Melbourne Hall and Gardens

Type:Historic House / Palace

Church Square, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8EN

Add Melbourne Hall and Gardens to your Itinerary

Close window

Call direct on:

Tel01332 862502

the gate

Book Tickets Online

About

Once the home of Victorian Prime Minister, William Lamb who, as Second Viscount Melbourne, gave his name to Melbourne, Australia. The 18th century style garden has pools, vistas, a yew tunnel and Bakewell's wrought iron arbour. Lord & Lady Ralph Kerr and their family live in the Hall throughout the year.

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Gardens only£10.00 adult
Gardens only£5.00 child
Gardens only (2 adults, 2 children)£25.00 family
Hall and Garden family (2+2)£38.00 family
Hall and Gardens£16.00 adult
Hall and Gardens£8.00 child
Hall only£8.00 adult
Hall only£5.00 child
Hall only (2 adults, 2 children)£22.00 family

Under 5s are free.

Directions

Road Directions

Melbourne Hall is in the village of Melbourne, 8 miles south of Derby and 4 miles from East Midlands Airport.

From the M1 leave at J24 & follow the signs for East Midlands Airport, then Isley Walton and then Melbourne.

From the A42 come off at Ashby-De-La-Zouch and follow signs for East Midlands Airport. Turn left at Lount Crossroads towards Melbourne.

From the A50 come off at J3 and follow signs to Melbourne.

The nearest bus station is Derby.  The nearest railway station is DERBY, which is 10 miles away.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled Accessibility
  • Guide Dogs Permitted - Assistance dogs permitted in the Hall & Gardens
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Catering

  • Café
  • On-Site cafe/restaurant/catering
  • Refreshments Available

Establishment Features

  • Shop
  • Tea / Coffee Shop
  • Toilets

Parking & Transport

  • Off site parking

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Guided tours
  • Guided Tours Compulsory for Groups
  • Guided Tours Compulsory for Individuals

TripAdvisor

Opening Times

Season (1 Apr 2026 - 30 Sept 2026)
DayTimes
Monday - TuesdayClosed
Wednesday13:00 - 17:00
Thursday - FridayClosed
Saturday - Sunday13:00 - 17:00
Bank Holiday13:00 - 17:00

* Garden is also open every day in August when Hall is Open

Hall Opens in August Only (except for the first 4 Mondays)

Guided Tours 14.15 – 16.15 Tues, Weds and Thurs (booking essential)

Walk through days 14.00 – 16.15 Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Bank Holiday Monday

Please check Website for details.

Awards

  • Other Awards Historic Houses Association Friends Scheme 2017

What's Nearby

  1. 1620s House & Garden

    The 1620s House & Garden is a rare example of a family home built in the 13th century and…

    8.9 miles away
  2. Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre & Country Park

    Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre tells the dramatic story of the Battle fought on…

    16.26 miles away
  3. Derwent Valley Mills

    The Derwent valley, upstream from Derby on the southern edge of the Pennines, contains a…

    21.9 miles away
  1. Arbury Hall

    Known as the 'Gothic Gem of the Midlands', Arbury Hall has been the ancestral home of the…

    23.68 miles away
  2. Haddon Hall

    Haddon Hall stands as one of England’s most enchanting and best-preserved fortified manor…

    26.64 miles away
  3. Stanford Hall

    Stanford has been the home of the Cave family, ancestors of the present owner, since 1430…

    31.71 miles away
  4. Mr Straw’s House

    Most National Trust properties inspire thoughts of historic mansions, wealth and grandeur…

    35.15 miles away
  5. Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens

    Nestled in rural Northamptonshire, Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens is an elegant Grade I listed…

    35.99 miles away
  6. Cottesbrooke Hall & Gardens

    Dating from 1702 the Hall’s beauty is matched by the magnificence of the gardens and the…

    38.04 miles away
  7. Lamport Hall & Gardens

    Lamport Hall is a hidden gem in Northamptonshire boasting wonderful gardens, stunning…

    39.36 miles away
  8. Holdenby House

    Once the largest private house in England and Elizabethan England’s greatest house, then…

    40.9 miles away
  9. Capesthorne Hall

    Sculptures, paintings, furniture and family monuments. A Georgian chapel, tearooms,…

    44.92 miles away
  10. Jodrell Bank

    Located in a rural area of northwest England, free from radio interference, Jodrell Bank…

    45.22 miles away
  11. All Saints' Church, Billesley

    A light-filled gem with a Shakespearean connection

    46.27 miles away
  12. All Saints' Church, Aldwincle

    A Medieval wonder in a pretty village

    47.2 miles away
  13. Ironbridge Gorge

    Ironbridge is known throughout the world as the symbol of the Industrial Revolution.

    47.46 miles away
Previous Next

Recently Viewed

  1. Knebworth House

    Type

    Heritage / Visitor Centre

    Set in 250 acres of beautiful rolling Hertfordshire countryside with 28 acres of Formal Gardens,…

  2. Richmond Vault Beer Cellar & Restaurant

    Type

    Bar

    Craft beers carefully sourced from around the world are offered on rotation at this compact bar.

  3. The Traddock

    Type

    Restaurant with Rooms

    The Traddock is a country house hotel surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of the Yorkshire Dales…

Don't Miss

Don't Miss

Don't Miss

Don't Miss

Don't Miss