Elton Hall & Gardens
Picturesque country house with lovingly restored gardens and a Gothic orangery built to celebrate the Millennium.
Elton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 6SH
Facilities
-
Accessible loos
-
Accessible parking
-
Cafe / restaurant
-
Easily accessible without car
-
Free parking
-
Garden only
-
Mostly wheelchair accessible
-
Shop
Visitors are kindly asked to note that car parking is at Bosworth’s Garden Centre, a 300m gravel walk from the gardens and visitor entrance.
We regret that due to several flights of stairs, the House is not suitable for users of wheelchairs or any type of mobility aid or pushchairs.
The gardens are mainly accessible via grass and gravel paths.
Please contact the Events Office for further information in advance of your visit.
A visit to Elton Hall is like a walk through history as it reflects the changing tastes and vision of each generation, making it the unique and magical place it is today.
Every room is packed with magnificent treasures – antique furniture and a superb collection of fine paintings including important works by Old Masters dating from the early 15th-century to remarkable 19th-century works by J. F. Lewis, Landseer & Millais.
Dependent on the date, visits to the house are by guided tour or free-flow by timed entry ticket, with our experienced Stewards available to provide information about the collection. Garden visits are “at leisure”
The Mulberry Cafe, at Bosworth’s Garden Centre, within our grounds offers refreshments and lunches.
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
The indicator above will show ‘open’ when the public have any kind of access to any part of this property. That could be the park, a shop, or a special event, and may not reflect regular admission times to the main attraction. Always consult the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling to check that the attraction you are interested in is open.
Elton Hall is a historic house located near Peterborough in Cambridgeshire, on the Cambridgeshire/Northamptonshire border. It has been the home of the Proby family for over 400 years and features a mix of Gothic and classical architectural styles. The Hall is surrounded by landscaped parkland and award-winning restored gardens.
Opening Times for 2026
Elton Hall will reopen for the 2026 season on Bank Holiday Sunday, 24th May. The opening period runs from Sunday, 24th May to Monday, 31st August 2026, with the following schedule:
- May: Sunday, 24th May; Monday, 25th May; Wednesday, 27th May; Thursday, 28th May
- June: Wednesdays and Thursdays (Hall visits by guided tour only)
- July: Wednesdays and Thursdays
- August: Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, including Bank Holiday Monday, 31st August
Opening hours are from 2:00pm to 5:00pm, with last admission to the house and garden at 4:30pm (4:00pm for guided tours).
Admission Prices
- Hall and Garden: £18.00
- Garden Only: £10.00
- Accompanied children under 16 years: Free
Pre-booking is strongly recommended, and only credit card payments are accepted. Free entry for RHS Partner Garden members is available on Wednesdays and Thursdays only.
Group Visits
Group visits can be arranged outside public opening times. The minimum group size is 20 persons, with the following admission prices:
- Hall and Garden: £17.50
- Garden Only: £10.00
Special visits, such as to the private garden or evening/weekend visits, can be arranged through the Events Office.
Visitor Information
- Parking is available at Bosworth’s Garden Centre, with disabled parking provided.
- Dogs are not allowed in the Hall and Garden, except for assistance dogs in the Garden.
- Photography is not permitted inside the Hall but is allowed in the Garden for private use.
- Smoking, including electronic cigarettes, is prohibited in the Hall, Garden, and grounds.
Accessibility
The Hall is not suitable for wheelchairs, Zimmer frames, or pushchairs due to several flights of steps. The Garden is accessible via gravel paths. For further information, contact the Events Office.
Additional Attractions
- Sporting: Elton Hall offers game shooting from October to January, with partridge and pheasant shoots.
- Elton Park Cricket Club: Friendly matches are held during the summer in the picturesque grounds of Elton Hall.
For more details or to book tickets, contact the Events Office at 01832 280468 or 07949 495422.
Free to Historic Houses members (public open days only – not for private tours).
House & Garden
Adult – £18
Garden only
Adult – £10
Children (under 16 years) – Free
All visitors, including Historic House members, are asked to book their entry time via the website.
Private group tours are offered outside of public opening hours between mid-May and the end of August. Please visit the website and contact the Events Office for further details. [email protected] / 01832 280468 / 07949 495422
Visitors are kindly asked to note that car parking is at Bosworth’s Garden Centre, a 300m gravel walk from the gardens and visitor entrance.
We regret that due to several flights of stairs, the House is not suitable for users of wheelchairs or any type of mobility aid or pushchairs.
The gardens are mainly accessible via grass and gravel paths.
Please contact the Events Office for further information in advance of your visit.
Getting here
Elton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 6SH
Elton Hall is situated on the outskirts of Peterborough, off the A605, just 3 miles from the A1.
If you are arriving by public transport, the nearest train station in the centre of Peterborough is 20 minutes drive (12 miles) away. Alternatively, the the X4 bus route from Peterborough to Northampton now stops regularly in Elton very near to Elton Hall.
Elton Hall & Gardens: In Pictures
One of Britain’s most important collections
The library is particularly noteworthy and includes one of the most important collections in private hands. Revel in the opportunity to see the prayer book given to the infamous Henry VIII; inside it you can see the handwriting of this tyrannical Tudor king as well as that of his three children.
Gardens that continue to evolve
In the magnificent gardens, a programme of restoration which began in the 1980’s continues to this day with the creation of a Gothic Orangery, flower garden, arboretum and an enchanting sunken lily pond.
An idyllic wedding venue
Stroll through the gardens to our Gothic Orangery, perfect for an intimate ceremony, or for a larger guest list, tie the knot in our grand Victorian Billiard Room with its impressive lantern ceiling.
Discover the majesty of Elton Hall from above
Elton Hall Wins Judge’s Choice Award 2021
Winning the Judge’s Choice Award was Meredyth (Lady) Proby’s creation of an almost entirely new garden in the historic setting of Elton Hall in Cambridgeshire. Lady Proby has spent a lifetime transforming and enriching a garden that had already been through...
Looking to visit Elton Hall & Gardens?
Elton Hall & Gardens are open annually from June to August. Take a look at our Opening Times above to see further details about their opening dates and hours. Historic Houses members can enjoy free entry when showing their membership card at the gate.
If you’re interested in joining Historic Houses as a member, you can find out more about membership below. Members enjoy free access to almost three hundred independently owned historic houses across the UK for free using their membership card, as well as a quarterly magazine and monthly online lectures about the houses.
Other houses that members can visit nearby
Deene Park
Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 3EG
Rockingham Castle
Northamptonshire, LE16 8TH
Boughton House
Boughton House, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 1BJ
Become a Historic Houses member
Explore the nation’s heritage from just £71 per year.
Hundreds of the most beautiful historic houses, castles, and gardens across Britain offer our members free entry.
Also: receive a quarterly magazine, enjoy monthly online lectures, get exclusive invitations to buy tickets for behind-the-scenes tours, and take up a range of special offers on holidays, books, and other products you might like.
