Helios at Kedleston Hall

This is a unique opportunity to see and experience a compelling piece of art which prompts feelings of awe, belonging, gratitude and inquisitiveness. Adult or child, old or young, every visitor will be enraptured by what they see inside the domed saloon room.

Named after the ancient Greek god of the sun, Helios offers a detailed view of our solar system's greatest star, including rare features like sunspots. The sculpture is scaled so that each centimetre represents 2,000 kilometres of the real sun's surface. 

Along with its glowing light, Helios includes a soundscape featuring NASA recordings of the sun, by Duncan Speakman and Sarah Anderson. Together, the light and sound create a unique and immersive experience, inviting us to explore the sun's hidden beauty and power up close. 

Helios has been co-commissioned by National Trust, Cork Midsummer Festival, Liverpool Cathedral, Old Royal Naval College and University College London.​

Helios will be on display in the Hall daily from 17 October - 2 November 2025 10am-4pm (last entry 3.30pm). All visitors (members and non members) to the hall during this time will need to pre-book their entry via the online booking system.

National Trust members must book their free entry tickets in advance of their visit on the website. For non members, the hall entry fee (to be pre-booked online) will be £15 adult, £7.50 child, £37.50 family, £22.50 one adult family (non gift aid prices).

Helios will be on display in the domed saloon room which is on the first floor in the hall. From 17 October - 2 November, a stairclimber will be available for wheelchair users to access the first floor. To use the stairclimber, please let us know before you visit. Call 01332 843400 between 9am and 4pm to book this facility.

Outside of these dates, there is no lift available. There are 15 and then a further 7 steps to climb to get onto the first floor. Wheelchairs are available on the ground floor and first floor.