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Evening

Kedleston Hall: Golden Hour & After Dark

Watch the light fade over Kedleston Hall, then head to a nearby pub for dinner and a drink.

Best time: 15 JanuaryAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 14:49

    The Orangery

    Grab a coffee or tea at The Orangery. It is open until 16:30 on weekends, so you have time to settle in before the evening rush.

  2. 15:49

    Kedleston Hall

    Walk to Kedleston Hall. Arrive with half an hour to spare to find a good spot outside or near the grounds to watch the sunset.

  3. 16:19

    Kedleston Hall

    The sun sets at 16:19. Enjoy the final light over the neoclassical hall and the surrounding parkland.

  4. 17:04

    Victoria & Albert Vaults

    Head to Victoria & Albert Vaults for dinner and a drink. They are open from 12:00 to 22:30, making them a reliable choice for an evening meal after the sun goes down.

Local tip

The walk from the hall to the pub is short and straightforward. Check the route if you are unfamiliar with the area.

Check before you go

  • The Orangery closes at 16:30 on weekends. If you visit on a weekday, it closes at 16:00.
  • Victoria & Albert Vaults is open until 22:30.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Derby (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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