We were staying in the area so visited the house mainly for the Anthony Gormley exhibition as we... read more
We were staying in the area so visited the house mainly for the Anthony Gormley exhibition as we... read more
A stunning concept of old and new The Anthony Gormley sculptures were just amazing To walk... read more
I have visited a lot of halls/estates in Norfolk, but this one is head and shoulders above them all, gardens are stunning, the hall stuns you inside, on top of that it is a very reasonable price to enter and parking is free.
This is the second time we have visited the Hall over the years. Although it is beautiful, we were a little disappointed with just how much of it the public is actually allowed to view. However, we were pretty disgusted with the prices in the cafeteria eg scones £3 and baked potatoes in jackets £8. Daylight robbery, we walked out when we saw the prices. As locals we feel embarrassed that visitors to our lovely part of the world will feel robbed and go away with a nasty taste in their mouths. Surely the prices could be a little bit more affordable with different caterers! It is not something we would recommend to anyone alongside all the other attractions there are to offer around the area.
Immaculately kept walled garden. Certainly one of the best kept and tidy gardens we have ever visited - quite an accomplishment after such a hot dry summer (2018). In fact the whole seven acres or so of land was lovely. Only minor disappointment was that most of the plants were untagged, so if you saw something you liked you had no idea what it was!
We visited the house too. I'm not really interested in stalely homes' history, but all the guides where helpful (but not too gushing or over enthusiastic) and gave as much or as little information as was needed. There are some breathtaking rooms to view!
Not sure what the modern sculptures added to my experience, in particular the Damien Hurst sculptures, but I'm sure most people enjoyed those, and it's nice to see them accessible outside London.
A grand stately home and park that belonged to the first prime minister Robert Walpole and is still owned by his descendent.
Unfortunately you can only see a handful of state rooms albeit magnificent state rooms. Also we were unfortunate to be there when there was a Damien Hirst exhibition which just left us wondering how the bloke makes a living.
Some weird and very large sculptures in the grounds too.
Luckily the walled garden rescued the day for us. Fantastic displays in formal gardens.
Design fashion taste commercial sense merge together at Houghton - one of the most splendid settings amongst all U.K. country side mansions - Lord Chomondeley has achieve the impossible by reinventing in modern way the spirit of the “hospitality” of his ancestors.
The garden and its statuary surprise in conspicuous setting, the space is infinite in the park and the wondering around amongst the white deer mesmerising.
The house - despite the many despoliations due to past financial constraints and absurd death duties charges - retains sufficient furniture and splendour to make one feel enthused.
Must visit - great job of the curators and all the fantastic staff !
Not always open so check Web site first. Wonderful walled gardens, pity we could not take the dog round with us, but can understand why with all the deer about, the gentleman on the gate showed us where to park in the shade which was a big help.
Lots to see very nice food. The house it's self is most interesting and the room guides most informative.