High Sheriffs are appointed by His Majesty the King to represent him in each county in matters relating to the judiciary and the maintenance of law and order.
High Sheriff Sir Richard FitzHerbert Bt
Sir Richard is honoured to be the latest member of this ancient Derbyshire Family to hold the position of High Sheriff of the County, Having been born in Derby in 1963.
After the sudden death of his father (when he was 12) his Mother moved the family consisting of himself and his three sisters south to live with his maternal Grandmother in Essex but often returned to the County to visit his numerous Uncles and Aunts and, after school, started work as a wine merchant in London.
Sir Richard inherited Tissington Hall and the 2000 acre Tissington Estate from his late Uncle in 1989 at the age of 25 and has been trying to restore it ever since despite the difficulties of local planning authorities and heritage legislation. With his wife Fiona they took the Village Tearooms back in hand and now run it successfully catering for groups and visitors .Tissington Hall was built by his ancestor in 1609 and has been lived in by the FitzHerbert family ever since. The Hall now hosts over 50 weddings per annum and the Estate boasts a number of holiday lets with easy access to the surrounding Peak District landscape as well as nearby cycle trails.
Sir Richard was elected as a District Councillor in 2011 for his local ward of Dovedale & Parwich on the Derbyshire Dales District Council. As a member of the Planning Committee he has seen the expanse of the tourism product all over the District and seen its important contribution to the local economy. In 2015 Sir Richard took over as Chair of the Council butstepped down from that role in May 2023 after 12 years service.
Sir Richard chairs the Tissington Well Dressing Committee that organises the annual event when locals dress the six natural wells in the village that never dry up (even in times of drought and plague). Dressed with floral patterns usually depicting biblical scenes the week draws 35,000 visitors annually to Tissington that some have called ‘the prettiest village in Derbyshire’. The event is a proud display of community cohesion and is enjoyed by many both from home and abroad.
For the last 25 years Sir Richard has written a monthly column on Derbyshire issues for the local magazine’ Derbyshire Life’. He is married to Fiona and they have four children, fourdogs, and two cats called Lunar and Raffie ( the latter named after one of the paintings in the Grade II* listed building) but is always looking to expand their tribe.
Alongside his stately home opening operations, Sir Richard is also the Chair of the Peak District & Derbyshire LVEP (Loval Visitor Economic partnership) more commonly known as the local Tourist Board; a former Board Member of EMT (East Midlands Tourism) and a former Board member of Historic Houses Association (the HHA being the Union of the Larger Country Houses independently owned in the country). Sir Richard is also a past President of Derbyshire Scouts and past President of Foundation Derbyshire.
In 2006, Sir Richard won the Bledisloe Gold Medal for Landowners from the RASE (Royal Agricultural Society of England). This was an award given to him in recognition of:
"A Landowner who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in the successful land management and development of an agricultural Estate in England."
Six of Sir Richard‘s forebears have attained the role of High Sheriff, with five representing Derbyshire and Sir Hugo (the sixth Baronet) as Nottinghamshire High Sheriff in 1909.
Sir Richard delights in championing the people, the countryside, the welcome, and the delights of the county of which he is so proud and is greatly looking forward to his Shrieval year with his wife Fiona and two further consorts, his sisters Selina and Lucy. He is delighted to have appointed the Lead Agricultural Chaplain in the County Rev Alan Griggs as his High Sheriff’s Chaplain, so furthering his commitment to the pressures on rural affairs and the farming community .
Honoured as High Sheriff of Derbyshire to accompany @llderbyshire at the Service to say goodbye to World War Two veteran Donald Rose at the age of 110 in Ilkeston.
Thousands of mourners paid their respects to this amazing fellow who gave his life to our country. His hearse was escorted by 150 motorcycles as final respects were given in front of the Memorial in the Market Place.
Proud of Ilkeston
Proud of Derbyshire
Proud to be @derbyshirehs
Honoured as High Sheriff of Derbyshire to accompany @llderbyshire at the Service to say goodbye to World War Two veteran Donald Rose at the age of 110 in Ilkeston.
Thousands of mourners paid their respects to this amazing fellow who gave his life to our country. His hearse was escorted by 150 motorcycles as final respects were given in front of the Memorial in the Market Place.
Proud of Ilkeston
Proud of Derbyshire
Proud to be @derbyshirehs
Delighted to attend as High Sheriff of Derbyshire as @richard.fitzherbert the opening of the @thegreatestgathering at Alstom Works in Derby. A privilege to view over 150
Locomotives over the years gathered together to celebrate 200 years of the modern railway starting with Locomotive No 1 in 1825.
Stunning expertise and 200 years of celebrating the hard work of the Derby workforce!!! What a show!!! Open until 3 August 2025!
#greatestgathering
#derbyshire
#thegreatestgathering
#derbyandproud
#deebyshireandproud
Delighted to attend as High Sheriff of Derbyshire as @richard.fitzherbert the opening of the @thegreatestgathering at Alstom Works in Derby. A privilege to view over 150
Locomotives over the years gathered together to celebrate 200 years of the modern railway starting with Locomotive No 1 in 1825.
Stunning expertise and 200 years of celebrating the hard work of the Derby workforce!!! What a show!!! Open until 3 August 2025!
#greatestgathering
#derbyshire
#thegreatestgathering
#derbyandproud
#deebyshireandproud
Great to host our Annual Church Fete @tissingtonhall for St Mary’s over the weekend with help from all our villagers and church congregation. We were delighted to raise over £2500 for Church Funds including games such as Bat the Rat & Dunk the Baronet and also the Dog Show
#community
#tissington
#stmarystissington
#churchfete
Great to host our Annual Church Fete @tissingtonhall for St Mary’s over the weekend with help from all our villagers and church congregation. We were delighted to raise over £2500 for Church Funds including games such as Bat the Rat & Dunk the Baronet and also the Dog Show
#community
#tissington
#stmarystissington
#churchfete
Two work experience students from Ashbourne made this little video as the High Sheriff toured our wonderful county.
With thanks to @tissingtonhall and @richard.fitzherbert
@derbyshirehs
@visitpeakdistrict
Thankyou Jessica and Daisy
Two work experience students from Ashbourne made this little video as the High Sheriff toured our wonderful county.
With thanks to @tissingtonhall and @richard.fitzherbert
@derbyshirehs
@visitpeakdistrict
Thankyou Jessica and Daisy
Honoured to take part as High Sheriff of Derbyshire at The Mercian Regiment Annual Pilgrimage to the Memorial at Crich in memory of all the service personnel that have given their lives to our Country in times of conflict.
With Edward Attenborough the High Sheriff of Nottingham alongside Liz Fothergill @llderbyshire and Veronica Pickering Lord Lieutenants of Notts in addition to Mayors and dignitaries from as local as Crich to as far as Redditch and Chester.
We must never forget.
Crich Memorial Tower
#crich
#crichmemorial
#crichmemorialtower
#mercian
#mercianregiment
Honoured to take part as High Sheriff of Derbyshire at The Mercian Regiment Annual Pilgrimage to the Memorial at Crich in memory of all the service personnel that have given their lives to our Country in times of conflict.
With Edward Attenborough the High Sheriff of Nottingham alongside Liz Fothergill @llderbyshire and Veronica Pickering Lord Lieutenants of Notts in addition to Mayors and dignitaries from as local as Crich to as far as Redditch and Chester.
We must never forget.
Crich Memorial Tower
#crich
#crichmemorial
#crichmemorialtower
#mercian
#mercianregiment
The end of an era in Ashbourne as the @lloyds.bank branch is to close next week after a review of banking practices. I have used the branch for the last 30 years and took in a cake from Catherine Etches.
Thankyou to all the team for all your attentive service over the years
#thankyoufromashbourne
#endofanera
The end of an era in Ashbourne as the @lloyds.bank branch is to close next week after a review of banking practices. I have used the branch for the last 30 years and took in a cake from Catherine Etches.
Thankyou to all the team for all your attentive service over the years
#thankyoufromashbourne
#endofanera
Delighted to attend as @derbyshirehs representing Derbyshire at the Kings Birthday Service @southwellminster organised by the @hsnottm Ed Attenborough and witness the community and county regard and respect for the King
With @hsrutland and HS in Nomination for Northants Miranda Wixon DL
#nottinghamshire
#shrievalty
#kingsbirthday
Delighted to attend as @derbyshirehs representing Derbyshire at the Kings Birthday Service @southwellminster organised by the @hsnottm Ed Attenborough and witness the community and county regard and respect for the King
With @hsrutland and HS in Nomination for Northants Miranda Wixon DL
#nottinghamshire
#shrievalty
#kingsbirthday
Delighted to attend the topping off of the Ashbourne Methodist Church. The redevelopment of the Church and it’s outbuildings is part of the Methodist masterplan in the town alongside the Levelling up project through @ashbournereborn and @derbyshiredalesdc
The project is an exciting one for Ashbourne and for Derbyshire
Delighted to attend the topping off of the Ashbourne Methodist Church. The redevelopment of the Church and it’s outbuildings is part of the Methodist masterplan in the town alongside the Levelling up project through @ashbournereborn and @derbyshiredalesdc
The project is an exciting one for Ashbourne and for Derbyshire
Fantastic visit to The Royal School for the Deaf in Derby and see the great work going on with wonderful staff and students with Principal Paul Burrows.Amazing to hold a school trophy presented by our ancestor FitzHerbert-Wright in 1907.
#derbyshire
#derbyschool
#excellence
Fantastic visit to The Royal School for the Deaf in Derby and see the great work going on with wonderful staff and students with Principal Paul Burrows.Amazing to hold a school trophy presented by our ancestor FitzHerbert-Wright in 1907.
#derbyshire
#derbyschool
#excellence
Thrilled to see the great work @derbycitymission in the heart of Derby over breakfast joining the leaders and support workers that brighten up the lives of those less fortunate.
Ably chaired by @ianm0rgan The City Mission are looking for support from local business not just in financial terms but in volunteering opportunities.
Please consider helping This Christian based organisation.
#derbycity
#volunteering
#turninglivesaround
Thrilled to see the great work @derbycitymission in the heart of Derby over breakfast joining the leaders and support workers that brighten up the lives of those less fortunate.
Ably chaired by @ianm0rgan The City Mission are looking for support from local business not just in financial terms but in volunteering opportunities.
Please consider helping This Christian based organisation.
#derbycity
#volunteering
#turninglivesaround