The whole area of the gardens is so well maintained and lots of other areas of interest to see other than the snowdrops and a lovely cafe for a well earned cuppa afterwards. We have personal and family collections from across derbyshire. Hopton hall large country home in derbyshire full size billiard snooker table install. Later, home to the mirfield, thorpe and micklethwaite families. The family gained importance and wealthy through their lead mining interests near wirksworth. Wirksworthparish records 16081899hopton hall auction. We had a wonderful morning at hopton hall gardens which is in the village of hopton close to carsington water in derbyshire. The gell baronetcy, of hopton in the county of derby, was a title in the baronetage of england. Good building limestone is extensively quarried, and was the material of chatsworth house and belvoir castle. This year we chose derbyshire peak district and of several properties examined online, and hopton hall near. Next we have a sign for hopton and views of hopton hall in derbyshire and the. That is a matter for students of mediaeval english, i would think. On philip gells death, the gell familys hopton hall estate went to isabella for her lifetime. John gell was born at hopton hall, near wirksworth in derbyshire.
Thomas built an elizabethan manor house at hopton which was later known as hopton hall. Papers of the gell family of hopton the national archives. Hopton lies just off the main b5035 road from ashbourne to wirksworth at the northern end of carsington water. The gell family are recorded as holding an estate at hopton since at least the 14th century, and can be traced with varying degrees of certainty back to robert gyll, a juror at wirksworth in 1209. Members of our camera club visited hopton hall gardens to admire and photograph the snowdrops. Derbyshire lead mining history wikimili, the free encyclopedia.
Hopton hall a truly special place set in the derbyshire dales on the edge of the peak district national park, hopton hall sits in 30 acres of secure grounds. Hopton, a township in wirksworth parish, derbyshire, 2 miles w by s of wirksworth station on the m. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. From friday 1st february until sunday 3rd march, hopton hall has a snowdrop walk for you to enjoy. The staff were all very welcoming and friendly but sadly the rest of the walk around the formal gardens was a bit uninspiring to be honest. The derbyshire record office holds a number of items relating to dorothy gell and the gell family, including catalogues of books in the library at hopton hall and of books from philip gells library now at mr dakeynes, at darley dating from the late 18thearly 19th centuries which would give us an idea of what the library looked like in her time. Hopton hall gardens derby all you need to know before you. Hopton hall was the seat of sir john gell, who figured as a parliamentarian leader in the wars of charles i. There is a crinklecrankle kitchen garden wall that survives from the early 18th century. Hopton hall summer gardens as the name suggests these beautiful gardens are open every day between july and august and offer the visitor hours of enjoyment. High sheriff of derbyshire wikipedia republished wiki 2. Formerly the high sheriff was the principal law enforcement officer in the county but over the centuries most of the responsibilities associated with the post have been transferred elsewhere or are now defunct, so that its functions are now largely ceremonial. During the next hundred years, the situation became even more complex.
Hopton hall, mirfield, kirklees history in structure. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Developments to the garden, such as the lake and the planting and terracing of the former kitchen gardens, have been undertaken by the present owners. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. The roses are the best theyve ever been, they love the dry hot and sunny conditions we dont even need to water them. The area that is now derbyshire was first visited, probably briefly, by humans 200,000 years ago during the aveley interglacial as evidenced by a middle paleolithic acheulean hand axe found near hopton further occupation came with the upper paleolithic and neolithic periods of the stone age when mesolithic hunter gatherers roamed the hilly tundra. Large areas of land of what now constitutes derbyshire and nottinghamshire were granted to william peveril. Hopton is a small village adjacent to the village of carsington and two miles away from the. We are trying our best to honour its place in derbyshires history. The exhibition inside shows how advanced technology. Sothebys 1989 contents of hopton hall, derbyshire by sothebys and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
You can search the national manorial documents register to find out what documents exist for the ancient manors in derbyshire. Gell family of hopton hall objects, gell family of hopton hall, 20001884, from the collection of. Collections at derbyshire record office derbyshire. Julie thomas 59 who owns hopton hall near ashbourne, derbyshire said. The house was largely remodelled by philip gell in the early nineteenth century during the minority of thomass son john 15931671, the estates were administered by his stepfather john curzon of kedleston. It is hoped that the description of items for auction will give the reader a. Snowdrops at hopton hall we had a wonderful morning at hopton hall gardens which is in the village of hopton close to carsington water in derbyshire. Hopton hall has been the physical centre of this community for hundreds of years. However for local people this is the best local history book. Five fabulous holiday cottages sleeping from 4 to 40. We made our first visit to hopton hall on a grey sunday morning and were pleasantly surprised at the attractive snowdrop walk. The papers have come to the record office through franklins daughter, eleanor isabella. Shortly after johns birth his father died and his mother millicent, pregnant with johns brother thomas, married john curzon of kedleston hall. Only relevant to people interested in local history.
Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket. The gell family are recorded as holding an estate at hopton since at least 27, and can be traced with varying degrees of certainty back to robert gyll, a juror at wirksworth in 1209. Full text of the old halls, manors and families of. Derby to hopton hall 3 ways to travel via train, line. At hopton hall, visitors can indulge themselves early in the new year viewing the spectacular display of snowdrops in the grounds of the hall. Posted tuesday, june 12, 2007 email this page printerfriendly page. Anthony who famously endowed the school at wirksworth in 1576 and built hopton hall. Large family collections include the gells of hopton hall, harpur crewes of calke abbey and fitzherberts of tissington. History of hopton in derbyshire dales map and description. It was created on 29 january 1642 for john gell, hopton hall, derbyshire, chief barmaster in the wapentake of wirksworth from 16381644. The main item on the derbyshire gardening calendar for the month of february is the annual opening of the grounds and gardens at hopton hall, which stands virtually on the banks of carsington water and is noted for its breathtaking display of snowdrops and aconites. Terms of use privacy and cookies statement site map how the site works.
The village hall complex opened its doors in september 2010. Hopton is first mentioned in the domesday book in 1086 as a berewick supporting farm of the town and. Wonder through the historic walled gardens with 2,000 roses or walk through the five acres of formal gardens including croquet lawn, rosewalk, ornamental ponds, wildlife lake and birch avenue. When the gell of hopton family papers were first surveyed at hopton hall by the historical manuscripts commission in 1884, they were described as in the utmost confusion. Hopton hall holiday cottages, matlock, united kingdom. Hopton hall large country home in derbyshire full size. Throughout the film we return to morton leafing through the book which is the inspiration for the film. Hopton hall s display of snowdrops is famed throughout derbyshire and beyond. It is a state of the art building with two halls, a large well equipped kitchen, reception area, toilet facilities including baby changing and disabled, and car parking. Shortly after johns birth his father died and his mother millicent.
The grounds were first opened to the public earlier this century, and since then visitor numbers have increased dramatically, making it one of derbyshire s most popular winter attractions. We are thrilled to be hosting a bbc radio derby derbyshire day event here at hopton hall on sunday 23rd september 2018. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. Stainsborough hall is within easy reach of the areas many highlights, whatever your interests peak district national park, derwent valley world heritage site, chatsworth house, haddon hall, crich tramway museum, alton towers, heights of abraham to name a few are all nearby. Lead was mined in derbyshire in pre history and well documented during the time of the roman empire.
This land was latter passed to the crown following the disinheritance of his son for having poisoned the earl of chester. Ashley franklin visits the pastoral villages of carsington and hopton. Hopton hall was the seat of sir john gell, who figured as a parliam. The current hall can trace its roots continue reading. Hopton hall gardens derby 2020 all you need to know.
The walk seemed quite a bit longer and there were some new areas to explore. Still, the story is quite touching and makes this area extra special. It is the history and topography of ashbourne which was published in 1839. Oct 10, 2008 this is an excellent, indepth history of derbyshire. Call us on 01629 540207 to book a table or visit our website to send us an email. More information about this seller contact this seller 1. Our junior bike offer is open to children under 16 yrs who can ride t from. The granary, hopton hall hopton matlock derbyshire de4 4df. This is a transcription of the catalogue of that auction. With all the weather forecast for the weekend come and eat in our cosy bar or snug this weekend. Eleanor was the daughter of franklins first wife eleanor anne porden died 1825, and the wife of rev.
There are 5 ways to get from nottingham to hopton hall by train, bus, taxi, car or towncar. Hopton hall is a grade ii listed building in mirfield, kirklees, england. Aug 17, 2016 john gell was born at hopton hall, near wirksworth in derbyshire. I think, even for people on holiday in derbyshire, it may be a little too complicated. Hopton hall hopton located off the b5035 between the turns for brassington. Find all the possible transport options for your trip from derby to hopton hall right here. Hopton close hopton hall hopton derbyshire de4 4df. History, community and a reservoir the villages of.
For over 600 years the hall was home to the gell family of derbyshire and hosted guests including oliver cromwell, mary queen of scots and queen caroline. Hopton hall and gardens, hopton, near carsington, derbyshire, england, uk enjoying the formal walled garden at hopton hall. May 16, 2011 a derbyshire photographer says recording the landscape and our social history is an important part of preserving our natural heritage. And whilst youre on the search for the little white flowers, book a stay at one of. In 1989 the contents of hopton hall were auctioned by sothebys. It is with regret and sadness that due to recent government and health authorities advice surrounding the covid19 coronavirus outbreak that thornbridge hall and gardens will be closed until this advice changes. This is a list of high sheriffs of derbyshire from 1567 the high sheriff is the oldest secular office under the crown.
Every year, thousands of people make their way to its glorious grounds on the edge of carsington water to enjoy a spectacle that dazzles throughout february and into march. The industrializing county of derbyshire, with its mixture of market towns and manufacturing concerns, was supposed to have over 3,000 or, according to one source, 3,600 freeholders, but this figure was merely notional as there had been no contests since 1768. Hopton hall hopton located off the b5035 between the turns for brassington and wirksworth, derby de4 4df england. Hopton hall, dating back to 1414, lies on the edge of the peak district national park. For over 600 years the hall was home to the gell family of derbyshire and. Luxury holiday cottages in peak district, derbyshire. Hopton is first mentioned in the domesday book in 1086 as a berewick supporting farm of the town and manor of wirksworth and its two main industries from ancient times have been farming and lead mining. Facts regarding derby collected by the commissioners of william the conqueror are recorded in the domesday book. Hopton hall gardens derby 2020 all you need to know before.
Check availability and book our holiday cottages online. We open with a shot of filmmaker geoffrey morton taking a book from his shelf. Reproduced by kind permission of suffolk record office, ipswich branch. Collections at derbyshire record office derbyshire county. John philip gell, of the gells of hopton hall, near wirksworth and carsington. Blue information plaque outside hopton hall a tudor manor house at upper hopton mirfield west yorkshire uk. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Drawings illustrative of the historical account of l.
The miners arms just down the road from hopton hall holiday cottages. One of the things i like about the summer is the opportunity to get sidetracked, which is exactly what ive done in this post. Having three adult children and two soppy golden retrievers we were attracted to hopton hall as a place our whole family would happily gather together for years to come. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. Oliver cromwell once stayed at hopton hall and hrh princess anne popped in for tea but, for julie, it is there for everyone to enjoy. Understanding the value of time together, owning holiday cottages became our new adventure. Hopton hall is an 18thcentury country house at hopton, near wirksworth, derbyshire.
Hopton hall and snowdrops at hopton hall in derbyshire snowdrops at hopton hall usually open every day from early february to early march. See more ideas about family history, history and derbyshire. Hopton hall, derbyshire a truly special place our 4 star self catering holiday cottages sleep. Dorothy gell of hopton hall the slight skirmishing of a. Gells grandfather john eyre succeeded to the name and estate of his uncle the third and last baronet of hopton. Hopton hall discover derbyshire and the peak district. Paul hill is about to see some of the results of his work in. Full text of the old halls, manors and families of derbyshire. It is quite a long time since we last visited and there had been quite a lot of changes and additions.
The gell of hopton papers reflect the part the family played in local society with members serving as mps, high sheriffs, jps and parish officers as well as promoting local railway and canal initiatives at a national level. The gells were a wealthy family with their flocks of sheep and lead mines. Drawings illustrative of the historical account of lowestoft in the county of suffolk and adjoining parishes in the hundred of mutford and lothingland collected by isaac. Hopton hall today is known for its snowdrops, its roses and its undulating crinklecrankle garden walls. Our derbyshire peak oddfellows friendly society group went for a walk. H o p t o n o n s e a exploring the past by the hopton village history group 2. Derbyshire record office in 2019, a crowdfunding campaign, lady janes museum, enabled derbyshire record office to catalogue, package and photograph the objects in the gell collection. Between the two villages sits hopton hall, a small. An outline of the history of hopton hall and the gell family, from earliest times to the circumstances leading to the sale of hopton hall and the auction of the contents, is given in the catalogue.
Hopton lies just off the main b5035 road from ashbourne. Gretraches was well within what was the danelaw so must have a derivation from the teutonic languages. Parsley hay both the high peak and tissington trails are easily accessed and provide over 30. Shortly after johns birth his father died and his mother millicent, pregnant with johns brother thomas, married john curzon of. The basic garden design at hopton hall dates from the late 18th century when the hall was rebuilt.