Old Gorhambury House
St AlbansThe ruins of an Elizabethan mansion in open parkland west of St Albans, free to visit.
Get directionsRuinsTime here: 20–40 min
On the map
Hogg End Lane, St Albans, AL3 6RF
Quick facts
Sir Nicholas Bacon, Lord Keeper, built the house between 1563 and 1568, and Elizabeth I visited several times.
His son, the philosopher Francis Bacon, lived here.
It is maintained by English Heritage and is free to visit; the access drive is generally closed on Saturdays from September to early February.
Address
Hogg End Lane, St Albans, AL3 6RF
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