In 2011, Hatfield House will be celebrating its 400th anniversary. There will be a series of special events throughout the year. One of the highlights will be a major exhibition in the West Garden of Henry Moore’s sculptures. Entitled ‘Moore at Hatfield’, it will be the largest collection of Henry Moore’s monumental works ever exhibited in the grounds of a historic house. Hatfield House is the home of the 7th Marquess of Salisbury and the House has been in the Cecil family since it was built. The House is steeped in Elizabethan and Victorian political history and contains many fascinating objects, textiles, furnishings and armour collected by the family. Lady Salisbury and her team have created many new borders and additions to the famous Garden which is delightful at any time of year. The Kitchen has recently been restored to show preparations for Queen Victoria’s visit in 1846, giving a fascinating insight into life in a grand house at this time. In the Park, there is a new adventure play area which features a large scale model of the House. Work is underway on Lawn Farm, which will be home to many traditional breed animals and is sure to be popular with visitors. The area around the gift shop, Stable Yard, has been given a new look and there are now exclusive retailers offering antiques, collectables, jewellery, plants and gifts.