What's on at Kedleston Hall
Preschool Play Days
Bring your little adventurers to an outdoor play session at Kedleston. Expect crafts, games and stories and dress to get messy. Drop in sessions, no need to book, normal admission charges to the Park applies
Tue 26 Sep 2017
+ 1 other date
11:00-15:00
Fungi Walk with Wild Beverley
Discover Kedleston's parkland at its most colourful and learn about fascinating fungi that thrive in the parks' varied habitats. We recommend bringing a camera and suitable footwear as we expect to walk for at least 1 mile during the event.
Sat 30 Sep 2017
10:00-12:00
Hands on for Home Educators
Join us on the first Monday of the month for a practical outdoor work session aimed at families who home educate.
Mon 02 Oct 2017
10:30-12:00
Family Forest Fun (5-8 years)
Join our regular Forest School Club in the woodland at Kedleston and enjoy different outdoor activities each month.
Sat 07 Oct 2017
10:30-12:00
Family Forest Fun (9-12 years)
Join our regular Forest School Club in the woodland at Kedleston and enjoy different outdoor activities each month.
Sat 07 Oct 2017
13:00-14:30
Tree-mendous Autumn Crafts for Half Term
Drop in for some craft activities celebrating the wonderful trees we have here at Kedleston.
Mon 23 Oct 2017
+ 4 other dates
11:00-15:00
Introduction to Wood Carving for Kids
Learn how to safely use a knife to carve green wood and make something to take away with you.
Tue 24 Oct 2017
10:30-12:00
The Canterville Ghost
Enjoy comedy and chills in this original adaptation of the charming Oscar Wilde tale.
Sun 29 Oct 2017
18:00-19:00
Family Drop in Crafts - Natural Christmas Ornaments
Drop in and make a festive decoration using natural materials under the Loggia in the Pleasure Grounds. This is a self-led activity.
Sat 04 Nov 2017
+ 7 other dates
10:00-16:00
Make a Willow Pheasant
Improve your willow weaving technique to make a pheasant sculpture to take home and decorate your home or garden.
Fri 10 Nov 2017
09:30-16:30
Make a Willow Christmas tree
Learn simple willow weaving techniques to make a small 3D Christmas tree in this short introductory workshop
Sat 11 Nov 2017
09:30-12:30
+ other times
Make a Hanging Willow Star
Learn simple willow weaving techniques to make a hanging willow star in this short introductory workshop.
Sun 12 Nov 2017
09:30-12:30
+ other times
Make a needle felted robin
Learn from crafter Vicky Del Greco, in this day long course, the art of needle felting. This craft is a great one to do whilst snuggled around the fire, with your shoes kicked off, so that is exactly the atmosphere we will be creating for you.
Fri 17 Nov 2017
09:30-16:30
Make an applique personalised stocking
Learn from crafter Vicky Del Greco, in this day long course, how to make an applique stocking. Choose from supplied templates or create your own design from scratch using either sewn or stick on techniques.
Sat 18 Nov 2017
09:30-16:30
Make a collection of stocking filler gifts
Learn from crafter Vicky Del Greco, in this day long course, how to make a variety of stocking filler gifts, using a variety of crafting methods. This course is a great follow up to the making your appliqued stocking course or as a standalone course
Sun 19 Nov 2017
09:30-16:30
Make a Rustic Willow Wreath
Learn the basics of weaving to make a willow hoop and add a few natural decorations to make a rustic festive wreath to adorn your front door
Fri 24 Nov 2017
+ 2 other dates
10:00-12:30
Cookie craftiness
Order a hot chocolate & cookie and collect a craft pack to make up your very own 2018 calendar. Adult supervision required
Fri 01 Dec 2017
+ 29 other dates
10:30-15:30
Christmas Lunches
Come along and enjoy a traditional roast turkey lunch in our Great Restaurant
Fri 01 Dec 2017
+ 23 other dates
12:00-14:30
Breakfast with Father Christmas
Enjoy a cooked English breakfast with tea/coffee or squash in the great kitchen at Kedleston Hall. Father Christmas will be joining you and handing out presents to the children, you and your family can take a memento photo with Father Christmas...
Sat 02 Dec 2017
+ 5 other dates
09:15-11:00
Father Christmas's Grotto
Book to visit Father Christmas in his magical Christmas Grotto inside Kedleston Hall, and enjoy some craft activities with his little helpers.
Sat 02 Dec 2017
+ 5 other dates
11:00-11:30
+ other times
Sherry and Mince Pie Tour
Take a guided tour of the State Floor, decorated for Christmas, followed by a festive mince pie and a glass of sherry by the fires in Caesar's Hall.
Mon 04 Dec 2017
+ 2 other dates
11:30-12:15
+ other times
A winter woodland wilderness walk
Enjoy a winter walk over the festive period. A look at some of our fantastic veteran trees, stripped of leaves, in all their winter glory. A chance to get up close and hug one.
Tue 05 Dec 2017
+ 1 other date
10:00-12:30
A View from afar: A garden tour around Kedleston
Enjoy a festive walk around Kedleston with a view from afar:
Thu 07 Dec 2017
+ 2 other dates
10:00-12:30
Signing Father Christmas
Book onto special sessions in our grotto aimed at deaf or hearing-impaired children and also for children with additional needs such as autism.
Wed 20 Dec 2017
+ 2 other dates
11:00-12:45
Winter Solstice Lantern Walk
Bring along a lantern and join us for a walk through the Park as it begins to get dark
Thu 21 Dec 2017
15:30-16:30
Santa Paws Pooch Parade
Join Santa Paws for a festive stroll around the park at Kedleston. Doggies dressed up in their finest festive costumes will receive a treat
Sat 23 Dec 2017
10:30-12:00
Boxing Day Walk - Three lodge challenge
Enjoy a guided post-Christmas walk around the periphery of the estate and work off the Christmas lunch. The walk will encompass all three lodges into Kedleston, a meeting with the resident Dexters along with learning more about the long and...
Tue 26 Dec 2017
10:30-13:30