Hardwick Attic Experience
Type:Guided Tour
Doe Lea
CHESTERFIELD
Derbyshire
S44 5QJ
About
Take in the magnificence of Hardwick Hall as you meet at the Gatehouse, walking the route Bess planned for her guests into the house, climbing the original steps of the North Stairs through the attic door into the dark corridors where you can discover the history of our attics and the treasures that are kept hidden in the textile store.
Meeting point: Main Entrance to the hall.
For those purchasing a breakfast ticket, please be aware that the tour starts at 10.30am. Breakfast vouchers must be redeemed in advance of the tour. We suggest arriving one hour before the start time.
With steps and uneven flooring at times we request attendees wear sensible footwear, with no open toes.
Not suitable for wheelchair users. Please be aware that this experience will cover multiple floors within the property.
Guide Prices
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff | |
---|---|---|
Ticket | £12.00 per ticket | |
Ticket with Breakfast Included | £20.00 per ticket |
*Tickets for Attic Experience with Breakfast Included are for 8th, 15th and 22nd December 2022 at 10:30am only.
**Non-members will also require a general admission ticket.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled toilets
- Wheelchairs available
Booking & Payment Details
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Catering
- On-site catering
- On-site light refreshments
- Picnic site
Children
- Baby changing facilities
- Children welcome
Groups
- Facilities for educational visits
- Facilities for groups
Languages
- French signs/guides
- German signs/guides
- Spanish signs/guides
Parking
- Parking with charge
Property Facilities
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
- Gift shop
- Public toilets
- Smoking not allowed
Site Features
- National Trust Property
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
- Coach parties accepted
Opening Times
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
Hardwick Hall is approx 2 miles from junction 29 of M1 motorway
From North/South Leave M1 motorway at junction 29 and take A6175 (signposted Clay Cross). Take first turning on left (following brown signs for Hardwick Hall). Follow road for approx 1 mile and turn left passing underneath M1 motorway. Follow road past Stainsby Mill and turn right onto Hardwick Estate. Follow brown signs to car park.
From East Follow A617 to junction with M1 motorway and take 2nd exit at roundabout (A6175), then follow route from North/South.
From West Follow A619 to Chesterfield. At traffic light controlled roundabout (Matalan) select middle lane and take 3rd exit. Keep in left lane and at traffic lights go straight on. At roundabout select right lane and take 3rd exit. At next roundabout (traffic light controlled) select left lane and take 2nd exit (A617). Stay on A617 to M1 motorway junction (approx 4 miles) and, at roundabout select right lane and take 5th exit (A6175, signposted Clay Cross). Then follow route from North/South.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest train station Chesterfield, 6 miles away
No buses to the Hall, nearest bus stop Young Vanish (approx 2 mile walk to Hall) served by Pronto bus, two per hour from Chesterfield town centre.