Winter Clean with the House Team
Type:Guided Tour
Doe Lea
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S44 5QJ
About
Indulge in a breakfast sandwich at our Great Barn Restaurant before going behind the scenes with our house and collections team as they talk you through the conservation work we conduct in the house, teaching you how to undertake some of the cleaning jobs that the house requires, and letting you have a go at different aspects of the winter clean.
Meeting Point: The Great Barn Restaurant
With steep steps and uneven flooring at times we request attendees wear sensible footwear, with no open toes. We request that attendees wear clothes that they don’t mind getting dirty and dusty.
This ticket includes breakfast, please be aware that the event starts at 10.30am. Breakfast vouchers must be redeemed in advance of the tour. We suggest arriving one hour before the start time.
Attendees who arrive late and do not have time for breakfast will not be entitled to a refund or substitution later in the day.
Not suitable for wheelchair users. If you have a heart complaint, breathing difficulties, or a medical condition that affects physical activity this tour is not suitable.
Guide Prices
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff | |
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All Tickets | £40.00 per ticket |
Includes Breakfast
Facilities
Catering
- On-site catering
- On-site light refreshments
- Picnic site
Parking
- Parking with charge
Property Facilities
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Routes
- Accessibility of route - There will be a lot of stair climbing involved on this tour as we will be going up to the top floor.
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.