Kedleston Hall is a Neoclassical hall in Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom, and a filming location for The Duchess (2008) and Women in Love (1969). Built in 1759-1765, it was designed by Robert Adam, and is Grade I listed. It is owned by National Trust.
Location: Kedleston, Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Verified facts
- Located in Kedleston, Derby
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2337, SRC-2338, SRC-3774 - Designed by Robert Adam
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2337, SRC-2339 - Built 1759–1765
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2337, SRC-2338, SRC-3802, SRC-3774 - Architectural style: Neoclassical
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-2338, SRC-2339, SRC-3775, SRC-6698, SRC-6699 - Historic designation: Grade I listed
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2337, SRC-2338, SRC-3775, SRC-6700 - Owned by National Trust
confidence 95/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-2339, SRC-2338, SRC-6699, SRC-6701, SRC-9284, SRC-10169 - Appeared in The Duchess (movie, 2008)
confidence 80/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-2340, SRC-2056, SRC-6702, SRC-6703, SRC-6704, SRC-9285 - Appeared in Women in Love (movie, 1969)
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10504, SRC-9285, SRC-12539
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10169 — Heritage Emergency — Kedleston Hall (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10504 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/w/Women-In-Love.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12539 — Reelstreets – Women in Love (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2056 — The Duchess film locations – movie-locations.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2337 — Historic England — National Heritage List for England, list entry 1311507 (Kedleston Hall) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2338 — Kedleston Hall — Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2339 — Kedleston Hall — National Trust (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2340 — The Duchess (film) — Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3774 — britannica.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3775 — co.uk (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3802 — wikipedia.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6698 — Art Fund — Kedleston Hall (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6699 — Anglotopia — Great British Houses: Kedleston Hall (Tier 3, editorial; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6700 — National Trust Heritage Records Online — Kedleston Hall Country House (MNA112448) (Tier 1, official_register; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6701 — Derbyshire and the Peak District — Kedleston Hall (Tier 3, regional travel/heritage guide; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6702 — Visit Peak District & Derbyshire — Top Film Locations (Tier 2, tourism-board; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6703 — Almost Ginger — The Duchess Filming Locations in England (Tier 3, travel-blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6704 — Reelstreets — Duchess, The (Tier 3, film-locations-database; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9284 — Eastern Eye — Kedleston 'can connect Asians with their history' (Amit Roy, 31 May 2024) (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9285 — Great British Life (Derbyshire) — 20 famous film locations in Derbyshire and the Peak District (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was The Duchess filmed?
Kedleston Hall, in Derby, Derbyshire, is a real-world filming location used for The Duchess. This property has also appeared on screen in Women in Love.
Where was Women in Love filmed?
Kedleston Hall, in Derby, Derbyshire, is a real-world filming location used for Women in Love. This property has also appeared on screen in The Duchess.
Who designed Kedleston Hall?
Kedleston Hall was designed by Robert Adam.
Where is Kedleston Hall located?
Kedleston Hall is located in Derby, Derbyshire.