What's on at Kedleston Hall
Preschool Play Days
Join us for our monthly outdoor play aimed at messy little adventurers. Expect crafts, games and stories, and dress for the weather!
Tue 17 Jul 2018
+ 2 other dates
11:00-15:00
Outdoor Cinema with Derby QUAD
There's nothing quite like the silver screen...especially when it's under a summer nights sky. Quad's outdoor cinema returns to Kedleston once more and we've already got our fingers crossed for a less rainy evening than last year!
Fri 20 Jul 2018
+ 1 other date
20:00-22:30
Decorate a willow butterfly
Butterflies, recognisable by their beautiful coloured wings are a sure sign of summer. Here in the pleasure grounds at Kedleston we get plenty seeking out the flowers. Come and decorate your own willow butterfly!
Thu 26 Jul 2018
+ 5 other dates
11:00-15:00
50 things bug station
Drop by our 50 Things Bug Station to complete some insect related 50 Things challenges. Everyone might not be a fan of those creepy crawlies but they are such an important part of the natural ecosystem.
Fri 27 Jul 2018
+ 5 other dates
11:00-15:00
Marvellous Moths
Join us as we reveal some normally unseen residents of Kedleston Park when we look inside our overnight moth trap.
Sun 05 Aug 2018
+ 1 other date
10:00-11:30
Bats and Bangers Walk
Discover more about the night time occupants in the parkland at Kedleston Hall, starting with a bangers and mash tea in the restaurant.
Mon 06 Aug 2018
+ 2 other dates
18:30-22:00
Kedleston Summer Sleepover
Join us for a unique opportunity to spend a night under the stars in Kedleston's Pleasure Grounds
Tue 07 Aug 2018
17:30-23:00
Outdoor Theatre: Sense and Sensibility
Chapter House Theatre Company return with their adaptation of the Sense and Sensibility story. Watch this outdoor theatre within the Kedleston grounds.
Fri 10 Aug 2018
19:30-21:45
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 03 Sep 2018
+ 3 other dates
10:30-12:00
Family Forest Fun (5-9 years)
Join our regular woodland club and enjoy different outdoor activities each month. Booking essential as places are limited.
Sat 08 Sep 2018
10:30-12:00
Wild Food Wander: Autumn Harvest
Take a guided walk and learn about some of the edible plants growing around Kedleston's parkland.
Sat 29 Sep 2018
10:30-12:00
Kedleston Long Walk "incidents" uncovered
Take a walk with the Head Gardener back to the 1700's and experience how the Short Walk was originally conceived as a walk of contemplation, enlightenment and surprise.
Sat 29 Sep 2018
+ 1 other date
14:00-15:30
What's Eating our Collection?
Looking after Kedleston's collection is no easy task, especially when it comes to eradicating creepy crawlies! Take a peek through the microscope and see the types of creatures we have to defend our collection against.
Sun 30 Sep 2018
12:30-16:00
Family Forest Fun (5-9 years)
Join our regular woodland club and enjoy different outdoor activities each month. Booking essential as places are limited.
Sat 13 Oct 2018
10:30-12:00
Kedleston Long Walk "incidents" uncovered
Take a walk with the Head Gardener back to the 1700's and experience how the Short Walk was originally conceived as a walk of contemplation, enlightenment and surprise.
Sat 20 Oct 2018
+ 1 other date
14:00-15:30
Awesome Autumn Crafts
Celebrate the season with some awesome autumn themed craft activities. Normal admission charges to the Park applies to non-National Trust members.
Mon 22 Oct 2018
+ 4 other dates
11:00-15:00
Be a Ranger for the Day
Get stuck in with our Ranger Team and learn what skills are needed to become a National Trust Ranger.
Tue 23 Oct 2018
10:00-15:00