Hallowtide Half Term Activities
Half term play activities are back at Hardwick with a Hallowtide twist!
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Play is back at Hardwick with the Elizabethan themes of Hallowtide weaved through the half term activities along with some spooky editions such as witches hat hoopla, broomstick barefoot walk, apple tree bean bag toss, and so much more!
There’s plenty of fun to be had in the Stableyard and a cosy hot chocolate or a delectable ice cream (because you never know with the Great British weather) is just a stone’s throw away.
If you choose to purchase a House and Gardens ticket, enjoy a quieter family adventure in the Fruiting Orchard and follow Old Mal's tale of Apple Jack.
For non-members of the National Trust, or visitors without a general admission ticket to the House and Gardens, the Wider Estate admission fees apply:
• Adult: £6.00
• Child: £3.00
• Family (2 adults, 2 children): £15.00
• Family (1 adult, 2 children): £9.00
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Meeting point
Half term activities will take place throughout the Stableyard. The Apple Jack story is in the Fruiting Orchard, House and Garden ticket applies for non members for entry to the Fruiting Orchard.
- Accessibility
There is level access to the formal gardens and Stableyard areas where the events take place. There is accessible parking, a Changing Places Toilet, accessible toilets, tramper and wheelchair hire, and a buggy service available.
Upcoming events
Stranger Folk at Hardwick
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Material Power: Rewoven
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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!
Apple Day Story Trail
Follow OId Mal’s tale of Apple Jack in the Orchard and zig zag your way through the trees, piecing together the story along your travels.