Explore by lantern light and follow the tale of Misrule and the Holly King...
Come and join us for creative writing workshops through the year exploring themes of Elizabethan festivals, changes in the seasons, or empowering women.
Try your hand at historic embroidery and see its use in the Hardwicks collection whilst the hall is dressed for Wintertide.
Visit Hardwick at night and listen to the joyous voices of the Eckington Singers.
Discover the wonders of natural dyes and create a shibori silk scarf! The perfect workshop which will make a lovely gift for a loved one.
Hear the music of the Tudor and Elizabethan Royal Courts with fun contextual explanations to engage both early music experts and beginners.
Listen to festive songs and Elizabethan tales on the shortest day of the year.
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).
Half term has never been more ‘love’ly! Explore the exciting Elizabethan themes of St Valentines through outdoor play and crafts.