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Decent stately home but Anthony Gormley exhibition disappointing

We were staying in the area so visited the house mainly for the Anthony Gormley exhibition as we... read more

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robnh61
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Stockport, United Kingdom
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Stunning

A stunning concept of old and new The Anthony Gormley sculptures were just amazing To walk... read more

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Peterborough, United Kingdom
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Reviewed August 29, 2024

Spent an excellent day here. The gardens are amazing and beautiful towards the end of the summer. You can spend a good hour or more just in the gardens. The estate itself is vast, so there is much choice if you want to come here and walk around. The Gromely exhibition adds a further element to the visit - I hope this is permanent. The hall itself is worth visiting. There is also a really good cafe with the best sausage rolls I have eaten.

Date of experience: August 2024
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Houghton H, Houghton Hall Team at Houghton Hall, Gardens and Sculpture Park, responded to this reviewResponded August 30, 2024

It's great to hear you enjoyed such a wonderful day at Houghton (including the sausage rolls!). Antony Gormley's Time Horizon is indeed very special, and we're enjoying watching this wonderful installation changing with the seasons. It does however close on 31 October, so we're entering the last two months.

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Reviewed August 21, 2024

We had a fantastic day out at Houghton Hall on Sunday. The Anthony Gormley sculptures were fascinating. We take an annual day trip to Houghton and I admit I don’t always understand the art and sculptures. However the guides are always available to give you an insight into the artist and help you to appreciate these truly unique exhibitions in a stunning setting. The Wedgewood jasperware piece in the main house should not be missed. We witnessed many people just walking past. My tip would be ask the guides to get the most out of your day out.

Date of experience: August 2024
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Houghton H, Houghton Hall Team at Houghton Hall, Gardens and Sculpture Park, responded to this reviewResponded August 30, 2024

Hi Emma - that is a very good tip to ask our guides as they are a very knowledgeable and, above all, friendly bunch who go out of their way to ensure our visitors get the best of their time here. We're glad you enjoyed your day!

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Reviewed August 16, 2024

As a regular visitor to these so called 'Stately Homes' i am rapidly getting the feeling we visitors are being taken for a ride. Let's start with the £24/person entry fee. What do you get? A walk into 10 rooms - yup, that's it, ALL on the same floor. No basement, no kitchen, no servants quarters, nothing. If you are unlucky you'll get accosted by a 'guide' that knows nothing about history or stately homes but just recites the £5 handbook. Eg., they throw the term 'Piano Nobile' around when describing the main entrance floor. Sorry to burst their bubble but ALL stately homes can claim that architectural bit of Italian terminology. A guide that did not know what a 'Drawing room' was or to give it its full name, a Withdrawing Room was and what it was used for.
We couldn't find any comfort in the so called 'Artwork' on display, just a load of glass phallus'. As for Gormley's statues all we can say is we're being conned, absolute waste of metal. But....We want to give a big shout out to the staff in the café particularly Elaine. The coffee with walnut and coffee cake was sublime and the goats cheese quiche and salad for lunch was perfect. It's a shame i won't be returning. Note to Cholmondeley family, if you want an example of how to do it properly go to Holkham Hall or even Castle Howard in Yorkshire. £24 each for 10 rooms, NO! You're not the worst, Sandringham was £23 for 4 rooms, i wonder why???

Date of experience: August 2024
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Houghton H, Houghton Hall Team at Houghton Hall, Gardens and Sculpture Park, responded to this reviewResponded August 16, 2024

It’s disappointing to read your comments and to learn that you didn’t feel your visit represented good value. So many times people tell us they enjoy a full day here, taking in the history, the art, the wonderful gardens and more, and chatting to our friendly attendants about all things Houghton. We are very pleased to hear you enjoyed your lunch, however, and thank you for the shout out to our staff, which is appreciated.

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Reviewed August 14, 2024 via mobile

£22 each for gardens and hall, few rooms available to view comparing to some NT properties. Cafe is chaotic but food was reasonably priced and of good quality

Date of experience: August 2024
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Houghton H, Houghton Hall Team at Houghton Hall, Gardens and Sculpture Park, responded to this reviewResponded August 16, 2024

We’re sorry to read that you didn’t feel your ticket represented good value. We often hear that visitors spend a full day at Houghton because there is so much to take in, including the historic house and walled gardens, sculpture park and of course the two major exhibitions this year from Sir Antony Gormley and Dame Magdalene Odundo. We thank you for your feedback and are pleased to hear you enjoyed the food - we will pass this onto the café team.

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Reviewed August 10, 2024

A lovely stately home, the walled garden was beautiful and very well kept. The sculpture trail was okay but not really our sort of thing. Staff are knowledgable and helpful.
The cafe was extremely busy and there was no chance of getting served and there is limited seating.

Date of experience: August 2024
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Houghton H, Houghton Hall Team at Houghton Hall, Gardens and Sculpture Park, responded to this reviewResponded August 15, 2024

We’re very pleased to hear you enjoyed the house and gardens and it’s always such a pleasure when the team is recognised as they do go out of their way to assist our visitors. Thank you.

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