Across Derbyshire, a range of National Trust sites stay open through winter, giving visitors plenty to explore even in the colder months.
Many places run reduced hours during this season, while others shift to special winter timetables or temporary closures for conservation work.
Most outdoor areas remain accessible, offering quiet walks, fresh air, and wide views that feel even more dramatic in winter light.
Indoor spaces may have set entry times, limits on last admission, or partial closures, so visitors are encouraged to check schedules before they travel. Some locations introduce seasonal events, from gentle trails to family activities, which can bring extra crowding on weekends or holidays.
Facilities like cafes, shops, and car parks often operate with shorter days too.
Overall, winter remains a good time to visit, with calmer paths, crisp landscapes, and a slower pace. Knowing the hours and any closures helps make the most of the season.
Here’s 8 National Trust spots in Derbyshire to visit this winter:
1. Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire
The west front of Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire. The house was built between 1590 and 1597 for Elizabeth, Dowager Countess of Shrewsbury, "Bess of Hardwick", to a plan by Robert Smythson. Hardwick Hall is open every day for the estate (parkland, walks) in winter. For its Wintertide event (17 Nov – 4 Jan), there are special opening times: 11:00–15:00 daily, plus late night on select dates until 20:00 (last entry 19:15). On standard days last entry is ~14:15. The Old Hall is closed until spring 2026. Photo: ©National Trust Images/Robert Morris
2. Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire
For Christmas 2025: open from 29 Nov – 4 Jan (except 25 Dec), 11:00–15:00, last entry 14:15. The Advent Trail in the grounds runs 9am–15:30 in the same period (excluding 25 Dec). The bookshop is open 10:00–15:00 over the festive period. Photo: Chris Lacey
3. Calke Abbey
Calke Abbey is open for Christmas from November 28 to December 23, 2025, with the house open from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and last entry at 3 p.m.. The parkland is open daily, but the house is closed from December 24 to January 1 and then again from January 2 to February 25, 2026, when exclusive tours are available on select dates. Calke Explore is open year-round, but cycle hire is closed for winter until February 28, 2026. Photo: cc-by-sa/2.0 - © Alan Murray-Rust - geograph.org.uk/p/5860693
4. Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors
Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors are open year-round for exploration, from dawn until dusk. Specific facilities like the café and car parks have set winter hours. Estate grounds: Open dawn until dusk. Longshaw Café and Toilets: Open daily from 10am to 4pm. Welcome Building and Bookden: Open daily from 10am to 4pm. Car Parks (Woodcroft, Wooden Pole, Haywood): Open from dawn, with gates locked at dusk (e.g., Woodcroft car park gates are locked at 4pm throughout the winter). Photo: National Trust Images/Annapurna Mellor