A Grand Location for Grand day out

Kedleston Hall and Park, Derbyshire

When all the current lockdown restrictions are over we can all plan great days out once again.   One such location that we have made many visits to is Kedleston Hall.

Kedleston has been in the hands of the Curzon Family since 1297.  The Hall you see today is in the Palladian style of Architecture and is what I would call ‘double fronted’ as the rear of the Hall is as elegant as the front with sweeping entrance steps. But from the front it is the twin wings that gives Kedleston is imposing stature.

Tucked away behind the Hall is the tiny Church of All Saints.  Now a redundant Anglican church, it is the resting place of various Curzon Family tombs.

The Gardens are quite simple but the wider Park land is rather grand and expansive., possibly reflecting the tradition of Deer Park and Pleasure grounds as well as forming part of a wider agricultural estate. This Parkland is an ideal location for a walk, short or a more extensive leg stretch.  Great in any season, my favourite has to be the autumn, it is when the woods on the slop behind the Hall are at there best…

And as the sun goes down you can witness the Hall as it goes to sleep for the day…

So add Kedleston on that ‘to do’ list for when we can travel more freely…you will not be dissapointed.  In the meantime….

Please Remember ….

Stay Safe …. Be Kind…. Look After Each Other

 

16th May

(C) David Oakes 2020