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County Indexes Derbyshire Historic Buildings Melbourne Hall
County Indexes Derbyshire Historic Buildings Melbourne Hall 
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 Melbourne Hall is a delightful house full of history. Originally a rectory for the Norman Parish Church, it became the home of Sir John Coke in 1628. It has been inherited by subsequent members of the family to the present day and is now home to Lord and Lady Ralph Kerr and their young family. Melbourne Hall as it stands today shows what Sir John’ s descendants have made of it. The family surname has changed three times due to inheritance via the female line, the full history will be told within the tour, as well as being fully documented in the souvenir guide. Gardens Melbourne Hall Gardens are the place to visit if you are seeking a relaxing thoughtful stroll. The Gardens were planned by Rt. Hon. Thomas Coke in the early part of the 18th century. The colourful and tranquil garden has been imaginatively updated with some new planting by Lady Ralph Kerr. The gardens are designed with paths allowing easy access, and intersected by streams that flow through the grounds underneath miniature bridges and through the lush flower beds. There are various statues along the walkways and also the spectacular wrought-iron birdcage by Bakewell. The Gardens are open from April - September 1.30pm - 5.30pm Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays (additional open days possible in August).The Hall is open from August 1st - 31st, (but not the first three Mondays), from 2 pm, last entry at 4.15pm. Excellent food can be enjoyed in the Melbourne Hall Tearooms Browse round the Visitors Centre, open most days throughout the year, where the Gift Shop and Estate Workshops provide a fine selection of unique gift ideas. Enjoy a photographic introduction to Melbourne Hall Gardens by visiting ‘Up the Garden Path’ display in the Visitor Centre. Telephone: 01332 862502
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