Dark Stories from the Tapestries Storytelling Tour: (16+)
Delve into the gruesome stories which don the 400-year-old walls in this after-hours storytelling tour.
- Booking essential
Tour through the hall and learn the hidden histories of Hardwick’s most spine-chilling tapestries.
The length of the tour is roughly 1 hour 40 minutes and is led by our team of expert storytellers to share the tales of Lucretia, Hero & Leander, Penelope & Ulysses and Artemisia.
Included in the ticket price will be a takeaway Hot Chocolate or Pumpkin Spice Latte as you leave at the end of the tour.
Please note this tour will touch on adult themes of sexual assault, suicide, death and war.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult Over 16s | £18.50 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895 Please book online or call the phone number to secure your place.
- Meeting point
Please meet at Visitor Reception by 5.45pm. An usher will take you to the Hall at 5.45pm.
- Accessibility
This event takes place in the hall across all three floors with no lift facilities. This is a walking tour, there will not be seating available for everyone in all of the story locations. 1x wheelchair is available on each floor of the Hall, but visitors do need to be able to climb stairs.
Upcoming events
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