Dethick Manor

Dethick Manor is a Grade II* listed building with structural elements dating to the 15th century and later modifications from the 16th and 18th centuries. The property operates as a working farm across 170 acres of land, combining its historical identity with functioning agricultural use.

The property changed ownership from the Dethick family to Thomas Babington in 1403, marking a turning point in the building's history. This shift in ownership influenced the regional development of Derbyshire during the centuries that followed.

The manor features in Alison Uttley's novel 'A Traveller in Time' and became known to television audiences through BBC's Blue Peter program in the 1980s. This connection to popular culture has kept the property in people's minds across different generations.

The manor sits in a rural setting surrounded by farmland, so come prepared for countryside conditions. Visiting requires prior arrangement as it remains an active working property and is not open to visitors at all times.

The manor contains a documented great kitchen with an Elizabethan turnspit that has survived through the centuries. This rare example of a historical kitchen installation offers a direct view into how people once went about daily cooking.

Location: Dethick, Lea and Holloway

GPS coordinates: 53.11800,-1.51186

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:04