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. 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 2008
Hall
21 Mar–2 Nov 08 1–5 We Th Fr Sa Su
Tea-room/shop
21 Mar–27 Jul 08 11–5 We Th Fr Sa Su
28 Jul–7 Sep 08 11–5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
10 Sep–2 Nov 08 11–5 We Th Fr Sa Su
8 Nov–21 Dec 08 10:30–3:30 Sa Su
Christmas event in the Museum
6 Dec–21 Dec 08 10:30–3:30 Sa Su
Grounds
15 Mar–21 Dec 08 10:30–5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
The Museum of Childhood is opening its doors for the first time in spring, after a £2.2 million redevelopment project. In the Hall children can discover the 'Lords and Ladies dressing-up box' and the family character cards. In the garden visitors can enjoy new environmental and wildlife activities and garden tours (by appointment)
The opening date for the Museum of Childhood is not confirmed. Please tel. the Infoline in early 2008 for details. When the museum has opened it will have the same opening times as the tea-room and shop
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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