Skip to content
Skip to content

The Christmas Tudor Songbook - LIVE from the High Great Chamber

Hear the music of the Tudor and Elizabethan Royal Courts with fun contextual explanations to engage both early music experts and beginners.

  • Booking essential
  • Admission applies

Experience history through the ears of the Elizabethans, and be serenaded with the most beautiful music of the Elizabethan and Tudor era - songs that would have been enjoyed by Bess of Hardwick.

It’s a gentle, uplifting programme designed to engage, relax, and bring joy to all ages, with commentary that brings the era to life.

Jay Britton is a classically trained soprano with a passion for Tudor History. Her knowledge of the period allows her to perform with a sensitivity and understanding of the history surrounding the music, whilst maintaining a high level of attention to musical details.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult Includes booking fee£16.96
Child Under 18s (Includes booking fee)£6.13
Check admission prices

The basics

Booking details

Call 01246 850430

Suitability

Children welcome

Meeting point

Please meet outside the front door of the hall at 3.45pm to be seated for the concert at 4pm.

What to bring and wear

It can get cold in the hall so please wrap up warm!

Accessibility

Please note that this event takes place on the third floor of the building with no lift facilities. 1x wheelchair is available on each floor of the Hall, but visitors will need to be able to climb the stairs. Accessible parking and toilets available along with a buggy service from visitor reception.

Upcoming events

Stranger Folk at Hardwick 

A crack has formed between our world and the spirit world, and all sorts of old folklore creatures have escaped. Download the Stanger Folk app and help Old Mal close the gap between worlds.

Event summary

on
8 Nov to 16 Nov 2025
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 8 other dates or times

Architecture Tour 

Pass through time on this architectural tour of the exquisite buildings on the Hardwick Estate and be introduced to one of England‘s first ‘Architects’.

Event summary

on
12 Nov to 14 Nov 2025
at 11:00 to 11:50+ 3 other dates or times

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.

Event summary

on
17 Nov to 6 Dec 2025
at 09:45 to 11:00+ 1 other date or time

Hardwick Wintertide 

Explore by lantern light and follow the tale of Misrule and the Holly King...

Event summary

on
17 Nov 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
at 11:00 to 15:00+ 46 other dates or times