Rooftop tours
Join our informative guides on an exclusive rooftop tour of Hardwick Hall and lookover the Derbyshire countryside from above.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
We're bringing back our exclusive rooftop tours for you to enjoy the panoramic views over the Derbyshire countryside. See if you can spot the magnificent local landmarks that rest on the horizon, some of which have been around since Bess' time!
Starting in the Hall, ascend through the building learning about Bess of Hardwick's humble beginnings and intriguing rise to power. Step into Bess' footsteps and look over the Hardwick skyline and image how the Elizabethan estate would have looked back in 1597.
Finish the tour by taking a sneak peek into Bess' intimate rooftop banqueting room - it's not to be missed!
Tickets are £10 per person and can be booked online. Standard admission also applies for non-members of the National Trust.
Please note the tour is approximately 1 hour long but may take 1.5 hours depending on questions and dwelling time on the roof.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All | £10.00 |
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| £10.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Children over 16 only.
- Meeting point
Please meet in West Court just outside the main entrance to the hall. It can take 7-10 minutes to walk from the car park to the West Court.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear sensible sturdy shoes.
- Accessibility
Please note there are 135 steps to the roof, steps may be uneven in places. There is a handrail which stretches from the bottom to the top and there will be plenty of breaks along the way. No spiral staircases.
- Other
If gust of winds are above 35mph the tour will not go ahead. Please book online or via the phone number provided.
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!
Bess's Dream
This new display explores the memories that might have surfaced in Bess's dreams during her final days.
Guided by Nature: Dawn Chorus Walk
Calling all early birds to celebrate International Dawn Chorus Day for a mindful 5am bird walk around the parkland.
Para Regiment Parade
The Para Parade commemorates Hardwick’s history as the location for the 1st Parachute Brigade who lived and trained on the estate in the 1940s.