Create With Us: Storyfolk | Hallowtide Dark Stories
You won’t find a happily-ever-after with these dark tales and songs inspired by Hardwick’s vast 16th century collections.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
Join Hardwick’s resident storytellers and singers, Storyfolk, for an after-hours storytelling of myths, legends and history inspired by Hardwick’s collection.
The length of the performance is 1 hour and will take place on the ground floor in one of the Hardwick Museum rooms. Storyfolk will share the tales of Lucretia, Artemisia, and more, there will also being songs to accompany the stories.
Please note this tour will touch on adult themes of sexual assault, suicide, death and war.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
This talk is suitable for over 16s.
- Meeting point
Please meet at Visitor Reception by 3.15pm. A member of the team will take you to the Hall at 3.30pm.
- What to bring and wear
Please wrap up warm as Hardwick is an old building and can be cold during the winter months.
- Accessibility
This event takes place on the ground floor of the hall and is accessible via ramped access and step-free access through the gardens. Seating is provided. An induction loop is available on request, please contact the team before your visit to arrange this via phone call or email.
- Other
Please book online or call the number to secure your place.
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