Kedleston Hall
A neoclassical mansion designed by Robert Adam with an imposing marble hall, also home to Lord Curzon's Indian collection, and a National Trust property.
Kedleston Hall was built by the Curzon family between 1759 and 1765, with interiors designed by architect Robert Adam, making it a key example of British neoclassical architecture. The most dramatic space is the Marble Hall, where twenty alabaster columns support a dome modelled on a Roman temple. The south front draws on the form of a triumphal arch. The East Wing displays ivory, silverware and crafts collected by Lord Curzon during his time as Viceroy of India. The estate includes about 330 hectares of deer park and lakeside walks. Managed by the National Trust, it charges admission (free for members). The house is usually open from March to October, and only the gardens open in winter. It lies about 6 km northwest of Derby, is easiest to reach by car, and is about 40 minutes from Nottingham.
Opening hours
Mansion about Mar–Oct 11:00–16:30; grounds open year-round
Nearby sights
- Museum of Making
- D. H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum
- Attenborough Nature Reserve
- Wollaton Hall
- Newstead Abbey
- Nottingham Castle
- Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem
- Old Market Square & Council House