What's on

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

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 01 Oct 2018

+ 2 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 13 Oct 2018

10:30-12:00

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 16 Oct 2018

11:00-15:00

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 - Adults Only

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

Be a Ranger for the Day - For children aged 8 and over

Get stuck in with our Ranger Team and learn what skills are needed to become a National Trust Ranger.

Tue 30 Oct 2018

10:00-15:00

Make a Clay Poppy

Drop in to make a poppy out of clay to remember the end of the First World War

Sat 10 Nov 2018

+ 1 other date

11:00-15:00

Beacon of Light: Armistice Centenary

"The lamps are going out all over Europe; we shall not see them lit again in our lifetime". In the First World War the country was plunged into darkness and it would be four long years before Britain and Europe would experience the light of peace.

Sun 11 Nov 2018

17:00-20:00

Help prepare Kedleston for Christmas

For one week in November we are inviting visitors to help lend-a-hand and prepare Kedleston for Christmas.

Mon 12 Nov 2018

+ 6 other dates

10:00-15:00

Make a Willow Pheasant

Improve your willow weaving technique to make a pheasant sculpture to take home and decorate your home or garden.

Thu 15 Nov 2018

+ 1 other date

09:30-16:30

Make a Willow Christmas Tree

New to willow craft? Make a willow Christmas tree sculpture to take home and decorate your home or garden.

Fri 16 Nov 2018

09:30-12:30

+ other times

Make a Willow Star

New to willow craft? Make a willow star sculpture to take home and decorate your home or garden

Sun 18 Nov 2018

09:30-12:30

+ other times

Family Willow Wreath Making for Home Educators

Work together as a family to make a willow wreath and decorate with foliage from the park.

Wed 21 Nov 2018

10:30-12:00

Make a Rustic Willow Wreath

Make your very own rustic and natural festive wreath from scratch.

Thu 22 Nov 2018

+ 3 other dates

10:00-12:30

+ other times

Breakfast with Father Christmas

Enjoy a wholesome cooked English breakfast in the great kitchen with tea/coffee or squash.

Sat 01 Dec 2018

+ 9 other dates

09:00-09:45

Crafty Christmas Cookies

Come along and make your very own 2019 calendar.

Sat 01 Dec 2018

+ 30 other dates

10:00-15:30

Father Christmas's Grotto

Book to visit Father Christmas in his magical Christmas Grotto and enjoy some craft activities with his little helpers.

Sat 01 Dec 2018

+ 4 other dates

11:00-11:30

+ other times

Family Christmas Crafts

Come along and drop in for some bird themed Christmas crafts in the Stables. Normal admission charges apply to the park for non National Trust members

Sat 01 Dec 2018

+ 7 other dates

11:00-15:00

Christmas Lunches

Come along and enjoy a traditional roast turkey lunch in our Great Restaurant

Sat 01 Dec 2018

+ 29 other dates

12:00-14:30

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. Normal admission charges apply if you are not a National Trust member.

Mon 03 Dec 2018

+ 2 other dates

10:30-11:30

+ other times

Father Christmas's Grotto for the little ones

Book to visit Father Christmas in his magical Christmas Grotto and enjoy some craft activities with his little helpers. The Grotto is suitable for children aged 0-5 years

Fri 07 Dec 2018

+ 1 other date

11:00-11:30

+ other times

Christmas Crafts for Pre-Schoolers (under 5's)

Drop in for some bird themed Christmas crafts aimed especially at under 5s and their grown ups. Normal admission charges to the Park also apply to non National Trust members

Fri 07 Dec 2018

+ 1 other date

11:00-15:00

Festive Friday Lates

Come along and join us for our very first Festive Friday Lates.

Fri 07 Dec 2018

+ 1 other date

17:00-19:30

Father Christmas's Grotto

Book to visit Father Christmas in his magical Christmas Grotto and enjoy some craft activities with his little helpers.

Sun 16 Dec 2018

+ 2 other dates

11:00-11:30

+ other times

Signing Father Christmas

Book a special session with signing Father Christmas designed to be autism-friendly and provide an enjoyable space for those children who are D/deaf or hearing impaired, and for those with additional needs such as autism.

Sun 16 Dec 2018

+ 2 other dates

14:00-16:00