Sudbury Hall

Sudbury Hall, Derbyshire

Sudbury Hall

Where is it – East Midlands, England

Who looks after it –  National Trust 

What is it –  Garden, House, Museum or Gallery 

When is it from – Stuart

Sudbury Hall is not a typical National Trust mansion and garden.

The Hall was recreated by a young George Vernon after he inherited the estate in 1660, with the help of a series of advantageous marriages. George also moved the village of Sudbury to further his ambitions for the estate. The house is famous for its ornate plasterwork, staircase and long gallery. Now in the care of the National Trust, for some years it was known as ‘Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood’, the museum having been created in the servants’ wing. The museum had mixed reviews, some seeing it as somewhat patronising, but others loved it. In 2022, the attraction was rebranded as ‘The Children’s Country House at Sudbury’, which includes the museum, focussing on the experience of childhood, hall and garden. However, the hall is now specifically aimed at younger visitors, with over 12 rooms created with and for children, with the aim of instilling a lifelong interest in heritage. There is a dressing up and dancing area, a mirror ball and a neon sign encouraging visitors to “Party like it’s 1699”. The garden includes outdoor things for kids as well as the usual things you would expect.

 


Address

Sudbury, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 5HT 

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