National Trust Kedleston Hall

National Trust Kedleston Hall The house is framed by historic parkland and boasts opulent interiors intended to impress. We welcome feedback – both positive and negative.
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Unearthing secrets into keeping Kedleston’s garden looking glorious, our evening garden tours are back on Wednesday 24th...
27/05/2026

Unearthing secrets into keeping Kedleston’s garden looking glorious, our evening garden tours are back on Wednesday 24th June and Tuesday 21st July.

Hosted by our gardeners revealing insights into the reawakening of our historic garden, join a dusky summer stroll beyond everyday visiting times, and discover how over two centuries of expertise continues to this very day.

To book tickets visit the upcoming events page on our website:

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/peak-district-derbyshire/kedleston-hall/events/7a7bb9b8-3c72-4b08-8227-f7f65386ad93

©National Trust Images/Janine Sterland

22/05/2026

This May half-term, experience a Book Nook with a difference and join us for scenic storytelling 📖🌿

From Saturday 23rd May – Sunday 31st May to celebrate Derby Book Festival, our Loggia is transformed into an inviting space for reading and sharing stories.

Discover themed reading zones, as well as hand puppets and story dice – surrounded by the narrative of nature with views peering into our garden.

To find out more visit our upcoming events page on our website:

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/peak-district-derbyshire/kedleston-hall/events/ee51a5ac-655e-4186-88b8-768b03a518cd

20/05/2026

In less than a week’s time, on Saturday 23rd May, join us for a special Derby Book Festival event 📖

We are welcoming award winning author Deepa Anappara to discuss her book, ‘The Last of Earth.’

Sian Hoyle from Derby Book Festival says:

‘We are delighted to be working in partnership with the National Trust in the wonderful setting of Kedleston Hall to coincide with their latest exhibition’

Not only hosted in Kedleston’s historic interiors, this unique experience includes an after-hours visit of our exhibition ‘How Did We Get Here?’

At the centre of the exhibition, discover ‘Encounters’, a specially commissioned film by British-Tibetan designer and artist Nyima Murry.

This captures intimate conversations between members of the Tibetan community living in Britian and highlights culturally significant Tibetan objects from Kedleston Hall.

To find out more and to book tickets:

https://www.derbybookfestival.co.uk/events/deepa-anappara-the-last-of-earth

17/05/2026

On International Museum Day, join us for an insider tour of Kedleston Hall’s historic museum alongside our Property Curator Morgan.

Housing over 1000 objects from across Asia, it was developed by Lord Curzon, who was Viceroy of India at the start of the 20th century and complements Kedleston Hall’s show palace status - designed as a temple to the arts.

Unusually for a private home, the museum was also set up with the help of London’s Victoria & Albert Museum as part of Kedleston’s ground floor refurbishment 150 years after the hall was built.

Most recently, culturally significant Tibetan objects from the museum are featured in Kedleston Hall’s newest exhibition, ‘How Did We Get Here?’, co-curated with members of the Tibetan community living in Britain.

Intrigued? Come and visit our musuem, take a closer look at these objects, and discover our exhibition to uncover more.

17/05/2026
Rehearsals are in full swing for outdoor theatre coming soon at Kedleston Hall!Staged in our 18th century garden in a fe...
15/05/2026

Rehearsals are in full swing for outdoor theatre coming soon at Kedleston Hall!

Staged in our 18th century garden in a few weeks time, The Three Inch Fools will be performing their own spectacular spin on the legendary tales of Camelot.

With immersive storytelling brought to life through talented theatrics with props, music, drama (and all in good humour!), King Arthur and the Holy Fail is set to be an early summer highlight not to be missed this June.

Taking place at 7pm on June 12 and 13, to book tickets:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/king-arthur-and-the-holy-fail-at-kedleston-hall-national-trust-tickets-1981846185290

13/05/2026

Ever wondered the secrets behind running a historic garden?

For two dates only – our Evening Garden Tours are back on 24th June and 21st July!

Behind the scenes, join our garden team to discover their breadth of skills and knowledge required for maintaining our thriving garden – all beyond everyday visitor times.

From propagation to varied design and planting styles, uncover an evolving 18th century garden, reimagined by our team of in-house experts.

To find out more and to book tickets visit the upcoming events page on our website!

*Limited tickets are available, booking is required in advance

08/05/2026

Garden announcement - Kedleston Hall’s wisteria is now in full bloom! ✨

Planted just after the Second World War, these cascading clusters continue to frame our loggia beautifully each spring.

Delicate by nature and known for a distinctive fragrance, they are also unfortunately very fleeting - come and catch a glimpse of them soon before they disappear.

08/05/2026

Today we celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday! 🎂

Marking this milestone, we reflect over springtime moments and musings from our garden and woodland. 🌿

From tiny scuttling creatures to towering sequoia trees, whether blossom, bluebells or birdsong - with a chirp, a bleat and a buzz, plus everything in between. 🐞

From all of us at Kedleston Hall - Happy birthday
Sir David! 🎉

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