Create With Us: Storyfolk | Midwinter Stories
Listen to festive songs and Elizabethan tales on the shortest day of the year.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
This year, celebrate the Winter Solstice and listen to songs and Midwinter tales of old from our Storyfolk team in Hardwick Hall.
The length of the performance 1.5 hours and will take place in the ground floor museum rooms and seating will be provided.
If you are a National Trust member or have purchased a House and Gardens ticket, there will be enough time to explore Hardwick Wintertide in the hall after the performance.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
This performance is suitable for children over 5.
- Meeting point
Please meet at the entrance to the Hall at 5.15pm for the performance to start at 5.30pm.
- 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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