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National Trust - Hardwick Hall

Tourist attraction Historical landmark

One of the Best Places To Visits in Bolsover


Address

Hardwick Old Hall, Hardwick Gardens, Doe Lea, Chesterfield S44 5QJ, United Kingdom

Website

www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Contact

+44 1246 850430

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (7.3K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Monday: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Wednesday: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 6 pm

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  • 5/5 Hannah W. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a really lovely day out here. Loads of parking on arrival and had a very warm welcome. The house is huge with stunning views out of the windows. Could do with a fee more interpretation boards . Gardens are large with a lot of herbaceous borders as well as orchards and large open Lawns. Everyone was friendly and spent most of the day here. There are 3 Estate walks to chose from. We did the Oak tree walk which was a great walk with a lot of variety of scenery.
    11 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Holly T. 1 year ago on Google
    A beautiful place for a lovely day out. From the second you drive onto property its a great experience. There were cows roaming along the long drive up to the house which was a nice unexpected suprise. The person on the ticket booth was very friendly and welcoming, as was the person on reception. The grounds are immaculately kept and there's plenty of room to sit and relax, have a picnic etc. We had a look around the house, there are volunteers all around, in almost every room to tell you more about the history - they were so knowledgeable and really elevated the experience. The gardens are beautiful. There's chairs and benches available to enjoy the surroundings. I don't think there's a need to buy tickets in advance, we didn't and there was no problem getting then at reception. Plenty of parking available, really close to where you need to be.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Veronica M. 2 years ago on Google
    Hardwick Hall is on our doorstep, and we love to visit at different times of the year. Today was fabulous, the new Hall lovely as ever. The old Hall, is being preserved through English Heritage funding, so inaccessible. But still viewable from the path. The gardens as always are beautiful, even though they are in mid transition and planting at this time in May. We had good luck with the weather for the garden 😀 and had another great day 😀
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew M. 3 years ago on Google
    This is the first time we have been for one of the halls many walks. We visited the Hardwick Inn and that looked nice. We also walked around The Great Pond, Millers Pond and Five Rows Ponds. It was a great walk. The walks around the hall are reasonably flat with paths ways, the others in grounds are a little uneven. The hall itself is well a visit.
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  • 4/5 Ray Smith (. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely day out, interesting house but upstairs might be difficult for disabled as no lifts/elevator. They do have a virtual tour facility though as an option for those not able to get to the higher level and a tramper vehicle, electric scooter for getting around the grounds and garden. Nice little cafe too with disabled access to an outside seating area.
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  • 5/5 Josi P. 8 months ago on Google
    This is one of my absolute favourite National Trust treasures! Both the Hall and the old Hall are fantastic places to visit. Surrounded by beautiful gardens and acres of grounds to explore. The history of both halls and 'Bess of Hardwick' is really interesting, a formidable woman for her time. The Halls are only open between 11am and 3pm usually, so be sure to time your visit so you can visit both (the grounds, shop etc are open much longer). You'll be transported back in time as you follow the footsteps of nobility up the old stone staircases!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alan A. 10 months ago on Google
    A wonderful place steeped in history, I don't normally do guided tours due to my poor hearing however the tour guide on this occasion was brilliant, very clearly spoken and extremely knowledgeable. The house and grounds are very well kept and there is ample parking as well as the normal NT shop and cafe. A very worthwhile visit if you are in the area or passing through on the M1 and need a rest from driving or make a day of it like we did, excellent.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Darren B. 2 years ago on Google
    We visited on a behind the scenes tour ot the attic and it was worth every penny. We were taken into the attic by a volunteer guide who was extremely knowledgeable about the house and some of the items we were shown. The attic is a place that you would not normally see in this Elizabethan house as a visitor. Some items that we were shown never go on display due to been very fragile. On part of the tour we were shown the current exhibition which is part of the National Trust's 125 year anniversary celebrations. We also got an in depth talk about the main entrance hall in to the house. We are National Trust members so only paid for the tour.
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  • 5/5 Kay P. 2 years ago on Google
    Finally got around to visiting Hardwick Hall, despite it being on our doorstep, and we were not disappointed. As stunning as it is on the outside It's even more amazing inside. The amount of original features, tapestry & paintings on display is incredible and the guides on each floor are approachable and knowledgeable. We didn't get to explore the grounds and walks in one day so we'll definitely be back soon to finish off our exploration.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Faye E. 1 year ago on Google
    Couldn't go in the gardens or hall, as we had the dog (understandably), but even the grounds/walk was 5*. Several different routes available & lots of space to explore. Been several times in the past month. Highly recommended.
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  • 5/5 Richard H. 3 years ago on Google
    Always loved this place. It has a simplicity seldom found in old buildings. I keep on going and I keep on loving it!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ian T M. 1 year ago on Google
    Although a weekday, and a very nice day, it was a pity the restaurant was quite small. We tried twice at 1pm and 2:30pm was still busy, having said that it's exceptional place to visit. There is a transport buggy which we used from the car park, as we had already walked a lot earlier on. I would advise anyone visiting to take this mode, because the gentleman driving imparted that much information, historical when parked up, it was really invaluable. Although in the house, the volunteers always impart vast amounts of history. The old Hardwick Hall is under construction. The slightly newer one is fantastic, you can venture all over, although invited we didn't venture upstairs. On a nice day we'll worth visiting.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tracey J. 9 months ago on Google
    First time we have visited £17 each which included going in the house, the gardens and the parking and the old hall which has recently been reopened, absolutely beautiful and the gardens were well kept with an abundance of beautiful flowers, the butterfly's and Bee grab a bite van, eat indoors or outdoors on the lawn or the court yard. Mainly on the flat so wheelchair access is good for grounds and ground floor of house, we walked down to the lake but this wouldn't be accessable for wheelchairs or buggies. The coffee shop offered a good selection of all kinds of food and drink and ice cream, so if you haven't been get yourself over there as you won't be disappointed.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 L T. 9 months ago on Google
    Lots of space and walks to enjoy. The walled gardens are breathtaking, with open spaces, wild areas, a knot garden and an allotment, all with seating dotted about. We visited during the summer holidays so there was a field at the back of the hall for the "summer of play" with lots of activities for children of all ages. Tennis and badminton, an obstacle course, a mini football field, archery, a bamboo marble run, and even a safe toddler space with giant bean bags and slide were all available at no additional cost. Didn't get to see much more as our children loved the activities, but the map shows lots more to see. Can't wait for our next visit.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steven M. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic hall full of history and wealth. Ran by national trust, the staff are helpful and have lots of knowledge about the hall. Lots of displays to look at and lots of rooms to explore. We spent about 3 hours at the hall. Car park is free, they also have a big restaurant and snack wagon on site.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Barbara S. 11 months ago on Google
    It is a very interesting place historically. Great guides and an informative talk before entering the house. Lots of seating in the house for those less able, but there's a lot of stairs to negotiate! The gardens are beautiful again with plenty of places to sit and take in the views. The cafe was good, and my friend and I had a delicious sausage bap... We are sampling them at each National Trust property we visit...so far, so good and very consistent. There are also a few walks that you can do if you have the time.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fabian S. 2 years ago on Google
    Been back here twice for a first and second date in the UK; honestly one of the most beautiful and influential places of the Elizabethan time and well worth exploring at your leisure. There's plenty of run around space for families, a nice shop and a few places to grab a bite to eat. Thanks to copious gardens and a gorgeous interior we seem to discover something new everytime we return and the National Trust do a wonderful job of conserving and providing context for every little piece of Hardwick Hall. We've still a few trails to do yet :)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Simon T. 1 year ago on Google
    What a beautiful Elizabethan house, great architecture, big rooms. Lovely tapestries adorning the walls. The guides and helpers here are lovely people and have a wealth of knowledge. Well worth doing the tour. We only spent a couple of hours here but we will be back to take in more of the splendour and the grounds.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Neil G. 2 years ago on Google
    'Bess of Hardwick' powerful, shrewd lady of her day. Stunning estate to wander around and intriguing hall, steeped in Medieval/Tudor history. Give yourself time to take it all in and connect to the past.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 eva 3 years ago on Google
    AMAZING PLACE! Not to mention that this is the Malfoy Manor from Harry Potter!! Love it so so much! Great time!
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  • 5/5 Adam B. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely place to visit for the day. The hall and gardens are fantastic and the volunteers knowledge and enthusiasm were almost endless. It's a really well organised experience of a stately hall. The other facilities are fantastic too. The cafe was reasonable and because we'd spent over £15 we got 2 free kids meals (which the lady serving us told us about) very impressive! Even the picnic benches impressed us with their comfort and positioning. There was a lovely children's activity area set out by the stables as well as a tick sheet of things to keep the littles ones on the lookout. The hall is set in beautiful grounds and it looked like there were lots of walks which we just didn't have the time to explore, though we will definitely go back again to do so
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rachael M. 1 year ago on Google
    Stunning house with an impressive story about its amazing lady owner. Car park looked pretty full but it wasn’t busy at all! Entrance to the house could be a little better signposted but we made it and walking past old Hardwick Hall was really interesting too! Deckchairs set out around the gardens so we sat and had a picnic and soaked up the peace and quiet.
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  • 4/5 David H. 1 year ago on Google
    First time to Hardwich Hall. Car park is a way up the long entrance, which arrives at a good hard standing, with plenty of room for vehicles, disabled parking on the right as you approach. The main building and the ruines approaching the main Hall are currently undergoing restoration so much of the buildings are behind scaffolding (2022). Good to see the work taking place to maintain the site, just a pity for my first visit. I'm sure it will be worthwhile and the buildings will benefit for future guest. The guides are friendly and knowledgeable about the history of the site and the historical owners. Inside the Hall the main items that hit me were the amount of tapestries and the heavily woven floor covering. The pictures are mainly portraits and very dark, as a result of the period. There are a few beautiful furniture pieces and a number of room furnished to get a feel of how the place once was, such as bedrooms, kitchen and dining hall. Outside there is around 4.5 acres, so plenty of walks if you take your dog 🐕. The oak walk is a woodland circuit. There's also a good sized picnic come play area with an indoor cafe, outside ice cream, coffee van, gift shops and toilets. Lovely place to visit and if you're a National Trust card holder, it's all free as part of your membership.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kay S. 2 years ago on Google
    Although Hardwick has a lot of grounds the formal garden's are small compared to other National Trust properties. The history of Hardwick is fascinating and its incredible to see tapestries and furniture dating back to Elizabeth1 reign. Bess of Hardwick was a women to be reckoned with and having a marriage prenuptial way back then! A couple of hours is plenty of time to see the house and garden's.
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  • 5/5 Nelly C. 7 months ago on Google
    Hardwick Hall, a truly amazing place bursting with the history of one of the strongest women history has even known - Bess of Hardwick may not have been a monarch but she certainly deserves a very significant place in Tudor history for her strengths and achievements in a time where women were of little or no importance. Hardwick Hall, its magnificence and sheer scale of wealth are a testament to this formidable lady's achievements. On the same grounds, are the ruins of the former Hall (called Old Hardwick Hall) that you can also visit. Despite being in ruins, this too is pretty impressive and not to be missed and the views from the top are quite stunning. We didn't get to cover much of the grounds as we ran out of time (the Hall is extensive so you will need lots of time to look around it properly!) but we will certainly explore further on return visits. However, what we did manage to see was certainly beautiful and impressive with plenty of flowers and well kept lawns. There is a very lovely gift shop with very friendly staff and a secondhand bookshop too. There is an onsite cafe but you can take a picnic if you so wish, there are plenty of picnic tables if needed. There is onsite parking which is free for National Trust members, I'm not sure if it's pay and display for non-members but check the National Trust website for further information. All in all, a truly wonderful day out for all ages and if you love Tudor history, this is one place not to be missed!
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  • 5/5 Sandy M. 5 months ago on Google
    Lovely Elizabethan House, temp below freezing today, frost on trees and gardens, beautiful. Decorated for Christmas and view the house with lanterns. As always thanks to knowledgeable volunteers for their info, house has interesting history. Lots of stairs, rooms mainly on 2nd floor.
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  • 4/5 kevin m. 10 months ago on Google
    Hardwick hall (new) is looked after by the National trust. Not to be confused with Hardwick Hall (old) next door which is looked after by english heritage (closed for maintenance at time of writing) . Bess of Hardwick house is a masterpiece in glass, filled with tapestries and large rooms. One of the great historical ladies , and one of the wealthiest , Although opulent at its time, the house now has the feel somewhat of faded grandeur about it. The sheer volume of tapestries will leave you somewhat meh by the end and although Bess of Hardwick history is a fascinating story , I felt the house was somewhat underwhelmingly furnishing wise ( a couple of important pieces were on loan) . Volunteers were knowledgeable, gardens were simple but beautiful. There is lots of space for a picnic in the surrounding grounds as well as the usual NT cafe , shop and plant sales area. A must see place, though it does feel a little bit like your joining the cult of bess of Hardwick.
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  • 5/5 Jan W. 3 years ago on Google
    A fantastic place to take a safe and socially distanced walk around the lovely grounds. Lovely staff, great Covid-19 safe measures and a trailer selling lovely hot drinks and snacks
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  • 5/5 Jamie T. 9 months ago on Google
    The hall itself is great loads to see and there are plenty of staff to answer questions. The amount of tapestry and rooms decorated with loads of portrait paintings and bedding. We then went round to the play area which is great for families with archery, football, badminton, tennis etc.. there's a decent cafe and van with good toilet facilities. A great day out

  • 5/5 Simon B. 7 months ago on Google
    We visited here due to it recently changing to being duelled entry, both English Heritage and National Trust. It’s definitely one of the largest historical halls Ive visited to date, with most areas being kept well preserved. There were plenty of staff on hand ready to answer any questions. As for the surrounding grounds, they are also equally as impressive & grand, definitely a place for a picnic.

  • 4/5 Crispy S. 2 years ago on Google
    Enjoyed a return visit from last time many years ago when the kids were much younger so on this occasion we could explore more of the longer walks. After a good tour around the house on all its floors it was an ideal time for lunch in the restaurant. Limited choice of hot food but great quality and flavoursome. Afterwards we chose the Oak walk from near the entrance gate. Suggested direction was anti-clockwise so we followed the direction signs quite happily until they disappeared after the lake. After walking back up the grassy hill towards the old Hardwick Hall to the road entrance, the Oak walk signs appeared again pointing away and down the hill towards the vehicle exit and Hardwick Arms pub. We should’ve carried on following them downhill since we later discovered they turned sharp left back towards the main car park where our car was parked. Unfortunately distrusting their counterintuitive direction we walked back up to the old Hall which subsequently meant a much longer walk all around the entrance road to the newer Hall visited earlier to get back to our car. Nice photo opportunities of cows in front of the new Hall was our compensation.

  • 4/5 Andrew H. 6 months ago on Google
    Lovely place to visit. At the moment (November 2023), they keep the curtains/ blinds closed partly for the Christmas light trail and also to give you an idea of what it would have been like with only candle light. It was lovely for families with children, but for me and my wife we would have preferred to see it in its full grandeur of daylight in the rooms, so will have to revisit. Thank you though to the knowledgeable guides who were able to give us great detail on the history and the antiquities. Parking is good. Cafe was nice although a little on the smaller side so queuing outside when busy.

  • 3/5 Lauren B. 2 years ago on Google
    Hardwick is blessed with the best staff and volunteers. Although busy, every person went out of their way to have a conversation and spare a few mins to provide useful information and give us a genuine welcome. Our favourite was the grounds and many surrounding walks. The inside of the hall was a surprise. The hefty climb to the state rooms gave great anticipation but our excitement was quelled by dark fusty rooms. Obviously, to protect the tapestries but from a building with designed with so much glass it's a shame it becomes a burden.

  • 5/5 paul m. 7 months ago on Google
    Lovely place to visit, really helpful guides and full of history. Well worth coming too. Good cafe too at the entrance. Lovely gardens too

  • 5/5 Julie H. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely love this place. Gorgeous grounds and gardens as well as an amazing house. There are quite a few stairs but all have hand rails and are quite shallow (am a lady of a certain age so these things matter) Knowledgeable guides in every room. Shop and restaurant are near the entrance and there is a large open area with tables for eating your packed lunch. Not far off the M1 so easy to find by following the brown signs

  • 5/5 Carol F. 2 years ago on Google
    Grand Elizabethan architecture with Bess"s initials ES in large carvings on the roofline multiple times. Compact gardens. I have always wanted to see this house, Bess was a remarkable Elizabethan woman having married several times and kept her property. Inside although sparsely furnished, the large rooms were each hung with multiple wall tapestries which although faded over the centuries, gave an impression of grandeur and wealth of the time, they also provided the warmth and insulation required. The gallery was overhung with many paintings, I have never seen so many of Elizabethan and other bygone eras in one place before. Gave a real sense of history. It was a very blowy day when we visited, very atmospheric. There looked to be a nice cafe and shop but we had to move on.

  • 5/5 Steve L. 2 years ago on Google
    Fascinating place with amazing tapestries, curious objects, engaging information panels and extensive, beautiful parkland

  • 5/5 Chris C. 7 months ago on Google
    A must see If your a history fan like me, or and avid outdoors person looking for their next adventure Look no further than Hardwick Hall, this beautiful estate of which there is alot of... 2000 acres in fact boasts wonderful pastures woods, lakes and stunning sights all around We spent 4hs here and yet traveled around 5 miles around the estate I feel we could be here for weeks exploring. As you will discover there is much to see and do here, looking through the bones of the old hall or traversing the many miles of grounds and trails. You can even dine here in the restaurant or pick up a gift or two, we didn't have time to tour round the main hall but we will be back to update and add a host more pictures of what I can only assume will be a very grand interior It's places like this which inspire me and gives me the desire to discover more and become a member of the national trust. Truly a wonderful place.

  • 5/5 Mart W. 8 months ago on Google
    Great National Trust / English Heritage visit. The tapestries have just finished being refurbished as has the old hall so it was in great condition. Lovely walls around the gardens and outer areas. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Marzena S. 1 year ago on Google
    A great and beautiful place for a day out. The grounds are incredible well kept and there is plenty of room to sit and relax- lots of chairs and benches around. We had a look around the house and there are volunteers in almost every room. They are very friendly and welcoming. Also you can ask them a questions and they will tell you more about the history of this place and particular furniture- they are so knowledgeable. You can see their passion. The gardens are beautiful too. You can be there forever. Overall really nice experience.

  • 4/5 Paul M. 1 year ago on Google
    A fine day out to see a lovely home with big rooms, lots of tapestries and grounds aplenty Easy enough to find, just come off the M1 at junction 29 and follow the brown signs. It's essentially a one-way route into the car park and leaving, which takes you past the Hardwick Inn. Our National trust cards were scanned at the first gate. Then it's a case of parking up and then going into the ground. There's a visitor centre where i guess you pay for access to grounds, house etc or just sign up for NT membership. There's a shop and cafe on site. Dog friendly too. But can't take them in the house or the 'gardens' All the staff were very friendly and room specialists on hand. Very informative on rooms in the living floor. A good day out and I would plan for about 3 hours to take in house, gardens and a bite to eat. There's much more ground to explore to the lakes - will see about that next time

  • 5/5 Lisa F. 9 months ago on Google
    Lovely day out for all ages including dog friendly with lots to do and see. Beautiful gardens to walk round and plenty of open area with picnic benches. For those who struggle to walk you can hire scooters and for those who want to be more adventurous there are plenty walks to do around the surrounding area. Both old and new Halls are fascinating and full of history.

  • 5/5 Ben W. 9 months ago on Google
    We visited Hardwick Hall today using a free pass we were given to a national trust site from Sky. We had a great visit today grounds were stunning and the hall has so much history. The staff inside were very knowledgeable and happy to share stories about the hall. The cafe on site was excellent with reasonably priced food and drink, highly recommend a visit!

  • 5/5 Laura S. 9 months ago on Google
    We had a lovely day out here with my father sister and baby. We visited for around 5 hours. Walked the halls ( old and new) and the gardens. Lovely picnic area to eat but also a restaurant and a little coffee hit, where I believe you can sometimes purchase sandwiches, ice cream and child drinks too. Toilets were also nice and clean.

  • 5/5 Jon B. 2 years ago on Google
    Some nice gently hilly walks and a lot of incredibly attentive and gentle natured National Trust staff who seem more than happy to help wherever you are. A lot of renovation going on but you get the gist. The fifth star is for the incredibly oversized sac on the goat we met at the bottom of the Sculpture Walk.

  • 5/5 Jennifer W. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful day, beautiful place. Considering the number of cars in the car park, we did not find it crowded and were able to walk around and sit in the sunshine. Plenty of eateries and good facilities. There's a lot of building work affecting the exterior of Hardwick Hall but all very necessary.

  • 5/5 Sławomir O. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the most unusual places to experience the true spirit of Elizabethan England. Despite the passage of time, Hardwick Hall has retained its renaissance character. Of particular note are the magnificent tapestries adorning almost every corner of this impressive residence. Volunteers with great knowledge, who will answer in detail every question about this remarkable place, await visitors in every room.

  • 4/5 Edward F. 9 months ago on Google
    Beautiful national trust property (with the English heritage old hall). Well kept and with plenty of land to explore. A bit dear at £17 a head but really nice facilities on site and although busy, never felt crowded.

  • 5/5 Paul F. 9 months ago on Google
    Great day out to be had here there are lovely grounds and the house is superb. Very friendly staff and loads of picnic spots. Only thing i would point out for those on a first time visit is that there are a lot of stairs up inside the house to start your visit, chairs and benches are available of the landings for you to rest.

  • 5/5 Ashley L. 9 months ago on Google
    With access to both halls now with either membership, once you have been I the old hall, going in the new one, you get a sense of how the plaster work used to look. Like most National Trust places, there are volunteers and guides to each room on hand to help you with any questions. There are tours you can join for free that will take you room by room or you can buy a guidebook. There is a one-way system in the hall, and there are a few stairs to climb. The gardens are well maintained and can be a quiet space to retreat to. Cafe, shop, toilets, and second-hand book shop in the main courtyard. You can take dogs, but they can't go in the gardens or new hall.

  • 5/5 Lisa G. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful place to visit for all the family. Lots to see and do and space to roam. Great ice-cream too! Really friendly and helpful staff. Very grateful for their help with those in our party who had mobility problems. The team seem to go out of their way to make it a place accessible for everyone with lots aimed at all ages as well as regular buggy services and mobility equipment for those less mobile. Really recommend a visit - the views are stunning and it is so beautiful

  • 5/5 Mike N. 2 years ago on Google
    Like walking back into history. Fantastic example of the time and well kept. Staff are very informative and the house and gardens are complimented well by the cafe and shop. Definitely go back again.

  • 5/5 Dee S. 1 year ago on Google
    Another beautiful NT property. Large grassy grounds perfect for picnics and energetic children to run around. Several walks, ideal for dog walkers. Good bathroom facilities. Well worth a visit.

  • 5/5 S F. 11 months ago on Google
    Great help from the National Trust staff with very interesting and informative talks. The building is amazing, didn't get to see the gardens as we were on the way home from an event and still had 5 hours drive ahead, but the house is well worth the visit with 15 minute introduction talks given on the lawn every 30 mins. Accessible if you can do stairs, mostly low rise steps but take it slowly and it's do-able. Obviously no lifts but plenty of seats.

  • 5/5 Yvonne T. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic walk so refreshing to get out and see some beautiful gardens that are just starting to come to life

  • 5/5 steven m. 3 years ago on Google
    Great little place for a family walk

  • 5/5 Chris F. 3 years ago on Google
    Good place to visit, nice house and grounds, several good walks around the grounds, toilets open and take away food/drink available, covid rules being adhered to.

  • 4/5 Cathrine H. 3 years ago on Google
    Love Hardwick Hall and the parkland, some great walks, beautiful setting, so worth being in the National Trust

  • 5/5 Paul D. 3 years ago on Google
    Gardens , parkland and cafe open lovely walks around the hall

  • 5/5 Greta S. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent

  • 5/5 Ben M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place for an outdoor get together with the family, we went in winter so I expect the herb garden etc. will beautiful in the spring/summer. Massive wait for food but that was probably due to COVID guidelines.

  • 5/5 Richard B. 3 years ago on Google
    Good and well organised Restaurant open for take away drinks and food.

  • 5/5 Patricia M. 3 years ago on Google
    I walk my dog there.

  • 5/5 Lee W. 3 years ago on Google
    A pleasant couple of hours spent exploring the house and the house gardens. Unfortunately the weather was against us so we didn't get to explore the woods. Will be back i. Better weather and when Covid is gone

  • 5/5 Trevor W. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely atmospheric winter garden

  • 5/5 David S. 3 years ago on Google
    Pack full of history

  • 1/5 davidjustdavid 3 years ago on Google
    Too many ghosts wandering around, none of which were wearing masks, all spreading covid. Its alright for them, they're already dead but I have some living to do.

  • 5/5 Alison W. 3 years ago on Google
    Tiring, muddy, exhausting but a nice walk round & lovely views

  • 5/5 racing f. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful surroundings.

  • 5/5 Sven B. 3 years ago on Google
    Me and my family had a lovely experience at the end of winter can't wait to go back in spring

  • 5/5 Lydia B. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful place full of fun for all the family, history enthusiasts, nature lovers and keen (or even amateur) walkers.

  • 5/5 Nemx 3 years ago on Google
    Nice day out, lovely gardens, great for picnics, wheelchair/pushchair friendly, can take dogs, cafe is nice, toilets clean. Didnt go into the hall as its still closed due to covid-19. Handling covid very well, hand sanitizer on entrance to shop and cafe, one way system in place.

  • 5/5 Nick S. 3 years ago on Google
    We are regular visitors to Hardwick Hall and it’s a great place to visit for walks around the gardens and parkland despite the hall being closed at the moment. There is a lovely cafe, well up to the usual National Trust standards and the hall itself is a breathtaking architectural beauty.

  • 5/5 Mick S. 3 years ago on Google
    Visited on 31/12/20. Light snow on frozen ground. Nice blue sky. Hardwick Hall looked lovely. Nice walk around the grounds

  • 5/5 Heather S. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful stately home & full of interesting things to see & knowledgeable guides. I always enjoy visiting the house at Hardwick & walking the grounds. The safety measures in place are excellent & made me feel very safe despite the pandemic. I highly recommend a visit!

  • 4/5 Jolyon F. 3 years ago on Google
    Hardwick Hall is an awesome place, whether it's a trip around the gardens, the extensive house or the wilderness walks through its wider grounds. There is lots to see and do no matter what time of the day or year you are planning a visit. As a family, we've been members of the Trust (and Heritage) for many years. Just because #covid is hampering "normality" it's important to be mindful that these organisations are here to help preserve our history. Which is why we won't be bitter about limited service when visiting amazing places such as Hardwick Hall.

  • 4/5 Elīna N. 3 years ago on Google
    A lovely place to visit. You can easily spend at least half a day here walking around. The house itself has some impressive tapestries but overall I was not that taken by it. The grounds are huge. There is a NT restaurant on site as well as a local pub in walking distance. Easy access from M1 but if you are not a NT member the entrance is quite expensive.

  • 5/5 Carol W. 3 years ago on Google
    Best Cornish pasties in the world!

  • 5/5 Mircea M. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing castle inside and outside. Beautiful gardens around and a very peaceful atmosphere. Very well preserved and maintained. Good job National Trust!

  • 5/5 Baking B. 2 years ago on Google
    A beautiful Elizabethan house which still retains most of its original feel. The huge rooms and history really speak a lot when you’re walking around. The guides in each room were very informative and told us extra information as we walked around.

  • 5/5 Enjoytroll 2 years ago on Google
    Stunning building inside and out well worth the trip to see the grounds as well. Plenty of parking even when it's busy also. Play area/ field for the kids with things to do there and plenty of different walking paths to take around the grounds. Staff were always friendly and helpful.

  • 5/5 tamara H. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing!!!! The hall and gardens are incredible and the staff were a delight and had more knowledge than I could absorb (so definitely going back!)! Just fyi if you have a little person with you they don't have the slings / baby carriers available at the moment due to covid and push chairs aren't allowed in the hall. Otherwise it was an amazing day out!

  • 4/5 Stuart S. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely walks. Garden open cafe open for takeaway plenty of distance seating in grounds. Grey squirrels with white patches and beaver tails in abundance in gardens. Enjoy

  • 5/5 Stephen R. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic old mansion.

  • 5/5 glen p. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place and great walks

  • 4/5 richard h. 3 years ago on Google
    Very wet day and the halls closed during COVID but a nice walk round the grounds if a little damp 😂. Always nice to venture out whatever the weather .

  • 5/5 Pauline D. 3 years ago on Google
    Most enjoyable visit completed with Turkey and stuffing bap complete with gravy. A great start to Xmas festivities. Looking forward to summer visit when hopefully the weather will be better.

  • 5/5 Darryl B. 3 years ago on Google
    Brilliant place.

  • 5/5 Robert H. 3 years ago on Google
    Always a fab place to visit.

  • 5/5 Marcus R J. 2 years ago on Google
    A fantastic slice of British history and heritage. Wonderful grounds, rich interior and superb facilities on-site, parking in abundance etc. Highly Recommended.

  • 5/5 Sharon F. 3 years ago on Google
    I visit Hardwick Hall regularly with my Dad. We love the house and gardens and appreciate being able to visit in these difficult times. Well done for keeping it open

  • 5/5 Amy P. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely clean and well organised will definitely come back

  • 5/5 mark w. 3 years ago on Google
    Paid £10 for the gardens, and it is well worth it, spent 2 hours enjoying the peace and wonderful gardens

  • 4/5 Paul B. 3 years ago on Google
    Well organised with the pre booking system. Unfortunately the outside wasn't very well dressed for Christmas. It felt like a poor effort.

  • 5/5 Mark B. 3 years ago on Google
    Friendly, a great place to have a relaxing walk with takeaway food & drinks.

  • 5/5 Grahame p. 3 years ago on Google
    Cannot go in hall currently but still worth a visit to see the old and new halls and explore the extensive grounds and lakes.

  • 4/5 Phux O. 3 years ago on Google
    Extensive grounds and well marked out walks around Hardwick Hall. The current covid restrictions don't allow access to the hall itself, which is disappointing, but look forward to seeing the hall in future.

  • 5/5 Barbara F. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice walk in grounds eventhough very muddy. Take out at cafe open and an outdoor shelter. Would recommend.

  • 5/5 Andrew R. 3 years ago on Google
    We loved the Peter Rabbit trail with our 3 year old.

  • 5/5 Richard B. 3 years ago on Google
    Well I've been going since i was thirteen and I enjoy it today .It's a lovely place any day of the year


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