Great spot for exploring, visted the house during Christmas. Lots of market stalls including places to grab food and drink. Came late in the afternoon and a lot of the food stalls closed early. The house was decorated for Christmas, was well worth a visit during the holidays.

Quite pricey so if you want to go, make sure you time it with the guide talks as they tell you lots of interesting stories and history about the building and family. It has a lot of interesting history and beautiful features. Some of the rooms where amazing. However they could have more things on display and more photos. They do have descriptions and some history of each room you can read, however I think it would be a waste of money if you didn't listen to the guides talks they do every hour. The gardens are really beautiful but quite small compared to other grande buildings. They also have a restaurant which do really nice lunch, we are used to a soup and sad sandwich in these types of places but they make your food fresh and they have a variety of dishes. I would recommend eating there if you don't mind spending money. However you can bring a small picnic and eat in the gardens. The carpark is £4.70 so quite pricey and its across the road from the hall so be careful crossing the road people go fast.

Fabulous hall/castle/stately home dating back to Norman times (in parts) and with amazing and unique medieval and Tudor features. The chapel was just breathtaking and still includes some Norman features as well as medieval frescoes. Lovely walled gardens outside too, and the whole site has featured in numerous TV shows and films. There are regular historical talks by the staff as well as various organised events. Good sized car park, cafe, gift shop and toilets. Not the cheapest entry fee,but free to members of Historic Houses.

This building is unlike any castle/estate tour I've done before. The era of the building and architecture is so unique compared to most preserved buildings. Because of this it was so fun to walk around and see the smoothed out notches in doorways and know how many thousands of people have walked through those halls for a thousand years.

Haddon Hall We visited Haddon Hall in December, and it was a truly atmospheric and memorable experience. It is one of the most beautifully preserved historic houses in England, and once you step inside, it really feels like travelling back in time. The stone architecture, wooden interiors, narrow passages, and the impressive Great Hall create a very authentic medieval and Tudor atmosphere, without feeling overly staged or modernised. The surrounding grounds are just as impressive. The gardens are peaceful and slightly wild in character, and they open up to beautiful views of the River Wye and the Derbyshire countryside. It’s a lovely place to walk around slowly and take in the scenery. What stands out most about Haddon Hall is its atmosphere — quiet, timeless, and genuinely immersive. It doesn’t feel commercial, which makes the whole visit even more special. Overall, it’s a fantastic place to visit if you enjoy history, architecture, and calm, scenic surroundings with a strong sense of heritage.