Tissington Hall was built by Francis FitzHerbert in 1609, although the top floor wasn't completed until 1700, while the building underwent significant remodelling in 1780 and 1902. The hall has always been home to the FitzHerbert family and has served as their main home for nearly 400 years, though the family has lived in the village for 500 years. The FitzHerbert family originally came to England with William the Conqueror and settled in Derbyshire when William FitzHerbert was granted the Manor of Norbury in 1125. The estate at Tissington came into the hands of the FitzHerbert family when Nicholas FitzHerbert married the heiress Cicely Francis in the late 15th Century. Sir William FitzHerbert was given a Baronetcy by George 3rd in 1784 and his Brother, Alleyne, later became Lord St Helens. Paranormal occurences at the Hall have included unexplained noises in the library where a lamp has been seen moving, while of greatest significance in the supposed spirit presence of Wilhelmina FitzHerbert who died in a tragic accident. In Room 4 people have felt the bed rock and smelt the scent of lavender.