Haddon Hall
📍 Derbyshire, England
About
Haddon Hall is an English country house on the River Wye near Bakewell, Derbyshire, a former seat of the Dukes of Rutland. It is the home of Lord Edward Manners and his family. In form a medieval manor house, it has been described as "the most complete and most interesting house of [its] period". The origins of the hall are from the 11th century, with additions at various stages between the 13th and the 17th centuries, latterly in the Tudor style.
Origins from the 11th century with additions through the 17th century. Acquired by the Vernon family in the 12th century through marriage. Dorothy Vernon's famous 1563 elopement with John Manners linked it to the Dukes of Rutland. Used as a filming location for multiple period dramas.
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Terrain & Accessibility
One of the finest medieval and Tudor manor houses in England, remarkably unaltered since the 17th century. Steps and uneven surfaces throughout — not wheelchair accessible. The terraced gardens above the River Wye are beautiful. Featured in multiple film productions. Seasonal opening — check dates. The Long Gallery and medieval wall paintings are highlights.
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