International Women’s Day Storytelling & Singing
Listen to songs and stories of strong and important women from the Elizabethan period.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
This year, celebrate International Women’s Day and listen to the stories and tales of important women from histories past in the Kitchens of Hardwick Hall.
With a mixture of storytelling and singing throughout the afternoon, please feel free to watch, listen and join in on your visit.
The storytelling team will be predominately located in the Old Kitchens, this part of the house is towards the end the one-way system through the hall*. Please allow approximately 45 minutes to view the rest of the hall before your visit to the Old Kitchens to ensure that you do not miss out.
*Wheelchairs users are permitted to enter through the exit as this has ramped access to the kitchens.
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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Suitability
Children welcome
- Meeting point
The story tellers will be in the old Kitchens.
- What to bring and wear
Please dress for the weather as some parts of the hall can be quite cold.
- Accessibility
This event predominately takes place in the Old Kitchens and is accessible via ramped access.
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