Hatfield House was built by Robert Cecil, first Earl Salisbury and Chief Minister to King James I, in 1611. This celebrated Jacobean house, which stands in its own Great Park. William Morris, designer, craftsman, writer and socialist, was born at Walthamstow on 24th March 1834 at Hammersmith in 1896. The Gallery is situated in Water House, Morris's family home from 1848 to 1856. At the Museum of St Albans you can discover the fascinating story of our historic cathedral city.
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Distances by road will be longer. Surrounded by glorious Hertfordshire countryside just 25 miles from London, the 400 year old White Horse is within easy reach of Elizabeth 1 childhood home Hatfield House and other historic sights - including Knebworth. For sheer elegance and luxury, it's hard to beat this stunning hotel. The 17th century house is set in eighty acres of parkland and has a 9-hole professional golf course, outdoor swimming pool and tennis courts within the grounds. An innovative hotel is set in landscaped grounds just 25 minutes by train from central London and within easy reach of Epping Forest.