Kirby Hall was begun by Sir Humphrey Stafford of Blatherwick in 1570 and completed by Sir Christopher Hatton, who was Lord Chancellor for Queen Elizabeth I. The formal gardens were first created in the 17th century and have been recreated by English Heritage. Anne of Denmark stayed at Kirby on 9 August 1605 while King James stayed at Rockingham Castle. King James stayed for three days in August 1616. The building fell into disrepair in the 19th century. The building and gardens are owned by the Earl of Winchilsea and are managed by English Heritage.
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| Frontage from Forecourt | Gate into Forecourt on the east side | |
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| Glimpse into ruins of the Loggia | Loggia from Inner Courtyard, north entrance beyond | |
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| Inside the Great Hall | View from Inner Courtyard of Great Hall | |
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| View through Bay Window to the South | Inside the West Lodgings | |
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| West Lodgings | View of West Range from top of garden bank | |
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| View of garden from the north | West Range |
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