What's on at Hardwick
Hardwick Summer of Family Fun
Enjoy lots of family fun at Hardwick this summer with activities across the property to get involved in. There will be a different activity each day.
Sat 19 Aug 2017
+ 18 other dates
11:00-16:00
Hands on with collection
Get hands on with the collection Below Stairs, and have a go at cleaning and polishing a variety of objects. Normal admission charges apply.
Sat 19 Aug 2017
+ 1 other date
11:00-16:00
Summer Nights Film Festival
Enjoy a night under the stars and see La La Land or Top Gun this summer at Hardwick. Please note, both evenings are now sold out.
Sat 19 Aug 2017
19:00-23:00
Take a #Hardwickselfie
There's a lot to discover about the portraits around the Hall. How would your portrait look? Have a go and take #Hardwick selfie. Normal Admission charges to the Hall apply.
Sun 20 Aug 2017
11:00-16:00
Hands on veg tasting
Try herbs and veg from Hardwick's own gardens with expert gardeners. Drop in at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Normal admission charges to the garden apply.
Wed 23 Aug 2017
11:00-16:00
Walking for health
Join us for both short and long walks on the Hardwick estate and surrounding countryside. Enjoy an opportunity to get outdoors, stretch your legs and meet new people.
Thu 24 Aug 2017
+ 17 other dates
10:30-13:00
Make a Hardwick Flower Roundel
Using flowers from Hardwick's garden make a roundel from sticky card to take home. Normal admission charges to the garden apply.
Thu 24 Aug 2017
11:00-16:00
Conservation in Action
See the Hardwick team in action conserving items of the collection around the Hall, and discover more about how they do this. Admission charges to the Hall apply.
Fri 25 Aug 2017
+ 1 other date
11:00-16:00
Discover the Duck Decoy
Discover the newly restored Duck Decoy that used to trap ducks for the estate to eat, in drop in sessions at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Find out the types ducks that would have been there, and hear them quack. Bring a picnic and relax by the ponds in the...
Sat 26 Aug 2017
+ 1 other date
11:00-16:00
Brand new Hall trail
Explore the Hall with a brand new trail for all the family. Normal admission charge to the Hall apply.
Sun 27 Aug 2017
+ 1 other date
11:00-16:00
What's a Hardwick Ranger?
Find out what Hardwick's rangers do to look after the estate. Hear their stories and get hands on with some of their tools.
Tue 29 Aug 2017
11:00-16:00
Make a wildlife mask
Inspired by Hardwick's nature, make your own personalised wildlife mask in the garden. Choose from a variety of creatures. Normal admission charges apply.
Thu 31 Aug 2017
11:00-16:00
Plant it, grow it, eat it
Tick off another one of your '50 things' challenges. Personalise your own pot, plant rocket seeds to grow and eat. Normal admission to the gardens applies.
Sat 02 Sep 2017
+ 1 other date
11:00-16:00
Summer Storytelling
Taking place at set times throughout the day, drop in to listen to some summer stories for all the family. Taking place at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. See visitor reception on the day for timings. Normal admission charges apply.
Sun 03 Sep 2017
11:00-16:00
Led bug hunting
Explore Hardwick's bugs on a led session with knowledgeable volunteers at set times throughout the day. For timings and to sign up, see Visitor Reception on the day. Get hands on with the creepy crawlies down Lady Spencer's Walk.
Mon 04 Sep 2017
11:00-16:00