Name: Kirby Hall
Rating: 5.0

Kirby Hall

Kirby Lane, Corby, UK

1-99 Years

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Kirby Hall is one of England’s greatest Elizabethan and 17th-century houses. Inside, you’ll find displays in the state rooms tracing the story of Kirby Hall’s rise and fall, from its foundation in 1570 to its ruin and eventual rescue after 1930. Learn about the mansion’s people across the centuries, including the black servant James Chappell, who rescued the fourth Sir Christopher Hatton and his daughters from disaster.

A tapestry trail recalls the excitement of a regal stay (James I visited nine times!), and interactives help you discover what you’d look like in 17th-century clothes. Take the audio tour to make the most of your visit. There’s also a family activity trail featuring Edmund, one of Kirby Hall’s resident peacocks.

Price starts from £11.50 for Adults, £7.00 for Children(5-17 years) and £18.50 for Family(1 adult, up to 3 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Things to See and Do at Kirby Hall: There’s lots to see and do at Kirby Hall. Below you’ll find our recommended highlights of a trip to Kirby Hall, including the free audio guide, the tapestry trail, the archeological collection, tips for visiting with kids, and info about the gardens.
Discover the Rise and Fall of Kirby Hall: Learn about the rise and fall of Kirby Hall, one of England’s great Elizabethan houses with information panels, interactive displays and a comprehensive free audio guide.
Take the Tapestry Trail: James I visited Kirby Hall no fewer than nine times and you can follow in his footsteps. Take the ‘Tapestry Trail’ to relive the excitement of a royal visit and see if you’ve got what it takes to make it to the finest room in the house and sleep like a King!
Meet Kirby Hall’s people: Displays in the state rooms trace the story of Kirby’s rise and fall, from its foundation to its ruin and eventual rescue after 1930.
View the Archaeological Collection: Visit Kirby Hall to see items from the Wrest Park Archaeological Collection Stores on display for the first time.
Try the children's trail: Pick up a copy of our children’s trail and join Edmund the peacock on an adventure. Discover more about the courtyard and garden, spot some of Kirby Hall’s quirky features and have a go at some fun, family-friendly activities.
Discover magical creatures: Looking for an adventure with your little ones? Uncover English folklore with our Folktale Creature Trails, where children can discover magical creatures from English myths and legends.
Explore the Elizabethan Gardens: Take time to wander around the recently restored great gardens at Kirby Hall. Sir Christopher Hatton the Fourth added the great gardens (described as ‘the finest garden in England’) in the late 17th century. They have been recreated as they may have appeared in the 1690s.
Gardens: The Parterre Garden is a recreation of the type of garden that would have been here in 1690. There are a number of benches around the site. Most of the paths are of compacted gravel. In the parterre they are loose gravel.
Exhibition: Garden exhibition details the history of the garden and its reconstruction.

Facilities

Parking: Free parking for 30 cars 100m from site entrance. The surface of the car park may be difficult for wheelchair users. Disabled visitors can be set down just outside the entrance.
Food And Drink: Vending machine in the shop serves tea, coffee and hot chocolate. Some biscuits, crisps and sweets available in the shop.
Toilets: Male, female and disabled toilets. Baby changing facilities in the disabled toilet.
Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome outside - in the ruined areas, gardens and grounds only.

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Advance online tickets:

Adult: £11.50 With donation & £10.40 Without donation.
Child (5–17 years): £7.00 With donation & £6.30 Without donation.
Family (2 adults, up to 3 children): £30.00 With donation & £27.10 Without donation.
Family (1 adult, up to 3 children): £18.50 With donation & £16.70 Without donation.
Concession: £10.00 With donation & £9.00 Without donation.
Member: Free.

On the day tickets:

Adult: £14.00 With donation & £12.70 Without donation.
Child (5–17 years): £8.50 With donation & £7.70 Without donation.
Concession: £12.00 With donation & £10.90 Without donation.
Family (2 adults, up to 3 children): £36.50 With donation & £33.10 Without donation.
Family (1 adult, up to 3 children): £22.50 With donation & £20.40 Without donation.
Member: Free.

Pricing URL: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/kirby-hall/prices-and-opening-times/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Open Daily: 10am - 5pm (last entry at 4.30pm)

Address: Kirby Lane, Corby, UK

Post Code: NN17 3EN

Council: North Northamptonshi

County: Northamptonshire

Road Access: Kirby Hall is on an unclassified road off the A43, 4 miles north-east of Corby.
Bus Access: There are no bus services to the property. The closest is Centrebus 67. Alight at Kirby Lodge from there it is a 1 mile walk. Otherwise Stagecoach services 2, 2A, 2B, X1 and X4 to Priors Hall from there it is a 2 mile walk.
Train Access: Corby station is 4 miles from Kirby Hall.
Bicycle Access: Find your cycling route to Kirby Hall at sustrans.org.uk the National Cycle Network.
Parking: Free parking for 30 cars 100m from site entrance. The surface of the car park may be difficult for wheelchair users. Disabled visitors can be set down just outside the entrance.