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.
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.
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!
Visit the East Stables for natural crafts and demonstrations throughout the day.
Material Power continues in 2025, displaying 16 contemporary textile artworks amongst the internationally renowned textile collection.
A hilarious Halloween open-air screening of the the horror parody classic SCARY MOVIE!
Half term play activities are back at Hardwick with a Hallowtide twist!
A spooktacular Halloween open-air screening of the Disney classic HOCUS POCUS!
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.
Get ready for a screening of Tim Burton's classic The Nightmare Before Christmas!
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.
You won’t find a happily-ever-after with these dark tales inspired by Hardwick’s vast 16th century collections.
Join Hardwick’s bird enthusiasts for an autumn bird walk.
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’.
Explore by lantern light and follow the tale of Misrule and the Holly King...
Tour Hardwick’s veteran tree collection to understand how they provide protected habitats for rare fungi, bats, lichens and so much more!
Create a beautiful festive wreath from willow and fabric.
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.