Hertfordshire Country Houses
Mon 12 Jan 2026, 1:30 pm - Mon 23 Feb 2026, 3:30 pm
Monday 12 Jan - Monday 23 Feb, 2026 1:30pm - 3:30pm
This course looks at a selection of country residences in Hertfordshire setting them in the context of the area and country house history. Estates studied will range from well-known mansions like Hatfield House to smaller buildings such as Tring Mansion.
- Knebworth House, Architectural Evolution and Inheritance.
- Hatfield House, Political Power House.
- Gorhambury, Elizabethan and Classical Architecture.
- Tring Mansion, London and Villas.
- Ashridge, Gothic Revival.
Event Information
Price: £75.00
Course Weeks: 5
Room: Hall
Campaign: Spring term 2026
Customer Information: A pen, paper and/or device are optional.
Your Tutor
Name: Adam Smith
Bio: Adam Smith is a former museum curator who has been lecturing on English Country Houses and their Estates for over 20 years. He holds degrees from the Universities of Durham and Leeds in History and Country House Studies.
Department: Humanities