Name: Hardwick Hall
Rating: 5.0

Hardwick Hall

Doe Lea, Chesterfield S44 5QJ, UK

1-99 Years

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Welcome to Hardwick – a spectacular Elizabethan house filled with rich furnishings and tapestries preserved by successive generations of the Devonshire family. It was the formidable 'Bess of Hardwick' who first built the house and developed the surrounding estate in the late 1500s.

Her descendants, the Dukes of Devonshire, treasured Hardwick, while lavishing much of their attention and money on nearby Chatsworth. Their success – intimately associated with empire over 400 years and across the globe – preserved Hardwick, and their interests elsewhere saved it from significant alteration.

Price starts from £23.10 for Adults(18 years and over), £11.60 for Children(5-17 & under 5s free) and £34.70 for Family(1 Adult and up to 2 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

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Features

Hall: An English interpretation of Italian Renaissance Architecture. This impressive masterpiece casts a dramatic silhouette across the Derbyshire skyline.
History: ‘Bess of Hardwick’ was a shrewd and successful businesswoman. She married well and ultimately became the Countess of Shrewsbury.
Collection: Home to a unique collection of the finest 16th and early 17th-century needlework, furniture and original portraits.
Garden: The garden is laid out around the hall. It has a herb garden, orchards, mixed borders which provide seasonal colour.
Estate: Impressive views of rolling hills and Grade I listed parkland. Follow walks which wind through ancient trees and countryside.
Visitor centre: Enjoy a warm welcome to Hardwick Hall in the Visitor centre, with friendly, knowledgeable staff and volunteers.
Shopping: The shop sells gifts, along with seasonal and local sourced products. The second-hand bookshop has pre-loved and rare books.
Family-friendly things to do at Hardwick: There's plenty for families to do at Hardwick, including seasonal trails and woodland walks.
Visiting the garden at Hardwick Hall: Hardwick's historic garden bursts with colour no matter the season and it is the perfect place for a spot of calm. Discover the garden highlights to look out for on your visit.
Exploring the parkland at Hardwick: Enjoy watching the changing seasons come to pass, from misty mornings to frosty winter days. Don’t forget to follow the journey of the Hardwick trees to see the colours change and leaves begin to drop.

Top trails:

The sculpture walk: Discover the craftmanship of the Hardwick Masons as you follow the new sculptures along the trail.
Group Walks at Hardwick: Whether you’re looking to get active in nature, explore your local area or meet new friends, our guided trails are for you! From family-friendly adventures, wider estate walks or discovering more about nature at Hardwick, pick the route that’s right for you below!

Facilities

Food & Drinks: Restaurant - Indoor and outdoor seating, including a designated indoor dog-friendly seating area.
Dogs allowed: We welcome dogs on leads across the parkland, the Stableyard and the formal gardens. Detailed information can be found lower down on the visiting with your dog page.

What to see

The history of Hardwick Hall: Hardwick Hall is the culmination of the personal taste and ambition of Elizabeth, Countess of Shrewsbury (1527–1608), fondly known as Bess of Hardwick. In the late 16th century, Bess worked with Robert Smythson, mason and designer, to develop a unique building that suited the needs of an elite household.

For more information please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/peak-district-derbyshire/hardwick/history-of-hardwick-hall

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Price Details

Non-member ticket (House & Garden):

Adult (18+): £23.10 with Gift Aid, £21.00 without Gift Aid.
Child (5–17), under 5s free: £11.60 with Gift Aid, £10.50 without Gift Aid.
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): £57.80 with Gift Aid, £52.50 without Gift Aid.
1 adult, 2 children: £34.70 with Gift Aid, £31.50 without Gift Aid.

Non-member ticket (Wider Estate & Stableyard):

Adult (18+): £6.00
Child (5-17) under 5s free: £3.00
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children): £15.00
1 adult, 2 children: £9.00

Pricing URL: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/peak-district-derbyshire/hardwick#place-prices

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

House: 12:30 - 20:00
Entrance point: 09:30 - 16:30
Garden: 09:30 - 20:15
Park: 08:30 - 16:30
Restaurant: 09:30 - 20:30
Shop: 10:00 - 20:30
Second-hand bookshop: 10:00 - 16:30
Last entry to the Hall is 45 minutes before the Hall's stated closing time. Please note the Old Hall will be closed until 21 March and the Park Centre Café will be open Sat - Sun until 9 November and then closed until 21 March.

Time may vary please check here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/peak-district-derbyshire/hardwick#place-opening-times

Address: Doe Lea, Chesterfield S44 5QJ, UK

Post Code: S44 5QJ

Council: Bolsover

County: Derbyshire

By road: 8 miles south-east of Chesterfield; via A6175. Leave M1 exit 29, follow brown signs.
By train: The closest train station is Chesterfield. From there you can pick up a taxi or catch the Pronto bus from Chesterfield coach station, see bus directions for further details.
By bus: On-demand bus service from your local area to Hardwick car park available by Travel Derbyshire. Find out more: https://www.roadxs.com/travel-derbyshire-on-demand/ Or from Chesterfield, alight Glapwell 'Young Vanish' and cross the road, walk up the hill and take first right following signs to Rowthorne & Hardwick. Continue toward village then take second right and first left, arriving at Rowthorne gate. Continue straight to access Hardwick Hall. Please note the walk from the bus stop is approximately 2 miles, on main roads in part and with limited signage.
Cycling: Hardwick can be reached by a number of routes, see below. Please note Hardwick operates a one way system for cars so you may be travelling against traffic.
On foot: Rowthorne Trail; Teversal Trail. Please note signage is limited.