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.
Fri 28 Jul 2017
+ 40 other dates
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.
Fri 28 Jul 2017
+ 2 other dates
11:00-16:00
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.
Sat 29 Jul 2017
+ 2 other dates
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.
Sun 30 Jul 2017
+ 3 other dates
11:00-16:00
World Ranger Day- What's a Hardwick Ranger
Help us celebrate World Ranger Day and find out what Hardwick's rangers do to look after the estate. Hear their stories and get hands on with some of their tools.
Mon 31 Jul 2017
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.
Tue 01 Aug 2017
+ 3 other dates
11:00-16:00
Tractor Day
Would you like to have a go on Hardwick's tractor? The rangers might even let you beep the horn. Enjoy some ride on John Deere's in the Stableyard.
Wed 02 Aug 2017
+ 1 other date
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 03 Aug 2017
+ 20 other dates
10:30-13:00
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.
Thu 03 Aug 2017
+ 4 other dates
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.
Fri 04 Aug 2017
+ 2 other dates
11:00-16:00
Games in the garden
Enjoy croquet, boules, badminton and more in the flourishing summer garden. Bring a picnic and make a day of it. Normal admission charges apply.
Mon 07 Aug 2017
11:00-16:00
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.
Tue 08 Aug 2017
+ 1 other date
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.
Wed 09 Aug 2017
+ 2 other dates
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.
Thu 10 Aug 2017
+ 2 other dates
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...
Sun 13 Aug 2017
+ 3 other dates
11:00-16:00
What's a gardener?
Drop in and meet the friendly gardening team at Hardwick and learn about what they do, and how they look after the gardens throughout the year. Normal admission charges to the garden apply.
Thu 17 Aug 2017
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.
Fri 18 Aug 2017
+ 1 other date
19:00-23:00
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
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