Forty Hall Museum
- Local history enthusiasts
- Art lovers
- Families with children
What Visitors Say
A beautiful building by Sir Nicholas Rainton going back to 17th century. Lots of history The surrounding land is beautiful Free entry
great public spaces and the House being free in a big big bonus. Small selection of stuff from the Farm Shop, but it's early in the season, some nice choices of Cider, Beers and other cold drinks
This was a lovely place to visit especially on a beautiful day. House worth looking around and grounds stunning. It was great to see so many people enjoying a picnic, chilling, walking etc. There happened to be a plant sale there that weekend which seemed popular. There was quite a bit of parking too. House, garden and parking was FREE! It is all owned by Enfield Council. I highly recommend a visit here.
One of the best parks in North London. Very well maintained. Local farm event occasionally. Great for long walks as there is a trail over few miles. Has a cafe plus farm shop. Flower garden, lovely pound. Worth driving an hour to, although it's nearby to me.
Absolutely gorgeous estate and grounds! Definetly worth exploring! Lovely setting and lots of places to enjoy the sun and the views! Free parking is a bonus. And they have a lovely cafe serving food on site. A must visit if you live around here and it’s definetly kids friendly!
Highlights
Great Stair & Hall
A Jacobean ‘first impression’ machineDark timber, portrait glances and a confidently wide stair telegraph the owner’s rise from trade to power.
Ground floor, entrance range
Withdrawing Room
Status with a fireplacePanelled walls and deep windows show how comfort and display were stitched together in the 1620s.
First floor, south front
Estate Loop Walk
House + landscape = one designA quick circuit reveals how views were framed to sell ‘country’ calm a day’s ride from the City.
Lake–Orchard–Lime Avenue
Forty Hall Farm
Working farm next to a manorAnimals, veg beds and a community vineyard keep the estate productive—just as it was meant to be.
North of the house
Opening Hours
Fun Facts
Forty Hall was built for Sir Nicholas Rainton, a wealthy silk merchant who became Lord Mayor of London in 1632—the house is a billboard for a self-made man.
The estate sits above the course of the Turkey Brook; the lake you see today began life as a managed water feature for fish and reflection.
A short walk away is Elsyng Palace (archaeological site), a Tudor royal residence where Henry VIII stayed—so your Jacobean house has Tudor neighbours.
The farm includes a community-run vineyard: London wine from a 17th-century estate is very much a 21st-century twist.
