ECGT Elvaston Castle Tour
Behind the scenes guided tours of the castle hosted by the Elvaston Castle & Gardens Trust. Tours last up to 60 minutes. Limited tickets.
Date and time
Location
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Borrowash Road Derby DE72 3EN United KingdomRefund Policy
About this event
We are excited to announce a special Open House event at the stunning Elvaston Castle on Saturday 20th September, from 10 AM – 3:30 PM!
🕰 Join the Elvaston Castle & Gardens Trust for an exclusive Behind the Scenes guided tour of the castle. Discover the architecture and history of this unique house. Tours available between 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Tour slots to be selected during booking).
Ticket Prices:
Adults – £10
Children – £2.50
(All children must be accompanied by a paying adult)
🏰 Tours last up to 60 minutes and places are strictly limited, so please book in advance to secure your place.
🎟 Entry to the ground floor is free and requires no booking, but guided tours must be pre-booked via Eventbrite. No tickets are available on the day.
⚠️ Please note: This Behind the Scenes tour involves multiple steps, uneven flooring, areas without handrails and potential trip hazards. It is not suitable for those with limited mobility or sight challenges.
👉 If you require a step-free experience, please take a look at our Step-Free Ground Floor Tours.
Bring your friends and family for a day filled with history, beauty and fascinating discoveries.
🐶 (Please note: no dogs inside the castle)
We can’t wait to welcome you to Elvaston Castle for this very special experience!
Frequently asked questions
Please book your tickets via Eventbrite in advance. Tickets are limited for each tour due to health and safety restrictions.
£10 adults and £2.50 children (all children must be accompanied by a paying adult.)
Due to limited places and popular demand, we are encouraging people to book their tickets in advance via Eventbrite.
Guided tours last on average up to 60 minutes
This Behind the Scenes tour involves multiple steps, uneven flooring, areas without handrails, and potential trip hazards. It is not suitable for those with limited mobility or sight challenges. ? If you require a step-free experience, please take a look at our Step-Free Ground Floor Tour.
Yes! Entry to the ground floor is free and doesn’t require booking. Only the guided tour requires a ticket.
Sorry, dogs are not allowed inside the castle.
Please use the public carpark. Please note that this ticket does not include DCC parking charges (https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisure/countryside/countryside-sites/car-parks/car-parks-at-countryside-sites.aspx).
Please arrive 10 minutes before your tour start time and check in at the welcome desk. You will be informed of your meeting place on the day.