Family fun at Kedleston

Published:: 10 July 2022

Cows in the parkland with Kedleston Hall in the background — Enjoy a walk at Kedleston Hall | © National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra

It's the perfect time to spend time with family and enjoy a seasonal walk.

Planning your family visit

If you're planning a day out at Kedleston Hall with the family, here is some useful information:

Baby changing facilities are available within the main toilets.
Breastfeeding is welcome anywhere on site.
A wheelchair accessible Shuttle Bus is available between the Visitor Reception building to the Hall.
Don’t forget to visit the second-hand bookshop (located in the stableyard). We have a dedicated children’s section with plenty of books for all ages. It is open most days and is managed by volunteers. Please check with our staff at the Visitor Reception building for opening times on your arrival.

Visitor inspects an orienteering map — Explore the parkland at Kedleston on the orienteering course | © National Trust Images/John Millar

Family friendly things to do

At Kedleston Hall, the great outdoors has plenty on offer for families, with lots of places to explore and spots for memorable picnics. Here is what’s on offer.

Secret pop-up play area

Whilst the summer sun is on its way out, our summer play area is running for another week till Sunday 15 September. Follow the watering cans in the Pleasure Grounds to visit our this secret pop-up play area (9.30am-4.30pm).

Orienteering

The permanent orienteering course in the parkland at Kedleston is ideal for beginners of all ages. You can buy a specially designed orienteering map at Visitor Reception for £1.50, it’s on waterproof paper too, so you don't need to worry about it getting wet. Find your way to marked points in the landscape, at whatever pace you choose. Along the way you could spot birds on the lake and of course the sheep and cattle.