Hall Place & Gardens
Bexley, Greater London
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
- 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
Toilets
Family Friendly Options
Food & Drink
Accessibility Information
Tickets & Bookings
Private Hire & Birthday Parties
Contact Details
Hall Place & Gardens
Bourne Road
Bexley
Greater London
DA5 1PQ
England
Tel: 02030454088
Visit WebsiteTransport 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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