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Specialist Craft Open Days

Find out more about the work of the specialist craft teams who help us care for the National Trust collections and historic properties.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Throughout spring and summer members of the specialist craft teams will be at Hardwick on selected days.

Find out more about the work of the specialist craft teams including carpenters and masons, who help us care for the National Trust collections and historic properties.

Members of the teams will be available to talk to and answer questions about the skilled work they complete. The craft days will be open from 10am to 3pm.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Children need to be accompanied by an adult

Meeting point

Please meet in these locations on the day: 29th May: Cart Shed, Stableyard at Hardwick 20th August: Cart Shed, Stableyard at Hardwick

What to bring and wear

Please dress for the weather and sturdy footwear is advisable.

Upcoming events

Event

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on
2 Aug to 1 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 30 other dates or times
Event

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on
2 Aug to 31 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 15:30
+ 90 other dates or times
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on
2 Aug 2025
at
18:30 to 22:30
Event

Earth Photo 2025 at Hardwick 

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on
3 Aug to 31 Aug 2025
at
09:00 to 17:00
+ 28 other dates or times