Sudbury Hall is a most impressive building, built by George Vernon in the second half of the 17th century. Sudbury Hall is a redbrick building, now owned by the National Trust who first opened it to the public in 1972. One of the many features restored by the trust is the small dome, crowned with a golden ball on the roof of the hall, which acts as a beacon for travellers. It contains many fine rooms, the most interesting being, the Long Gallery and the Main Hall with its beautiful staircase, featured in the BBC's Pride and Predudice. The formal garden and meadows at the rear of the house lead down to the lakeside
Next to Sudbury Hall is the Museum of Childhood and a reconstructed Victorian schoolroom and nursery with old toys and games. The Museum of Childhood is a delight for all ages with something for everyone. Explore the childhoods of times gone by, make stories, play with toys and share your childhood with others. You can be a chimney sweep, a scullion or a Victorian pupil, and be captivated by our archive film, interactives and displays. During school holidays or by prior arrangement the National Trust runs regular activities for children such as treasure hunts, craft days and wildlife days.
The formal garden and meadows lead down to the lakeside. Refreshments are available.
Times and dates for the year 2011
Hall
19 Feb - 30-Oct-10 1 - 5 We Th Fr Sa Su
Museum, tea-room and shops
19 Feb - 3 April 11 - 5 We Th Fr Sa Su
4 April - 30 Oct 11 - 5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
05 Nov - 11 Dec 11 - 4 Sa Su
Christmas event
04 Dec - 11 Dec 11 - 4 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
Grounds
19 Feb - 11 Dec 10 - 5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
Hall tours
19 Feb - 30 Oct 11 - 1 We Th Fr Sa Su
5 Apr - 25 Oct 11 - 2 Tu
Contact details
01283 585305 (Infoline)
01283 585337
Email : sudburyhall@nationaltrust.org.uk
Website : Sudbury Hall NT
More information on Sudbury village at Sudbury Village
Photographs of Sudbury Hall, Sudbury church and Sudbury village at Derbyshire and Peak District Photographs
Information on other Derbyshire and Peak District Houses
Chatsworth House and Gardens
Kedleston Hall
Hardwick Hall
Haddon Hall
Bolsover Castle
Calke Abbey
Renishaw Hall
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