. Albans station

No photography. Suitablity for the Disabled: Partial. Guided Tours: Obligatory.

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