Houghton Hall and Gardens is closed until Spring 2026
Duration/times
Private tours of the Hall take place on public open days before opening at 12pm and take one hour. Typically, your group will go into the hall at 11am or 10am and we will be pleased to advise this when you enquire.
Garden tours can take place during opening hours – the garden is large and tours can be accommodated whilst we are open to the public.
Arts tours are arranged according to your needs and the focus of your visit.
Themes We offer Garden Tours with our head or senior gardener; House Tours led by highly knowledgeable attendants; and Arts Tours accompanied by an arts expert. We are always happy to tailor the content to suit.
Numbers and Price Based on a minimum of 15 people, house tours and garden tours cost £10 per person per tour, in addition to the admission price. These take around one hour per tour. We will be pleased to talk through your requirements and confirm the most appropriate package. Arts tours are bespoke and priced according to your needs.
Groups of less than 15 people are asked to get in touch for a tailored package. Parties of 20 or more will be split to ensure the best experience.
Refreshments Groups are welcome to visit the café for refreshments/lunch on a self-paying basis, and we can also arrange private catering in the South Wing.
To enquire about coach trips and group visits, which must be pre-booked and pre-paid, please contact info@houghtonhall.com
Groups are welcome to visit the café for refreshments/lunch on a self-paying basis, and we can also arrange private catering in the South Wing.
If you're traveling by road to Houghton Hall, the following directions can guide you:
From the A148:
If you're coming from the east (Fakenham direction), follow the A148 towards King's Lynn.
If you're coming from the west (King's Lynn direction), head towards Fakenham on the A148.
Look for signs indicating the turn-off for Houghton Hall. The estate is located approximately 5 miles west of Fakenham and 8 miles east of King's Lynn.
Follow the signs and road markings leading to Houghton Hall.
From the A1065:
If you're traveling from the south (Swaffham direction), take the A1065 towards Fakenham.
If you're coming from the north (Wells-next-the-Sea direction), head towards Swaffham on the A1065.
Look for signs indicating the turn-off for Houghton Hall. The estate is located approximately 5 miles south of the A1065/A148 junction.
Follow the signs and road markings leading to Houghton Hall.
Please note that using a GPS navigation system with the address provided earlier (Houghton Hall, King's Lynn, Norfolk PE31 6UE, United Kingdom) can also help guide you to your destination.
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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 and garden area behind it
The Gift Shop
These areas are included in the Garden ticket (£12 on the gate; £10 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.
Key Dates
Houghton Hall & Grounds | Not yet announced for 2026 |
Contemporary Art Exhibition | Not yet announced for 2026 |
6 - 9 August, 2026 |
Opening Days
Month | Regular Open Days | Bank Holiday Open Days |
May & June | Not yet announced | Mons 4th & 25th May |
July & August | Not yet announced | Mon 31st August |
September | Not yet announced | n/a |
Opening Times
11am | Gates open for access to The Walled Garden, Model Soldier Museum, Deer Park, Sculpture Park, Exhibition Room, Stables Shop & Café |
12pm | House opens |
4pm | Last entry at the gates, last entry to the house |
4.30pm | House closes |
5pm | The Walled Garden, Shop & Café, and outside areas close |
* Houghton Festival occurs on a separate site away from the Hall and Gardens. Please be aware that occasional low-level sound ingress may occur, depending on factors such as wind direction. Visit website.
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.
Ticket Type | Adult | Student (ID required) | Child (aged up to 18) | HHA or RHS* Members (valid card required) |
Standard Full Admission: House, Sculpture Park, Exhibition/s, Walled Garden, Deer Park, Church, Old Stables, Soldier Museum, Shop & Cafe. | £22.00 (£24.00 on the gate) | £10.00 | £0.00 | £12.00 |
Walled Garden & Stables Only: Walled Garden, Old Stables, Soldier Museum, Shop & Cafe. | £10.00 (£12.00 on the gate) | £10.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 |
Season Ticket information is available here.
Admission to the contemporary art exhibition (May 4 - September 28) is included in the Standard Full Admission Ticket.
House entry is from midday, with no specific session times (1100 - 1700 hrs).
RHS or HHA Members:
To explore the House, Sculpture Park, and Exhibition/s, upgrading your Walled Garden & Stables Only ticket to a Standard Full Admission ticket (additional £12) is required.
RHS members: Please note that Walled Garden & Stables Admission concessions only apply in June/July only.
