February Half Term
Half term has never been more ‘love’ly! Explore the exciting Elizabethan themes of St Valentines through outdoor play and crafts.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Linking to Elizabethan festivities celebrating St Valentine, a date in the calendar we still celebrate today, we will have play activities in the Stableyard for February Half Term inspired by themes of connection, pairs, gratitude and love such as ‘Match the pairs’, Connect Four, create your own sonnet on our storyboard & rustle up a valentine’s feast in our mud kitchen.
Explore our gardens and hall using the St Valentines themed spotter sheet discovering some of the love stories of Hardwick, or share your own favourite love stories or a letter of appreciation to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day of the 17 February. General Admission Ticket applies to enter the gardens and hall.
Be sure to check out the free drop in crafting at the East Stables in the Stableyard on the 17 and 20 of February.
For non-members of the National Trust, or visitors without a general admission ticket to the House and Gardens, the Wider Estate admission fees apply:
• Adult: £6.00
• Child: £3.00
• Family (2 adults, 2 children): £15.00
• Family (1 adult, 2 children): £9.00
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Booking details
Call 01246 850430
- Suitability
Children welcome
- What to bring and wear
The activity stations and bird trail are outdoors, please dress for the Great British weather and wrap up warm! - Wellies may be needed if visiting after heavy rainfall.
- Accessibility
There are accessible toilets, a changing place, tramper/wheelchair for hire (free to use, donations are welcome) and parking at the Stableyard where the activity stations are located.
Upcoming events
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.
Half Term Crafting Activities
Visit the East Stables for a crafternoon to remember during half term!
St Valentine’s Writing Workshop
'At the touch of love, everyone becomes a poet.' Join us for a Valentine’s Day writing workshop.
This Girl Codes Showcase
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