Melbourne Hall • Historic house and gardens in Derbyshire

The best surviving gardens in the manner of the famous designer Le Notre to be seen in England today

Join us at Melbourne Hall Gardens

With its broad sweeps of lawn, avenues and unexpected vistas, it is one of the best known historic gardens in the country and the best surviving early 18th century English garden in the manner of Le Notre. That said, you don’t have to be a historian or horticulturalist to enjoy the beauty of Melbourne Hall Gardens.

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What our visitors have to say...

Wonderful garden. Very peaceful and inspiring. Thank you!

May 2019 (Leicestershire)

A hidden gem, beautifully kept gardens. Very friendly staff and animals. Will visit again.

September, 2019 (Nottingham)

Very well presented gardens. The QR information on trees is excellent.

July 2019 (Burton Upon Trent)

Most beautiful garden in the Midlands – a real piece of tranquility.

July 2019 (Derbyshire)

Wonderful garden. Very peaceful and inspiring. Thank you.

May 2019 (Loughborough)