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  1. 9 Best Stately Homes to visit in the Peak District & Derbyshire

    Historic houses and stately home in the Peak District and Derbyshire are some of the best you'll find in the country. Truly beautiful places to visit at any time of the the year, here's nine of our favourites, all within easy reach of Buxton. This article has been updated with the latest information and 2023 entry prices. Enjoy! 1. Haddon Hall

  2. Stately Homes & Castles

    A Country House venue in South Derbyshire, with luxury accommodation, corporate hospitality, wedding receptions and golf, or tours of the historic house, garden and chapel. ... Visit Derbyshire aims to provide the most comprehensive listing of information about Derbyshire, to help you make the most of your visit to the area. ...

  3. The Best Castles and Stately Homes in Derbyshire

    Calke Abbey. Calke Abbey is a Baroque country house in Derbyshire. The house has never been an abbey, but the site on which the house stands used to be the home of an Augustinian priory from the 12th century until the dissolution of the monasteries by King Henry VIII. The estate was bought by the Harpur family in 1622.

  4. Historic Houses and Stately Homes in Derbyshire

    See Hardwick Hall. Kedleston Hall in Derbyshire was erected in the 1760`s by the first Baron Scarsdale, on the site of large buildings that had been occupied by the Curzon family for hundreds of years. Kedleston Hall is the last built of Derbyshire`s great houses, to a design by Robert Adam and it remains one of the finest examples of his work.

  5. Hardwick

    National Trust members visit and park for free. When you buy a non-member admission ticket you're directly supporting our conservation work. There is a single admission price to Hardwick, this gives access to all areas and includes car parking. No advance booking required. Adult (18+), Child (5-17), Under 5s free, Family (2 Adults and up to 3 ...

  6. Historic Houses in Derbyshire

    A superb historic house, begun by Peveril, the illegitimate son of William the Conqueror. That early Hall was heavily altered in the Tudor and Jacobean periods, but the State rooms have remained essentially unaltered since the 18th century. At the centre of the house is the marvellous 14th century Great Hall. Bakewell, Derbyshire, England, DE45 1LA

  7. Peak District & Derbyshire

    The Children's Country House at Sudbury, Ashbourne, Derbyshire. This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at The Children's Country House at Sudbury on an Easter trail. 11 Apr - 14 Apr 2024. 10:00 - 16:30.

  8. Houses in the Peak District and Derbyshire

    Explore houses trapped in time, ornate Elizabethan wonders and historic mills in the heart of the country. Jump to Houses and buildings to visit in the Peak District and Derbyshire

  9. A tour of stately homes in Derbyshire

    Grand homes. Haddon Hall in Bakewell is a castellated medieval manor house built around two courtyards, which has remained unchanged since the reign of Henry VIII. It has some of the finest untouched interiors, including the Long Gallery, Great Hall and Chapel. With a 900-year history, Haddon Hall is one of the oldest houses in the country ...

  10. Catton Hall and Gardens in Stately Homes & Castles

    A Country House venue in South Derbyshire, with luxury accommodation, corporate hospitality, wedding receptions and golf, or tours of the historic house, garden and chapel. About Catton Hall and Gardens ... Visit Derbyshire aims to provide the most comprehensive listing of information about Derbyshire, to help you make the most of your visit to ...

  11. Chatsworth House

    Experience the house, garden and farmyard this spring, and explore our new exhibition, Picturing Childhood. Choose Chatsworth if you're looking for things to do in Derbyshire. Tour a historic home, art, and sculpture collection, 105-acre garden, farmyard and playground, and free-to-access woodland and parkland.

  12. Castles & Historic Houses

    Castles & Historic Houses. The Peak District and Derbyshire has many of the world's most beautiful and illustrious stately homes and gardens. If exploring castles, historic houses and stately homes is your perfect way to spend a day, then the Peak District and Derbyshire is the perfect place to visit. The area is home to some of England's ...

  13. Visit Peak District & Derbyshire

    Enjoy festival days (whatever the weather), country shows, eccentric traditions and the loudest Bhangra nights. Getting to the Peak District and Derbyshire has never been easier. At the heart of the UK and just 90 minutes by train from London, it's easily accessible from all corners of the UK. You can simply sit back and enjoy the ride.

  14. Historic houses and castles in the Peak District

    Haddon Hall - Bakewell, Derbyshire. Entry Fee: Adults £14.50, Concessions £14.00, Children £8.00, Family (2 adults, 3 children) £37.00, Car Parking £3.00 per car. Tea room: Yes. Fascinating fact: Haddon Hall is the film location of choice for British period dramas.

  15. Peak district cottages

    Owned and operated by the Bunting family since 1996. Derbyshire Country Houses are a collection of family-owned, self catering properties in the Peak District National Park and Derbyshire Dales. Many of our properties have private outdoor hot tubs and some have private use of our indoor heated swimming pool and sauna.

  16. Visit |Haddon Hall: One of England's Finest Ancient Houses in

    Sessions are available March-October full day or half day and can be tailored to meet your class requirements and learning objectives. During our closed season we undertake conservation work on the Hall. Please complete a KS1-4 enquiry form to begin your booking or call 01629 810912 or email [email protected].

  17. The best country houses in Derbyshire, United Kingdom

    The 10 Best Derbyshire Country Houses - Country Homes in Derbyshire, United Kingdom Check out our selection of great country houses in Derbyshire. Filter by: Review Score. ... We travelled to Derbyshire to visit chatworth house and booked at the hotel very last minute. We was very impressed with how we were welcomed on our arrival by very ...

  18. Chatsworth House

    Chatsworth House in Derbyshire is a historic English country estate that has served as the home of the Dukes of Devonshire and their ancestors since the mid-16th century. It is one of the finest country houses in the Peak District, drawing countless visitors into its opulent halls every year. Chatsworth House history

  19. Peak district cottages

    Peak District holiday properties sleeping from 2 to 20 people. All have full central heating and are fitted out and furnished to a high specification. Hot-Tub, Sauna, Swimming pool, Games room. Derbyshire Country Houses.

  20. The Best Stately Homes in England You Can Visit

    2. Chatsworth House. Nestled in the Derbyshire Dales, near England's Peak district, Chatsworth House has topped lists of the UK's favourite country house numerous times. And it's not hard to see why - the impressive building, surrounded by 105 acres of garden and 1,000 acres of park land is truly wonderful to behold.

  21. The best country houses in Derbyshire, United Kingdom

    Biggin Hall Country House Hotel. Hartington. Biggin Hall Hotel is a 3 star AA rated historic Grade II listed house of 17th Century origin with an AA awarded 1 rosette restaurant. It is set within 8 acres of grounds. The property is situated in the heart of the Peak District National Park, 1,000 feet above sea level, in peaceful open countryside .

  22. 10 of the Best Historic Sites in Derbyshire

    Here are 10 of the best historic sites in Derbyshire. Image Credit: Shutterstock. 1. Hardwick Hall. Built between 1590 and 1597 for Elizabeth, Dowager Countess of Shrewsbury, aka 'Bess of Hardwick', Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire is one of the UK's finest examples of an Elizabethan 'prodigy house'. The most striking elements of Hardwick ...

  23. DERBYSHIRE COUNTRY HOUSES

    We're Nicola and Peter Bunting. Derbyshire Country Houses are a collection of our family-owned, self catering properties in the Peak District National Park and Derbyshire Dales. . Many of our properties have private outdoor hot tubs and some have private use of our indoor heated swimming pool and sauna. Booking procedure / Terms and Conditions ...

  24. 27 Most Exciting Days Out in Derbyshire

    23. Walk the Pennine Bridleway. The Pennine Bridleway is one of the most popular national trails in England and goes right through Derbyshire. The full route is 205 miles (330 km) through the Pennine Hills from Derbyshire to Cumbria. You can walk it, or cycle it, for a great day out in Derbyshire.

  25. See how the eclipse transformed America, city by city

    The country will have to wait one more year for the next coast-to-coast phenomenon, a total eclipse that will stretch from California to Florida on Aug. 12, 2045. It will be a Saturday.

  26. Joyce Legislation to Protect Migratory Birds Passes House

    WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives advanced Congressman Dave Joyce's Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act of 2023 (H.R. 4389). In July, this legislation was introduced alongside Representatives María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Rick Larsen (D-WA), and Mary Peltola (D-AK). "Americans from across the country come to Ohio to see the state's ...

  27. See What Guests Wore to the Japan State Dinner at the White House

    U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his wife, White House cabinet secretary Evan M. Ryan, were among the guests. Ryan wore a spring ready Carolina Herrera pink and orange color block gown. 15

  28. Homes flooding in Texas as severe storms ramp up across the South ...

    As storms swirl across the South, more than 200,000 homes and businesses in Louisiana, ... which could cause flash flooding and widespread hazardous travel conditions for residents. ...

  29. When and where the solar eclipse will be crossing the U.S.

    Monday's total solar eclipse will be visible along a "path of totality" that measures more than 100 miles wide and crosses 15 U.S. states.