Kedleston Hall

Spring bulbs growing in the garden at Kedleston

Important notice -

In line with government guidance, outdoor spaces only at Kedleston are open daily for local visitors to access for walks. You'll need to book your visit in advance online. You will be turned away without a booking.

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

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Visitors walking through a garden in spring

Visiting this spring 

In England and Northern Ireland, our gardens, parks and countryside remain open for local people to exercise. Shops, houses and other indoor areas are closed, and cafés are takeaway only. The safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors from the nearby community remains our priority and we urge you to book your visits in advance and stay local. All places in Wales are currently closed. Please check the property webpage before you travel.

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What's on 

Please continue to book before visiting  

Following the government announcement of a national lockdown in England, Kedleston remains open for local exercise in line with government guidance. Kedleston parkland, gardens and toilets are open. The kiosk is open providing a limited selection of take-away refreshments. The hall, shop and restaurant are closed. Please book your tickets here before you visit.

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Timed entry to Kedleston Hall Garden and Parkland (22 Feb - 28 Feb)

Sun 28 Feb 2021
10:00-15:00
Book your timed entry to visit Kedleston Hall Garden and Parkland.

Timed entry to Kedleston Hall Garden and Parkland (1 Mar - 7 Mar)

Mon 01 Mar 2021
10:00-15:00
Book your timed entry to visit Kedleston Hall Garden and Parkland.
Family enjoying a winter walk

Visiting Kedleston this season 

Kedleston remains open in line with government guidance. Please read this article to find out what is currently open, how to book a visit and what to expect.

fresh snowdrops in the pleasure ground at Kedleston hall

Walking in the park at Kedleston Hall 

Enjoy the welcome signs of spring on one of four marked walks around the park at Kedleston Hall and find wildlife to spot.

A greyhound dog and owner walk in a green field with Kedleston stately home in the background

Visiting Kedleston with your dog 

Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome throughout the Kedleston gardens and parkland with great walks for you to enjoy.

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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 pre-packaged takeaway food and hot 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

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.

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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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We need your support 

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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