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Hardwick Wintertide

Type:Christmas Event

Hardwick Hall
Hardwick
Doe Lea
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S44 5QJ
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A woman and child inside Hardwick Hall at 'Wintertide'

About

Discover Hardwick Wintertide as you’ve never seen it before. Tour by lantern light and tiptoe around the decadent tapestries, friezes and portraits which decorate 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, a local performance designer and lovingly created with a team of volunteers.

Journey through the gardens and take a peek at the displays in the Cart Shed, South Gazebo and Apple Store as you head to the hall.

Immerse yourself in the festive journey along the main processional route. The exhibition rooms and middle floor will be closed during Hardwick Wintertide.

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 drink
Once you’ve worked up an appetite exploring Hardwick Wintertide, make your way over to our festive drinks kiosk. You can 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 a scone of the month!

Please note that last entry to the mansion is at 14:15. This will allow enough time to view the decorations in comfort.

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult Ticket£17.00 per adult
Child Ticket£8.50 per ticket

The exhibition rooms and middle floor will be closed during Hardwick Wintertide.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled access
  • Disabled toilets

Booking & Payment Details

  • Credit cards accepted (with charge)

Catering

  • On-site catering
  • On-site light refreshments
  • Picnic site

Children

  • Baby changing facilities
  • Children welcome

Parking

  • Parking with charge

Property Facilities

  • Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
  • Gift shop
  • Public toilets

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.

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.

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