Pictures of Melbourne Hall

a Historic Building in the town of Melbourne, in the county of Derbyshire

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About Melbourne Hall

This magnificent mansion was once the home of Victorian Prime Minister, Lord Melbourne, who as the young Queen Victoria's first Prime Minister became her friend and mentor. The Queen described him in her journal as "an honest, good kind-hearted man" who was her friend.

The house, a former Norman rectory became the home of Sir John Cooke in 1628, from thence it has passed down through the centuries to various members of the same family. Female inheritance determined three changes in surname, and today this lovely house which has all the grace, charm and elegance of the English country home, belongs to Lord and Lady Ralph Kerr.

In spite of the historic nature of the house visitors will be surprised at its warmth and ease. It has elegant state rooms furnished with high quality furniture, splendid paintings, sumptuous fireplaces, and many other wonderful objects d'art. There is a sweeping staircase, and glorious wood panelling. From every room there are spectacular views of the beautiful formal gardens, lake and streams which were originally laid out by Henry Wise, who used Le Notre's gardens at Versailles as a blue-print. The gardens contain grand statutory, and The Birdcage - a graceful wrought iron pergola designed by Robert Bakewell in 1725.

There is a Tea Room, Gift Shop and Craft Centre.

The natural charm of this lovely home provides visitors of all ages with a most enjoyable experience - it is well worth a visit.
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Recommended attractions near Melbourne Hall

Staunton Harold Reservoir	(1.3 miles, 2.1 km, direction W)	Pictures
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Staunton Harold Hall	(2.4 miles, 3.9 km, direction S)	Pictures
Staunton Harold Church	(2.8 miles, 4.6 km, direction S)	Pictures
New Lount Nature Reserve	(4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction S)	Pictures
Grace Dieu Priory	(4.8 miles, 7.6 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Ashby de la Zouch Castle	(5.1 miles, 8.1 km, direction S)	Pictures
Elvaston Castle	(5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction N)	Pictures
Conkers	(7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Moira Furnace Museum	(7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction SW)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Melbourne Hall

Staunton Harold, in the county of Leicestershire (2.6 miles, 4.3 km, direction S)
Staunton was mentioned in the Doomsday Book when it was held by Henry de Ferrers.
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Swarkestone, in the county of Derbyshire (2.8 miles, 4.6 km, direction NW)
Swarkestone is a small enchanting village which grew up on the reeeded banks of the River Trent.
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Ashby de la Zouch, in the county of Leicestershire (5.1 miles, 8.3 km, direction S)
This town takes its name from the La Souche family, lords of the manor from about 1160. The Norman prefix distinguishes Ashby from other towns of similar name.
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Repton, in the county of Derbyshire (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction W)
Repton is one of England's most ancient towns, it was once the capital of the Saxon Kingdom of Mercia and the church there is the burial ground of Saxon Kings.
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Derby, in the county of Derbyshire (7.4 miles, 12.0 km, direction N)
This is the premier town of the Shire, it is steeped in history with roots stretching to Roman times - the legions had a camp...
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Long Eaton, in the county of Derbyshire (8.5 miles, 13.6 km, direction NE)
Long Eaton is a small town lying on the River Trent around 8 miles east of Derby. The town has a history stretching back to the 7th century, but was for many centuries naught but a sleepy agricultural village.
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Burton upon Trent, in the county of Staffordshire (9.4 miles, 15.2 km, direction W)
Burton-on-Trent is an attractive town, it has a pleasing market place surrounded by pleasant properties, some being timber-frame black and white.
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Loughborough, in the county of Leicestershire (9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction E)
The joyous sound of bells made in Loughborough have been rung all over the world since 1858, the date that John Taylor of Oxford...
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Trowell, in the county of Nottinghamshire (11.1 miles, 17.8 km, direction NE)
Modern day history records that this was the village chosen as The Festival of Britain Village, at the time it was considered to epitomise the spirit of British rural community life.
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Tutbury, in the county of Staffordshire (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction W)
This picturesque little town in the Dove Valley is dominated by the ruins of the medieval castle.
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Nearby travel help

East Midlands Airport	(4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction E)
M1 Junction 23A	(4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction E)
M1 Junction 24	(5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction E)
Peartree Station	(5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction N)
Willington Station	(6.2 miles, 10.1 km, direction NW)
Birmingham International Airport	(28.5 miles, 45.8 km, direction SW)
Melbourne Hall to London	(106.0 miles, 170.5 km, direction SE)

Accommodation & Hotels near Melbourne Hall

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The Hardinge Arms	(0.8 miles, 1.4 km)
The Priest House On The River	(2.4 miles, 3.9 km, direction NE)
Donington Manor Hotel	(3.6 miles, 5.9 km, direction NE)
Thistle Hotel and Conference Centre East Midlands Airport	(4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction E)
Express By Holiday Inn Nottingham East Midlands Airport	(4.7 miles, 7.5 km, direction E)
Days Inn Hotel Donington(Derby South)	(4.9 miles, 7.8 km, direction NE)
The Queens Head Hotel	(5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction S)
Best Western Premier Yew Lodge Hotel	(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction E)
Kegworth Whitehouse Hotel East Midlands Airport	(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction E)
The Grange Courtyard	(6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction SE)
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