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World Book Day Celebration

Celebrate World Book Day and National Reading Month at Hardwick.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Visit Hardwick on World Book Day to enjoy family friendly story telling storytelling from 6 – 9 March. Times may vary depending on date of visit, check back here for more information.

As March is National Reading Month, explore the second-hand bookshop for some pre-loved bargains and find one of our recommended reading areas in the gardens or hall to find your next favourite nook!

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 welcome

Meeting point

Please ask visitor reception on locations of the storytelling upon arrival.

What to bring and wear

Please dress for the Great British Weather as storytelling will be undercover if raining and outside.

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 storytelling is located.

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