Hosted by Derwent Valley Orienteers, use a map and a timing chip to find your way between the checkpoints. You can run or walk, in groups or on your own. There are 5 navigation challenges to suit all ages and abilities!
Following conservation and analysis, several family portraits return to the collection. Discover what new insights can be found beneath their surface.
This new display explores the memories that might have surfaced in Bess's dreams during her final days.
Join Hardwick’s bird enthusiasts for a summertime bird walk.
Join our informative guides on an exclusive rooftop tour of Hardwick Hall and lookover the Derbyshire countryside from above.
Enjoy an early morning yoga session in the West Court surrounded by the early summer flowers and the beautiful backdrop of 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).
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!
Outdoor musical theatre at its finest, follow an epic tale of Arthurian adventure and medieval mayhem.
Unleash your energy with the National Trust’s Summer of Play supported by Pokémon. Explore exciting zones filled with activities to entertain all ages.
It’s Yoga but for families around Hardwick’s top family friendly trail - the Sculpture Walk!
Enjoy self-led craft activities in the Summer of Play zone for those extra creative kids! - There’s a new theme each week.
Have you ever wondered how the Elizabethans would have turned wool into cloth? Explore four heritage crafts on this journey of taking a raw fleece and transforming it into a woven item.
Visit the East Stables for natural crafts and demonstrations 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.
Enjoy a guided mindful walk, gentle yoga session, drum circle and drum bath - and all with the beautiful Hardwick Hall as backdrop.
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!
Spot, learn and explore your way through this new Minibeast Safari to see how many fascinating insects you can find amongst the formal gardens. Suitable for children aged 4-12.
Give one of our resident poets a theme or a topic and they’ll write you their very own poem to take away!
Learn Tudor chorography, court etiquette and dance to the thrilling music of court in this Tudor dance workshops. Perfect for kids aged 8 – 14.
Find out more about the work of the specialist craft teams who help us care for the National Trust collections and historic properties.
You won’t find a happily-ever-after with these dark tales inspired by Hardwick’s vast 16th century collections.
Listen to festive songs and Elizabethan tales leading up to the shortest day of the year.