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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.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event

We’re looking for volunteers who love the outdoors and engaging with people of all ages in nature. Come along, meet our Walk Leaders, and enjoy the historic Grade 1 listed parkland whilst the team discuss how they interact with visitors to bring the whole estate to life!

If you love nature, being active, and heritage, this is the perfect place to begin your volunteering journey.

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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Meeting point

Please meet at the Park Centre, this is not the main car park. Please follow What 3 Words: (post.water.dustbin) to find the correct parking and meet up location.

What to bring and wear

Please wear sturdy outdoor shoes and dress for the Great British Weather. Bring appropriate snacks and water if needed.

Accessibility

There are accessible toilet facilities at the Park Centre, please note that this walk is along uneven terrain and is not wheelchair accessible.

Upcoming events

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

February Half Term 

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

Rebel Rangers at Hardwick 

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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