Haddon Hall
Derbyshire, England
Key facts
- Operator
- Manners family (Lord Edward Manners)
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
Pinpoint
The Estate Office, Haddon Hall, Bakewell DE45 1LA
Telephone 01629 812855
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
Haddon Hall is a medieval and Tudor manor house and the seat of the Manners family. Reviewers describe it as unusually intact compared with other historic houses, singling out the stone architecture, the worn thresholds and the Great Hall, and many use the phrase stepping back in time. The chapel and gardens round out a visit that most reviewers say takes a couple of hours or more.
Worth the trip
The sense of an unaltered medieval house, which visitors who had just seen several nearby estates still picked out as the memorable one.
Before you go
Reviewers warn that dogs aren't permitted in the house or grounds and that some people only discover this after parking on the far side of the road, so plan accordingly.
Reviewers describe an unusually intact medieval and Tudor house and repeatedly single out the atmosphere, several saying it feels genuinely old and uncommercialised rather than staged, with the Great Hall, the chapel and its frescoes and the worn stonework picked out. The gardens are described as peaceful and slightly wild, with views over the river and surrounding countryside, and one visitor spent around three hours on the chapel, house and gardens. Food and service in the restaurant are well reviewed, and one reviewer notes you do not need a house ticket to use it. Several practical warnings recur: there are steps up to the house and uneven ground in the courtyard, which reviewers say makes it difficult for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility; dogs are not permitted in the house or grounds; parking is across the main road with a charge payable by card on exit whether or not you visit; and access to the wider parkland is described as requiring a booked tour or guided walk.
Medieval and Tudor manor house, seat of the Manners family.
“An interesting house with well-kept gardens. Note, access to the extensive parks is not permitted unless you have booked on a tour/guided walk.”- Tim Lewcock, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Guided tours
- “Note, access to the extensive parks is not permitted unless you have booked on a tour/guided walk.” - Tim Lewcock
- How long to allow
- “We spent the morning, about three hours exploring the chapel, the house, and the gardens.” - Sheila Schroeder
- Terrain & accessibility
- “Another point is it is not at all suitable for the disabled or wheelchairs, lots of steps to get up to the house and extremely uneven ground in the courtyard when inside.” - Martin King
Common questions about Haddon Hall
Where is Haddon Hall?
Haddon Hall is in Derbyshire, England, at The Estate Office, Haddon Hall, Bakewell DE45 1LA.
Do you need a ticket to visit Haddon Hall?
Yes - Haddon Hall is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by Manners family (Lord Edward Manners). Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
What is the highlight of visiting Haddon Hall?
The sense of an unaltered medieval house, which visitors who had just seen several nearby estates still picked out as the memorable one.
Is Haddon Hall a ruin or still intact?
Haddon Hall is largely intact - Medieval and Tudor manor house, seat of the Manners family.
