Kirby Hall

12/06/2026

We've just topped up on our fantastic range of preserves and now have our full range including chutneys and pickles back in! Come and see us in the shop to get some! 🍒 🍓

10/06/2026

Last chance to get your application in, applications close tonight to join the Kirby Hall Team

Would you like to work for the charity that cares for hundreds of historic sites in every corner of England? We are looking for a Visitor Assistant to join us at Kirby Hall working working 8-16 hours per week (changing to a zero-hours hour contract November through to March).

05/06/2026

Did you know Kirby Hall links to one of history’s most famous royal love stories? James I and George Villiers left a legacy that still sparks conversation today. Pride Month is the perfect time to tell it. James I visited Kirby on several occasions.

05/06/2026

Thanks Haunted Northants for the shout out! Do check out their special feature about us tonight! 👻

Good morning, Northants 💚

Meet Edmund, one of the beautiful peacocks at Kirby Hall.

I had yet another amazing day at this absolute hidden gem yesterday, and honestly, I have so much to tell you! 👻

Hope you’re ready for tonight’s Friday Fright Night stories, because Kirby has definitely given us plenty to talk about.

But first, for Friday Follow, I’d love you all to pop over to the Kirby Hall page and give them a follow. Their latest post shows an amazing ghostly capture, and of course, I just had to go and check it out for myself. 👀

Let’s just say… the place is indeed active.

More on that in tonight’s post.

And while I’m here, did you know English Heritage is currently offering 20% off membership with the code REWARD76
Please do double-check the offer is still active before joining.

If you’re not a member, you can also save by booking your tickets online at least the day before with their early bird ticket option.

Kirby Hall is one of those places where you can easily spend the whole day. You can explore the ruins, wander the grounds, enjoy a hot drink, browse the secondhand books, visit the lovely little shop, or take a picnic and make a proper adventure of it.

Take the kiddos. Take your camera. Take your curiosity.

I promise you, you’re going to fall in love with the place.

And for my ghostly friends, look out for the free information sheet at the entrance desk. 💕

See you tonight for Friday Fright Night… Kirby Hall edition. 👻

04/06/2026

We don't know if we believe in ghosts or not... But we're having trouble explaining this photo taken by one of our team when the hall was locked up and empty. We think it looks a lot like a man in a tudor doublet and even a dog to the side as well.

What do you think? Have you ever seen or felt a ghostly presence at Kirby? 👻

03/06/2026

📚 We are accepting donations of good quality books for our little secondhand bookshop. 📚

If you're having a clear out, please consider passing your books onto us so others can enjoy them and the funds will help to support Kirby as well so that's a double win!

03/06/2026

We are open today! We'd love to see you. Come and explore this fantastic hall built by Sir Humphrey Stafford in the 1570's.

Did you know that James I visited Kirby several times, once for four nights which was a great honour for the family.

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02/06/2026

Have you ever wanted to join Edmund and the team to work at Kirby Hall, we are recruiting for Visitor Assistants but be quick as applications close soon !!

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/our-people/careers-with-us/job-search/default-job-page/?jobRef=16473

01/06/2026

We are unfortunately closed today, but after today we are open daily throughout the summer! Come along and see our fantastic hall and enjoy beautiful views like these! 🦚

31/05/2026

We're running some free tours of our attic and cellar spaces today!

Sometimes the hidden areas are the most intriguing. Don't miss this chance to see some of Kirby's secrets.

Tours will be at 1pm & 3pm. Spaces are limited- first come first served.

For families we're still running our fantastic kids trails and there's loads to explore in the grounds. Come meet our peacocks and bring a picnic to enjoy the last day of half term! 🦚🍦

We can't wait to see you!