Hatfield House and Gardens
There is a lot of history and a lot to see at Hatfield House. This is just a sample. I’ve started with this flower because it is the most regal that I have seen. You might also like to view the amazing interiors and some of its Elizabethan history by clicking here.
Inside the house are the famous Rainbow and Ermine portraits of Elizabeth I, together with a number of ornate ceilings and artifacts.
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For instance, this is Lord Burghley who created and ran what was probably the first organized intelligence service.
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. Access from Hatfield rail station is via a viaduct (I’ve always wanted to say that) that spans over a village.
Further into the estate is the old house and gardens.
This is the rear view of the newer house.
Across the green is the old church.
And, nearby is a path leading to the church which is open to visitors for part of the day.
In the church grounds there is this Tudor cottage.
And, inside the church the ceiling is being restored.
There are a number of gardens and water features.
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Meet the crew. There are several statues but I thought this was the best and appears to feature Queen Elizabeth I herself.
There is quite an extensive shopping mall with a gallery, large cafe and this. A toy shop and gun shop side by side. What can I say, it’s the countryside. Here are some flowers.
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If you like history then Hatfield House is steeped in it. More here.
Freed From Time 
Beautiful and I love the history attached to it 🙂
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September 19, 2015 at 08:21
Thanks for the visit and certainly it does have much history and drama attached. 🙂
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September 19, 2015 at 15:07
Looks so lovely, and the gardens so fresh. did you go recently? It looks maybe late summer?
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September 21, 2015 at 15:44
It was 18th Aug and I think there had been a little rain, which always gives a fresh look. Amazing to think those gardens have been around for just over 4 centuries and all the people who have walked amongst them. You might like the insides too, if you have not seen.
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September 21, 2015 at 16:55
Just amazing pictures. England is so wonderful. So cute magically place. Greetings from Poland:)
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October 21, 2017 at 22:49
Well thank you. I’m glad you enoyed
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October 22, 2017 at 12:31