Events Themed activities to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the death of Bess of Hardwick
Guided tours Conservation tours of Hall 11 on Wed, Thur, Sat and Sun. Bookable at the Gatehouse on the day. £2 donation for conservation projects
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.
