Places to Visit

The following are some notable places to visit when staying at The Peacock at Rowsley

Haddon Hall

Haddon Hall Home of Lord Edward Manners. A beautiful medieval manor house, unchanged since Tudor times. Discounted admission charges for guests staying at the Peacock.

Opening times:
12 noon to 5.00pm (last admission 4pm)
April: March 30th until April 30th & October- Saturdays, Sundays & Mondays only
May to September: Open daily (closed 30th June & 1st July) Christmas: 5th-19th December daily 10.30am to 4pm (last admission 3:30pm)

For more details, visit: www.haddonhall.co.uk

Chatsworth House

Chatsworth House The home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. Visitors see the grandest and most magnificent rooms in the house, filled with treasures collected over five centuries. Discounted admission charges for guests staying at the Peacock.

Opening Times
11 March 2012
House open 11.00am- 5.30pm Last admission 4.30pm
Garden open 11.00am-6.00pm Last admission 5.00pm

For more details, visit: www.chatsworth.org

Kedleston Hall

Kedleston Hall This spectacular Neo-classical mansion, framed by historic parkland. Designed for lavish entertaining and displaying an extensive collection of paintings, sculpture and original furnishings, Kedleston is a stunning example of the work of architect Robert Adam.

The Curzon family has lived at the Hall since the 12th century and continues to live here. Lord Curzon's Eastern Museum is a treasure trove of fascinating objects acquired on his travels in Asia and while Viceroy of India (1899 to 1905). Used as a key location for The Duchess, the recent Hollywood blockbuster.

Opening Times:

18 February – 28 October 2012 from 12.00pm until 5.00pm.

Mon, Tues, Wed, Sat & Sun only

For more details, visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-kedlestonhall

Hardwick Hall

Hardwick Hall One of the most splendid houses in England. Built by Bess of Hardwick in the 1590s, and unaltered since: yet its huge windows and high ceilings make it feel strikingly modern.

Outside, stone gleams and glass glitters in the light. Its six towers make a dramatic skyline. Climbing up through the house, from one spectacular floor to the next, is a thrilling architectural experience. Rich tapestries, plaster friezes and alabaster fireplaces colour the rooms, culminating in the hauntingly atmospheric Long Gallery

Opening Times:

23 February until 30 October 2012 from 12.00pm until 4.30pm

Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun only

Christmas Opening Times 2012:

3 – 18 December
11.00am-3.00pm Sat & Sun only

For more details, visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-hardwickhall

Caudwells Mill Craft Centre

Caudwells Mill Craft Centre Water powered flour mill and craft centre. Ceramics, jewellery, pottery, cutlery, toys, candles, soaps, Christmas decorations and much more. Visit the largest craft shop in Derbyshire.