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Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire - home of the Curzon family

Kedleston Hall, a classical Palladian Mansion built by Robert Adam, near Derby, Derbyshire. Home of the Curzon family and Lords Scarsdale, it is filled with memorabilia of Lord Curzon's time as Viceroy of India. Set in large park.
Kedleston Hall and Park

 Kedleston Hall and Park

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The front of Kedleston hall
The front of Kedleston hall
Kedleston Hall is a classical Palladian mansion built for the Curzon family between 1759 and 1765. It has one of the best examples of Robert Adam's interiors in England which has seen very little alteration since its completion. The state rooms are on a grand scale and have particularly good collections of paintings and original furniture. A museum of remarkable furniture and artefacts collected by Lord Curzon when he was Viceroy of India from 1899 to 1905 is housed in the Eastern Museum.

The rear of Kedleston Hall
The rear of Kedleston Hall
The gardens were landscaped in the 1760's as a fashionable 'Pleasure Ground' of the period and a 'ha ha' allows untinterrupted views of the parkland and grazing areas beyond. There are numerous sculptures and architectural features with a summer house and an orangery. A sunken rose bed and finely stocked shrub and flower beds complete a charming and relaxed area.

The tomb of Lord Curzon
The tomb of Lord Curzon
Only the small church remains from the original village of Kedleston, which was moved 2km to take it away from the new house. Built originally in the 13th Century it retains many interesting features but is dominated by a flamboyant tomb to Lord Curzon who was Viceroy of India. His effigy lies next to his first wife as he planned the tomb well in advance of his death. History does not record how his second wife viewed his final resting place!

The Park covers 820 acres and was also designed by Robert Adam who created the five lakes as well as various smaller buildings and walks. Entrance to the Park takes you over the Adam Bridge and the lakes are home to a variety of wildfowl. There are two established walks of one and two hours duration and tours are available of the Fishing Room and Boat Houses which have been recently restored. There are picnic tables near the car park.

How to get there

By Road: Kedleston Hall lies just near to the village of Kedleston, off the minor road which links Derby with Weston Underwood. Take the road north out of Derby (Kedleston Road) past Derby University and then fork left.

By Bus: the 109 service between Derby and Ashbourne goes past the gate. It is a walk of about 2km from there through the park to the house
When is it open?

The House itself is open from 12.00 noon to 4.30 pm (last entry 4.00pm) from late March to early November. It is closed Thursday and Friday. Gardens and Park are open 11.00am to 6.00pm (10.00am to 4.00pm in winter). The Park only is also open Thursday and Friday.
What does it cost?

Adult: £5.80, child £2.80, family £14.40 (2 adults & up 3 children). Groups (15+) £4.80, child £2.40. Park & garden only: £2.60, child £1.30, family £6.50. Reduced rate when arriving by public transport, cycle or on foot. (park & garden ticket refundable against tickets for house). Winter admission for park only £2.70 per vehicle

National Trust Members free - with valid membership card.

Check for current times and prices on 01332 842191.

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