Hopton Hall, dating back to 1414, lies on the edge of the White Peak National Park.

The once magnificent gardens and grounds had all become derelict over the last 40 years until my wife and I were lucky enough to purchase the Hall and its remaining 30 acres in 1996.

With the help of Spencer our Manager, we have virtually restored the formal gardens and created many new and interesting features including the 1 acre walled garden in which we have planted over 2000 roses in 40 individual beds surrounded by 5000 neatly trimmed box plants. Follow the 2 km of meandering paths along the croquet lawn & rosewalk, around 2 ornamental ponds leading to the wildlife lake, Arboretum, Laburnum tunnel, Birch Avenue and more, creating a wonderful Summer Spectacular with visual surprises at each corner.

• Open Tues, Wed & Thur throughout June, July, August & September 10.30am, last entries 4pm

• Admissions £4.00 per person

• Parking and children up to 16 free

• Light refreshments, plant sales

• Please wear appropriate footwear

• Wheelchairs may experience some difficulty

• We regret we cannot accept dogs except guide dogs