A celebration of tapestry, embroidery and appliqué. Discover how Bess of Hardwick’s exquisite textile collection tells her story.
View exciting new artworks and explore the world of digital arts and engineering through a series of fun workshops.
Join our informative guides on an exclusive rooftop tour of Hardwick Hall and lookover the Derbyshire countryside from above.
Visit the East Stables to learn more about women as healers through craft activities and demonstrations.
Listen to songs and stories of strong and important women from the Elizabethan period.
Channel your creativity in our writing workshop, inspired by the influential women of Hardwick Hall.
Free entry for National Lottery Open Week with a valid National Lottery ticket, Instant Win Game, or scratchcard (physical or digital).
With map in-hand follow and find each activity trail station through the gardens, don’t forget to stop for your chocolate egg at the end!
Celebrate the international significance of the 16th century Gideon Tapestries at this specialist symposium at the Casa Hotel and Hardwick Hall in Chesterfield, Derbyshire.
Celebrate the international significance of the 16th century Gideon Tapestries at this specialist symposium online.
Find out more about the work of the specialist craft teams who help us care for the National Trust collections and historic properties.
EARLY BIRD TICKETS OUT NOW! Come one and all to see a brand new musical theatre performance of Good Queen Bess. With a backdrop of the most celebrated Elizabethan prodigy house, it'll be like taking a trip back in time!
See how many laps you can complete in this 6-hour running challenge!
EARLY BIRD TICKETS OUT NOW! Lose yourself The Three Inch Fool's take on THE midsummer play of plays at Hardwick Hall.
See how many laps you can complete in this 6-hour running challenge!
With no fixed time or distance, take part in this exciting race where you run a 4.161-mile loop every hour until you can’t run anymore. Intrigued? Click to find out more...