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    Conservation tours of Hall Wed to Sun 11. Starting at the Gatehouse on the day. Limited availability. £2 donation for conservation projects
    Country walks Country walks
    Guided walks through park and at Park Farm throughout the year

    About this property

    Spectacular Hardwick Hall was built by Bess of Hardwick, Elizabethan England's second richest woman, and has survived almost unchanged. Inside the atmospheric Hall you can see Europe's finest collection of 16th- and 17th-century embroideries and tapestries. The award-winning 'Threads of Time' exhibition tells visitors the story of Bess and the collections in the Hall. Tranquil walled courtyards enclose the fragrant restored herb garden, orchards and lawns. In the historic parkland you can explore the Stone Centre and learn about the traditional craft of stonemasonry, enjoy the walks and trails and see rare breeds of cattle and sheep. In the grounds you can also visit the remains of Hardwick Old Hall, which Bess continued to use after her new house was built.

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    Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire
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