Guided by Nature: Nature Walk
Ramble through the lower parkland on our Ranger led nature walk and discover more about the Hardwick butterfly, grass snake and bee population.
- Booking essential
Join our ranger team to complete one of Hardwick’s established nature survey transects which will take you through a variety of habitats with the hopes of seeing and learning about different wildlife.
This route will be on uneven terrain so appropriate footwear is needed. This walk should take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
For the comfort of the group, please leave your dogs at home.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All | £5.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Suitable for children aged 14 or over.
- Meeting point
The Nature Walk will take place from the Park Centre location What 3 Words (post.water.dustbin), please do NOT arrive at Hardwick's main car park at the top of the hill.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear sturdy outdoor shoes and dress for the Great British Weather. Bring appropriate snacks and water if needed.
- Accessibility
There are accessible toilets located at the Park Centre, please note that this walk is along uneven terrain and is not wheelchair/pushchair accessible.
Upcoming events
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!
Writers' Retreat at Hardwick Hall
Carve out a space dedicated to your writing in this new writers’ retreat in the beautiful setting of Hardwick (lunch and refreshments are provided throughout the day).
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.
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!