Carve out a space dedicated to your writing in this new writers’ retreat in the beautiful setting of Hardwick (lunch and refreshments are provided throughout the day).
Come and join us for creative writing workshops through the year exploring themes of Elizabethan festivals, changes in the seasons, or empowering women.
Tour Hardwick’s veteran tree collection to understand how they provide protected habitats for rare fungi, bats, lichens and so much more!
Discover Hardwick’s longer walking routes on a free guided group walk around the estate. With 7 different walks to choose from, sign up to one or challenge yourself to complete them all!
This new display explores the memories that might have surfaced in Bess's dreams during her final days.
Celebrate May Day by listening to seasonal stories and songs on May Day, spring, and blossom.
Ramble through the lower parkland on our Ranger led nature walk and discover more about the Hardwick butterfly, grass snake and bee population.
Calling all early birds to celebrate International Dawn Chorus Day for a mindful 5am bird walk around the parkland.
Come out to play in May! From maypole merriment to careful crafting, there’s something new to explore at Hardwick this half term!
Following conservation and analysis, several family portraits return to the collection. Discover what new insights can be found beneath their surface.
Visit the East Stables for natural crafts and demonstrations throughout the day.
Find out more about the work of the specialist craft teams who help us care for the National Trust collections and historic properties.
Celebrate Midsummer with storytelling and singing in Bess of Hardwick’s birthplace, the Old Hall ruins, after hours!
Outdoor musical theatre at its finest, follow an epic tale of Arthurian adventure and medieval mayhem.
This is the greatest show! The Greatest Showman on a huge open-air screen under the stars! Sing along with all of your favourite songs and enjoy a night to remember!
The perfect family day out! An amazing Disney open-air cinema experience with a Sing-A-Long showing of the fantastic ENCANTO!
The ultimate ABBA and Mamma Mia experience! An all singing, all dancing ExtrABBAganza, where you can immerse yourself in the world of the hit musical Mamma Mia!
An outdoor cinema experience made for little ones! Watch Bing and his friends on a big open-air screen, with some fun games to play as well.
Fall in love all over again with the timeless romance of Pride & Prejudice on an open-air screen, set against a stunning backdrop..
Experience the galaxy far, far away, join the adventure, relive the classic saga, and watch the original Star Wars under the stars!
Celebrate autumn by listening to seasonal stories and songs on the year’s harvest.
You won’t find a happily-ever-after with these dark tales inspired by Hardwick’s vast 16th century collections.