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Once the medieval deer park for Haddon Hall, undisturbed for centuries, and now the Peak District's oldest, largest rewilding project, home to many rare and endangered species.

01/09/2026

Goldfinch numbers have risen steadily in recent decades in the UK, and it's now a common sight to see charms of these pretty birds flitting from flower to flower in fields, verges and gardens. They are a conservation success story: their population has more than doubled since the 1970s, and around 1.2 million pairs are thought to breed across the UK each year. They are specialist seed feeders with fine beaks that are perfectly adapted to extracting seeds from thistles and teasels, and they particularly benefit if you are able to leave small areas of wildflowers standing to provide food for them in the winter months.

📍 Haddon Hall, Bakewell, DE45 1LA

31/08/2026

This Sunday we are delighted to welcome artist Judith Brown to Haddon Hall, to lead a Wire Sculpture Workshop in our Tudor Stables Studio. During this full-day workshop, which takes inspiration from the wildflowers in Haddon Medieval Park, you will learn how to craft delicate natural designs using wire, creating finished pieces to take home and treasure.

This is a mindful, relaxing art form, suitable for everyone over the age of 18. No previous experience is required, and all tuition, materials and equipment will be provided.

📅 Sunday 6 September 2026
⏰ 10.30am – 4.00pm
🎟 £90.00
👉 Further info via the link in our bio and in the comments
📍 Haddon Hall, Bakewell, DE45 1LA

30/08/2026

Allowing wildflowers to flourish in our meadows means that we can provide perfect habitats to support a wide range of pollinators. In total, 23 different species of bees have been recorded in Haddon Medieval Park, including the first records in the county of the wonderfully-named Big-headed Mining Bee (Andrena bucephala) and Hairy-horned Nomad Bee (Nomada hirtipes). We will continue to manage our parkland organically, hand in hand with nature, to ensure the future survival of all these vitally important insects.

📍 Haddon Medieval Park, Bakewell, DE45 1LA

29/08/2026

We are proud to host a busy and varied events programme every year in Haddon Medieval Park. Designed to educate and inspire, our events are all connected with our ancient parkland, its landscapes or its wildlife. From specialist wildlife walks and parkland tours that teach visitors about our bird life, meadow life, river habitats, trees, wildflowers or bat roosts, to workshops that support endangered and heritage crafts, there's always the chance to learn more or develop a new skill here. Most events take place in a purpose-designed studio within our Tudor Stables (pictured), a comfortable and airy space with old stones, oak beams and its original manger.

We still have plenty of events available throughout autumn, but we will be releasing a brand new programme of events in early 2027. Please follow our social media accounts to find out more as soon as dates are released!

📍 Haddon Hall, Bakewell, DE45 1LA

27/08/2026

This year we are delighted to welcome back the experts at Woodland Ways to lead a Nalbinding Workshop in the Tudor Stables Studio at Haddon Hall.

On this full day heritage craft workshop you will create a beanie hat, perfectly fitted to you, using the ancient Scandinavian technique of Nalbinding, a craft that pre-dates knitting and crochet. Nalbinding involves using a single needle to create a fabric from short lengths of natural wool, resulting in dense, warm items that don’t unravel in the way that knitted items can. The Peak District has long had an association with wool, and we are pleased to help in continuing to protect and preserve these ancient crafts.

📅 Fri 11 September 2026
⏰ 10.30am - 4.00pm
🎟 £90.00
📍 Haddon Hall, Bakewell, DE45 1LA

👉 Tickets are selling quickly, so please don't delay if you would like to join us. You will find more information via the link in our bio.

25/08/2026

The peaceful Derbyshire River Wye makes the perfect setting for watching the wildlife that lives within the ancient landscape of Haddon Medieval Park. Iconic dippers love to perch on the rocks and search for insects and amphibians in the water, while the wildflower margins are full of butterflies, bees and damselflies.

You can explore Haddon Medieval Park and learn more about its wildlife on our guided tours and wildlife walks. You'll find more information and remaining dates via the link in our bio.

📍 Haddon Medieval Park, Bakewell, DE45 1LA

23/08/2026

"The Autumn Wreath Making course was delightful. Claire was an excellent teacher. She was skilled, creative, informative ,and patient with a clumsy, unimaginative beginner. I learnt so much and felt proud of my final creation!"

After the success of last year's event, we are delighted to be able to offer a further Autumn Wreath Making Workshop at Haddon this September. Taking inspiration from the flowers and foliage in our wild landscape, florist Claire Tew will teach you the skills needed to craft an entirely natural, sustainable wreath and weave in autumn flowers, dried blooms, leaves, seeds and branches. All tuition, materials and equipment will be provided and everyone will go home with a finished item to treasure.

Your ticket for this event also entitles you to half-price admission to Haddon Hall and its beautiful gardens on the same day.

We have just a few tickets left, so please don't delay if you would like to join us. You'll find more information via the link in our bio.

📅 Sunday 27 September
⏰ 10.30am-1.00pm or 2.00pm-4.30pm
🎟 £65.00

📍 Haddon Hall, Bakewell, DE45 1LA

22/08/2026

Butterflies are key indicator species within the landscape; when they are flourishing, we know that the wider environment is in good health too. Within Haddon Medieval Park our butterfly populations are monitored carefully by a team of dedicated volunteers every single week from April to September. A total of 29 different species have been recorded flying around our flowers, trees and meadow grasses. We are proud to provide a safe home for them, managed organically for nature, so that their populations can thrive and grow.

Once the ancient deer park for Haddon Hall, our beautiful parkland is now a haven for wildlife of all kinds. To find out more, please follow our social media accounts as the story unfolds.

📍 Haddon Hall, Bakewell, DE45 1LA

21/08/2026

This Autumn we are delighted to add a brand new event to our programme at Haddon: a Traditional Corn Dolly Making Workshop, led by Lu Towle, a third-generation straw worker. The art of making Corn Dollies is an ancient and endangered heritage craft, deeply rooted in rural life. Harvest tokens and trophies were traditionally made from the last sheaf of wheat to hold and protect the ‘spirit of the harvest’ through the winter.

In this full-day workshop you will learn a variety of traditional corn dolly designs and techniques, creating beautiful keepsakes of the season to take home and treasure.

This event is suitable for everyone over the age of 18. No experience is needed and all tuition, materials and equipment will be provided.

📅 Saturday 24 October 2026
⏰ 10.30am-4.00pm
🎟 £90.00
👉 More information via the link in our bio

📍 Haddon Hall, Bakewell, DE45 1LA

19/08/2026

We are delighted to be able to offer a further date for our sold-out Wider Haddon Estate Conservation & Heritage Walk. Join us for this exclusive, full-day guided event on Thursday 24 September 2026, allowing rare access to areas of the historic estate never usually open to the public.

Your guide, Jason Ingamells FRGS, has decades of experience leading groups through some of the wildest landscapes on the planet. He and his team will take you through ancient woodland, sweeping parkland and quiet river valleys, while sharing stories of Haddon Hall’s past, the creation of its medieval deer park, and how centuries-old land stewardship continues to shape the landscape today. You’ll learn how to “read” the land – spotting wildlife signs, identifying trees, understanding habitat creation and woodland management.

This experience blends knowledge, exploration and a deep connection to one of England’s most atmospheric estates. It is a rare opportunity for nature lovers, history enthusiasts, walkers, and anyone curious about how landscapes are shaped and protected.

Spaces are strictly limited to preserve the tranquility of this unique environment. Please note that this walk covers a distance of around 3-4 miles on uneven terrain.

📅 Thursday 24 September 2026
⏰ 10.30am-4.00pm
🎟 £95.00
👉 Please see the link in our bio to book

📍 Haddon Hall, Bakewell, DE45 1LA

Address

Haddon Hall
Bakewell
DE451LA

Telephone

+441629812855

Website

http://linktr.ee/haddonmedievalpark

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