An Elizabethan masterpiece
Hardwick is renowned for its collection of textiles and strong female story. The second of the four 'noble women' appliqué wall hangings - Lucretia - returns from conservation this month. From October, visitors will be able to see her redisplayed alongside Penelope and discover more about their story.
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 1500’s. 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.
This year take a closer look at the life of Duchess Evelyn, the 'Last Lady of Hardwick'. Her newly restored bedroom completes the family rooms on the middle floor. You can discover more about the life of a duchess, her pioneering conservation work and the dramatic changes she made to the east view landscape, in the East Court Rose Garden.
Find out about Arbella Stuart, the granddaughter of 'Bess of Hardwick' and niece to Mary Queen of Scots. She had a strong royal lineage and a realistic claim to the throne after Elizabeth I died. Educated and raised as a princess, but whose desperate attempts to seek freedom ended with her being imprisoned in the Tower of London. Discover about Arbella in the Hall and explore whether you think Hardwick was built as a palace fit for a queen or as a prison for a princess.
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 | £7.30 | £6.55 |
| Child | £3.65 | £3.30 |
| Family | £18.25 | £16.40 |
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £14.60 | £13.10 |
| Child | £7.30 | £6.55 |
| Family | £36.50 | £32.75 |
| Group Adult | N/A | £12.70 |
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | N/A | £19.10 |
| Child | N/A | £10.15 |
| Family | N/A | £48.35 |
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £12.10 | £11.00 |
| Child | £6.05 | £5.50 |
| Family | £30.25 | £27.50 |
| Group Adult | N/A | £9.35 |
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 the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
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: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| 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 |
Parking £3 per vehicle. Fishing day and seasonal tickets are available. A Joint Hall ticket includes entry to Hardwick Hall and Gardens as well as entry to Hardwick Old Hall (managed by English Heritage)
*Park, garden, restaurant and shop: close at 5, November to February, or dusk if earlier. Closed 25 December. Hall also opens Bank Holiday Mondays (April to August). Only ground and middle floors open at Christmas.
