The National Trust, which runs Kedleston Hall in Derbyshire, has closed the 18th Century mansion house for "essential maintenance" work following flooding. The charity stated that persistent heavy rainfall had flooded the grounds and caused power failure to its private waste management system. As a result, the system is currently non-operational and the house is closed until further notice. The property dates back to 1765 and was built as a rival to Chatsworth House.