Haddon Hall reopens for season of guided tours, creative experience workshops and schools of sorcery and ecology for children

Throughout the season, free guided tours will run every Monday, starting from March 30, taking visitors through the rooms of the stately home and revealing the storied past of the estate. Spotlight tours will also take place Tuesday to Sunday on the hour, where knowledgeable guides share their favourite insights into life at Haddon Hall over the last nine centuries.

Haddon’s Medieval Park reopens in April with a wonderfully varied calendar of events.

Visitors can enjoy live music in Haddon Hall on selected weekends at the end of May, June, July, and August, alongside exhibitions, specialist tours, and a range of creative experience workshops for all ages. Back by popular demand, children can also enjoy the Little School of Sorcery from October 22-30, along with archery and Little School of Ecology during school holidays.

Later in the year, Haddon Hall’s festive season features its renowned Mercatum – Christmas Artisan Market, running from November 11 to December 20, promising a wonderfully atmospheric day out in the most glorious of settings.

Visitors can also indulge in a delightful culinary experience at the estate’s restaurant, housed within the historic 17th-century stable block. Overlooking the River Wye and the grand façade of the Hall, the restaurant offers a seasonal menu crafted from locally sourced ingredients - perfect for a leisurely lunch, traditional afternoon tea, or a beautifully prepared meal.

Haddon Hall and gardens will be open from March 28 to October 30, 2026, from 10.30am until 4pm (ticket office closes 3pm). The restaurant and car park will be open from 10am until 4.30pm (car park closes 4.30pm.

Ticket prices: adult (16+) £29.50, concession (60+) £26.25, student (with valid ID) £24.50, Derbyshire resident £23.60, children under 16 admitted free, parking £4.40.

To see the event calendar or to book tickets online, visit www.haddonhall.co.uk