Haddon Hall

About

Haddon Hall is a historic house and gardens in a scenic valley of Bakewell. Originating in the 11th century, the hall has over 900 years of history. The house is rare for having remained in the same family throughout its existence. However, the house sat empty for a period of 200 years throughout the Georgian and Victorian era. This means the hall retains its Tudor and Medieval design which still remains today. Now owned by Lord Edward Manners and his family, the hall remains open for the public to explore. To book tickets to Haddon Hall in Derbyshire, England, click here.

What is there to do at Haddon Hall?

Haddon Hall in Derbyshire has lots of England’s history throughout and impressive features for visitors to explore, including:

• Medieval Banqueting Hall – this room still has some of its original furnishings and holds a tapestry gifted to the hall by Henry VIII.
• The Parlour – here you can see a Tudor rose painted ceiling, heraldic panelling and more.
• Historic Rooms – explore Tudor, Medieval and Elizabethan rooms all within the hall.
• Long Gallery – a 110 foot gallery known for being a particularly beautiful room.
• Elizabethan Walled Gardens – This overlooks the 187 hectares of ancient grassland surrounding the hall. Here you can enjoy the peaceful gardens with a cascade flowing into the River Wye.
• Tours – free guided tours of the hall are available every Monday outside of the Christmas season.
• Food and Drink – the hall has a restaurant in a building that was once a 17th century stables. This restaurant offers a range of meals as well as lunch bites, cakes and drinks.
• Hotel – the Peacock at Rowsley hotel is located next to the hall and visitors can book to stay here.

The hall has a large surrounding grassland which is not open to the public. However, there are 4 annual guided Medieval Parkland walks which visitors can book to join. To find out more information about these events and tickets at Haddon Hall in Bakewell, click here.

Accessibility

Haddon Hall has stairs at its main entrance and there is not a ramp available. Additionally, there is lots of stairs and changes in levels within the house and gardens. Therefore, it is not a suitable venue for visitors with wheelchairs, mobility aids or pushchairs. Inside the hall, there is seating available in the Great Hall and the Long Gallery. Also, benches are available in some areas of the gardens. In terms of parking, there is a carpark which is a 366 meter walk from the hall including a main road crossing. This carpark has 5 blue badge bays available and there is an accessible toilet at the hall.

Noise levels can be high inside the hall as it is an old building. The hall is usually busiest on a Sunday particularly around mid day. For a quieter visit, it is usually least busy in the week and in earlier slots. Additionally, vulnerable adults and children may require assistance as there is unguarded drops in the grounds. Carers get free entry but may be asked to provide documentation.

For more information about places to visit in Derbyshire, go to the Eric Knows website.