Hedsor House

Hedsor House is a brick manor house in the village of Hedsor, England, perched on high ground above the Thames. The Italianate structure displays a symmetrical facade with pilasters and a central dome rising above the main wing.

The original Georgian house was built in 1778 and reconstructed in Italianate style after a fire in 1868 by architect James Knowles. The royal family used the property regularly as a retreat, with Queen Victoria visiting frequently.

The estate takes its name from the Anglo-Saxon word for heath combined with the Latin suffix for shore, reflecting its position between high ground and river. The terraces and formal gardens still follow 19th-century design principles, with box hedges and lawns descending toward the Thames.

The house sits roughly 40 miles west of London and is accessible via the M4 and M40 motorways. The property operates as a private venue for events and filming and is not open to the public.

In the 1950s, the building served the United States Air Force as a military intelligence base before later becoming a conference center. The walls in some rooms still bear traces of this military use, including reinforced doors and security installations.

Location: Hedsor

Architects: James Thomas Knowles Snr.

Architectural style: Italianate architecture

Made from material: brick

Address: Hedsor Park

Website: http://hedsor.com

GPS coordinates: 51.56560,-0.69140

Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:03