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May Half-Term

Get lost in a story or have a go at sharing your own. Visit the Book Nook this half-term as we celebrate Derby Book Festival.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

This May half-term, the Kedleston Book Nook provides a comfy seat and an exciting read! Discover exciting facts, explore enchanted worlds or have a go at story telling for yourself. The Book Nook provides a sheltered space to get lost in tall tales, or to capture imaginations. Enjoy themed reading zones, hand puppets, story dice and more. All ages and abilities are welcome at this celebration of Derby Book Festival.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

All ages welcome.

Meeting point

The Book Nook can be found in the Loggia which is fully accessible via the Stableyard and Garden.

What to bring and wear

Warm clothes and outdoor footwear recommended.

Accessibility

The Loggia is accessible via ramped access from the Stableyard and level access via the Garden. Benches and seating with arms available, as well as bean bags and cushions.

Other

Please note that this is an outdoor, but undercover space.

Upcoming events

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on
12 Apr to 30 Jun 2026
at 09:00 to 16:00+ 79 other dates or times

Art and Design Trail 

Enjoy the themes of Kedleston Hall in the outdoors.

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on
12 Apr 2026
at 09:00 to 17:00

How did we get here? 

This exhibition features a small selection of Tibetan artefacts from the collection and sheds light on previously untold stories. It sits alongside, Encounters, a new film by British-Tibetan artist, Nyima Murry.

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on
12 Apr to 27 Sep 2026
at 11:00 to 16:00+ 168 other dates or times

Deepa Anappara - Part of Derby Book Festival 

Book talk with Deepa Anaparra as part of Derby Book Festival. Her new novel is The Last of Earth.

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on
23 May 2026
at 17:30 to 20:00