Melbourne Hall Estate. (01). Aug 2023
Melbourne Hall (and estate) is a Georgian style country house in Melbourne, Derbyshire, previously owned by William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne, British Prime Minister from 1835 to 1841. The house is now the seat of Lord and Lady Ralph Kerr and is open to the public. It was home to Thomas Cook, and has a street named after him. Its a Grade II* Listed Building originally owned by the church, was constructed in stages, mainly in the 17th and 18th centuries. It is said to date back to 1311.
The best surviving gardens in the manner of the famous designer Le Notre to be seen in England today.
With its broad sweeps of lawn, avenues and unexpected vistas, it is one of the best known historic gardens in the country and the best surviving early 18th century English garden in the manner of Le Notre. That said, you don’t have to be a historian or horticulturalist to enjoy the beauty of Melbourne Hall Gardens.
Melbourne Hall is home to Lord & Lady Ralph Kerr and their family. They live there throughout the year and open their house to the public during the month of August. Although steeped in history, Melbourne Hall retains a family feel and makes it one of the most fascinating visitor attractions in the area.
Originally the house was a 12th-century rectory owned by the Bishops of Carlisle, who worshipped in the magnificent Norman Parish Church adjacent to the Hall. Sir John Coke was the first member of the family to make his home at Melbourne, restoring parts of the house around 1628.
Melbourne Hall houses a fine collection of exquisite furniture and antiques, as well as examples of modern and contemporary pieces of glass and porcelain. The paintings and family portraits are of a particularly high standard.
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Melbourne Hall Estate. (01). Aug 2023
Melbourne Hall (and estate) is a Georgian style country house in Melbourne, Derbyshire, previously owned by William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne, British Prime Minister from 1835 to 1841. The house is now the seat of Lord and Lady Ralph Kerr and is open to the public. It was home to Thomas Cook, and has a street named after him. Its a Grade II* Listed Building originally owned by the church, was constructed in stages, mainly in the 17th and 18th centuries. It is said to date back to 1311.
The best surviving gardens in the manner of the famous designer Le Notre to be seen in England today.
With its broad sweeps of lawn, avenues and unexpected vistas, it is one of the best known historic gardens in the country and the best surviving early 18th century English garden in the manner of Le Notre. That said, you don’t have to be a historian or horticulturalist to enjoy the beauty of Melbourne Hall Gardens.
Melbourne Hall is home to Lord & Lady Ralph Kerr and their family. They live there throughout the year and open their house to the public during the month of August. Although steeped in history, Melbourne Hall retains a family feel and makes it one of the most fascinating visitor attractions in the area.
Originally the house was a 12th-century rectory owned by the Bishops of Carlisle, who worshipped in the magnificent Norman Parish Church adjacent to the Hall. Sir John Coke was the first member of the family to make his home at Melbourne, restoring parts of the house around 1628.
Melbourne Hall houses a fine collection of exquisite furniture and antiques, as well as examples of modern and contemporary pieces of glass and porcelain. The paintings and family portraits are of a particularly high standard.
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No Group Awards/Banners, thanks