Writers' Retreat
Carve out a space dedicated to your writing in the writers’ retreat in the tranquil setting of Hardwick Park.
- Booking essential
Bring your own project and join us for a day-long writers’ retreat in Hardwick Park. Whether you’re working on a novel, academic paper, blog, dissertation, essay, memoir, poetry, or a professional project, this retreat is your space to write with purpose and peace. Facilitated by writers, the retreat offers quiet writing time, supportive group check-ins, and the chance to connect with a community of writers. Writing retreats are shown to help people make real progress with their work by offering protected time, a calm environment, and the motivation of writing alongside others. They help beat procrastination, reduce isolation, boost confidence and support wellbeing.
Throughout the day, enjoy breaks exploring the parkland. Refreshments and lunch is also included. There's nothing to think about apart from your writing project!
Retreat Includes: • Exclusive access to a writing space • Facilitation by writers • Breaktime refreshments • A delicious lunch • A calm atmosphere for uninterrupted writing
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All | £20.00 |
The basics
- Booking number
Call 0344 249 1895
- Accessibility
There is level access from the car park to the Park Centre with varying terrain of compacted earth and gravel. It is a 3-minute walk (approx.) from the car park to the centre.
- Meeting point
Please meet at Hardwick Park Centre, which is located by the car park at the Hardwick Park entrance.
- Suitability for children
Suitable for over 16s.
- What to bring and wear
Please bring whatever materials you need for your own writing project — notebooks, laptops, reference books, etc. Plus a water bottle to use in the room.
Upcoming events
The Pikachu Art Adventure
Think you know art at the National Trust? Think again. Discover a unique art adventure at Hardwick this autumn - with Pikachu as the star.
Stranger Folk at Hardwick
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.
Walk With Us: Wider Estate Walks
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!
Bess: Unframing the family
Following conservation and analysis, several family portraits return to the collection. Discover what new insights can be found beneath their surface.