I have just added this to the map of places to fly your drone at Drone Scene:
Built in 1570, this grand Elizabethan mansion was meant to impress — and it still does, even in ruin. It began as a vision by Sir Humphrey Stafford, however, regrettably he tragically died without ever seeing it fully completed. In 1575, the nearly finished house was bought by Sir Christopher Hatton.
The hall was stabilized in the 20th century and Rather than restore the entire building to its original state, conservationists embraced a “romantic ruin” approach — preserving its grandeur while allowing the passage of time to be part of its story.
The roofless wings and decayed sections were stabilized, while some key rooms (like the Great Hall and state apartments) were restored to reflect their late 17th- and 18th-century appearances.
Today, cared for by English Heritage, Kirby Hall stands in elegant ruin — part stately home, part ghost of glory. A place where echoes live on in stone, shadow, and story.
The carpark is easily located and signposted so shouldn't be an issue. There is a public path that runs passed the hall and the EH Ticket office and I TOAL in the field entered through the gate next to the ticket office hut. Great line of sight from here.
There is a vending machine there, toilets and wheelchair access too.
The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 21/06/2025. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location. Landowner permission may be required before taking off.