This year, why not learn some new skills in the magnificent surroundings of Haddon Hall? We have a varied programme to suit everybody. These workshops are very popular, and to ensure that our learners receive the best teaching we like to keep the groups small. Wonderful for a day out with friends, or to buy as a gift …
Visitors to Haddon in July and August will experience a fascinating exhibition that draws a significant correlation between 21st century photographers and the work of 19th century artists and lithographs. The exhibition, titled ‘Samuel Rayner’s Haddon Hall – Revisited’ looks at the work of Samuel Rayner, artist and author, who in the early part of …
Haddon Hall is the perfect venue for wonderful music. This summer, we have arranged for a wonderful repertoire of artists from the community to perform to our visitors in the Hall and Gardens. Spend one of our Late Night Openings, sipping a glass of champagne on the terrace whilst enjoying the soothing sounds of The …
Velocipathy A Celebration of Vintage Cycling Tuesday 2nd – Sunday 21st June 2015 To mark the Eroica Britannia festival, part of Visit Peak’s Summer of Cycling, Haddon Hall is excited to be working with Derby Museums to exhibit a selection of vintage bicycles from the Derby Museums collection. Highlights of the exhibition include an 1870s velocipede manufactured in Derby by …
Haddon Hall, like so many old buildings, is very attractive to creepy crawlies and other little creatures. We have some amazing examples of spiders living the house. Head Warden Jo is a spider lover, and is often caught up in a crisis of conscience; does she clear away a cobweb so the house looks lovely for …
Sometimes, a phone call can really make us smile! Just taken a phone call from a rather strongly accented gentleman. He was calling to arrange collection of his Dahlias tomorrow. Liz, one of our Guides, and currently temping in the office, politely and efficiently explained that she thought he may have the wrong number. No. He …
It’s something that, when it comes to opening up for the Summer season, you don’t necessarily factor in. It’s SNOW… and lots of it! Haddon Hall was due to open it’s doors on Thursday 28th March. The weekend before, the snow came, and kept coming. The Monday before we were due to open, there was …
Following on the theme of being cold at Haddon Hall. It’s something we all seem to do quite well! Yesterday, as a lunchtime warm up session, we took to the Front Door of Haddon Hall and performed an (almost) impromptu version of the “Harlem Shake” a dance craze currently going viral on the internet. With …
It’s almost the end of February and we should be full of the joys of spring. The Snowdrops are out on the bank in front of the Hall, and the Aubrietia is starting flower on the terrace walls in the garden. Last week, there was a hint of spring in the air, the sun shone …
Film fans and period clothing enthusiasts will be able to relive the romance of Jane Eyre through a special costume exhibition at Haddon Hall. The striking Derbyshire property will be hosting an exhibition between July 28 and September 2, featuring a selection of costumes from the three major adaptations of Charlotte Bronte’s classic Jane Eyre. …
