HADDON HALL
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A 900-year-old time capsule, Haddon Hall is Britain’s best-preserved medieval and Tudor house, untouched by time and called 'The most perfect house to survive from the Middle Ages' by Simon Jenkins.
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Described by Simon Jenkins as “the most perfect house to survive from the Middle Ages,” Haddon Hall is one of Britain’s most remarkable historic homes, with over 900 years of continuous family ownership. Set above the River Wye in Derbyshire, it has remained largely unchanged, escaping war, fire, and the architectural shifts of later centuries.
Originally the seat of the Dukes of Rutland, the family moved to Belvoir Castle in the early 1700s, leaving Haddon untouched for nearly 200 years. This long dormancy preserved its medieval and Tudor interiors, from the 14th-century Banqueting Hall, complete with its original Dais table and a tapestry gifted by Henry VIII, to the Long Gallery, designed by Robert Smythson, with its distinctive bombé glazing.
The 9th Duke of Rutland led a careful restoration in the 20th century, rediscovering 15th-century fresco seccos in the chapel and installing electricity while resisting changes that would damage the house’s historic fabric. In 2016, Lord and Lady Edward Manners made Haddon their full-time home, marking the first time it had been lived in since the 17th century. Their work has brought the house to life again, uncovering lost treasures, restoring historic details, and opening new areas to visitors.
Beyond the house, Haddon’s Medieval Park is now open for the first time, offering guided walks through an untouched Grade I-listed landscape that has remained unchanged for centuries. The estate continues its restoration of medieval parkland, working to return the landscape to its 14th-century form, making Haddon not just a relic of history but a living, evolving piece of England’s heritage.
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General admission to Haddon Hall includes access to the historic house, its award-winning Elizabethan Walled Gardens, and the surrounding grounds. Visitors are free to explore at their own pace, taking in the Hall’s remarkable medieval and …
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