Kedleston Hall

Important notice -

The garden, parkland and kiosk are open daily (the house, restaurant and shop are now closed.) Please continue to book your visit in advance. If you do not book we cannot guarantee admission.

18th-century mansion with Adam interiors, colonial history and vast parkland

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Family walking in the woodland at Castle Ward, County Down

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

More than 100 gardens and parks and hundreds of coast and countryside places are open in England and Northern Ireland. Following the latest government guidance, all houses in England and Northern Ireland are closed. We're reopening our places in Wales from Monday 9 November for visitors who live in Wales in line with Welsh government guidelines following the firebreak lockdown. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at weekends and school holidays. Please check the property webpage of the place you wish to visit before you travel. Find out how to book and what to expect from your visit.

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What's on 

Please continue to book before visiting  

The parkland, toilets and kiosk are open daily. The house, restaurant and shop are now closed. Please book your tickets here before you visit. Members can book for free, while non-members will need to pay when booking. A ticket is required for every adult/child arriving in the car. One ticket will admit one person only. Tickets will be released every Friday for the week ahead.

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Timed entry to Kedleston Hall Garden and Parkland (23 Nov - 29 Nov)

Sat 28 Nov 2020
10:00-10:30
Book your timed entry to visit Kedleston Hall Garden and Parkland.

Timed entry to Kedleston Hall Garden and Parkland (30 Nov - 6 Dec)

Mon 30 Nov 2020
10:00-10:30
Book your timed entry to visit Kedleston Hall Garden and Parkland.
A view from the lakeside walk with Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire

Visiting Kedleston this season 

We're looking forward to welcoming you back to Kedleston this season. Please read this article to find out what is currently open, how to book a visit and what to expect.

autumn colour in Kedleston's pleasure ground

Autumn at Kedleston Hall 

Crunch your way through fallen leaves and enjoy outdoor adventures as the colder months set in. Dogs on leads are always welcome and there are plenty of spots for picnics and natural play.

Fungi growing on a tree in the woodlands, Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire

Finding fungi at Kedleston Hall 

Get outside this autumn and discover up to 90 species of weird and wonderful fungi in the grounds at Kedleston Hall in Derbyshire.

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Eating

Woman holding takeaway hot drink

Refreshments kiosk open

The kiosk, situated near the house, is open. A small range of takeaway food and hot and cold drinks are available. We've introduced new safety measures including card payments only and a queue system. A perfect stop off before or after your walk at Kedleston.

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History

History of Kedleston

A view of the river and bridge and hall at Kedleston, Derbyshire

The history of Kedleston Hall 

Learn about how Kedleston’s vibrant story and how it is entangled with global histories, from Rome to India.

Portrait of George Nathaniel Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston

George Nathaniel Curzon  

Find out about George Nathaniel Curzon, a politician, colonialist and contentious individual, and his roles from Viceroy of India to president of the National League for Opposing Women’s Suffrage.

A campaign poster from the National League for Opposing Women's Suffrage

Women and Power - Challenging Histories at Kedleston Hall 

We’re telling the story of Lord Curzon’s involvement in the anti-suffrage movement. Find out more here.

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Our work

Details of three portraits

Addressing our histories of colonialism and historic slavery 

Kedleston, along with a number of other places and collections in our care, has direct links to colonialism. Learn more about what we are doing to address the histories of slavery and colonialism and to acknowledge their impact and legacies.

Hands at work

Colonial Countryside project 

Kedleston is collaborating with a team of historians, including Dr Corinne Fowler at the University of Leicester, on Colonial Countryside. This child-led writing and history project explores African, Caribbean and Indian connections at 11 of our places.

A year of listening at Kedleston Hall

A Year of Listening 

Ahead of a project to rethink how the Eastern Museum at Kedleston is displayed and represented, we listened to individuals and organisations to help us explore this opportunity.

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Things to see and do

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Sunflowers at Rhosili and South Gower Coast, Wales

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Our natural world and places of historic beauty are at serious risk. Give today and together, we can help nature recover, bring people closer to it, and ensure our shared history continues to inspire us all. Thank you for your continued support.

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Kedleston Hall on the National Trust Collections website

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