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Houghton House

The entrance porch, Houghton House
The entrance porch. © English Heritage Photo Library (c) English Heritage Photo Library
Houghton House in its magnificent setting - Houghton House in its magnificent setting, overlooking prime hunting land. (c) The entrance porch, Houghton House - The entrance porch. © English Heritage Photo Library (c) Houghton House - Exterior view of the South and West fronts. (c)

The shell of a 17th century mansion with magnificent views, Houghton House was built as a hunting lodge for Mary, Dowager Countess of Pembroke. A mixture of Jacobean and Classical styles, with two Italianate loggias, the house was later converted to become the principal family seat of the Bruce family.

 

To find out more about Houghton House, please click on the links to the side.

What are the opening times?

DatesOpening TimesOpening Days
All year Any reasonable time Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.

How much does it cost?

Adult:
Free
Children:
Free
Concession:
Free
English Heritage Members:

How do I get there?

Address:
Bedfordshire
Road Access:
1 mile NE of Ampthill off A421, 8 miles S of Bedford
Train Access:
Flitwick or Stewartby, both 3 miles
Bus Access:
Stagecoach in Northants J1/2, Red Rose J4 Bedford - Flitwickrailway station
Map Location:

What facilities are available?

Facilities Available:
Parking Dogs allowed on leads

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