Visit
In the 1920s and 1930s, Trent Park House was Sir Philip Sassoon’s glamorous country retreat, host to prime ministers, royalty and film stars. A decade later it held a darker secret. POWs including captured German generals and senior officers were housed here in apparent comfort, never knowing that the Secret Listeners were monitoring their conversations and gathering intelligence that helped change the course of the war.
Explore two floors of the House: the state rooms above, restored to their 1930s appearance, and the basement below, where the Secret Listeners carried out one of Britain’s most remarkable wartime intelligence operations.
Opening Times
We are open Tuesday to Sunday: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Mondays: Closed
The last admission is 4.00pm.
Travel Notice: Piccadilly Line Closure
The Piccadilly line will be closed between Cockfosters and Uxbridge on 18–20 and 25–27 August. This will affect visitors travelling via Oakwood station for our free shuttle bus, which will still run as normal - please plan an alternative route to Oakwood on these dates. Check TfL for live updates.
Tickets
We recommend all visitors book online in advance to guarantee entry.
Please bring your email booking confirmation, either printed or on your phone, to show on arrival. We do not issue tickets.
Walk-up visitors are welcome, although only a limited number will be available each day. Tickets can be purchased in person from the museum shop.
Ticket Prices
Adult (18+): £14
Students: £12 *
Junior (5–17): £12
Under 5: Free
Carers (accompanying a disabled visitor): Free
Members of the UK Museums Association or ICOM: Free *
Discounts for families available.
* Proof of student status/membership will be required upon arrival.
* Museums Association and ICOM members do not need to book online and should simply present their valid membership card at the ticket desk on arrival for complimentary admission.
Please note, advance tickets are sold for a chosen arrival time rather than a fixed entry slot. You are welcome to arrive at any point within that hour.
Getting Here
Trent Park House of Secrets
Daffodil Crescent
Enfield
EN4 0PS
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By Bike:
Cyclists are very welcome. There are ample bike racks conveniently located near the café, so you can secure your bike and explore with ease.
By Car:
We are within easy reach from the M25 Junction 24 and the A111.
There is a free car park inside Trent Country Park, accessed from the A111 Cockfosters Road (next to Go Ape). Please note this car park is a 15-minute walk from the House.
Paid parking is also available at Oakwood and Cockfosters Underground stations. Both are around a 20-minute walk to the House. The museum runs a free shuttle bus service from opposite Oakwood Station, see below for more details.
Blue Badge holders or those with mobility issues, see Accessibility below for parking/drop-off provision.
By Tube:
The nearest London Underground stations are Oakwood and Cockfosters, both approximately a 20-minute walk from Trent Park House.
Free shuttle bus (Oakwood Station)
A free shuttle service operates daily. To the museum, board at Snakes Lane Turning Circle, a 3-minute walk from Oakwood Station (across the road from the station). For the return journey, board at the corner of Chaplin Drive and Daffodil Crescent, close to the museum.
Timetable
- Departs Snakes Lane Turning Circle at 00, 20 and 40 minutes past the hour. First service 09:40.
- Departs Chaplin Drive at 10, 30 and 50 minutes past the hour. Last service 17:10.
Facilities
Café
Open Tuesday to Sunday, 9.00am to 5.00pm. Closed Mondays.
Enjoy coffee, tea, light lunches and homemade cakes in the Trent Park House of Secrets Café, set within the historic surroundings of the House.
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available.
Shop
Browse our shop for books, gifts and exclusive merchandise inspired by the history of Trent Park House and the Secret Listeners.
Clore Learning Room
The museum includes a Clore Learning Room, which supports our programme of school visits, workshops and community activities.
Accessibility
Blue Badge Parking
There are three Blue Badge parking spaces at the House itself, very close to the entrance, which must be pre-booked.
Visitors will need to email us in advance at access@trentparkhouse.org.uk with time, date and car registration details to reserve a space. This can be arranged on the morning of the visit if necessary.
Drop-off for Visitors with Mobility Difficulties
Visitors with mobility difficulties can be dropped off directly in the forecourt of Trent Park House. This is available to all visitors who need it, not just Blue Badge holders. Please email access@trentparkhouse.org.uk with date and car registration details to access the museum drop-off point.
Wheelchair & Buggy Access
The museum is wheelchair accessible to both floors via a lift. Working within the constraints of our historic building, all our primary exhibition spaces and visitor areas have been designed so everyone can explore and enjoy what we have to offer.
Assistance Dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome throughout the museum.
Hearing Loop
A hearing loop is available. Please ask a member of staff for assistance.
Toilets
Accessible toilets are available on the ground floor, next to the café, and in the basement. General toilets are located in the basement.
Groups Visits
Booking for groups opens in September. For groups larger than 15, please email groups@trentparkhouse.org.uk - our team will get back to you in September to help arrange your visit.
School Visits
School bookings should be arranged directly with us rather than booked online. Please email schoolsmanager@trentparkhouse.org.uk and our team will be happy to help you plan your visit.
General
For any other enquiries please email enquiries@trentparkhouse.org.uk.
