This 16th-century English country house in Hertfordshire features a mix of Tudor and Gothic Revival architectural styles, with a façade of red brick and half-timbering, adorned with ornate chimneys, turrets, and a grand entrance porch.
Interesting and attractive ruin with 2 good information boards. It's a good destination to aim for on a walk up from the Roman open air theatre. All on paved roads so it's ideal for a walk after wet weather, avoiding mud and puddles. Occasional cars and vans use the route but it's pretty quiet.
Not much left of the house, but it must have been beautiful. Lovely setting just up from the Roman Theatre. Very easy walk. Would have been nice if the new house was open when we visited, as apparently they have some pieces from the old house there. Amazing number of Red Kites to watch and listen to.
A very pleasant walk (approximately 2 miles) from the entrance to the Gorhambury Estate off the main road. The walk is part of the attraction, of course, along a quiet, private (gated) roadway through lovely countryside. The ruin itself is small and safe to walk around. I wouldn't recommend traveling miles to visit here, but great if you live locally.
Gorhambury walk is a really lovely bit of countryside, teeming with wildlife (pheasants, jays, birds of prey, aquatic birds, rabbits are all common sight). Old Gorhambury House is the perfect culmination of an autumn walk or a bike ride, and really worth a look in its own right. Check website in advance as the path is occasionally closed.
A beautiful hidden gem near St Albans. The walk alone up to old Gorhambury house is worth it. Beautiful fields, trees and countryside views. Perfect for a weekend stroll to relax. The house itself is perfect place to stop and rest and take in this historic land mark a must visit. Fun fact Queen Elizabeth I visited here. Highly recommend
Beautiful location, and must have been stunning in its day. Now sadly a small ruin but still lovely and a great place to take in the view and rest after a long walk from the gateway.
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Interesting and attractive ruin with 2 good information boards. It's a good destination to aim for on a walk up from the Roman open air theatre. All on paved roads so it's ideal for a walk after wet weather, avoiding mud and puddles. Occasional cars and vans use the route but it's pretty quiet.
Not much left of the house, but it must have been beautiful. Lovely setting just up from the Roman Theatre. Very easy walk. Would have been nice if the new house was open when we visited, as apparently they have some pieces from the old house there. Amazing number of Red Kites to watch and listen to.
A very pleasant walk (approximately 2 miles) from the entrance to the Gorhambury Estate off the main road. The walk is part of the attraction, of course, along a quiet, private (gated) roadway through lovely countryside. The ruin itself is small and safe to walk around. I wouldn't recommend traveling miles to visit here, but great if you live locally.
Gorhambury walk is a really lovely bit of countryside, teeming with wildlife (pheasants, jays, birds of prey, aquatic birds, rabbits are all common sight). Old Gorhambury House is the perfect culmination of an autumn walk or a bike ride, and really worth a look in its own right. Check website in advance as the path is occasionally closed.
A beautiful hidden gem near St Albans. The walk alone up to old Gorhambury house is worth it. Beautiful fields, trees and countryside views. Perfect for a weekend stroll to relax. The house itself is perfect place to stop and rest and take in this historic land mark a must visit. Fun fact Queen Elizabeth I visited here. Highly recommend
Beautiful location, and must have been stunning in its day. Now sadly a small ruin but still lovely and a great place to take in the view and rest after a long walk from the gateway.
