Kedleston was built between 1759 and 1765 for the Curzon family, who have lived in the area since the 12th century. The house boasts the most complete and least-altered sequence of Robert Adam interiors in England, with the magnificent state rooms retaining their great collections of paintings and original furniture.
The Eastern Museum houses a remarkable range of objects collected by Lord Curzon when Viceroy of India (1899-1905). The gardens have been restored in part to an 18th-century 'pleasure ground' and the surrounding park, also designed by Adam, includes a fine bridge, fishing pavilion and series of lakes and cascades.
All Saints' Church (in the ownership of the Churches Conservation Trust) is the only survivor of the medieval village of Kedleston, and contains a collection of monuments and memorials to the Curzons.
Site Description National Trust Building
Free parking, 200yds. Non-members must pay relevant admission fee to property in order to use car park
Info for DisabledParking: In main car park, 55yds. 3 spaces by Hall for disabled drivers, permit from main ticket point. Drop-off point. Building: 20 steps to entrance. Alternative accessible entrance, at rear. 4 wheelchairs. Level access to Caesars' Hall, Eastern Museum and Housekeeper's room (transfer required from PMV to manual wheelchair). The State floor can only be accessed by a flight of 22 steps. Seating available. Photograph album. WCs: Adapted WC in main WC block. Grounds: Partly accessible. Map of accessible route. Stability of ground currently prevents use of PMVs. This is under review, please contact property. Shop: Level entrance. Transfer required from PMV to manual wheelchair. Refreshments: Level entrance. Transfer required from PMV to manual wheelchair
NT Shop. includes limited quantities of plants grown in peat-free compost
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