Hatchlands Park
Visitor information
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Visit the intimate Georgian mansion built by the Boscawens
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See and hear the instruments that inspired some of the greatest composers
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Visit Willow Wixs Willow Warren, our natural adventure area for children
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Admire the interiors and the timeless design work of Robert Adam
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Take a stroll along our parkland walks, open every day of the season
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Take in the summer colour in the Jekyll garden and wildflower meadow
Georgian mansion filled with historic keyboard instruments set in stunning Repton parkland
Hatchlands Park was built in the 1750s for Admiral Edward Boscawen and his wife Fanny. They gave architect, Robert Adam, one of his earliest commissions. His work can be seen in interiors throughout the house.
Today the mansion is a family home, containing tenant Alec Cobbe’s collection of paintings and fine furniture. Also on display is the Cobbe Collection, Europe’s largest collection of keyboard instruments associated with famous composers including Bach, Chopin and Elgar.
With over 400 acres of parkland, partly landscaped by Humphrey Repton and providing six waymarked walks, we're one of the largest country estates surrounding Greater London. You can also see a formal garden designed by Gertrude Jekyll.
Summer colour
Summer flowers are starting to bloom all over the garden and park. Stroll through our wildflower meadow, full of different species throughout the summer months including 3 types of orchid. Don’t forget to visit the Gertrude Jekyll garden where you’ll find new roses this year.
What's on
There's a great programme of events coming up at Hatchlands this summer. Head to our events page for all the latest on family friendly nature walks, exhibitions, theatre events, pony rides and more.
Summer theatre
Come to Hatchlands this summer and treat yourself to an evening of theatre. Enjoy a series of outdoor summertime plays on the lawn in front of our mansion, from Shakespeare to Treasure Island.
Adventure area
Visit our natural adventure area for children. Enjoy hand-crafted willow tunnels, domes, balance beams, sculptures and even a totem pole with wood piles for den building. Find us on the map in Great Wix Wood.
Rainy day?
Don’t worry if it’s raining, there’s lots to do here whatever the weather. You can stroll through the house, enjoy the Cobbe collection or, if you’re feeling brave, get your wellies on and splash through the parkland.
50 things to do before you’re 11¾
Start your 50 things adventure here
With 400 acres of parkland here, an outdoor adventure is always easy to find. Our list of 50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾ will set you on your way, you can complete 18 of the 50 activities here. Build a den in our natural adventure area or play conkers under one of our huge horse chestnut trees. Just ask the team at reception for more help and pointers when you arrive.
Keep in touch
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For a unique view from behind-the-scenes, check out the musings of our hard working house team.
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Visitor survey
We hope that you had a very enjoyable day with us and would love to hear more about your visit.