Special Event
Deer Park Tours
The Houghton Estate is renowned for its rare herd of white fallow deer that roam in the parkland surrounding the Hall; probably the largest herd in the world. In total, there are over 1,000 deer on the Houghton Estate. As well as the white deer, Houghton is home to red deer (one of the largest deer species found in deer parks in the UK); Chinese water deer; and Père David deer.
All have unique attributes and distinctive markings, and during a Houghton Deer Park Tour, we hope to show you examples of each species and tell you more about them, as well as sharing insights into the history of deer at Houghton, which can be traced back to the early 18th century.
Led by Head Gamekeeper Robert Hall, the tour also encompasses information about Houghton's conservation and wildlife management programmes.
Book Tickets
Deer Park Tours include either a garden ticket or a full general admission ticket, so you can spend the day here before joining the tour at 4pm. It lasts around one hour. Prices are as follows:
Garden entry plus Deer Park Tour
Adult £20 | Child 4 - 18 years £10 | Infant 0 - 3 years free
Full house, garden and exhibition entry plus Deer Park Tour
Adult £32 | Child 4 - 18 years £10 | Infant 0 - 3 years free
Tickets must be pre-booked and are limited.
Your admission tickets are valid all day from opening at 11am.
Due to the nature of the trailer, we are sorry but it is not suitable for wheelchairs. If you have accessibility restrictions, please check before booking. Well-behaved dogs on short leads are permitted.
Next Deer Park Tour date:
Wednesday 6 August 2025 at 4pm from the car park.
