Heritage Open Day
Free entry for Heritage Open Days with demonstrations in natural dyeing techniques and specialist crafts.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Hardwick is opening its gates to both members and non-members of the National Trust to explore the hall, gardens and parkland for free! Look out for the drop in demonstrations throughout the day:
Specialist Craft Team
Meet our Master Stonemasons and see the traditional skills involved in creating and conserving Hardwick Hall.
Natural Dye Demonstrations
Using flowers picked from the gardens, learn all about which colours the natural dyes produce on cotton and wool fibers.
From Mill to Mansion! Visit Stainsby Mill, the Hardwick Estate’s Victorian water mill and learn about the innovative technology, this is also open to the public from Friday 6th – Sunday 8th September.
Please note that last entry to the hall is at 2.45pm. Demonstrations will take place between 10am - 3pm.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Children welcome
- Accessibility
Stableyard facilities, the gardens and ground floor of the hall are all accessible through level or ramped access. Please read our Accessibility statement for more information.
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.
Oak Group Walk
Intermediate 3.5 mile group walk around the Hardwick Estate. Make friends and get outdoors!