Activities at Hardwick

50 things to do before you're 11¾ at Hardwick

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

A summer of sport at Hardwick

Enjoy a sporting summer with activities every day in the North Orchard.

Explore Hardwick park

'Oh wow' views, plentiful wildlife and wide open space are all waiting for you in Hardwick park.

Hardwick wider estate walk

A walk discovering parts of the estate often missed.

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

Exploring Bess' grounds

A 3-mile walk that gives a full flavour of the estate created by the formidable Bess of Hardwick

• Easy
• 1 hour
• 3.0 miles (4.8km)

Walking Trail - Discover Spring at Hardwick walk

This easy trail is a good one to do with family

• Easy
• 45 mins
• 1.0 mile (1.6km)

Springtime in Hardwick park

See some of nature's best moments unfold in the expanse of Hardwick's park.

Visiting Hardwick with your dog

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

Discover Hardwick park

Enjoy a walk around Hardwick's beautiful parkland this time of year, with bare branches on the trees, the views across Derbyshire are picture perfect.

Step in to summer

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

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)