Activities at Hardwick

Enjoy 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.

Discover Hardwick park

Enjoy picture perfect views, framed by the bare winter trees, as you stroll through Hardwick's splendid parkland.

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

Discover our best picks from the '50 things to do before you're 11¾' to complete in the park at Hardwick. Get closer to nature and explore our special place. How many activities will you tick off?

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)

Hardwick wider estate walk

A walk discovering parts of the estate often missed.

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

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)

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)