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Elvaston Castle

Elvaston Country Park, Borrowash Road

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Photo: Ms_Zingara

About Elvaston Castle

This magnificent Derbyshire estate welcomes families to wander through elegant historic grounds, spot wildlife in peaceful parkland, and enjoy refreshments at the onsite café after your adventure.

What's nearby

  • St Bartholomew's Church, Elvaston next door
  • Elvaston Cricket Club 300m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Good to know

Parking

  • Paid car park
  • Paid street

Accessibility

  • Accessible parking
  • Accessible toilet
  • Accessible seating

Payment

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.

Photos

Photos via Google

Opening hours

Monday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

What visitors say

Xp Master

The ice cream from one of the vans got me diarrhoea. Don’t eat the machine ice cream since it’s probably not cleaned. I would recommend other ice cream like Flake 99 and others to not make you sick for the next day. Other than that, the park is nice. You can walk through a forest, take your child to the playground, and more You can take pictures!

· via Google

Chelsee-Ann Williams

Lovely castle and grounds. My partner hadn't been here before and I've not been since a small child. Was gutted we couldn't view the castle, sure hope the council pulls their finger out as the castle is stunning and grand. The grounds are stunning even more so in spring and summer months. Summer is amazing for picnics and days out. I took over 60 photos there's alot to upload but we viewed everything, the graveyard and church is stunning architecture too. There's a soapery, cafe, and giftshop and food stalls. Images from all over the grounds

· via Google

Simon James Swalwell

Great architecture set in wonderful woodlands & manicured gardens. *Tip* Between 1000-1400 on weekends there is a van on the courtyard selling the best pastries/cakes & coffee.

· via Google

Linda Byrne

Revisiting old haunts. This place is as beautiful as I remembered it. Stunning grounds, rhododendrons all flowering. Easy paths to walk along, exploring. Cafe in the castle courtyard great for a drink and a cake.

· via Google

Visitors say this country park offers beautiful, extensive grounds with varied walking paths, gardens, and a lake, making it ideal for families and dog walkers. They also highlight the convenient and ample parking, as well as the pleasant cafe with good food and drinks. Others mention the well-maintained public toilets and the peaceful atmosphere.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Address
Derby, DE72 3EP Get directions
Category
Castles & Palaces
Guest rating
4.6 / 5 (5,177 reviews)
Suitable for
All Ages
Setting
Indoor & outdoor
Dogs allowed
Yes
Good for children
Yes
Destination
Elvaston