Hardwick

Head to Hardwick for a breath of summer air. Bee safaris, butterfly spotting, sporting challenges, and promises of picnics are all waiting for you.

Get set for a summer of sport at Hardwick every day from 25 July

Explore the 16th century house that Bess built, discover beautiful Elizabethan tapestries and many more delights.

The gardens are a lovely place to explore anytime of the year. Summer brings an abundance of colour, sights and smells to enjoy and places to laze a while.

Take time to discover breathtaking views from the historic ponds, the wine glass, or the footpaths beyond the motorway.

Explore what made Bess one of Elizabethan England's powerful women

Discover the impact of the suffrage movement on Hardwick

A new display explores the importance of the seadog table

Later in the year there's the chance to reach the heights of Hardwick

Pack a hamper or a rucksack and come and explore some of Hardwick's best picnic spots

Make the most of your visit with one of these refreshing walks around the estate.

Find out the best way to visit Hardwick with your four-legged friend.

Open daily, Hardwick's Great Barn Restaurant has delicious home cooked meals along with tasty treats to tempt. Throughout the season our Head Chef uses as much produce as possible from the gardens.

Our shop has a range of tempting seasonal and locally-sourced treats and, even better, all profits go back into the conservation of this special place.

New for 2018, Hardwick's second-hand bookshop has a great selection to choose from. Come and browse and grab a bargain.

Due to the addition of Hardwick onto the current GCSE curriculum, we are pleased that we have been a property of choice for educational visits.

Bring your school group for great learning experiences on the Hardwick estate and explore an Elizabethan mansion or get hands on at Stainsby Mill.

​Whether visiting for the day or just for a few hours, Hardwick is the perfect place for a group trip and we'll work with you to ensure your group visit is the very best experience.

The Hardwick Building Project includes important repairs and improvements to the structure and services of this precious house and aims to keep Hardwick water-tight.

Hardwick is renowned for its textiles, including an extensive collection of tapestries. Find out more about the latest Gideon tapestry and it's return from conservation.

Sleeping 11+1, this large six-bedroom holiday home at the heart of the Hardwick estate boasts an elegant décor complete with high ceilings, luxury furnishings and a roll top bath. There’s also a private walled garden.

As a former gatehouse in a secluded spot on the Hardwick estate, Rowthorne Lodge is the perfect couple’s retreat. The one-bedroomed cottage is tastefully furnished complete with luxurious bathroom, comfy sofas and open fire.

Situated in the heart of the Hardwick estate, this restored three-bedroomed stableyard building has room for six people. An elegantly finished décor runs throughout the house. And it's dog-friendly too.

Would you enjoy being part of the Hardwick team, meeting visitors and sharing stories about Hardwick? New opportunities are going live now.

If you are interested in making the most of the National Trust near you, then you can join your local supporter group. They are great places to enjoy special interest talks, local walks, outings and other social and fundraising events.