Christmas at Hardwick Hall

FAQs

• When is Hardwick Hall open?

  The hall has two different opening times during the Christmas period, the standard opening days and late night opening eveings. On a standard opening day, the hall is open 11.00am - 3.00pm with last entry at 2.15pm. On late night opening evenings, the hall is open 1.00pm - 8.30pm with last entry at 7.45pm. Please make sure to check opening times for more information before you travel.

• Do I have to book tickets in advanced?

  Hardwick Wintertide is free flow entry through the hall, tickets are not available to purchase in advanced. Please turn up on the day, there’s plenty of room for everyone.

• How long does it take to walk around the displays?

  It will take 45 minutes to 1 hour to walk around the displays.

• Will the Old Hall be open?

  The Old Hall will be closed during this period and will reopen in spring 2024.

• Can I still see the tapestry collections?

  The Hardwick Wintertide displays will not obstruct the tapestry collections but there will be low lighting in these spaces, please note that the middle floor and exhibition rooms will be closed during this period.

• What should I bring?

  For the preservation of our collections, backpacks must be worn on the front of the body to avoid breakages. Please be prepared to carry a lantern throughout the house

• How accessible is Hardwick Wintertide?

  Hardwick Wintertide will take place across the upper and ground floor of the mansion. The upper levels of the floors are only accessible via stairs but wheelchairs are available on each level if needed. A Wintertide experience video will be available to view in the ground floor Penelope Room for anyone unable to access the top floors. Please note the lighting will be reduced for the lantern tour, to view our full accessibility statement, please read more.

• What is the meaning of Hardwick Wintertide?

  Wintertide is the Elizabethan word for winter time. We are celebrating Hardwick Wintertide to portray a traditional Elizabethan festive season from the build-up to Christmas, to festivals in the early New Year.

• Are there any extra charges for the Hardwick Wintertide displays?

  All festive displays are included in your membership or non-member ticket for the Hall.

• Can I visit the facilities and not visit the hall?

  You can visit the Stableyard for the Great Barn Restaurant and shop for a small charge of £6 per adult and £3 per child, please see opening times for facilities.

• Where can I park?

  Car park available, for non-members the car parking is included in the main entrance ticket or Stableyard ticket.

• Are dogs allowed in the Hall?

  Dogs are not allowed in Hardwick Hall, unless they are registered service dogs. However, dogs are welcome in the Garden, Stableyard area and the Parkland, please visit the Great Barn Restaurant to make use of our indoor dog friendly seating area.