Kedleston Travel Guide

 stevezero Says:  George Richardson also designed the orangery, in the gardens. Originally for growing exotic plants, it is now a nice place to sit and look out over the gardens. 

 stevezero Says:  The formal gardens of the hall contain an ornate hexagonal summer house, designed by George Richardson in the 1770's. 

 stevezero Says:  As befits a grand house of this nature, the hall has fine lanscaped gardens, originally laid out by Robert Adam 

 stevezero Says:  there are several signed walks which take you around the grounds and gardens of the hall 

 stevezero Says:  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 

 stevezero Says:  The church has a very old, ornate door, with the date inscription - 1613 

 stevezero Says:  This unusual vertical direct east dial is on a panel fixed over the east gable of the chancel of All Saints Church. It is a copy of the original dial, and dates from 1912. Because of its orientation, the dial only catches the sun between the hours of 6 and 11am. It can be... 

 stevezero Says:  Only the small church remains from the original village of Kedleston. 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... 

 stevezero Says:  The Stables are not open to the public at the moment, but their are plans to make thwm acccesable in the near future. 

 stevezero Says:  The East Wing of the hall has had its exterior renovated, and now looks as it did when new. Unfortunately, this is where the Curzon family now live, so it is not open to the public. 

 stevezero Says:  The West Wing of the hall is open tp the public and contains many fine Robert Adams rooms. The exterior has plans to be renovated to its original state when funds are available. 

 stevezero Says:  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 Adams interiors in England which has seen very little alteration since its completion.