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Old Gorhambury House

Castle

Terrain:

Activities

Best Time To Visit

Woodland, Farmland

Walking, Cycling, Photography

Year round

Photo: Des Blenkinsopp via Geograph.org.uk

Old Gorhambury House is the ruin of a grand Elizabethan mansion in parkland west of St Albans in Hertfordshire, one of the early great houses of its kind. It was built between 1563 and 1568 by Sir Nicholas Bacon, Lord Keeper to Elizabeth I, partly from stone salvaged from the dissolved St Albans Abb...

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Parking nearby

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Food Spots nearby

0

Staycations nearby

Parking:

Food:

Staycations:

2 day, 5 overnight

Bua Thai​, Verdi's​ Italian Kitchen, Taste of Vietnam

FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is Old Gorhambury House?
Hertfordshire's quiet countryside contains these skeletal ruins just outside St Albans. Walkers or cyclists usually follow a permissive driveway through the private estate to reach the grounds.

What type of place is Old Gorhambury House?
Old Gorhambury House is a ruined Elizabethan mansion located near St Albans.

When is the best time to visit Old Gorhambury House?
Year-round access allows you to see the spot in any season. Quiet daylight hours provide the best atmosphere for absorbing the solemnity of the historic brickwork.

What can you do at Old Gorhambury House?
Exploring the crumbling porch and standing inside the empty stone windows makes for a great afternoon. People enjoy taking photographs of the Tudor architecture or combining the trip with a bicycle ride down Gorhambury Drive.

How long should I spend at Old Gorhambury House?
An hour provides plenty of time to fully inspect the remains and read about the Bacon family. Some people stay longer to enjoy a peaceful walk around the wider estate grounds.

Where do I park at Old Gorhambury House?
Vehicles can use seven spaces near the site, providing two day and five overnight spots. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near Old Gorhambury House?
Bua Thai, Verdi's Italian Kitchen, and Taste of Vietnam offer three choices to get a meal in the area. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I stay near Old Gorhambury House?
There are no staycation spots recorded immediately near Old Gorhambury House, check the UK Hidden Gems app for the nearest options.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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