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?

Step in to summer

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

Discover Hardwick park

Enjoy colour, bird song and scents as you take a walk at Hardwick this spring.

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)

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)

Hardwick wider estate walk

A walk discovering parts of the estate often missed.

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