National Trust - Restaurant

Hall, Kedleston, Derby DE22 5JH, United Kingdom
$$$ Cafe , Restaurant
(98 Reviews)
Price Range £10–20

Discover the charm of the National Trust Café set within the historic Kedleston Hall, located in the heart of Derbyshire. This delightful café effortlessly combines a tranquil dining atmosphere with mouth-watering dishes that elevate the café experience to a new level.

The café's menu features an enticing assortment of desserts and cakes that promise to satisfy any sweet tooth. Indulge in a sumptuous Summer Fruit Crumble served with rich cream or custard, or treat yourself to a velvety Panna Cotta adorned with seasonal berries that burst with flavor. For those who prefer a classic taste, the selection of cakes includes a light and airy Classic Sponge, a deeply satisfying Chocolate Fudge Cake, and a zesty Orange, Lemon and Lime Cake that adds a touch of sunshine to any meal. If you're not quite in the mood for dessert, Burt's Crisps offer a delightful crunchy accompaniment to your drink.

Whether you choose to enjoy your coffee inside amid the café's lovely décor or settle yourself outside, where you can soak in the stunning views of the lake and bridge, you're bound to feel relaxed and rejuvenated. The café is set in a beautifully restored kitchen that maintains original features—think high ceilings and decorative copper pans—that create a unique ambience.

Visitor reviews highlight the exceptional service and pleasant atmosphere of National Trust Café. Pavel Subert shares, "The Cream Tea is lovely (fruit scones were nice and still warm)," while Tim Weller praises the "attractive peacock fan menus" and the airy surroundings that enhance the dining experience. Stewart Tranter raves about his "excellent" soup of celeriac paired perfectly with a cheese scone that many have claimed is the best they’ve ever had.

For a delightful break during your visit to Kedleston Hall or after exploring the stunning estate gardens, the National Trust Café offers a refreshing retreat with a menu that caters to a variety of appetites, all served with warmth and efficiency. Remember to stop by for a cup of their splendid tea or coffee, especially on sunny days—there's nothing quite like enjoying a peaceful moment outdoors with friends and good food.

Visit the National Trust Café for an experience that embodies the essence of British hospitality, crafted in one of the UK's most beautiful settings. Your taste buds will thank you!

Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves coffee
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Historic
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Doesn't accept reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
Pets
Dogs allowed
Openings Hours

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Wednesday

9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Thursday

9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Friday

9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Saturday

9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Sunday

9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

98 Reviews
Pavel Subert

06 Aug 2025

Nice place to sit down and relax little bit . The Cream Tea is lovely ( fruit scones were nice and still warm ). But remember this is NationalTrust Cafe so might be overpriced for some. Otherwise great and fast service.

Tim Weller

02 Aug 2025

Can't beat a National Trust cuppa! Unlike many NT cafés Kedleston operates table service. Attractive peacock fan menus and prettily framed table numbers are set out in an airy, high ceilinged former kitchen, with original features apparent. Some tables are on the lawn outside for good weather dining. A limited but interesting hot meal selection with specials board. Lovely service.

Russ Tate

27 Jul 2025

Shocked at the prices for national trust food. Very reasonable and well worth it for the quality alone. Good size portion and well presented. Faultless service and all this in the house's old kitchen complete with copper pans on the wall and a large open fireplace.

Stewart Tranter

21 Jul 2025

I had cream of celeriac soup with a cheese scone and it was excellent. A rare soup flavour but delicious and a good flavour. As with all NT cheese scones, it was lovely, especially dipped in the soup. It's a better NT café than most. Recommended.

Mark Heanue

07 Jul 2025

Lovely cafe/restaurant and the cheese scone was by far the best I've ever had and I've had a lot.

Liz Best

02 Jul 2025

Glorious sunny day so sitting outside for a coffee, overlooking the lake and bridge was very pleasant. After a short walk we returned, this time to a table in the shade, for lunch. Easy to order and a short wait until the food was delivered. Another lovely experience; wonderful views, relatively cool and good food - and the company of our friends. Excellent morning / early afternoon.

Eira

22 Jun 2025

Great lunch, the soup of the day (pea & mint) was nice. However, it’s hard to get a table during main meal times.

Lizzie Baptiste

28 May 2025

Such a fabulous room, plenty of space for pushchair. Ordering system fabulous, friendly service, quick delivery of food and well presented. Reasonable prices for venue and honestly one of the best vegan scones ever eaten.

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