Bramshill House

Bramshill House is a Jacobean mansion in Bramshill, Hampshire, built between 1605 and 1615. The facade shows ornate stonework, multiple stair towers, and a row of tall chimneys rising above its three stories.

Edward Lord Zouche began construction in 1605 on the site of an earlier hunting lodge and completed the mansion in 1615. The property later passed through several aristocratic families before becoming a police college in 1960, a role it held until 2015.

The name comes from a medieval estate with a bramble-covered hill that once stood on this site. Today the property serves as a private venue, with its rooms and gardens booked for weddings and receptions.

The estate lies a few miles north of Fleet and is accessible only during private events, as it remains in private ownership. The paths through the grounds are suitable for walking, while the gardens around the lake offer a quiet setting.

The building housed the national police college for over five decades, training thousands of officers from across the United Kingdom. During that period the rooms were fitted with modern classrooms and administrative offices, while the outer architecture remained unchanged.

Location: Bramshill

GPS coordinates: 51.33170,-0.91167

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:25