Join Hardwick’s bird enthusiasts for a summertime bird walk. BOOKING ESSENTIAL The birds are back at Hardwick, enjoying the leafy green trees and on the lookout for tasty food in the long grass. This is the perfect season to spot a variety of different birds. This guided group walk will take you on a circular […]
BOOKING ESSENTIAL Join a Ranger to complete one of Hardwick’s established butterfly transects which will take you through a variety of habitats with the hopes of seeing and learning about an abundance of butterfly species. This route will be on uneven terrain so appropriate footwear is needed. This walk should take approximately 1 to 1.5 […]
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 […]
The past is brought to life as the soldiers prepare for battle and you witness their mighty medieval weapons in action. Soak up the sights, smells and sounds of a medieval encampment as medieval folk go about their daily lives. The past is brought to life as the soldiers prepare for battle and you witness […]
FREE EVENT – BOOKING NOT NEEDED In collaboration with the Council for British Archaeology, join the family fun-filled finale to this year’s amazing Festival of Archaeology at Hardwick Hall, celebrating archaeology & community through hands-on and awe-inspiring activities for all! In addition to having ago at being an archaeologist in our test pits, you can […]
Engage with thought-provoking photographs inspired by climate change and the environment. BOOKING NOT NEEDED FREE EVENT (ADMISSION APPLIES) Now more than ever, photography has the power to draw attention to the challenges facing the natural world and our planet. The photographers in this exhibition are showing a compelling story about the environment, about nature, about […]
Frenbot Football returns this year at Forest Town Arena when we take on the celebrities from Supporting Charities FC Gates open at 1pm with the match kick off at 3pm. Lots of food stalls and a mini funfair. Raffle and Auction to take place after the game. For more information please visit their Facebook […]
Tour Hardwick’s veteran tree collection to understand how they provide protected habitats for rare fungi, bats, lichens and so much more! BOOKING ESSENTIAL Uncover the mystery behind veteran trees on Hardwick’s Veteran Tree Walk. From trauma such as lighting strikes to missing limbs, these trees are far from being purposeless. Guided by our expert Ranger […]
Witness expert horsemen in flamboyant costume, training for art and battle to music in the spectacular surroundings of the Riding School at Bolsover Castle. Witness expert horsemen in flamboyant costume, training for art and battle to music in the spectacular surroundings of the Riding School at Bolsover Castle. Be amazed as Peter Maddison Greenwell and […]
Experience the exhilarating spectacle of speed and skill as four legendary knights compete for honour and glory in the grand medieval joust. See lances shatter, feel the thunder of hooves and hear the roar of the crowd as reputations are won and lost. Our fearless fighters and their magnificent horses will charge at each other […]
