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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