Old Gorhambury House

Gorhambury walk is a really lovely bit of countryside, teeming with wildlife (pheasants, jays, birds of prey, aquatic birds, rabbits are all common sight). Old Gorhambury House is the perfect culmination of an autumn walk or a bike ride, and really worth a look in its own right. Check website in advance as the path is occasionally closed.

A beautiful hidden gem near St Albans. The walk alone up to old Gorhambury house is worth it. Beautiful fields, trees and countryside views. Perfect for a weekend stroll to relax. The house itself is perfect place to stop and rest and take in this historic land mark a must visit. Fun fact Queen Elizabeth I visited here. Highly recommend ❤️

A beautiful day out! The views are stunning and it is a lovely experience to walk through the ruins. You can really envisage what it must have been like in its heyday. I think people of all ages would enjoy a visit. Gorhambury house itself is closed to visitors as of summer 2021; it is undergoing major refurbishments. We met Viscountess Grimston, who informed us of some informative talks that will be held about the house, collections and refurbishment. Would recommend a visit.

Truly impressive ruins of Elizabethan house surrounded by field with sheep, which was built by Sir Nicholas Bacon in 1560s, who was Lord Keeper of the Great Seal, and one of Queen Elizabeth Ist most important councillors. The house was later inherited by the celebrated philosopher and scientist Sir Francis Bacon and purchased by the Grimston family in 1652. By the 18th century the house had fallen into an extreme state of disrepair and was abandoned. There are no toilet facilities near by. We have parked on the main road and walked about a mile through Gorhambury Estate gates. They are open between 8: 00 am and 5:30 pm. Gates locked at 6:00 pm. Permissive paths are closed on certain days , including Saturdays from September to end of January. You can also get to the main estate entrance by car, from main road , A4147, turn left. At the roundabout , go straight over. Signposted St Albans city centre. After 600m , immediately after pedestrian traffic lights , turn left and you will arrive to the main estate entrance.

Gorhambury walk is a really lovely bit of countryside, teeming with wildlife (pheasants, jays, birds of prey, aquatic birds, rabbits are all common sight). Old Gorhambury House is the perfect culmination of an autumn walk or a bike ride, and really worth a look in its own right. Check website in advance as the path is occasionally closed.