Always special, always different. Located on the banks of the River Cray, Hall Place was once the country residence of Sir John Champneys a …
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Apr 21, 2025
Growing up as children we spent many days at Hall Place. Now as parents we take our child there. We can confidently say this place just gets better and improves year on year. The cafe does great fo…Full review by Honestfamilyreviews
Mar 14, 2025
Went for the Santa Fe tour/talk about how Hall Place was used by the Americans in WW2 to intercept German messages. The museum at the end of the tour was great fun and so much to see. The house its…Full review by Kate C
Feb 6, 2025
Quick visit as was local.Food at cafe was fine all be it a little pricey.Butterfly experience is worth the admission in my view.You can stay as long as you want and is a unique experience for all age…Full review by paul r
Hi, I would like to picnic at your gardens with about 20 people together, to celebrate a birthday. Will I be allowed to bring some foldable chairs to keep close to the picnic tables available (assuming you do have picnic tables)?
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There used to be some picnic tables in the gardens I didn’t see any the last time I went! There is plenty of room to sit outside so I would ring them and ask if they have any tables and is it …
There used to be some picnic tables in the gardens I didn’t see any the last time I went! There is plenty of room to sit outside so I would ring them and ask if they have any tables and is it possible to use them! Worth a try! Hope you have a great day!!!
May I bring my well behaved dog into the grounds ( on a lead of course!) and would I be able to have lunch on the terrace outside the cafe, again with the dog?
Is it open today bank holiday and is there any entrance to pay
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Gardens and greenhouse are free, there is an entry fee to the house unless you belong to the local friends group or English Heritage. There is also a fee to see the owl or the butterfly …
Gardens and greenhouse are free, there is an entry fee to the house unless you belong to the local friends group or English Heritage. There is also a fee to see the owl or the butterfly houses.
I am constantly harassed by other large dogs off the lead when my dog is on the lead. If I say anything the usual answer is my dog doesn’t need to be on a lead. Trouble is my dog is very nervous and although she is very small if she growls because she is frightened I am worried that they will attack her. Is there not a law about them being on a lead!
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Have you considered buying one of the specialist leads that warn others your dog is nervous? Check out yellow dog uk Generally a growl is a warning to others to back off and …
Have you considered buying one of the specialist leads that warn others your dog is nervous? Check out yellow dog uk Generally a growl is a warning to others to back off and your dog is perfectly within her rights to give this response to a rude intruder. It is very unusual for a dog that is off lead to respond aggressively in that situation.
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There is an admission charge to visit the historic house as part of pre-bookable guided tours. The gardens, Visitor Centre (with toilets and Stables Gallery) and...
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