Is Hall Place & Gardens wheelchair friendly?

Yes, Hall Place & Gardens is wheelchair friendly and has accessible toilets. Please note that the grass area over the River is uneven and may be harder for wheelchairs to navigate. Pathways are available around the Historic House and Visitor Centre.

Can I have a BBQ on site?

BBQs are not allowed anywhere in the gardens.

Can I bring my bike to ride?

No bikes are allowed in the gardens.

Can I bring a ball to play with?

Ball games are not allowed in the gardens.

Can I fish in the River?

Fishing is not permitted in the River

Is Hall Place & Gardens baby friendly?

Yes, there are baby changing facilities.

Are all areas of the attraction accessible with a pushchair?

Yes, all areas are pushchair friendly.

No, Hall Place & Gardens have stated they are not dog friendly. We have a by-law that prohibits dogs. Assistance dogs are welcome.

Is there food and drink available to buy?

Yes there is dining and snack options. Riverside cafe is open every day Monday - Sunday, from 9:30am - 4pm. They serve breakfust, brunch and lunches.

Can visitors bring their own food?

Yes, guest are allowed to bring their own food You are welcome to bring a picnic to eat in the gardens. Only food purchased from the cafe can be consumed inside at the cafe tables.

Does your attraction offer private hire, for parties or events?

Yes, Hall Place & Gardens has stated that you can hire privately for parties/events. Please see www.hallplace.org.uk for details on hiring our venue for your event or wedding.

Do visitors need to pre-book time slots or tickets to get into the attraction?

No, Hall Place & Gardens had stated that you do not need to pre-book. General entry to the gardens is free. Certain events and tours of the historic house require pre-booked tickets.

Are there toilets available?

Yes, there are toilets available to the public.

Are there baby changing facilities available?

Yes, there are baby changing facilities available

Are there accessible toilets?

Yes, there are accessible toilets available

Hall Place & Gardens

Bexley, Greater London

Ages 0-8

Stately Homes and Gardens Museums and Art Galleries Indoor Outdoor

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About Hall Place & Gardens

One of the South East’s best-kept secrets. This historic house and garden, rich in fascinating history, welcomes visitors all year round with a range of exhibitions and public events and stunning spaces for weddings and other celebrations. Garden entry is free.

Hall Place is a Grade I listed country house built in 1537, you can book on public tours to discover the house. We have a cafe on site sitting alongside the River Cray, toilets, an art gallery, as well as a miniature railway running seasonally alongside our Jambs Owls Experience.

Lots of events happen throughout the year including Farmers Markets, Open Air Theatre, Open Air Cinema, Garden Trails, Bat Walks and much more.

Our Queen's Beasts topiary

The amazing animal heraldic shapes were planted for Queen Elizabeth II Coronation in 1953!

Live owls experience on site

We have an amazing parliament of owls on site that the public can visit, and even hold!

Our historic house is Tudor and nearly 500 years old!!

It was even used in WW2 for top secret war work linked to Bletchley Park!

Facilities

Toilets
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Wheelchair Hire

Opening Times

Regular Times

Monday, 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday, 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday, 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday, 09:00 - 17:00
Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday, 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday, 09:00 - 17:00

Please check our website before visiting. The gardens open every day at 9am, the Visitor Centre including cafe, toilets and Stables Art Gallery open at 9:30am every day.

The historic house is currently open for pre-booked guided tours only. Please see our website for upcoming dates.

Plan Your Visit

Typical visit time 2 - 3 hours

Suitable for Kids and Adults too

FAQs

Parking

: Yes, there is parking.

Toilets

: Yes, there are toilets available to the public.
: Yes, there are baby changing facilities available
: Yes, there are accessible toilets available

Family Friendly Options

: Yes, there are baby changing facilities.
: Yes, all areas are pushchair friendly.
: No, Hall Place & Gardens have stated they are not dog friendly.
We have a by-law that prohibits dogs. Assistance dogs are welcome.

Food & Drink

: Yes there is dining and snack options.
Riverside cafe is open every day Monday - Sunday, from 9:30am - 4pm. They serve breakfust, brunch and lunches.
: Yes, guest are allowed to bring their own food
You are welcome to bring a picnic to eat in the gardens. Only food purchased from the cafe can be consumed inside at the cafe tables.

Accessibility Information

: Yes, Hall Place & Gardens is wheelchair friendly and has accessible toilets.
Please note that the grass area over the River is uneven and may be harder for wheelchairs to navigate. Pathways are available around the Historic House and Visitor Centre.

Tickets & Bookings

: No, Hall Place & Gardens had stated that you do not need to pre-book.
General entry to the gardens is free. Certain events and tours of the historic house require pre-booked tickets.

Private Hire & Birthday Parties

: Yes, Hall Place & Gardens has stated that you can hire privately for parties/events.
Please see www.hallplace.org.uk for details on hiring our venue for your event or wedding.

Contact Details

Get Directions

Hall Place & Gardens
Bourne Road
Bexley
Greater London
DA5 1PQ
England

Tel: 02030454088

Visit Website

Transport Information

By car – Hall Place is located just off the A2 at the Black Prince interchange 5 miles from Junction 2 of the M25 towards London and offers free parking. For Sat Navs our postcode is: DA5 1PQ

By rail – the nearest rail connection is Bexley BR (15 minutes’ walk to Hall Place or a taxi rank is available outside the station).

By bus – Bus connections include 229, 492, B12 and 132 to the foot of Gravel Hill.

By bike – We have bike racks in the car park at Hall Place. Please note that bicycles may not be ridden within the gardens or parkland.

By coach – There is designated parking for three coaches in the Hall Place car park.

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