An Elizabethan masterpiece
We’re celebrating all things spring at Hardwick this Easter holidays. Whether you're looking to blow off the cobwebs and stretch your legs or stroll in the spring garden, there's something to entertain all the family.
Welcome to Hardwick, whose stunning houses and beautiful landscape have been created by a cast of thousands.
It was the formidable 'Bess of Hardwick' who first created Hardwick in the 1500s. In the centuries since then her descendants, farmers, gardeners, builders, decorators, embroiderers and craftsmen of all kinds have contributed and made Hardwick their creation. We’d like you to explore and enjoy Hardwick and in the process discover the lives, loves and adventures of the creators of Hardwick.
The Hardwick Estate is open every day, for countryside walks with picturesque views, woodland family play trails, locally sourced gifts in the shop and delicious seasonal menus in the restaurant.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £19.80 | £16.50 |
| Child | £9.90 | £8.25 |
| Family | £49.50 | £41.25 |
| 1 Adult family (1+3) | £29.70 | £24.75 |
| Group Adult | N/A | £15.60 |
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £9.90 | £8.25 |
| Child | £4.60 | £3.85 |
| Family | £24.40 | £20.35 |
| 1 Adult Family (1+3) | £14.50 | £12.10 |
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
National Trust members go free.
Hardwick – Lite: The main areas of the house are closed as we protect our fragile collection and carry out core conservation work. Our below stairs area and toilets are open every Monday and Tuesday 15 February - 1 November 2020.
Parking £5 per vehicle.
Parking at the Ponds is £4 per vehicle. Fishing day and seasonal tickets are available.
Entry to the old hall is currently closed but the visitor centre remains open (managed by English Heritage).
The Hall is open Wednesdays - Sundays 11am - 4pm. Hall opening between 11am - 12pm will be in toured groups until 29 March, please collect a ticket from Visitor Reception. Below Stairs of the Hall will be open Mondays and Tuesdays 11am - 3pm, and Wednesdays - Sundays 12pm - 4pm.
