Elvaston Castle, Elvaston - South Derbyshire

A unique Victorian fantasy, the work of designer William Barron, which showcased the use of native and exotic evergreen trees as a winter garden. Later one of the country's earliest country parks. High use and lack of investment over many years has seen major decline in the condition of infrastructure, built and planted features. Historic England grant-aided repairs to listed structures within the garden and appraisals to help inform the future direction of the site. In 2022, planning and listed building consent applications were submitted for works to implement Phase 1 of the masterplan.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Elvaston Castle

Heritage Category:

Registered Park and Garden grade II*

List Entry Number:

1000404

Local Planning Authority:

South Derbyshire

Site Type:

Gardens parks and urban spaces > Landscape park

Location

County:

Derbyshire

District / Borough:

South Derbyshire

Parish:

Elvaston

Parliamentary Constituency:

South Derbyshire

Region:

Midlands

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Park and garden

Condition:

Generally unsatisfactory with major localised problems

Vulnerability:

High

Trend:

Declining

Ownership:

Mixed, multiple owners

Designation:

Registered Park and Garden grade II*, 19 LBs