East of England - Norfolk

Situated in traditional parkland, Houghton is home to a spectacular herd of white fallow and other exotic deer.

In recent years, Lord Cholmondeley has built up an impressive collection of contemporary sculptures by world-renowned artists which are displayed in the gardens and grounds including pieces by James Turrell, Richard Long, Stephen Cox, Zhan Wang, Anya Gallaccio, Stephen Cox, Jeppe Hein, Rachel Whiteread and Phillip King.

In 2017 there will be a special exhibition by the highly acclaimed British Sculptor and Turner Prize Winner, Richard Long.

The 5-acre Walled Garden includes a spectacular double-sided herbaceous border, a formal rose parterre, a Mediterranean garden, and a kitchen garden with arches and espaliers of apples and pears. There are also glasshouses, antique statues, fountains, Jeppe Hein's Waterflame and a new sculpture by Richard Long part of the 2017 exhibition.

The Stables contain a range of original wooden stalls, with a tack and harness room. There is a fully-licensed café that serves coffees, snacks, seasonal lunches and afternoon teas, as well as a picnic area. Also in the Stables Square is the Gift Shop and Model Soldier Museum, which holds The Cholmondeley Collection of Soldiers one of the largest private collections in the world, with 20,000 models displayed.

OPENING TIMES FOR 2017
30 APRIL to 26 OCTOBER 2017
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays.
Gates Open at 11am. House Opens at 12noon. Last admission 4pm (one hour before closure).
PRIVATE TOURS by arrangement and subject to availability. Please contact the Estate Office Tel 01485 528 569. Minimum cost £400 for 15 people.

Groups & Coaches WELCOME. All groups over 20 people qualify for discounted ticket price.
Houghton Hall, King’s Lynn, NORFOLK, PE31 6UE (SAT NAV Postcode PE31 6TY)
www.houghtonhall.com