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Specialist Craft Open Days

Find out more about the work of the specialist craft teams who help us care for the National Trust collections and historic properties.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Throughout spring and summer members of the specialist craft teams will be at Hardwick on selected days.

Find out more about the work of the specialist craft teams including carpenters and masons, who help us care for the National Trust collections and historic properties.

Members of the teams will be available to talk to and answer questions about the skilled work they complete. The workshops will be open from 10am to 3pm.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Children need to be accompanied by an adult

Meeting point

Please meet in these locations on the day: 9th May: Mason's Yard, Hardwick 25th July: Cart Shed, Stableyard at Hardwick 7th September: Hardwick Hall

What to bring and wear

Please dress for the weather and sturdy footwear is advisable.

Upcoming events

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Material Power: Let the textiles do the talking 

A celebration of tapestry, embroidery and appliqué. Discover how Bess of Hardwick’s exquisite textile collection tells her story.

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on
19 May to 3 Nov 2024
at
11:00 to 15:30
+ 168 other dates or times
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Rooftop tours 

Join our informative guides on an exclusive rooftop tour of Hardwick Hall and lookover the Derbyshire countryside from above.

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on
22 May to 31 Jul 2024
at
11:00 to 12:30
+ 21 other dates or times
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'A Virtuous Woman' by Layla Khoo 

Reimagine the 'Lost Embroidery' at Hardwick Hall: Join Layla Khoo and stitch the fabric of modern virtue through creative participation.

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on
22 May to 3 Nov 2024
at
11:00 to 15:30
+ 53 other dates or times
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Discover Hardwick Walk 

Fully accessible guided group walk in the grounds of Hardwick Hall's most iconic buildings.

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on
22 May to 29 May 2024
at
13:30 to 15:00
+ 1 other date or time