Name: Hill Hall
Rating: 5.0

Hill Hall

Theydon Mount, Epping, Essex CM16 7QQ, UK

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Hill Hall is a splendid Elizabethan mansion and one of the earliest Renaissance houses in England. Built in 1568-77 for the diplomat Sir Thomas Smith, its multi-columned exterior imitates European mansions he’d admired on his travels. Hill Hall’s interior features very rare figurative wall paintings, among the finest in English Heritage’s collection. Today, Hill Hall has been divided into private houses, but parts remain open for pre-booked guided tours.

Price starts from £9.00 for Adults, £5.00 for Children(5-17 years) and £13.90 for Family (1 adult, up to 3 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Host birthday parties: No

Features

Hill Hall is a splendid Elizabethan mansion and one of the earliest Renaissance houses in England. Built in 1568-77 for the diplomat Sir Thomas Smith, its multi-columned exterior imitates European mansions he’d admired on his travels. Hill Hall’s interior features very rare figurative wall paintings, among the finest in English Heritage’s collection.
Today, Hill Hall has been divided into private houses, but parts remain open for pre-booked guided tours.
Gardens: Visitors are not able to enter the gardens or grounds.
Exhibition: Two rare and outstanding sets of 16th-century wall paintings of mythical and biblical subjects.

Facilities

Parking: Free parking is available on site.
Food And Drink: There are no refreshment facilities at the site. However, for tour groups of 10 or more people, the local church will open and serve the tour group tea and biscuits. Please contact the church ahead of your visit for details.
Toilets: Unisex toilets available.

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Price Details

Advance online tickets:

Adult: £9.00 With donation & £8.10 Without donation.
Child (5–17 years): £5.00 With donation & £4.50 Without donation.
Concession: £8.00 With donation & £7.20 Without donation.
Family (2 adults, up to 3 children): £22.80 With donation & £20.70 Without donation.
Family (1 adult, up to 3 children): £13.90 With donation & £12.60 Without donation.
Member: Free.

Pricing URL: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/hill-hall/prices-and-opening-times/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Hill Hall is closed and will reopen in April 2026.

Address: Theydon Mount, Epping, Essex CM16 7QQ, UK

Post Code: CM16 7QQ

Council: Epping Forest

County: Essex

Road Access: Hill Hall is 3 miles south-east of Epping. The site entrance is ½ mile north of Theydon Mount Church.
Bus Access: Closest bus services are Arriva 375; Go Ahead Blue Triangle 575 to Passingford Bridge (2 3⁄4 miles)
Train Access: Epping station or Theydon Bois station (Central line) are both 2 1⁄2 miles from Hill Hall.
Bicycle Access: Plan your cycling route to Hill Hall with sustrans.org.uk, the National Cycle Network.
Parking: Free parking is available on site.