Book your visit
Please note you need to book tickets to The Children's Country House at Sudbury. Tickets can be booked in half-hour slots, up to four weeks in advance and up to 8am on the day (subject to availability).
The Children’s Country House at Sudbury
The Children’s Country House at Sudbury. Having fun with history.
Main Road, Sudbury, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 5HT
Book a visit
Important notice
Please see 'Opening Times' for full details of our 2023 winter opening hours. We are a bookable only property, this includes The Hall, museum, gardens and café. You can book tickets up until 8am on the day you want to visit (subject to availability).
Opening times for 1 December 2023
Asset Opening time Hall Closed Garden Closed Museum Closed Shop Closed Tea-room Closed Book a visitThe Children’s Country House at Sudbury, Derbyshire has made a change to its 2023 winter opening hours. We’ve had a successful first year and want to develop the offer further during a traditionally quieter time. We will also be using the time to undertake necessary conservation and maintenance at the property without impacting our visitors’ experience. Please see the Opening Times tab for full details of winter opening hours. The property remains a pre-book only property this includes The Hall, museum, gardens and café. You can book tickets up until 8am on the day you want to visit (subject to availability).
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Ticket type Gift aid Standard Adult £24.20 £22.00 Child £12.10 £11.00 Family £60.50 £55.00 1 Adult, 2 Children £36.30 £33.00 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
Assistance dogs only
Assistance dogs only in the buildings
Dogs
Dogs welcome in the grounds and garden on leads
Cafe
The Fairy Tale Forest Café serves seasonal snacks and drinks to eat in or take away
Shop
Second-hand gift shop
Car park
Toilet
A variety of additional support available to help you enjoy your visit, including wheelchairs, sensory backpacks, sunflower lanyards and advice. For any specific access requirements, please tick the box under 'Additional Information' at checkout when booking, and a member of the team will be in touch. Please note, this may not be possible if you are booking 24 hours or less in advance. In this instance, please email cchsudbury@nationaltrust.org.uk
Accessible route and/or map
Ramped access/slopes
Some outdoor surfaces are covered in large, loose gravel and there is sloped access to the garden terraces
Accessible toilet
Accessible toilets are located in the Stable Yard and in the Museum
Steps/uneven terrain
There are ramps to allow access into Sudbury Hall, however not all of the Hall is accessible via wheelchair
Changing Places
Transfer available
Free wheelchair accessible vehicle transfer is available from the main car park to the property
Designated parking
Wheelchairs available
Lift
The Museum is accessible by wheelchair. There is a small lift available between all floors
By road
6 miles east of Uttoxeter at the junction of A50, Derby to Stoke and A515, Ashbourne.
Parking: Free parking in the National Trust car park, 500 yards along the main road. Follow the wiggly path towards the Hall. The main car park has designated accessible parking spaces and wide parking spaces for families with small children. Please keep our place safe and don't park on the main road.
Sat Nav: Enter DE6 5HT.
By train
Tutbury & Hatton station is 5 miles away.
By bus
Route 401 between Burton and Uttoxeter stops along Main Road, Sudbury.
By bicycle
National Route 54 of the National Cycle Network from Stourport to Parsley Hay via Kidderminster, Dudley, Lichfield, Burton and Derby.
Planning your visit
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Booking your visit to The Children’s Country House at Sudbury
Book your visit to The Children's Country House at Sudbury, a place to have fun with history. On your visit you can explore the Sudbury Hall, Museum and the Gardens. You can get creative in the Activity Hub, take a well-deserved rest at the Fairytale Forest Cafe and help our fundraising efforts by supporting The Jungle Bookshop, our second-hand shop.
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Visiting The Children's Country House at Sudbury with your dog
Dogs are welcome in the grounds at Sudbury all year round and there is much to explore with you canine friend.
Highlights
Sudbury Hall
Explore the historic country home of the Vernon family, with beautiful plasterwork, carvings and the Grand Staircase.
Museum
Take a journey of childhood through the ages. Visit our dalek, take a lesson in our Victorian Classroom and bring your colouring creation to life in the Digital Playground
Gardens
Explore, picnic and play while you connect with nature. Hunt for our giant grasshoppers, build a den, have a mindful moment and get involved in our many activities.
Fairy Tale Forest Café
Serving seasonal snacks and drinks to eat in or take away.
Jungle Bookshop
A second-hand shop selling pre-loved items including books, toys and clothing.
Early Years Friday
Every Friday 10.00am-2.00pm during term time, a special day for under 5's and their grownups to explore, play and connect with history. To book your place email cchsudbury@nationaltrust.org.uk
Mystery Rooms Experience
Take part in our child-led mystery rooms experience based during World War 2. Bookable online with your admission tickets. Perfect for children 10 and over. No adults only groups as this is an experience aimed at children.
Activity Hub
The perfect place for crafting during your visit. Seasonal and themed crafts to encourage you to release your inner creativity. Bookable online along with your admission tickets.
Spotlight events
Christmas at The Children's Country House
With themed crafts in the Activity Hub and special guests to make the season bright - there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate this special time of year at The Children's Country House. All visits must be pre-booked on our website. Some activities need pre-booking too. Please check the details before you visit.
Things to see and do
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Experience The Children's Country House with the Family
With children at the heart of The Children's Country House there is always something to discover, explore and learn with the family
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Things to see and do in The Children's Country House Museum
Explore the museum to discover the escapades of childhood and the challenges they faced and the realities of life across the centuries.
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Visiting the Garden at The Children's Country House
Explore the Garden and explore, admire and connect with the beauty of nature.
Eating and shopping
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Eating and shopping at The Children's Country House
Grab a bite to eat at the Fairy Tale Café or picnic in the grounds or Boathouse. The jungle-inspired fundraising shop is a treasure trove of gifts and goodies for children and adults alike.
Upcoming events
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Breakfast with the Festive Fairy
Enjoy a full English breakfast in the Fairy Tale Forest Café with our Festive Fairy.
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Star Child Puppet at the Children's Country House
In partnership with City Arts Nottingham, Star Child, an illuminated life-size puppet, will perform at The Children's Country House on 16 and 17 December.
About The Children’s Country House at Sudbury
The Children’s Country House is a place to have fun with history.
The Hall - The first heritage experience of its kind . Originally home to the Vernon family, there are over 12 rooms currently open to the public across three levels. Created with and for children, this experience aims to spark a lifelong interest in heritage. It will encourage confidence and curiosity while learning about the collections and history at Sudbury Hall.
The Museum - Explore the different spaces in The Children’s Country House Museum, which celebrate the escapades and challenges of childhood across the centuries. Be creative and curious as you get stuck in with activities to bring your experience to life. You don’t have to be young, only young at heart to enjoy the fun.
The Garden – Outdoor adventures await in the Garden. Enjoy walks through the historic parterre which echos formal planting plans, and colourful displays supporting a variety of pollinators. Stroll by the lake and explore new spaces that have been opened up, as we continue to work with children to further develop the Garden and decide what the future should look and feel like.
History
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History of Sudbury Hall
Discover more about the history of George Vernon who inherited Sudbury Hall at the age of 25 and how George and his descendants improved their fortunes through advantageous marriages.
Art and collections
Art and Collections website
Explore the objects and works of art we care for at The Children's Country House at Sudbury on the National Trust Collections website.
Our work
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Our work at Sudbury Hall
Discover how the house and collection team at Sudbury Hall care for the collection - from regular surveys to conservation cleaning.
Project
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Creating The Children's Country House at Sudbury
Discover how the curators and conservators at Sudbury Hall, reassessed the property and The Children’s Country House was born.
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The Great Staircase at Sudbury Hall
Discover how the Great Staircase has been repaired and restored to its former glory, after being out of use for over 40 years.