Renishaw Hall has been the Derbyshire home of the Sitwell family for nearly 400 years. It is something of a literary shrine in view of it's associations with the entire Sitwell family. Renishaw Hall is filled with reminders of Sir George and Lady Ida Sitwell and their children , Edith, Osbert and Sacheverell. There is the famous family group by Sargent, the paintings and drawings of John Piper and a host of other interesting things which have been accumulated over the centuries. Renishaw Hall is presently owned is Sir Reresby Sitwell, seventh baronet.
The four acre Italian style Renaissance garden complete with fountains and neo classical statues offers the visitor a unique experience. The old stable block now houses a museum dedicated to the Sitwell's history, an art gallery, cafe and craft workshops. There is ample parkland to stroll around and a nature trail.
Opening times for 2008
Thursday March 20th to September 28th 2008.
The Gardens, Museum and Gallery Café are open
10.30am - 4.30pm (last admissions 4pm)
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Bluebell Fortnight Thursday, 24 April 2008 -- Wednesday, 07 May 2008
For more information on events visit www.sitwell.co.uk
For photographs of Renishaw Hall and Renishaw Gardens please visit Derbyshire and Peak District Photographs
Information on other Derbyshire and Peak District Houses
Chatsworth House and Gardens
Kedleston Hall
Hardwick Hall
Sudbury Hall
Bolsover Castle
Calke Abbey
Haddon Hall
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