Welcome to Forty Hall Estate
Forty Hall is a Grade 1 Listed Jacobean Manor House, nestled in leafy Enfield and set amidst an idyllic landscape with beautiful gardens, historic parkland, medieval water gardens and a meandering river. Discover its history and about the life of its original owner Sir Nicholas Rainton and the last family who lived here, the Parker-Bowles.
Forty Hall Estate is owned and managed by Enfield Council.
House & garden
Step into the Hall to admire the fine architecture and stunning period rooms. Enjoy learning about the history of Forty Hall Estate through the ages and about the life of its original owner Sir Nicholas Rainton. The permanent exhibition offers a range of visual and audio interpretation and displays so there are ample ways for all of the family to engage with learning about the Hall in an enjoyable way.
The 273 acre Grade II listed estate is a rare example of an intact 18th Century Landscape, with an ornamental lake, medieval fishing ponds and streams, a walled garden, pleasure grounds, Georgian and Victorian flora and fauna, lakes, lawns, and meadows.
What's on
Crochet workshop - Christmas Decorations
23rd November - 7th December
Christmas Wreath Workshop
Sunday 24th November
Christmas Fayre 2024
30th November - 1st December
Learn with us
Forty Hall Estate is a place for learning, engagement, and inspiration. With opportunities to learn about Art, Ecology and Heritage through self-lead school sessions. The House and grounds are a unique learning space outside the classroom and on your doorstep.
Forty Hall House
Step inside Forty Hall and discover stunning decorative architecture, period furniture, paintings, artefacts, hands on activities and more...
Forty Hall Farm
Forty Hall Farm is an organic farm nestled in the Forty Hall estate. The farm is run by Capel Manor College, the only further education college in London that specialises in learning about the environment.
Visit our café
The Cedar Tree Cafe is the newly refurbished cafe within Forty Hall Estate.
Weddings & private hire
Forty Hall Estate with one of England’s finest historic houses, is a beautiful wedding venue and the hidden gem of Enfield.
Set in its own estate with stunning public gardens, lawns, walled garden and lakes, we offer an idyllic backdrop for those all-important photos and memories. With stunning scenery and a selection of period rooms to choose from, couples will be spoilt for choice.
An impressive place to do business or private events, the Hall has a number of rooms available to hire for conferences, seminars, workshops, anniversaries or memorial services.
Support us
Looking for the perfect gift?
A unique range that provides our customers with a truly special buy, chosen based on high quality of manufacture and creative design with many made by local artists.
Donate what you can
Entry to Forty Hall Estate is free and we welcome any donations that you can afford to help conserve this special place for all to enjoy.
Get involved
Volunteering is a great way to gain new skills, make new friends and give something back to your community. Please get in touch to find out about our volunteering opportunities.
Forty Hall news
Enfield's baby beaver is another first for London
28 Sept 2023
Enfield's baby beaver is another first for LondonEnfield’s beaver reintroduction project has made…
Calling all Poets!
11 Aug 2023
Poetry competition - By The Enfield PoetsClosing date - 31st December 2023We are excited to…
Have you visited our Children’s Exhibition yet?
11 Jun 2021
Thanks to the National Lottery’s Heritage Recovery Fund, we have been able to set up a new FREE…