Welcome to Hardwick Hall, more glass than wall, a spectacular Elizabethan prodigy house filled to the brim with an exquisite 16th century textile collection and rich furnishings.
Learn the history of ‘Bess of Hardwick’, the woman-powerhouse who built her wealth through strategic marriages and her close friendship with Queen Elizabeth I. Bess’s legacy is succeeded by the Dukes of Devonshire, who resides in their current family home nearby at Chatsworth House.
The Hardwick Estate and historic parkland is open every day, for countryside walks with picturesque views, woodland family play trails, locally sourced gifts in the shop and delicious seasonal menus in the restaurant.
Family friendly activities:
Explore, play and create at Hardwick Hall! Watch out for activity trails and half term activities which fill the stableyard area and gardens each season. Hardwick’s main highlights are Easter Adventures, the Summer of Play, and Hardwick Wintertide.
Dates below are for the Estate Opening only during PEAK Season, the Estate is open every day apart from 24-25 December. Please direct people to our opening times on the website for the full list of all facilities opening: Hardwick | Derbyshire | National Trust
| 21st March 2026 – 1st November 2026: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Monday – Sunday | 08:30 open | 19:30 close |
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult (18+) | £23.00 per ticket |
| Child (5-7) under 5’s free | £11.50 per ticket |
| Family (2 adults & up to 3 children) | £57.50 per ticket |
| 1 adult, 2 children | £34.50 per ticket |
8 miles south-east of Chesterfield; via A6175. Leave M1 exit 29, follow brown signs
Sat Nav: Please use postcode S44 5RW. This postcode will take you to the correct entrance point to the estate // Google Maps: Please type in Hardwick Hall, Doe Lea, S44 5QJ to get to the visitor car park. Please be aware that a Sat Nav may take you along minor roads depending on your location.
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