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...

Stunning – great inspiration for water gardens.

May 2019 (Flintshire)

One of the most beautiful and well-kept gardens we have ever seen. Fabulous.

May 2019 (Derbyshire)

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

September, 2019 (Nottingham)

What a lovely place. Only live a few miles away and never knew this was on our doorstep.

January 2020 (Long Eaton)

Amazing place. We shall return to this hidden gem

May 2019 (Nottinghamshire)