Heritage Open Day
Free entry for Heritage Open Days with demonstrations in natural dyeing techniques and specialist crafts.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Hardwick is opening its gates to both members and non-members of the National Trust to explore the hall, gardens and parkland for free! Look out for the drop in demonstrations and talks throughout the day on Saturday 13 September:
Specialist Craft Team
• Meet our Master Stonemasons and see the traditional skills involved in creating and conserving Hardwick Hall.
Natural Dye Demonstrations
• Join the Discover With Us team and learn all about the natural dyes the flowers in the garden produces!
Hardwick Old Hall | 12pm & 2pm
• Learn the beauty behind the Old Hall and discover the hidden stories of being Bess's birthplace in the 16th century, and how the hall was dismantled in later years.
Architectural Tours | 11am & 1pm
• Designed by Robert Smythson, this Elizabeth Prodigy House is deemed the finest example in Britain. Discover more about it's interesting architectural features.
From Mill to Mansion! Visit Stainsby Mill, the Hardwick Estate’s Victorian water mill and learn about the innovative technology, this is also open to the public from Friday 12 – Sunday 14 September.
Please note that last entry to the hall is at 2.45pm. Demonstrations will take place between 10am - 3pm.
Hardwick is free to visit on both the 13 and 14 of September, activities listed above take place on the 13 of September only.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Children welcome
- Accessibility
Stableyard facilities, the gardens and ground floor of the hall are all accessible through level or ramped access. Please read our Accessibility statement for more information.
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