Activities at Hardwick

50 things to do before you're 11¾ at Hardwick Hall

Try out lots of 50 things to do before you're 11¾ activities in the park at Hardwick Hall. How many will you tick off?

Hardwick wider estate walk

A walk discovering parts of the estate often missed.

• Moderate
• 3 hours
• 5.7 miles (9.15km)

Exploring Bess' grounds

Explore Hardwick parkland to get a full flavour of Bess of Hardwick's estate.

• Easy
• 1 hour
• 3.0 miles (4.8km)

Discover Hardwick park

Enjoy a stroll around Hardwick's beautiful parkland this time of year, with all the changing colours this season has to offer.

Step in to summer

Enjoy the longer, warmer days out in the park; walking, fishing and picnicking.

Visiting Hardwick with your dog

Find out the best way to visit Hardwick with your dog.

Walking Trail- Discover Spring at Hardwick walk

Follow this easy trail with all the family and see all the signs of spring at Hardwick.

• Easy
• 45 mins
• 1.0 mile (1.6km)

Hardwick estate: walk in Bess’ footsteps

Discover features from Bess of Hardwick's time, as well as those developed in the 400 years since her death, on an easy walk through the beautiful estate.

• Easy
• 1 hour 30 mins
• 3.5 miles (5.6km)