The Peak District & Derbyshire

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

Opening times
Prices
See on map

View of Sudbury Hall from the Gardens with light frost

Opening times for 24 November 2024
Asset Opening time
Hall 10:30 - 16:00
Garden 10:00 - 16:00
Museum 10:00 - 16:00
Shop 10:30 - 16:00
Tea-room 10:00 - 16:00
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.
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1

Open

Partially open

Closed
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
Become a member and discover more than 500 places
Join
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
Map
Directions via Google Maps
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.
By bicycle - more information
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 24 November 2024
Asset	Opening time
Hall	10:30 - 16:00
Garden	10:00 - 16:00
Museum	10:00 - 16:00
Shop	10:30 - 16:00
Tea-room	10:00 - 16:00

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

Upcoming Events

Learn more about upcoming winter and Christmas events at The Children's Country House at Sudbury.

Child visitor looking at a Christmas tree in Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood in Derbyshire

Article

A Once Upon a Time Christmas at The Children's Country House at Sudbury

Christmas at The Children's Country House at Sudbury arrives from November. Step into a fairy tale as the property transforms into the story of Cinderella.

The Lilypond Fountain at The Children's Country House, in winter.

Article

The Gardens at The Children's Country House

Explore the Garden and explore, admire and connect with the beauty of nature.

The Staircase Hall at The Children's Country House at Sudbury, Derbyshire

Article

Family-friendly things to do at The Children's Country House at Sudbury

The Children's Country House has been created with children at the heart and there is always something to discover, explore and learn for families.

Children looking at some of the exhibits in the The Children’s Country House at Sudbury, Derbyshire

Article

Learning and Educational Visits to The Children's Country House at Sudbury

From primary school groups to higher education students, our Learning Team offer an exciting programme which can be adapted for different ages and abilities.

An image of the ground floor of the cafe at The Children's Country House

Article

Access at The Children's Country House at Sudbury

Find out about access across the different areas of The Children's Country House at Sudbury and how to make the most of your visit.

Two volunteers collect fallen apples in the orchards at Killerton, Devon

Volunteer at The Children's Country House at Sudbury

Volunteers play a huge role at The Children's Country House and are involved in a wide range of activities including driving, visitor welcome, hall experience and conservation. Discover our volunteer opportunities and how to get involved.

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

Discover more at The Children's Country House

Find out when The Children's Country House is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.

Plan your visit

Important notice

Opening times

Prices

Facilities

Accessibility

Getting here

Map

By road

By train

By bus

By bicycle

Car-Free

Contact us

Discover more at The Children's Country House