Open on selected days until Sunday 4 October - Houghton Festival will take place from 6–9 August 2026. Visitors during this period should expect increased traffic in the surrounding area and some background noise from the festival site.
Key DatesTulips at Houghton The Walled Garden is open for Tulips At Houghton from Saturday 11 April 2026.Houghton Hall & GroundsSaturday 2 May - Sunday 4 October 2026Contemporary Art ExhibitionSaturday 2 May 2026 - Sunday 4 October 2026Houghton Festival *6 - 9 August, 2026 Opening DaysMonthRegular Open DaysBank Holiday Open DaysAprilThe Walled Garden is open Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11 April.May & JuneEvery Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, plus Bank Holiday Mondays 4 and 25 May.Mons 4th & 25th MayJuly & AugustWednesday, Thursday, Saturday (except 11 July) and Sunday.Mon 31st AugustSeptember Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday.n/aOctoberThursday 1 and Sunday 4 October.Opening Times 11amGates open for access to The Walled Garden, Model Soldier Museum, Deer Park, Sculpture Park, Exhibition Room, Stables Shop & Café12pmHouse opens4pmLast entry at the gates, last entry to the house4.30pmHouse closes5pmThe Walled Garden, Shop & Café, and outside areas close* Houghton Festival (6 - 9 August 2026) occurs on a separate site away from the Hall and Gardens. We hope this doesn't affect your visit, but please be aware you may experience low-level background noise and possibly a slight increase in traffic. Thank you for your understanding. Visit website.
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Bringing your dog to Houghton
We welcome your canine friends at Houghton, but please be aware that for practical purposes this is only in the areas listed below. For the safety and comfort of other visitors, wildlife and livestock, dogs must be kept on short, non-extendable leads at all times. Please keep an eye out for young deer which may be hidden in the grass – it is important to ensure your dog does not approach, touch or sniff the deer.
Areas where well-behaved dogs on short leads (no extendable leads please) are permitted:
The deer park (East Front) – short grass areas only
The Old Stables Courtyard
The historic stables
The Stables Café
The Gift Shop
These areas are included in the Garden ticket (£14 on the gate; £12 online).
With the exception of support dogs (which we request wear their coloured harness or jacket), dogs are NOT permitted in the following:
The Hall
The Walled Garden
The Contemporary Gallery
The West Front (where the majority of the sculptures are located)
The Soldier Museum
St Martin’s Church and churchyard
Please pick up after your dog and dispose of bags in the dog bin located in the car park.
PARKING IS FREE for visitors to Houghton Hall and Gardens
Our full address is
Houghton Hall
King's Lynn
Norfolk
PE31 6TY
Using a Sat Nav to find us: Postcode PE31 6TY
Please note, some Sat Nav systems direct traffic through the Parkland roads which are not accessible by car. Please use the driving directions given below for the best route to the Main Visitor Entrance.
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By Car:
Houghton Hall is easily accessible, located just half a mile from the A148 King’s Lynn to Fakenham road. Specifically, it is about 13 miles East of King’s Lynn and 10 miles West of Fakenham. Follow the Brown Tourist Signs that guide you from the A148 to the entrance. As you pass through New Houghton, proceed straight ahead to reach the main gates of the Hall. Once through the gates, follow the scenic drive through the Deer Park, leading directly to the Car Park area.
Taxis from King’s Lynn train station to Houghton Hall take approximately 25 minutes.
By Rail:
The nearest train station to Houghton Hall is King’s Lynn. Greater Anglia offers a frequent and direct services from both London Kings Cross and Cambridge to King’s Lynn. For more information please visit National Rail.
Season Ticket information is available here.
Admission to the contemporary art exhibition (May 2 - October 4) is included in the Standard Full Admission Ticket.
House entry is from midday, with no specific session times (1100 - 1700 hrs).
RHS or Historic Houses Members:
To explore the House, Sculpture Park, and Exhibition/s, upgrading your Walled Garden & Stables Only ticket to a Standard Full Admission ticket (additional £10) is required.
RHS members: Please note that Walled Garden & Stables Admission concessions only apply in June/July only.
You are welcome to bring a picnic. Tables are provided to the side of our grassy car park. You may also picnic in the parkland – however, please choose a spot away from sculptures and not in front of the Hall, and ensure all rubbish is removed. Barbecues are not allowed. Visitors may not consume their own food at any of the café tables (inside or out).
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