Hardwick Estate
Hardwick Hall, Doe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5QJ
Hardwick Hall, gardens and Hardwick Old Hall will have free access for Heritage Open Days on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September.
Both Halls are open 11am - 3:30pm, with a last entry of 2:45pm.
Activities available on Saturday 12th September:
We will be offering introductory talks at the Main Hall on the West Court Logia offering an interesting overview of Bess of Hardwick and her ambitious rise to become not only a Countess but also, the second richest woman in Elizabethan England.
Our Discover with Us volunteer team will be leading – heritage craft demonstrations in the East Stables between 11am-3pm.
The Specialist craft team demonstrations will also be running in the Stableyard 11am-3pm. Find out more from teams and local suppliers, who help care for the National Trust collections and historic properties.
Architecture Tours through the Stableyard, Old Hall and formal gardens will be available at 11am and 1.30pm from Visitor Reception. Tickets are free but booking online is required.
Activities available on Sunday 13th September:
Architecture Tours through the Stableyard, Old Hall and formal gardens will be available at 11am and 1.30pm from Visitor Reception. Tickets are free but booking online is required.
Stainsby Mill will be open Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September from 11-3pm.
Timings
- Saturday 12 September:
- 0900 - 1800 (please see description for specific timings)
- Sunday 13 September:
- 0900 - 1800 (please see description for specific timings)
Location & directions
Hardwick Hall, Doe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5QJ
- Directions:
- For the Hardwick Estate - 8 miles south-east of Chesterfield; via A6175. Leave M1 exit 29, follow brown signs. Sat Nav / Google Maps: Please use postcode S44 5RW. This postcode will take you to the correct entrance point to the estate, please follow the one-way system and the signage will direct you to the visitor car park. Please be aware that a Sat Nav may take you along minor roads depending on your location.
- Contact on day:
- Visitor Reception
- Telephone number:
- +441246858435
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Pre-booking for the Architecture Tours is required via the Hardwick Hall website.
- Booking website:
- https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/peak-district-derbyshire/hardwick
- Booking opens:
- 07 Aug 2026 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 11 Sep 2026 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
Please note the ground floor of Hardwick Hall is wheelchair accessible, there is also a virtual tour of the rest of the Hall located on the ground floor. Parking 100 yards from facilities, baby-change, accessible toilets. Accessible routes in gardens and Hall (ground floor). Wheelchair/ trampers available to hire. Buggy service available. The Old Hall is a ruin and therefore will have uneven grass and cobblestone pathways and uneven stairs with no handrails.
