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Apple Day Story Trail 

Follow OId Mal’s tale of Apple Jack in the Orchard and zig zag your way through the trees, piecing together the story along your travels.

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21 Oct to 2 Nov 2025
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09:00 to 18:00
+ 12 other dates or times

Stranger Folk at Hardwick 

A crack has formed between our world and the spirit world, and all sorts of old folklore creatures have escaped. Download the Stanger Folk app and help Old Mal close the gap between worlds.

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21 Oct to 16 Nov 2025
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09:30 to 17:30
+ 26 other dates or times

Walk With Us: Wider Estate Walks 

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!

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21 Oct to 30 Oct 2025
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10:30 to 14:00
+ 3 other dates or times

Discover With Us: Craft Activities & Demonstrations 

Visit the East Stables for natural crafts and demonstrations throughout the day.

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21 Oct to 30 Oct 2025
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11:00 to 15:00
+ 1 other date or time

Material Power: Rewoven 

Material Power continues in 2025, displaying 16 contemporary textile artworks amongst the internationally renowned textile collection.

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21 Oct to 24 Oct 2025
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11:00 to 15:30
+ 3 other dates or times

Adventure Cinema: SCARY MOVIE (18) 

A hilarious Halloween open-air screening of the the horror parody classic SCARY MOVIE!

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24 Oct 2025
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19:30 to 21:00

Hallowtide Half Term Activities 

Half term play activities are back at Hardwick with a Hallowtide twist!

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25 Oct to 2 Nov 2025
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09:30 to 17:00
+ 8 other dates or times

Adventure Cinema: HOCUS POCUS SPOOKTACULAR (PG) 

A spooktacular Halloween open-air screening of the Disney classic HOCUS POCUS!

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25 Oct 2025
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18:30 to 20:15

The Tudor Songbook - LIVE from the High Great Chamber 

Listen to the glorious music of the Tudor period, performed in full costume by Jay Britton, and accompanied by period instruments. Experience history through the ears of the Tudors.

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26 Oct 2025
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16:00 to 17:00

Adventure Cinema: THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS (PG) 

Get ready for a screening of Tim Burton's classic The Nightmare Before Christmas!

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26 Oct 2025
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18:30 to 20:00

Nature Craft Workshop 

Spider web, stick man, or a leaf bracelet! What autumnal masterpiece will you choose to make this half term? Suitable for children aged 5-12.

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27 Oct 2025
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10:00 to 10:40
+ 3 other dates or times

Create With Us: Storyfolk | Hallowtide Dark Stories 

You won’t find a happily-ever-after with these dark tales inspired by Hardwick’s vast 16th century collections.

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1 Nov to 2 Nov 2025
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15:30 to 16:45
+ 1 other date or time

Guided by Nature: Bird Walk for Beginners 

Join Hardwick’s bird enthusiasts for an autumn bird walk.

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5 Nov 2025
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10:00 to 12:30

Architecture Tour 

Pass through time on this architectural tour of the exquisite buildings on the Hardwick Estate and be introduced to one of England‘s first ‘Architects’.

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12 Nov to 14 Nov 2025
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11:00 to 11:50
+ 3 other dates or times

Hardwick Wintertide 

Explore by lantern light and follow the tale of Misrule and the Holly King...

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17 Nov 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
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11:00 to 15:00
+ 46 other dates or times

Guided by Nature: Veteran Tree Walk 

Tour Hardwick’s veteran tree collection to understand how they provide protected habitats for rare fungi, bats, lichens and so much more!

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24 Nov 2025
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10:00 to 13:00

Wintertide Workshop | Willow & Rag Wreath Making 

Create a beautiful festive wreath from willow and fabric.

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29 Nov 2025
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10:00 to 12:30

Wintertide Workshop | Blackwork Embroidery 

Try your hand at historic embroidery and see its use in the Hardwicks collection whilst the hall is dressed for Wintertide.

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6 Dec 2025
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10:00 to 12:30

Wintertide Late Nights: Eckington Singers 

Visit Hardwick at night and listen to the joyous voices of the Eckington Singers.

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6 Dec 2025
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17:00 to 17:30
+ 2 other dates or times

Wintertide Workshop | Woad Dyeing Shibori Silk Scarves 

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.

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13 Dec 2025
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10:00 to 12:30

The Christmas Tudor Songbook - LIVE from the High Great Chamber 

Hear the music of the Tudor and Elizabethan Royal Courts with fun contextual explanations to engage both early music experts and beginners.

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16 Dec 2025
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16:00 to 17:00

Create With Us: Storyfolk | Midwinter Stories 

Listen to festive songs and Elizabethan tales on the shortest day of the year.

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21 Dec 2025
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17:30 to 19:15