Things to do

Houghton Hall run a variety of events throughout the year for the whole family to enjoy.

Check the website for current events - some events need to be prebooked and we ask for a small charge. The park is open free all year round.

The Cafe is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and 8am to 5pm on the weekends, these times may vary seasonally.

With plenty to offer on the menu, our dog-friendly café makes for the perfect stop after a refreshing walk in the park...and a perfect setting to catch up with some friends over a coffee and slice of homemade cake. Indoor and outdoor seating is available - providing exceptional views of the park while you relax in your surroundings.


The visitor centre is located at the Park Road North entrance to the park. If you are using a Sat Nav, we strongly recommend searching for Park Road North rather than using the postcode (LU5 5FU). From here you can follow the brown tourism road sign to Houghton Hall Park - there is a purple welcome sign on Park Road North outside the entrance to the visitor centre car park.

Visiting on foot? Great! We always encourage visitors to walk to the park if possible, as this is a fantastic way to act sustainably while making sure not to miss out on any of what the park has to offer.

Visiting by public transport? We recommend using Traveline to plan your journey in advance from your starting location and navigating to Park Road North, Houghton Regis.

Visiting by car? There are 39 car parking spaces adjacent to the visitor centre - these are free to use, however please ensure that you display a free parking ticket from the machine if parking Monday - Friday 7am-6pm as the car park is subject to a 3 hour parking limit within these hours and enforcement patrols are in place. Access is via a 2.1m height barrier, restricting vehicular access in excess of this height.