Carnfield Hall

Carnfield Hall is a country house built from coursed stone with dressed stonework and distinctive gabled bays on either side of the front. The L-shaped structure contains two wide staircases with turned balusters and rooms that span several centuries of building styles.

The property was initially connected to the Babington family but underwent major rebuilding in 1560 by Edward Revell, followed by further improvements around 1710. These successive renovations have shaped the appearance we see today.

The name comes from Old English referring to open fields that once surrounded the location. Visitors can see the craftsmanship displayed in the decorated fireplaces and carefully worked wooden paneling from the 1600s.

The hall sits within 90 acres of parkland and ancient woodland that can be explored on foot. Visits require advance booking and are conducted in groups with knowledgeable guides.

The hall suffered severe damage from mining subsidence in 1960 and faced demolition until antique dealer James Cartland purchased and restored it in 1987. His careful work brought the building back from the brink of ruin.

Location: South Normanton

Website: http://carnfieldhall.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 53.09990,-1.36567

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:02