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England

Forty Hall

Forty Hill

London

England

Historic County: Middlesex

Circa Date: 1629-36 w/18th century alterations and additions

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: Yes

Country House: Yes

This house has been used for TV and Film

The house from an 1888 print

  • Built / Designed For: Sir Nicholas Rainton, Lord Mayor of London

  • Garden & Outbuildings: The Estate today comprises 273 acres and includes formal gardens, wildflower meadows, and the site of Elsyng Palace.

  • House Listed: Grade I

    Park Listed: Grade II

  • "Happy Ever After" [aka "Tonight's the Night"] (1954 - a scene filmed near the lake in front of the house). "Short Lease" (2010 - short film).

  • Past Seat / Home of: Sir Nicholas Rainton, 17th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Government

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Visitor Attraction

    Ownership Details: Owned and operated by the London Borough of Enfield as a museum.

  • House Open to Public: Yes

    Phone: 02083-638-196

    Fax: 02083-679-098

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: http://www.enfield.gov.uk

    Historic Houses Member: No

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