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. The country park has 200 acres of woodlands, parkland and formal gardens.

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.

Can I visit Elvaston Castle?

Entry to the park is free at all points of entry on foot. Car parking charges apply unless you are a blue badge holder. Occasionally we'll apply pre-advertised special event charges, for example, the Derbyshire Woodland Festival.

When was Elvaston Castle built?

PRINCIPAL BUILDING Elvaston Castle (listed grade II*) was built in 1633 and altered during the early C18. A major remodelling to designs by James Wyatt (1747-1813) took place c 1817 in castellated Gothick style. Alterations of 1830 to 1840 were by L N Cottingham.

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. ...

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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: or tel: 01629 533870.

Are dogs allowed at Elvaston Castle?

Elvaston Castle Country Park is well known for being a dog-friendly site and welcomes responsible owners and their dogs. Please keep your dog under close control and be considerate of other park users. Please keep your dog on a lead in the central courtyard areas.

How much is the car 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.

Does Elvaston Castle have a playground?

Elvaston Castle is an ideal place to visit for all ages. It has a children's playground and Lakeside walks. The Walled garden is also worth a visit in summer.

Can you fish at Elvaston Castle?

In spring, you will see Heron's nesting in nearby treetops and, sometimes, kingfishers can be seen fishing from overhanging branches. 2 - The Newt pond and managed wetland ride. popular with Woodcock and Snipe.

What time does Elvaston Castle car park?

Parking. Parking with charge - Car park opens at 9am every day and closes at 8pm April to September; 5pm October to March.

What is Elvaston Castle?

Located in Derbyshire, near to Derby and Nottingham, Elvaston Castle Country Park encompasses approximately 321 acres of open parkland, woodland and more formal historical gardens. It's also the venue for our popular woodland festival.

Can dogs go to Kedleston Hall?

dogs are allowed in the grounds of the hall on leads. there are many walks around the estate including a circular walk that takes you through the woods up the hill opposite the hall with great views of the hall and surrounding country side. dogs must be kept on leads due to live stock in the fields on the walk.

Can you take dogs to Melbourne Hall?

At Melbourne Hall Gardens we have tried to make all areas accessible to wheelchairs, buggies and pedestrians. However, by the nature of the garden, there are some quite steep slopes and steps – although there is generally an alternative. ... No dogs are allowed within the gardens except assistance dogs.

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Is locko park open to the public?

Locko Park is a privately owned 18th-century country house in between the villages of Stanley and Ockbrook in the borough of Erewash, near Spondon, Derbyshire, England. A bridleway through the estate is open to the public for leisurely walks with fantastic views of the house and parkland. ...

Is there carp in the river Derwent?

The river offers all aspects of coarse fishing from fast gravelly shallows (specimen chub and barbel) to deep slow stretches (bream, roach, perch, pike, carp) and grayling, brown trout and dace are caught throughout.

Can you fish the river Derwent?

The river holds an excellent population of wild trout, producing some very good early sport and some large fish. Most of our fishing is double-bank, with numerous streams and pools, the majority of which provide easy wading. Fishing huts are provided on most beats.

Can you fish at Markeaton Park?

Markeaton Park Lake offers coarse and carp fishing in Derby. The lake is actually part of the Markeaton Brook which has been artificially widened as it passes through the park. It is a mixed fishery with Specimen Carp, Tench, Bream, Pike and Silvers.

What fish are in the river Greta?

River Greta and Derwent

It contains brown trout, sometimes sea trout and salmon. Only fly fishing methods are allowed.

Is there salmon in the river Eden?

The Association has approximately 15 miles of bank fishing for salmon, seatrout and brown trout on the river EDEN between Ramornie Bridge above Pitlessie to the estuary and a short section of the CERES BURN. ... This area is usually the most fished due to easy access and potential catches of salmon and seatrout.

What fish are in the Derwent?

The river has a quantity of Chub mixed with Roach, Perch, Bream and Dace. There are areas of the River where Barbel are frequently caught, with fish to 11 lb.