Woodhall Park

Woodhall Park is a Grade I listed mansion in Hertfordshire featuring Palladian architecture designed in the 1770s. The estate includes walled gardens, wooded areas, and views over a river set within landscaped grounds.

Thomas Leverton designed the mansion in the 1770s for Sir Thomas Rumbold, whose wealth came from his role as Governor of Madras. The building later became home to a school that has operated on the grounds since the 1930s.

The central staircase displays ornate decorative details that set Leverton's design approach apart from his contemporaries. The rooms reflect the tastes and priorities of wealthy country landowners during that era.

The property now serves as a school campus using the historic building and surrounding grounds. Check ahead before visiting as access may be limited since the site operates as an educational institution.

Joseph Paxton, who later designed the Crystal Palace, started his career as a gardening apprentice here in the early 1800s. This early experience shaped his path to becoming one of the era's most innovative designers.

Location: Watton-at-Stone

GPS coordinates: 51.85293,-0.08984

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:02