The Haddon Self-Guided Visit
Enjoy Haddon and its gardens at your leisure. If you have any questions our knowledgeable and friendly guides found within the Hall, will be on hand to answer any questions.
The Haddon Hall Guided Tour
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Our most popular tour explores the 900 year architectural, social and family history of the Hall. Our expert guide will explain how the family lived within Haddon, how the Tudor kitchens functioned, will provide interpretations of the rare frescoes secco on the Chapel walls, the importance of the Tudor and Elizabethan rooms, the history of the tapestries and much more..
This tour is ideal for any visitor seeking a general and insightful overview of the history of the Hall and the family who have lived in it.
Guided Garden History Tour
Duration: 1 hour
Lead by one of our knowledgeable guides, discover how the gardens evolved from their medieval ‘hut-yard’, or orchard, origins to the dramatic terraced gardens you see today, designed by the famed Elizabethan architect Robert Smythson.
The Haddon Hall and Garden Guided Tour
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Greeted by one of our guides at the Ticket Office, our Hall and Garden Guided Tour covers all the aspects of the Hall guided Tour but also offers a brief history of the structure and historical development of the Gardens.
For Specialist and Bespoke Tours, please contact our Tours Booking Team, who will be happy to discuss your group’s visit with you, and help you to select the perfect tour. Please call 01629 810912, or email info@haddonhall.co.uk.
Between April and September, tours can be arranged from 9.30am, organised to suit the time of your group’s arrival.
During our closed season we undertake conservation work and cleaning. While it is still possible to arrange visits during this time, we are unfortunately unable to accommodate all tours. We suggest tour organisers contact our Booking Coordinator on 01629 810912, or by emailing info@haddonhall.co.uk to check availability.
Please note that, if we are able to arrange them, tours on our normal closed or special season days in January, February, March, October and November will have additional charges.
We are open daily for our main 2024 season which this year runs on the following dates:
20th March – 30th September
Opening Times:
Car Park: 10:00 am-5:15 pm
Ticket Office: 10:00 am-3:00 pm March/April/May/September/October and 10:00 am-3:30 pm during June/July/August
Hall & Gardens: 10:30 am-4:00 pm (last entry at 3:00 pm) during March/April/May/September/October and 10:30 am-4:30 pm – last entry at 3.30 pm) during June/July/August
Restaurant: Serving from 10:00 am-4:30 pm
To book or find out more, please call or contact our dedicated Tour Bookings Team on 01629 810912, or by email on: info@haddonhall.co.uk to discuss your requirements and check availability.
Please note that all groups must be of 11 or more visitors and be pre-booked four weeks in advance of your visit.
Payment can be made on the day at the Ticket Office by card or cheque made payable to Haddon Hall. For UK travel companies, an invoice can be raised for payment following your visit. For overseas travel companies, we request payment in advance by bank transfer; please ask for details during the booking process.
Before you book
Please do be aware that due to the age and nature of Haddon Hall access for visitors with restricted mobility, including wheel chair users, is very challenging with many uneven floors and steps without handrails. We wish to avoid visitors being disappointed to find that they cannot access the Hall, so if you are in any doubt about whether your group members will be able to enjoy their visit, please do read our more detailed Accessibility Statement or ring the Estate Office on 01629 812855 before you make your booking.
| Coach Parking |
(per coach) | FREE |
| Car Parking |
(per car) | £3.80 |
For further information on how to get here, see the directions section below.
Our car park is situated across the road from the hall and grounds, on the opposite side of the A6. We have a designated coach parking area, close to the entrance and on a hard surface.
The distance from the car park to the Hall is approximately 366 metres and includes some gravel surface and 30 steps. We ask that visitors take special care when crossing the busy A6 and note that the car park can become extremely crowded during special events, in which case, overflow parking is provided in the field beyond.
By Road – Haddon Hall is situated on the A6 between Bakewell and Rowsley, 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Bakewell. The Hall has a dedicated car park on the A6.
If using Sat Nav or other navigation software, we recommend that you input directions specifically to our car park (A6, Bakewell, DE45 1LA) to avoid you being incorrectly directed to an off-road site. Alternatively, use directions for Bakewell or Rowsley, then follow the brown tourist signs for Haddon Hall. The car park is clearly signposted from both directions.
By Train – We have excellent train links with many major UK stations via Matlock, Sheffield, Derby or Chesterfield. Bus services (see ‘Bus’ tab) from each station run directly to our driveway, or taxis to the Hall take between 30 minutes – 1 hour and cost between £30 – £50.
By Bus – Bus from Matlock Train Station
Take either the TransPeak (TP) or the 6.1 bus route from Platform 1 of the Matlock bus station, towards Buxton or Bakewell respectively. This is an hourly service during the day, with journey times between 25 – 30 minutes.
Bus from Derby Bus Station
Take the TransPeak (TP) bus route from Platform 21 of the Derby bus station towards Buxton. This is, again, an hourly service, with a journey time of just over 1 hour. Alternatively, travel by train to Matlock and follow the route above.
Bus from Bakewell Bus Station
Take either the TransPeak (TP), 6.1 or 172 services from Stand E of Bakewell bus station. Buses are regular, with a journey time of around 5 minutes or less.
Bus from Sheffield Interchange
Take the 218 Peak Line service to Bakewell from Bay D3 of Sheffield Bus Interchange, leaving every half an hour with a journey time of around an hour, then follow instructions above from Bakewell.
Bus From Chesterfield
Take the 170 bus route from Stop B12 on New Beetwell Street to Bakewell, leaving every hour with a journey time of around 45 minutes, then follow instructions above from Bakewell.
For further information, visit the Peak District National Park website, or find timetables and routes via the site for each service.
By Foot / Bicycle – There are public footpaths close to Haddon Hall, but no public footpaths run through the parkland – please check OS maps. There is a footpath along the A6 between Rowsley and Bakewell, though we would advise caution if walking or cycling, due to the busy main road. Bicycles can be left behind the Ticket Office, where we can also provide electric charging.
By Taxi – There are multiple taxi firms situated in close proximity to Haddon Hall. Use the following resources to book from surrounding areas:
Sheffield
City Taxis: 0114 239 3939
Uber (via the app)
Chesterfield
City Taxis: 0114 239 3939
Uber (via the app)
Derby
City Taxis: 0114 239 3939
Peak Premier: 01629 636 877
Uber (via the app)
Bakewell
Rainbow Taxis: 07530 610 063
Peak Premier: 01629 636 877
DJG Taxis: 01629 650 025
Buxton
Rainbow Taxis: 07530 610 063
Peak Premier: 01629 636 877
DJG Taxis: 01629 650 025
Matlock
Rainbow Taxi: 07530 610 063
Peak Premier: 01629 636 877
DJG Taxis: 01629 650 025
Address:
Haddon Hall
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 1LA
T: 01629 812855
E: info@haddonhall.co.uk
We welcome all visitors to Haddon Hall, but please note that there are many uneven floors and steps around the site due to the age and architecture of the building. If in doubt, we recommend reading our full access statement here, or call ahead for further information.
Buggy Service
PLEASE NOTE WE REGRET WE ARE CURRENTLY UNABLE TO OFFER THIS SERVICE. Our buggy service is for visitors unable to navigate the 366 metres to the hall from the Gatehouse entrance. The buggy stops are at the entrance gatehouse and at the end of the drive near the restaurant. This service can be arranged via the car park or ticket office staff. Please note the service is not available in extreme weather and is subject to availability.
Pram & Pushchairs
Unfortunately, we cannot allow large bags, prams, pushchairs or mobility scooters into the hall. We do however offer a variety of alternative baby carrying equipment, and safe bag storage at the entrance.
Smoking & Vaping
Smoking or vaping is not permitted anywhere within the grounds and halls of Haddon.