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The Children’s Country House at Sudbury

The Children’s Country House at Sudbury. Having fun with history.

Main Road, Sudbury, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 5HT

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View of Sudbury Hall from the Gardens with light frost

Opening times for 18 December 2024
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Hall Closed
Garden Closed
Museum Closed
Shop Closed
Tea-room Closed
Please note, the opening hours of certain areas, such as the Mystery Rooms and the School Room, may vary depending on the operational availability of the day. The last entry to the Hall is an hour before closing.
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Adult (18+), Child (5-17), under 5s free, Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children). Admission to The Children's Country House at Sudbury is free for National Trust members and under 5s.

Sudbury Hall, Museums and Gardens
Ticket type Gift aid Standard
Adult £26.40 £24.00
Child £13.20 £12.00
Family £66.00 £60.00
Standard Family (one adult) £39.60 £36.00
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A variety of additional support is available to help you enjoy your visit to The Children's Country House at Sudbury. For any specific access requirements, please contact us at cchsudbury@nationaltrust.org.uk or 01283 585337 prior to visiting and a member of the team will be happy to assist.
CCH Access Statement
AccessAble Guide
Accessible route and/or map
Lift
Accessible toilet
Narrow corridors
Braille (guide or menu)
Ramped access/slopes
Changing Places
Seating available
Designated parking
Space to Change
Drop-off point
Steps/uneven terrain
Induction loop
Transfer available
Large print (guide or menu)
Virtual tour
Level access to food outlet
Wheelchairs available
Level access to shop
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By road
The Children's Country House at Sudbury is 6 miles east of Uttoxeter at the junction of A50, Derby to Stoke and A515, Ashbourne.
Parking: Free parking in the National Trust car park, 500 yards along the main road. Follow the wiggly path towards the Hall. The main car park has designated accessible parking spaces and wide parking spaces for families with small children. Please avoid parking on the main road, as this affects visibility for pedestrians and residents of Sudbury village.
Sat Nav: Enter DE6 5HT.
By train
Train stations nearby The Children's Country House at Sudbury are Tutbury & Hatton Station (5 miles away), Uttoxeter Station (5.3 miles away), Burton-on-Trent Station (9.1 miles away). Please note, you will need to travel onwards from the train station on the 401 bus service to reach the property. As a thank you for arriving car-free, enjoy a free hot drink from our restaurant when you show your train ticket with the day’s date on it.
By bus
Travel by bus from: Burton-on-Trent (45 mins), Tutbury (10 mins) and Uttoxeter (10 mins). Hop off at Garden Cottages and walk through the side entrance over the grass or hop off at Vernon Arms and walk 5 minutes along Main Road to the main entrance. As a thank you for arriving car-free, enjoy a free hot drink from our restaurant when you show your bus ticket with the day’s date on it.
By bicycle
National Route 54 of the National Cycle Network can be followed from Stourport to Parsley Hay via Kidderminster, Dudley, Lichfield, Burton, and Derby.
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Car-Free
Travel the green way and help us to look after this special place. As a thank you for arriving car-free, enjoy a free hot drink from our restaurant when you show your bus or train ticket with the day’s date on it.
Main Road, Sudbury, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 5HT
01283585337
cchsudbury@nationaltrust.org.uk

Opening times for 18 December 2024
Asset	Opening time
Hall	Closed
Garden	Closed
Museum	Closed
Shop	Closed
Tea-room	Closed

Sudbury Hall, Museums and Gardens
Ticket type	Gift aid	Standard
Adult	£26.40	£24.00
Child	£13.20	£12.00
Family	£66.00	£60.00
Standard Family (one adult)	£39.60	£36.00

A mum and dad outside with their young girl who is holding up a leaf and wearing a Christmas dress

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The south front of Sudbury Hall, Derbyshire, with geese resting on the lawn.

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