Open throughout February each year.

The current Hall can trace its roots back to the 1400's when it boasted an estate of 3,700 acres, some of which now stands under the Carsington Reservoir.

In 1996 my wife Eddy and I were lucky enough to purchase the Hall and the 30 acres in which it now stands. The buildings were in good condition but the grounds and gardens had received little or no maintenance for the last 40 years, so when we arrived there was much need of some T.L.C!

Since 1996, with the help of Spencer our manager, we have gradually cleared and restored the woodland and its walks. This has produced wonderful displays of Snowdrops and Aconites. The more we clear, so more of them appear.

After much dedicated hard work, we have added a Laburnum Tunnel and a number of walks, the Beech, Badger and Spring walks: a small Arboretum and Pinetum have been created as well as the generation of two small ponds and a wildlife lake.

Within the walled garden we have restored the Crinkle Crankle wall on which the beech hedge at Chatsworth was modelled  and created two large Rose gardens consisting of some 2,000 roses and 5,000 box plants!

• Open every day from Monday 1st February to Sunday 14th March.

• 10.30am with last entries at 4.00pm

• Admissions £4.00 per person

• Parking and children up to 16 free

• Please wear appropriate footwear

• Wheelchairs may experience some difficulty

• We regret we can not accept dogs except guide dogs

• General Information Line 01629 540923