Houghton House MK45 2EZ
Free for everyone
Open: Seasonal - See website

About:
Houghton House was built in the early 17th century by Mary Herbert, Countess of Pembroke, as an elaborate hunting lodge.
An unusual mix of Jacobean and classical design, it retains two important early elements of classical architecture in the form of its two loggias, which have been attributed to Inigo Jones.
The house may have been the inspiration for the ‘Palace Beautiful’ in the 17th-century Christian writer John Bunyan’s religious epic, The Pilgrim’s Progress.
When it was dismantled in 1797, the ruins survived as a garden feature in the grounds of nearby Ampthill Park.

Dog Friendly:
Dogs allowed on lead - throughout site 

Entry Charge:
Free for everyone

Parking:
Park in the designated car park 500 metres from the building

Facilities:
No facilities on site
Shops and cafes nearby in town centre 2 miles away

Notes:
The track is rough gravel an the site is uneven in places and can get muddy

Contact:
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk
Tel: 0370 3331181