Dalham Hall

Dalham Hall is a Queen Anne style house on a large estate near Newmarket, defined by symmetrical architecture with large windows and classical proportions. The building stands on over 1,300 hectares of grounds with extensive gardens and stable facilities.

The current building was commissioned by Bishop Simon Patrick in 1702 to replace an earlier structure that had deteriorated beyond use. This construction marked a new chapter for the estate and shaped its character for generations to come.

The estate is home to the Dalham Hall Stud, a center of English horse breeding tradition that continues to connect with international equestrian communities.

The hall sits roughly 20 kilometers west of Bury St Edmunds and connects to the surrounding landscape via the Icknield Way Path. Access to the grounds flows through walking routes that cross open countryside.

A fire in 1954 forced the removal of the top floor, transforming the building from its original three-story form into the lower two-story structure visitors see today. This unexpected event gave the house its distinctly different profile than originally intended.

Location: Dalham

GPS coordinates: 52.23520,0.52350

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:46