lovely... nice meal at the hall... really nice gardens. A little hard to find if you dont know the area.

To be honest i dont know how it still stands all you can do is marvel at its large structure and be amazed of whats left to view.

Free to National Trust and English Heritage members otherwise £4.90 plus £2 car parking. Take advantage of the free audioguide as you tour round as you will get more out of your visit, The views are stunning from the upper levels but the property is not suitable for wheelchairs or those who are unable to climb stairs. It is best... More

We went on a rainy and cold day, but we still enjoyed our visit. Nice scenery and can walk up 4 flights of stairs and have a great view of the New Hall and Derbyshire. Amazing to imagine that they were both built in the same time period when one is so greatly preserved and the other in ruins. Definitely... More

History comes closer here, it's lovely to see how this has been preserved. Combine with the other Hall and make a really good day out!

very interesting.bit scary if afraid of heights but worth the climb to the top.

The National Trust have a real gem here. It was the best Tudor House we have ever visited. A must on any itinery!! PS. Visit the Mill as well!

This was built by Bess of Hardwick in 1587, so exceptionally old and interesting. We found that our National Trust membership also covered Hardwick Old Hall, even though that is owned by English Heritage!

We visitied the Old Hall in July on a trip around Derbyshire. The main reason we went to Hardwick was to visit Hardwick Hall which was built after the Old Hall but is situated right next door. The Old Hall is a ruin - but probably the most remarkable ruin I've ever visited. It is looked after by English Heritage... More