Ingatestone Hall
Essex, England
Key facts
- Operator
- Petre family (Lord Petre)
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
Pinpoint
Hall Ln, Ingatestone CM4 9NR
Telephone 01277 353010
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12:00 – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 12:00 – 5:00 PM |
Ingatestone Hall is a Tudor manor house built for Sir William Petre and still owned by his descendants. Reviewers describe a guided tour covering a good number of rooms, with the long gallery and the priest holes drawing the most comment. Guides, many of them volunteers, are widely praised for their enthusiasm and detail, and several visitors mention generous, good-value food on site.
Worth the trip
The guided tour, where reviewers say the priest holes and the long gallery come with anecdotes you wouldn't get from a guidebook.
Before you go
The house is shown by guided tour, so allow time for the full circuit; reviewers also mention occasional craft and period events on site that change the character of the day.
Reviewers describe a Tudor house shown by guided tour, with the long gallery and the priest holes picked out as highlights and the family's long occupation of the building a recurring theme; one visitor was shown round by a member of the family living there. Guides, several of them volunteers, are described as committed and keen to share what they know. The cafe is praised more than once for good food, generous portions and home-made cake. Value for money is mentioned positively, with the entry price called good value, and one reviewer visited for a craft show rather than the house itself and enjoyed the stalls.
Tudor manor house built for Sir William Petre, still owned by his descendants.
“Incredible venue. We went for the summer Essex County Craft Show and it was amazing, so many great stalls.”- The Review Guy, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Guided tours
- “A lovely 16th century house with a rich history, much of which is explained during the guided tour, where you get to see quite a few of the rooms.” - Carole Ash
- Facilities
- “I can highly recommend the food in the café and all the staff that we encountered, including on reception/in the shop, were very pleasant and friendly.” - Carole Ash
Common questions about Ingatestone Hall
Where is Ingatestone Hall?
Ingatestone Hall is in Essex, England, at Hall Ln, Ingatestone CM4 9NR.
Do you need a ticket to visit Ingatestone Hall?
Yes - Ingatestone Hall is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by Petre family (Lord Petre). Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
What is the highlight of visiting Ingatestone Hall?
The guided tour, where reviewers say the priest holes and the long gallery come with anecdotes you wouldn't get from a guidebook.
Is Ingatestone Hall a ruin or still intact?
Ingatestone Hall is largely intact - Tudor manor house built for Sir William Petre, still owned by his descendants.
