Kedleston Park

Discover a park and garden that have changed over time but remain true to their roots, with landscaped pleasure grounds seamlessly surrounded by idyllic parkland.

A revolutionary landscape

Enjoying Kedleston's outdoors is effortlessly easy. Wander through naturalistic shrubberies, sweeping lawns and meadows, all created by Robert Adam in the mid-18th century when the natural look was all the rage.

The Pleasure Ground that he laid out at the rear of the Hall merges seamlessly with the surrounding parkland thanks to the ha-ha (sunken ditch). It kept livestock out of the garden while allowing uninterrupted views across the parkland.

Designs on nature

Looks can deceive. Despite its natural appearance, the 820-acre park is largely man-made. Robert Adam dotted it with Neo-classical features including the Fishing Pavilion, the Bridge and a spectacular series of lakes and cascades.

The park is a haven for wildlife. Walk through it looking and listening for water birds, woodpeckers, birds of prey and insects. The park is also home to the endangered White Claw Crayfish.

Walk this way...

Stretch your legs on one of our four walks. We recommend the Short Walk in April and May when the bluebells look amazing.

Sole survivor

All Saints Church is all that remains of the medieval village of Kedleston. Sir Nathaniel Curzon demolished it to provide a site for his new house. Proud of his lineage, he didn't want to disturb the burial place of his ancestors.

The Curzon monuments inside the church date from the middle ages to the early 20th century. The church is now in the ownership of the Churches Conservation Trust.