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Outdoor Theatre at Hardwick Hall - As You Like It
Type:Open Air Theatre
Hardwick
Doe Lea
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S44 5QJ
Call direct on:
Tel01246 850430
About
Join us as The Fools take on Shakespeare’s story of rustic revelry in the Forest of Arden.
Rosalind and Celia are on the run, Orlando is practising his passionate yet pathetic attempts at poetry, and a cohort of boisterous lords are rubbing shoulders with a company of country bumpkins.
Taking on far too many characters between them, we present three exhausted actors trying to pull off this impossible feat.
As Shakespeare so famously said: love is merely a madness, and so is this production.
The event will go ahead if it's raining but we are hoping for a nice dry evening. No seating provided, blankets and camping chairs are allowed. Although the theatre production is taking place outside our performances are not suitable for dogs. Please leave them at home for the comfort of the rest of the audience.
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £19.60 per adult | |
| Child (5-17yrs) | £11.02 per child |
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
Booking & Payment Details
- Advance booking essential
Children
- Children welcome
Parking
- Parking with charge
Property Facilities
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
- Public toilets
- Smoking not allowed
Site Features
- National Trust Property
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
Opening Times
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
Hardwick 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 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
Pronto bus from Chesterfield, alight Glapwell 'Young Vanish', and cross the road, walk up the hill and take 1st right following signs to Rowthorne and Hardwick. Continue toward village then take 2nd right and 1st left, arriving at Rowthorne gate. Continue straight on to access Hardwick Hall. Please note the walk from the bus stop is approximately 2 miles, on main roads in part and with limited signage.
