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Specialist Craft Open Days

Find out more about the work of the specialist craft teams who help us care for the National Trust collections and historic properties.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Throughout spring and summer members of the specialist craft teams will be at Hardwick on selected days.

Find out more about the work of the specialist craft teams including carpenters and masons, who help us care for the National Trust collections and historic properties.

Members of the teams will be available to talk to and answer questions about the skilled work they complete. The craft days will be open from 10am to 3pm.

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 need to be accompanied by an adult

Meeting point

Please meet in these locations on the day: 29th May: Cart Shed, Stableyard at Hardwick 20th August: Cart Shed, Stableyard at Hardwick

What to bring and wear

Please dress for the weather and sturdy footwear is advisable.

Upcoming events

Event

Easter Adventures at Hardwick Hall 

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!

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on
2 Apr to 21 Apr 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 19 other dates or times
Event

Rooftop tours 

Join our informative guides on an exclusive rooftop tour of Hardwick Hall and lookover the Derbyshire countryside from above.

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on
2 Apr to 30 Apr 2025
at
11:00 to 12:30
+ 9 other dates or times
Event

Walk With Us: Wider Estate Walks 

Discover Hardwick’s longer walking routes on a free guided group walk around the estate. With 7 different walks to choose from, sign up to one or challenge yourself to complete them all!

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on
3 Apr to 13 May 2025
at
10:30 to 13:30
+ 11 other dates or times
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Discover With Us: Craft Activities & Demonstrations 

Visit the East Stables for natural crafts and demonstrations throughout the day.

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on
3 Apr to 17 Apr 2025
at
10:30 to 15:00
+ 2 other dates or times