Family-friendly things to do at Hardwick
There's plenty for families to do at Hardwick, including seasonal trails and woodland walks.
Planning your family visit
- Baby-changing facilities in the Stableyard toilets.
- Pushchairs and buggies are not allowed in the house, please leave these outside the Entrance Hall by the front door.
- Relax and enjoy a picnic in the Stableyard with a stunning view of the Hall.
- Sometimes, depending on weather conditions, the footpaths may get muddy so don't forget your wellies and warm clothes.
Easter Adventures at Hardwick Hall
Step into a world of tradition and play, as we celebrate Easter Adventures at Hardwick!
With 10 activity stations to find, follow the barefoot trail before you leap into lively Maypole dances. Test your skill as you guide your ball safely down the chutes to mirror the age-old thrill of egg rolling. Then, gather around to "Spin a Yarn," to build your own folklore tale. For the bold and adventurous, our jousting tournament awaits—mount your trusty hobby horse and charge toward victory!
Easter Crafts and workshops
Visit Hardwick on a crafting day in the East Stables for even more fun for the family!
- Discover With Us: Craft Activities & Demonstrations
- Visit the East Stables for natural crafts and demonstrations throughout the day.Find out more
Early bird tickets for outdoor theatre
Plan ahead to summer and book tickets for the family-friendly, all-singing and all-dancing theatre troupe, The Three Inch Fools. Back with new shows 'The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I' and 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', this new show and an Elizabethan classic are perfect performances for our special Elizabethan house on the hill.
Visiting the garden at Hardwick Hall
Enjoy serenity in the garden at Hardwick Hall this winter and explore new growth through our Herb Garden and borders.
Eating and shopping at Hardwick
Enjoy tasty food and drink in the Great Barn restaurant or browse in the gift shop. Both are located within a historic setting at Hardwick.
The history of Hardwick Hall
Read how wealth, power and ambition drove Bess of Hardwick to build her grand design, filled with a treasure trove of fine furnishings that can still be seen at the Hall today.