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.
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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- 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
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.
Deepa Anappara - Part of Derby Book Festival
Book talk with Deepa Anappara as part of Derby Book Festival. Her new novel is The Last of Earth.
Outdoor Theatre at Kedleston Hall – King Arthur and the Holy Fail
The Three Inch Fools present an epic quest of improbable proportions.
Evening Garden Tours
Take a summer evening tour of the garden at Kedleston Hall alongside gardeners of the property. Uncover fascinating plans and insights for different areas of the garden whilst discovering historic horticultural features.