VISITING

2008 Opening times:

Easter: Thursday 20 March to Tuesday 25 March
April (inc. 29-31 March): Saturday to Monday only
May to September: Daily (closed 5 and 6 July)
October: Saturday to Monday only
Opening hours: 12 noon to 5pm (last admission 4pm)

Christmas: 6 to 14 December daily 10.30am to 3.30pm (last admission 3pm)

ADMISSION:

Adults £8.50
Concessions £7.50
Children £4.50
Family (2 adults, 3 children) £22.00
Regular Visitor Pass £15.50

GROUPS:

Adults £7.50
Concessions £6.50
Guided tours by arrangement £10.50 per person (min charge £105)

SCHOOLS

Children £3.75 (one adult free with every 10 children)
Extra adults £7.50
Costume room £20.00 (per 20 children)

Free copy of resource pack on confirmation of booking.

SPECIAL NOTE

We welcome all visitors, but please note that access for visitors with disabilities and wheelchair users is very restricted. Please telephone in advance for further information.
No dogs permitted other than assistance dogs.

Please click here to see instructions of how to find us and to view map.


SCHOOL VISITS BOOKING ENQUIRY FORM

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RESTAURANT
Our licensed restaurant, situated in the 17th century stable block, has a cosy family atmosphere. The walls are adorned with the work of local artists, depicting local scenes.

All of the paintings are available from the giftshop. The views from the restaurant are stunning, taking in the beautiful green Derbyshire countryside and the River Wye.		 The restaurant is open from 11.30am - 5.00pm and our friendly staff look forward to seeing you soon.

We serve a range of homemade food, serving a range of traditional English fayre: hot and cold lunches, morning coffee and cream teas.

SCHOOLS

We welcome school visits to this perfect Tudor house, ideal for Keystage 2 studies.

Guided Tour: Haddon Hall is brought to life by our guides. Children are soon enthralled with the history of the house and the colourful characters connected with it. Tours are adapted to suit different ages, abilities and interests. Parties are divided into groups of about 20 and will be taken on a tour of the house and chapel which lasts for about 1 hour.

Arranging your visit: Please complete the on-line booking enquiry form The Education Department will then contact you to advise whether your preferred date is available or if not, suitable alternatives.

Resource Pack: Free copy of resource pack on confirmation of booking.

Your visit: Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of your tour. You will be met by your guide at the ticket office. 		Costume Room: A costume room can be booked where the guide will give a talk illustrated with costumes. Your tour will last approximately half an hour longer. The room will seat about 20 children, and is only suitable for children between the ages of 7 and 11. We regret that we are unable to re-admit your party into the house, courtyard or garden once your tour has finished.

Teachers Familiarisation visit: We strongly recommend that teachers visit Haddon Hall prior to the schools visit. We will send you a voucher with your letter of confirmation, that admits up to two teachers to the Hall free of charge.

School Group Rate:
Children £3.75 (one adult free with every 10 children)
Extra adults £7.50
Costume room £20.00 (per 20 children)

Free copy of resource pack on confirmation of booking.

How to pay for your visit: No deposit is required. We will invoice your school after your visit.

Picnic: On the grass areas outside the Gardener's Cottage and the Restaurant. Unfortunately due to the nature of the site, there is no sheltered area where children can eat. If it rains, your coach is probably the best place to picnic!
GROUPS

We welcome group visits at Haddon Hall. Wander through the Hall and gardens or arrange a guided tour for an interesting insight into the history of this fascinating and beautiful house.

Arranging your visit:
Adults: £7.50
Concessions: £6.50

Discount for block payments on arrival. Please arrange a visit by completing either the on-line booking enquiry form. We will then send you confirmation of your visit.

Parking is available in the main Car Park, on the other side of the A6 and the distance to the Hall is about 400 yards, please take great care crossing the busy road. A courtesy mini-bus is available.

Guided Tours: Guided tours by arrangement £10.50 per person (min charge £105)

Guide books: These are available by post from our on-line shop. If you have any queries please contact us on 01629 812855

SPECIAL NOTE: We welcome all visitors, but please note that access for visitors with disabilities and wheelchair users is very restricted. Please telephone in advance for further information. No dogs permitted other than assistance dogs.

GIFT SHOP
We are pleased to be able to offer you a selection of souvenirs on sale in our Gatehouse gift shop.

Notelets: Cards/notelets depicting the four seasons at Haddon Hall. Blank inside: £2.75 / Postage (UK) 41p.

Postcards: A selection of six postcards showing views of Haddon Hall: £2.00 / Postage (UK) 27p.

Pewter Thimble: Embossed with an illustration of Haddon Hall. Gift boxed: £3.30 / Postage (UK) 27p		 Jigsaw Puzzle: 500 piece puzzle of garden view: £9.50 / Postage (UK) £1.09.

Cross Stitch Embroidery Kit: Depicting scene of Haddon Hall. Kit contains fabric, needle, stranded cotton, chart, thread organiser and instructions: £19.95 / Postage (UK) 57p.

Guide Book: Illustrated 32 page guide book: £5.00 / Postage (UK) £2.00.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Guided Tours – 7 May, 11 June, 13 August, 24 September
Take advantage of a free guided tour around Haddon Hall (usual admission charges apply). On just four days in 2008 our experienced Guides will talk and walk you through this fascinating medieval gem of a building. A definite must!

Meet the Musicmakers – 18 May
A unique show taking the visitor back to the workshops of a 16th Century instrument maker. Find out how woodwind instruments were made and played in these times. A highly entertaining show of music and a fascinating insight into the music and skills of the past.

Embroidery Display – 31 May and 1 June
A demonstration of the the work of a thriving group of local embroiderers colourfully illustrating the techniques and aspects of this ancient skill.

Tudor Cookery Weekend – 7 and 8 June
Ruth Goodman – Food Historian famous for her numerous TV appearances – most notably the Tudor Banquet filmed for the BBC at Haddon Hall. Ruth will be bringing our 14th Century kitchens alive, preparing an authentic Tudor feast to be served in our Banqueting Hall. A rare chance to see Tudor cookery at first hand!

Breast Cancer Care Walk – 21 June
For the third consecutive year, Haddon Hall is pleased to be the start and finish point for the Peak District Ribbon Walk. For further information on how to join in this very worthwhile and highly popular charity event, in aid of Breast Cancer Care – please call 0870 145 0101 or visit www.ribbonwalk.org.uk

Drawing and Painting Days – 14 May, 18 June, 16 July, 10 September
These days will provide a unique opportunity for artists of all abilities to sit in the garden and paint or sketch within the house itself. Local artist Tim Rose will be on hand to offer handy tips and advice. Advance booking essential – limited places.

Piva – Music of the Renaissance – 14 September
This group, wearing authentic costume and inspired by the Tudor and Elizabethan period, give versatile and lively performances of popular songs of the time playing historically accurate instruments.

Tudor Craft Weekend – 20 and 21 September
Come and see Haddon Hall brought alive by the Tudor Group who bring their almost forgotten traditional ctaft skills of comb making, besom making(broomsticks), weaving, spinning and basket making. A fascinating day for all the family.

Christmas 2008 – 6 to 14 December
Haddon Hall will open its doors for the first time during the run up to Christmas and will undoubtedly be the highlight of the Haddon calendar. All of the principal rooms, inlcuding the 17th Century Long Gallery, the medieval Banqueting Hall and the atmospheric Tudor Dining Room will be decorated with natural foliage and trees from the Hadodn Estate. A spectacular magical display awaits our visitors.