About Sudbury Hall and Museum of Childhood
Step into a grand 17th-century mansion before exploring fascinating childhood memories through the ages at this captivating dual attraction perfect for all generations.
What's nearby
- Sudbury Hall National Trust Visitor Centre next door
- tweak 150m away
- Sudbury Estate 150m away
- The Vernon Arms, Sudbury 200m away
- Sudbury Primary School 300m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Payment
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
What an amazing property belonging to #nationaltrust a truly fascinating place with a huge footsteps in history ,children would love this place in fact adults would love it just as much . There is a children's museum of childhood which was amazing it bought back many happy memories of my childhood with toys I used to love and my son and my granddaughter both loved it for that reason. It also had a real honest to god Dalek there and I love Daleks more than Doctor who himself 😃. The stately home itself was fabulous with gorgeous grounds and a nice cafe and a used book shop and National trust shop . It was a really lovely place to visit another wonderful walk through history for me and the Betty Cadbury toy collection was a must see exhibit . I will definitely go back and Sudbury is a beautiful place to visit itself
· via Google
It's been a few years since we visited and there are a number of improvements, the sunken garden is delightful, work still ongoing. Lots of activities for the children to enjoy in the sunshine. The pathway from the carpark to the house has improved access even with a mobility scooter. Lots of volunteers around to give some information and background to the history of the house. A very pretty stately home with impressive features and paintings. Definitely worth a visit.
· via Google
Had a really good time visiting the Country House this morning, as we were passing through Sudbury. The main building is very grand and beautifully preserved, and they had a great exhibition on the topic of children’s clothing over the years which was superb. The staff were all very friendly and knowledgeable, and made us feel very welcome. The Childhood/Toy museum is also amazing - it’s so professionally put together and the range of toys they showcase is incredible.
· via Google
A lovely hall stepped in history, staff very knowledgeable and more than willing to answer questions or tell you an interesting fact. Children's museum a blast from the past for all the big kids (18 and over 😂) Gardens a nice stroll with seating and even a small wooded area to shade from the extreme heat which we had on the bank holiday when we visited. Cafe and separate ice cream sales with large seating area and plenty of grass for the kids to wear themselves out on.
· via Google
People say this museum offers a children's museum with nostalgic toys, a historic house, and beautiful gardens and grounds. They highlight the ample picnic spots, the good cafe and coffee bar, and the fun outdoor play area. They also like the friendly and helpful staff.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Sudbury Hall, Main Road, Sudbury, Ashbourne, DE6 5HT Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (3,433 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Ashbourne