Hatfield House, Manor house in Welwyn Hatfield, England.
Hatfield House is a Jacobean-style manor in Welwyn Hatfield, England, built in the early 17th century. The property includes a garden of about 17 hectares with formal layouts, courtyards, and parkland stretching around the main building.
Robert Cecil commissioned the building from 1607 after receiving the land from the king in exchange for another property. Construction was completed in 1611 and has remained in the Cecil family ever since.
The estate takes its name from the settlement that grew around royal holdings in the area since medieval times. Visitors can see furniture and textiles inside that were collected by successive generations of the family.
The garden and parkland are open from Wednesday to Sunday, while tours of the interior rooms are usually offered on weekdays. Parts of the site lie on level ground, while other areas require walking over gravel paths.
An old oak tree stands in the park where Elizabeth I, as princess, is said to have received word of her accession to the throne in 1558. The tree remains visible to visitors today and serves as a historical landmark on the grounds.
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