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Upcoming events

at Hardwick

February Half Term 

Half term has never been more ‘love’ly! Explore the exciting Elizabethan themes of St Valentines through outdoor play and crafts.

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20 Feb to 22 Feb 2026
at 09:30 to 16:00+ 2 other dates or times

‘Hop into the wild’ family trail, inspired by Disney and Pixar's "Hoppers" 

Hop into this self-guided outdoors adventure – with storytelling and play. Fun for all the family.

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20 Feb to 9 Mar 2026
at 09:30 to 16:00+ 17 other dates or times

Rebel Rangers at Hardwick 

Complete tasks at special locations in Derbyshire and North Notts to have a chance at winning a special prize!

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20 Feb to 19 Apr 2026
at 09:30 to 16:30+ 58 other dates or times

Rooftop tours 

Join our informative guides on an exclusive rooftop tour of Hardwick Hall and lookover the Derbyshire countryside from above.

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24 Feb to 2 Apr 2026
at 11:00 to 12:30+ 25 other dates or times

Writers' Retreat at Hardwick Hall 

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).

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26 Feb to 16 Jul 2026
at 09:30 to 16:00+ 5 other dates or times

Walking Volunteer Recruitment Day 

Take a free guided taster walk with our volunteer Walk Leaders and learn more about what it’s like to volunteer with our walking programme at Hardwick.

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5 Mar 2026
at 10:00 to 11:00

Discover With Us: Craft Activities & Demonstrations 

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

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8 Mar to 28 May 2026
at 11:00 to 15:00+ 5 other dates or times

Create With Us: Creative Writing Workshop 

Come and join us for creative writing workshops through the year exploring themes of Elizabethan festivals, changes in the seasons, or empowering women.

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8 Mar to 2 Aug 2026
at 15:30 to 16:45+ 5 other dates or times

Easter Adventures at Hardwick Hall 

With map in-hand follow and find each activity trail station through the gardens, don’t forget to stop for your chocolate egg at the end!

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21 Mar to 12 Apr 2026
at 10:00 to 16:30+ 22 other dates or times

Storyteller Volunteer Recruitment Day 

Join our storytelling team for a free taster session of workshops and fun to learn what it’s like to be a storyteller volunteer at Hardwick.

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27 Mar 2026
at 10:00 to 12:30

Specialist Craft Open Days 

Find out more about the work of the specialist craft teams who help us care for the National Trust collections and historic properties.

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27 May to 12 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 15:00+ 2 other dates or times

The Three Inch Fools: King Arthur and the Holy Fail 

Outdoor musical theatre at its finest, follow an epic tale of Arthurian adventure and medieval mayhem.

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17 Jul to 18 Jul 2026
at 19:00 to 21:00+ 1 other date or time