Kedleston Hall
BEST FOR
Ages 0+
ENTRY
from £4.25
SETTING
Outdoors
WHERE
Derby
What it’s like
National Trust neoclassical hall and parkland north of Derby - house, grounds and cafe from about £4.25 parkland.
Kedleston Hall is a National Trust neoclassical mansion and parkland just north of Derby. Think big Adam interiors, pleasure grounds, parkland walks and a Great Kitchen restaurant when you need a sit-down.
Parkland-only tickets start around £4.25 child / £8.50 adult (under-5s free). Hall and parkland family tickets are the full day option. House typically 11:00-16:00; park and pleasure grounds open earlier. Booking is often required for the house - check the NT site before you drive.
About 10-15 minutes from Derby city centre via Kedleston Road. Motorhomes should use the Mercaston Lane entrance. Dogs welcome in the parkland.
What’s on here
Facilities
Plan your visit
Do we need to book ahead?
Yes, booking is required. Turning up on spec risks a wasted trip.
How much does Kedleston Hall cost?
Entry starts from £4.25. The full price list, taken from the venue's own published prices, is on this page.
Is there parking?
Yes, there's parking on site, plus Blue Badge bays.
Can we eat there?
Yes, there's a café and a restaurant, and there's a picnic area if you'd rather bring your own.
Is it OK with a baby or toddler in tow?
Yes, there's baby change.
How accessible is it?
The venue lists step-free access, wheelchair access, an accessible toilet and a hearing loop.
Can the dog come?
Yes, it's listed as dog friendly. Worth checking any on-lead rules before you set off.
What ages is it best for?
The venue pitches it at ages 0+.
Is it indoors?
No, this one's an outdoor day, so pick your weather.
How do we find it?
Aim for J A52/A38, follow A38 (north). First exit (by Derby Uni.) continue Kedleston Rd towards Quarndon. Turn left at sign for Kedleston and Hulland. Follow Kedleston Rd for 1 mile, entrance on left after the golf course entrance. Motorhomes use Mercaston Lane entrance to avoid width and height restrictions. Sat Nav: use postcode DE22 5JD for the main entrance, not the postal address postcode. Direct trains to Derby from Birmingham New Street, Crewe, Leicester, Nottingham, Sheffield, Stoke-on-Trent. Buses from Derby and Ashbourne (114 service) stop at the hall on Summer Saturdays, and at the estate entrance on other days.
Areas to explore
Garden (Pleasure Ground)
Formal 18th-century Pleasure Ground bounded by a ha-ha or sunken wall, giving uninterrupted views across the park.
House
18th-century mansion with Adam interiors, commissioned by Nathaniel Curzon, whose ancestors had resided at Kedleston since the 12th century.
Parkland
Eight hundred acres of expansive grounds, featuring sweeping vistas and access to a rich array of wildlife.
Also on site
Great Kitchen restaurant
Restaurant serving hot and cold meals and drinks, sandwiches, and light snacks. Refreshments kiosk open at peak times.
Second-hand bookshop
Selling a wide selection of good quality books for all ages, located within the stableyard. Open daily 9:30am-4pm.
Shop
Shop located inside the hall on the ground floor selling seasonal gifts including those from local producers.
Experiences
How Did We Get Here? Exhibition
House exhibition exploring Tibetan artefacts from Kedleston's Museum collection, running until 11 October, developed in partnership with members of the Tibetan community living in Britain.
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