Guided by Nature: Veteran Tree Walk
Tour Hardwick’s veteran tree collection to understand how they provide protected habitats for rare fungi, bats, lichens and so much more!
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
Uncover the mystery behind the trees that have shaped Hardwick's historic landscape on our Veteran Tree Walk. The scarred trunks, lightning strikes, and missing limbs of these veteran trees tell a story of survival and their vital role in the environment.
Guided by our expert rangers, be prepared to learn all about their high ecological importance, how to define a veteran tree, and how Hardwick is creating the next generation of veteran trees.
This enjoyable and educational walk will take approximately 2.5 to 3 hours and is 3.5 to 4 miles in distance.
Hot drinks and snacks can be purchased at the beginning and end of the walk. For the comfort of the group, please leave your dogs at home.
Times
The basics
- Booking number
Call 0344 249 1895
- Accessibility
There are accessible toilets and parking located in the Stableyard, please note that this walk is along uneven terrain and is not wheelchair accessible.
- Meeting point
This guided trail will take place from the Visitor Reception Building, located in the Stableyard.
- Suitability for children
Suitable for children aged 14 or over.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear sturdy outdoor shoes and dress for the great British weather. Bring appropriate snacks and water, if needed.
Upcoming events
Create With Us: Creative Writing Workshop
Come and join us for creative writing workshops through the year exploring themes of Elizabethan festivals, changes in the seasons, or empowering women.
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.
Bess's Dream
This new display explores the memories that might have surfaced in Bess's dreams during her final days.
Rooftop tours
Join our informative guides on an exclusive rooftop tour of Hardwick Hall and lookover the Derbyshire countryside from above.