Hardwick Wintertide
Share a special winter with the family at Hardwick Wintertide this year, chase lights and shadows around the hall as you tour by lantern light.
- Booking not needed
- Admission applies
Discover Hardwick Wintertide from 17th November to 7th January as you’ve never seen it before. Tour by lantern light and tiptoe around the decadent tapestries, friezes and portraits which don the 400-year-old walls and see what stories you’ll illuminate.
All is not as it would appear at the ‘Lantern House’ this winter, what will you reveal as you explore Hardwick in a new light?
Installations and decorations:
Marvel at the contemporary festive displays which highlight the very best of Elizabethan winter celebrations, from lavish banquets to the importance of gift giving. These bespoke displays have been designed by Pedro Sanchez Carvera, a local performance designer and lovingly created with our team of volunteers.
Festive family fun:
Play with silhouettes and shadows as you move through the hall with your very own magical lantern or have a go at creating your own in our Family Lantern Workshop. Watch out for the Lord of Misrule as he encourages foolishness and folly throughout the mansion and make sure you don’t get caught up in his mischief along the way.
Continue the festivities in the beautifully decorated Stableyard for the Winter Trail.
Food and beverages:
Once you’ve worked up a treat exploring Hardwick Wintertide, make your way over to our festive drinks kiosk and enjoy a traditional winter warmer in the Gardens.
Relax at the Great Barn Restaurant with a cosy bowl of soup or some delicious light bites. Don’t forget to try our scone of the month!
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 01246 850430
- What to bring and wear
For the preservation of our collections, backpacks must be worn on the front of the body to avoid breakages. Please be prepared to carry a lantern throughout the house.
- Accessibility
Please note the lighting will be reduced for the lantern tour. Please view our full accessibility statement for guidance on access to the hall and Stableyard areas.
Upcoming events
National Tree Week at Hardwick Hall
Reflect on the Estate’s oldest trees, have a go at creating leaf art in the gardens and pick up local tree seeds on your way out!
Paper Lantern Making Workshop
Make your day extra magical and create your own winter lantern to tour the mansion with.
Discover Hardwick Walk
Fully accessible guided group walk in the grounds of Hardwick Hall's most iconic buildings.
Winter Wreath Workshop
Create your very own festive décor, drawing inspiration from elements of a Tudor Christmas.