Hatfield is where Queen Elizabeth spent most of her childhood and the house that's been in the Cecil family, one of England's most political families, since the late 1600s. Jacobean craftsmanship is executed well throughout the house with great carved wood and beautiful stained glass. The entire castle and grounds are very estate like and entail several dining rooms, bedrooms, libraries, drawing rooms and The Old Palace, one of England's first medieval brick houses. Group tours and visits are available as are opportunities to hold events on the grounds.