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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

Material Power: Rewoven 

Material Power continues in 2025, displaying 16 contemporary textile artworks amongst the internationally renowned textile collection.

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on
2 Jul to 31 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 15:30
+ 121 other dates or times
Event

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!

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on
3 Jul to 21 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 14:30
+ 14 other dates or times
Event

Hardwick Navigation Festival 

Hosted by Derwent Valley Orienteers, use a map and a timing chip to find your way between the checkpoints. You can run or walk, in groups or on your own. There are 6 navigation challenges to suit all ages and abilities!

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on
5 Jul 2025
at
11:00 to 16:30
Event

Guided by Nature: Grassland Survey Walk 

Learn about Grassland flora and survey techniques in areas off the beaten track of the Estate!

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on
7 Jul 2025
at
10:00 to 12:00