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Summer of Play

Come and find the Secret Garden area at Kedleston, where excitement and adventure await!

  • Booking not needed
  • Admission applies

Join us this summer holiday in the Secret Garden. Enjoy the obstacle course and giant bird house, or put on a play for your family and friends! If you fancy peace and quiet, you can escape to the book nook or yoga den. There's something for everyone in the Secret Garden, so come and see if you can find it!

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £8.00
Child £4.00
Family 1A 3C£12.00
Family 2A 2C£20.00
Family 2A 3C£20.00
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The basics

Suitability

2-12

Meeting point

Head to Visitor Reception for directions.

What to bring and wear

Outdoor clothing and footwear.

Accessibility

This area is accessible via mobile and manual wheelchairs. Push chairs can also access this space. Please note that the ground is covered largely with bark chippings. The toilets are approximately 200 metres from the Secret Garden.

Other

There is shaded seating available for picnicking.

Upcoming events

Event

Orienteering at Kedleston Hall 

Available daily, explore more of the parkland at Kedleston with a family friendly orienteering course. Using a map, choose your own route to find your way.

Event summary

on
22 Jul to 30 Nov 2025
at
09:00 to 16:00
+ 131 other dates or times
Event

Marigold potting 

As part of South Asian Heritage Month, join us to pot your own Kedleston grown marigold to take home with you. A fund hands on activity for all ages.

Event summary

on
23 Jul to 6 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 1 other date or time
Event

The Extraordinary Story of an Ordinary Man 

Sangita Dosanjh, author of 'The Extraordinary Story of an Ordinary Man' speaks about her father's experience of moving from India to England in the 1950s.

Event summary

on
25 Jul to 12 Aug 2025
at
11:30 to 12:30
+ 5 other dates or times
Event

Archery at Kedleston Hall 

Have a go at archery this summer at Kedleston Hall. Ideal for complete beginners. Delivered by Derbyshire Archery Club. Free activity, no booking needed. All ages welcome to take part.

Event summary

on
30 Jul to 27 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 15:00
+ 4 other dates or times