Name: Kedleston Hall
Rating: 5.0

Kedleston Hall

Kedleston Road, Derby, UK

1-99 Years

Paid

Website

Contact

Message

Description

Kedleston Hall is a grand 18th-century mansion in Derbyshire, designed by architect Robert Adam. Built in the 1750s for Nathaniel Curzon, it was created to impress and celebrate art, architecture, and classical design. Surrounded by historic parkland, it is one of the finest country houses in the UK.

The hall features opulent interiors, original furnishings, and an extensive collection of paintings and sculptures inspired by the Roman Empire. Visitors can explore formal 18th-century gardens, the orangery, the hermitage, garden statues, and 800 acres of parkland rich in wildlife. There are several walking routes, including short, long, lakeside, and wilderness walks with scenic views of the estate.

Hall and parkland admission costs £23.10 with Gift Aid (£21.00 without) for adults and £11.60 for children aged 5–17, with under 5s free. Family tickets and parkland-only tickets are also available.

With its striking architecture, fascinating collections, and beautiful landscapes, Kedleston Hall offers a memorable day out. Visitors can enjoy history, art, and nature all in one place. It’s ideal for relaxed walks, cultural discovery, and exploring one of Derbyshire’s most impressive historic estates.

Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: No

Features

House: 18th-century mansion with Adam interiors, commissioned by Nathaniel Curzon, whose ancestors had resided at Kedleston since the 12th century.
Garden: Formal 18th-century Pleasure Ground bounded by a ha-ha or sunken wall, giving uninterrupted views across the park.
Parkland: Eight hundred acres of expansive grounds, featuring sweeping vistas of Kedleston’s parkland and access to a rich array of wildlife.
The Garden Statues: From the south front as you walk through the garden, you'll see a roaring lion and a funerary urn. Originally you wouldn't have seen the two together; trees and shrubs separated them and you'd almost stumble across the urn as you strolled past.
The Orangery : The orangery at Kedleston was built in around 1800, alongside the Hexagon Temple or Summer House. It was designed by a former employee of Robert Adam’s architectural practice, and originally housed several orange and lemon trees.
The Hermitage: The hermitage is the only surviving 'incident' (stopping point) on the long walk. It was designed to be sombre and gloomy; a place for contemplation away from the glitz and glamour of the house.

Facilities

Parking: The main car park is adjacent to our Visitor Reception building. The surface is gravelled with embedded space markers.
Restaurant: Serving hot and cold meals and drinks, as well as sandwiches and light snacks. Takeaway drinks and food available. Open daily from 9.30am.
Kiosk: During peak times the refreshments kiosk (in the car park) and trailer (in the stableyard) are open, serving sandwiches, hot snacks and drinks. Please check opening times on arrival.
Shop: Located inside the hall on the ground floor, with access via the church and garden. Selling seasonal gifts including those from local producers. Open daily from 11am.
Bookshop: Second-hand bookshop located in the stableyard. Open daily 10am - 3pm.
Picnic area: Picnic tables located near the visitor reception building.
Toilet: Baby changing facilities are available within the main toilets.

What to see

Walks

Short walk: This walk is a 1.7-mile circuit, which usually takes about 45–60 minutes. Amble along the first part of the Adam-inspired circuit walk to take in some of the park’s finest views. This route also takes you past the restored hermitage.
Long walk: This walk is a 3.2-mile circuit, which usually takes about 90 minutes and it's one of the best examples of an 18th-century circuit walk in the country. You’ll be able to retrace the footsteps of Kedleston's aristocratic visitors of the past and stop at the viewpoints that 18th-century visitors would have admired. There are benches along the route to take a rest and enjoy the views.
Lakeside walk: This walk is about two miles in length and usually takes around 60 minutes. It is fairly flat but across some uneven ground and there is a wooden footbridge and several gates along the route. This walk offers great views of the hall, weirs, neoclassical style Fishing Pavilion and Grade I listed Robert Adam bridge.
Wilderness walk: Explore the north side of the lake, known as the wilderness and find veteran oak trees (some are up to 1,000 years old) in the parkland beyond the lake on this walk. With great views of the Robert Adam bridge and the island, where numerous birds nest, you can also look out for the wooden animal sculptures hidden along the route. This walk includes uneven ground and passes through grazing cattle.

Website

Contact

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Hall and parkland admission (With Gift Aid / Without Gift Aid)

Adult (18+): £23.10 / £21.00
Child (5–17): £11.60 / £10.50 (Under 5s free)
Family (2 Adults & up to 3 Children): £57.80 / £52.20
1 Adult & up to 3 Children: £34.70 / £31.50
Group (Adult 18+): £19.95
Group (Child 5–17): £9.98

Parkland admission (With Gift Aid / Without Gift Aid)

Adult (18+): £9.40 / £8.50
Child (5–17): £4.70 / £4.25 (Under 5s free)
Family (2 Adults & up to 3 Children): £23.40 / £21.25
1 Adult & up to 3 Children: £14.10 / £12.75
Group (Adult 18+): £8.08
Group (Child 5–17): £4.04

Pricing URL: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/peak-district-derbyshire/kedleston-hall#place-prices

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

House: 11:00-16:00
Park: 09:00-17:15
Pleasure Grounds: 09:00-17:15
Restaurant: 09:30-17:00
Shop: 11:00-16:00

Address: Kedleston Road, Derby, UK

Post Code: DE22 5JH

Council: Amber Valley

County: Derbyshire

By Car: Aim for J A52/A38, follow A38 (north). First exit (by Derby Uni.) continue Kedleston Rd towards Quarndon. Turn left at sign for Kedleston and Hulland. Follow Kedleston Rd for 1 mile, entrance on left after the golf course entrance. Motorhomes use Mercaston Lane entrance to avoid width and height restrictions. Car parking is available for visitors. Entrance gate on Kedleston Road open at 9am and locked at 5pm. Please have your membership card (if applicable) ready to scan.
By Bus: The 114 bus service from Derby (25 mins) and Ashbourne (30 mins) stop at the Hall on Summer Saturdays, and at the Smithy/estate entrance on other days (1 mile walk from the Hall). There are direct buses to Derby from: Belper (30 mins), Burton-on-Trent (40 mins), Nottingham (35 mins), Leicester (40 mins), Uttoxeter (80 mins) and other towns.
By Train: There are direct trains to Derby from: Birmingham New Street (35 mins), Crewe (70 mins), Leicester (30 mins), Nottingham (20 mins), Sheffield (30 mins), Stoke-on-Trent (45 mins) and other towns. Buses from Derby (25 mins) and Ashbourne (30 mins) stop at the hall on Summer Saturdays, and at the estate entrance on other days.