We stopped off at Hardwick Hall to break a long journey and only spent a couple of hours there but there was so much to see both inside the lovely old Elizabethan building and in the extensive grounds that we wished we had more time and may go back again if passing (very handy for a break from the M1)....
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Ranked #1 of 8 attractions in Chesterfield
58 Reviews
Type: Gardens, Historic Sites
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Welcome to Hardwick, whose stunning houses and beautiful landscape have been created by a cast of thousands.It was the formidable Bess of Hardwick who...
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Welcome to Hardwick, whose stunning houses and beautiful landscape have been created by a cast of thousands.It was the formidable Bess of Hardwick who first created Hardwick in the late 1500s.In the centuries since then her descendants, farmers, gardeners, builders, decorators, embroiderers and craftsmen of all kinds have contributed and made Hardwick their creation.We want you to explore and enjoy Hardwick and in the process discover the lives, loves and adventures of the creators of Hardwick.Explore the enchanting Elizabethan mansion, take a stroll in our peaceful gardens, enjoy seasonal and locally produced food at our Restaurant, get closer to nature with a walk in the Park and much much more.
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Chesterfield, United Kingdom
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went into hardwick after attending food fair. very welcoming staff and helpful. Enjoyed tea in cafe by entrance and strolled around, cafe very clean, simple snacks and meals but served well
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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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Really loved Hardwick Hall and the gardens and the story of Bess was very interesting
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Hardwick Hall is one of the greatest Elizabethan Houses in the country. It has a fantastic restaurant that you'll find reviewed here. http://creamteareviews.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/cream-tea-at-hardwick-hall-nt.html
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Nottingham, UK
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We'd not been to Hardwick for some years so decided to visit after the new facilities were advertised in the National Trust mailing. The Hall remains as impressive as ever and well worth a visit. We were impressed too by the new restaurant and shop area; though the clearing of tables seemed to be a bit slow meaning we had...
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This is a heritage site not an interactive attraction. If approached on this basis it is an exellent NT property. If you have NT membership this is one of the best in the area. Otherwise entrance fee should be checked before you commit to the visit.
Parking is 1/2 mile or more from entrance, but involves a pleasant walk. Make...
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Lincoln, United Kingdom
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Fascinating historically and architecturally, and in a stunning setting. Make sure you visit the earlier house as well as the later one - you have a choice. (They're very close together.) I found the earlier one more atmospheric and evocative.
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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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This is one of our favourite NT houses with so much of interest, especially the "sparrow dung" story, which always raises a chuckle. However, most people view it the wrong way round, as you enter the room at the end of the story and no-one is there to guide you to the start, which is a pity as I guess...
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Durham, United Kingdom
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We have passed Hadwick Hall on the M1 many times and I don't know why we have not stopped off to visit it before! The National Trust have recently spent a small fortune on on the house, courtyard and facilities and it shows. The new restaurant and shop are well worth a visit but the house is outstanding. The stonework...
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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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Hardwick Hall has been one of my favourite days out for quite a while now but it was always challenging to get a coffee and cake (Derbyshire tea bread for preference) as the cafe was in the house which isn't always open and was often packed out ...possibly due to the excellent cakes.
This has all changed now - they...
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