Haddon Hall dates from the 14th / 15th Century, is a mere mile out of Bakewell and is regarded as the finest Medieval Manor House in England. It is open to the public from April to October.
The house is in a beautiful situation and is very well preserved – even down to kitchens straight from the 17th century – so it looks magnificent.
The entrance courtyard still looks perfectly medieval, with gargoyles and crenelated walls.
To the right hand side of the courtyard lies the Hall chapel, which looks much as it did in medieval times, and contains a beautiful carved alabaster retablo and pre-Reformation frescos which have been revealed from beneath the whitewash which hid them for centuries.
Before spending an afternoon around Haddon Hall why not call at The Knockerdown Inn and Restaurant for a great family meal in a superb location.
