Melbourne Hall and Gardens

Type:Historic House / Palace

Church Square, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8EN

Add Melbourne Hall and Gardens to your Itinerary

View Phone Number
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
...Read More

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
Read Less

TripAdvisor

Opening Times

Season 1 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 2025
DayTimes
Monday - TuesdayClosed
Wednesday13:00 - 17:00
Thursday - FridayClosed
Saturday - Sunday13:00 - 17:00
Bank HolidayClosed

* Gardens – April to September, Wed, Sat & Sun 1pm to 5pm
Hall – Open August Only
Check website for details

Awards

  • Other Awards Historic Houses Association Friends Scheme 2017

What's Nearby

  1. 1620s House & Garden

    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

    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

    Derwent Valley Mills

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

    21.9 miles away
Previous Next

Don't Miss