Can you go in Elvaston Castle?
The park is open all year round. Opening times are: 9am to 5pm from 1 November to 31 March. 9am to 8pm from 1 April to 31 October.
How much does it cost to park at Elvaston Castle?
The cost of parking is very reasonable, £2.90 for 4 hours and £4.00 for a full day. You need a good few hours to enjoy and appreciate the park. The ‘Pay and ‘Display’ machines take both cash and card payment.
Can you get married at Elvaston Castle?
Elvaston Castle’s Old English Garden and the Hall of Fair Star are licenced for wedding ceremonies. Whether it be a Tipi, a traditional marquee or something more spectacular, the space is perfect for a summer wedding. …
Are the toilets at Elvaston Castle open?
Toilets are open from 9am to 5pm every day. Elvaston also has a changing places toilet within the main car park. For further information please contact the estate office, email: [email protected] or tel: 01629 533870.
Who lived in Elvaston Castle?
An Elvaston Hall existed on this site in the reign of Edward IV when it was occupied by a Walter Blount. But it was during the reign of Henry VIII in 1538 when Sir Michael Stanhope was given the manors of Shelford and Elvaston that the Stanhope family first came to Elvaston.
Does Elvaston Castle have a playground?
Elvaston Castle Country Park is close to Derby in Derbyshire and has around 321 acres of open parkland, woodland and formal historical gardens. There is a playground for the kids, plenty of grass for them to run around, formal gardens, walks and even a riding centre.
What council is Elvaston Castle?
Derbyshire County Council
Elvaston Castle is a stately home in Elvaston, Derbyshire, England. The Gothic Revival castle and surrounding parkland is run and owned by Derbyshire County Council as a country park known as Elvaston Castle Country Park….
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| Number of Listings | 14 including Boat House, Coach House, Grotto and Moorish Temple |
Is markeaton Park car park free?
Main car park, DE22 4AA, entrance off Markeaton Island, A38, with 2m height restriction. Disabled parking bays are available at the Mundy Play Centre car park….Parking.
| Up to 1 hour | £1.60 |
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| Up to 4 hours | £3.90 |
| Over 4 hours | £5.00 |
| Disabled parking | FREE if Blue Badge displayed |
What is there to do in lockdown Derby?
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Who designed the gardens at Elvaston Castle?
William Barron
Formal gardens and pleasure grounds laid out 1830-51 by William Barron for the fourth Earl of Harrington. The gardens were created using many mature trees which were transplanted by methods pioneered by Barron’s mentor at the Edinburgh Botanic Gardens, William McNab, and developed by Barron.
What is Elvaston Castle used for?
After the war the castle remained unoccupied until 1963 when the castle was sold to Needlers Development, a quarry company. The castle and 390 acres of land subsequently went up for sale and were bought jointly by us and Derby Corporation, for the establishment of England’s first country park.
What is the postcode for Elvaston Castle?
A6120
Contact details. Address: Borrowash Road (A6120) Elvaston.