Hardwick Hall and Stainsby Mill
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Elizabethan Hall built by 'Bess of Hardwick' plus beautiful walled gardens and parkland to explore. Also Stainsby Mill, our wonderful Victorian watermill.
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Joined October 2010
The autumn Cyclamen in the gardens are adding a spot of colour on this drizzly day at Hardwick! 📷: Volunteer photographer/ Keith Turton
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September Kayaking dates have now been added! It's the perfect opportunity to try a new sport with friends, or treat your teens to a back to school treat! Book now: 📸: Keith Turton
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Surround yourself with late summer colour in the gardens, take a walk in the herb garden, explore the fruiting orchard or relax on the south lawn. 🌳 📸: Keith Turton/ David Charles
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Kayaking on the Hardwick ponds has been the perfect way to connect with nature, get active, and unwind. Both the instructed sessions and kayak hire have been extended to September, keep an eye out for new dates coming soon! 📸: Keith Turton #kayaking #watersports #Derbyshire
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Explore how the Elizabethans grew and used functional plants to produce colourful fabric dyes tomorrow in the East Stables, 10.30am -3.30pm. Find out more: 📸: Keith Turton, National Trust Images/ Laurence Perry #naturaldyes #dyeplants #hardwickhall
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Inspired by the textile collection inside the Hall, the Hardwick Makers have filled the Summer of Play picnic area with vibrant crocheted dreamcatchers. 🧶 Can you guess what they're working on next? 👀 📸: National Trust Images/ James Beck
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After completing the post-storm tree safety checks, Hardwick is back open to visitors from 12.30pm today and Stainsby Mill will be open from 1pm.🎉
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Due to predicted high winds tomorrow morning (Friday 23rd August), Hardwick is opening later to allow the team to conduct tree safety checks before we open to the public. Please check online before you travel as opening times may change:
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Explore the gardens and listen to the glorious music of the Tudor period, performed in full costume and accompanied by period instruments this Friday (16/08). Find out more: 📸: Keith Turton / The Tudor Songbook #Tudors #HardwickHall #Derbyshire
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An Essex Skipper has been spotted by one of the Butterfly Survey Volunteers!🦋 This is the first time this butterfly has been seen on the parkland. Learn more about butterflies at our Butterfly Walk, led by one of our Rangers. Book now:
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We've given our sculpture trail a new look (and route) with a mix of brand new sculptures and previous stone pieces to find along your travels. 🪨 Join our free group walk which will take you along this new route. Find out more:
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Visit Stainsby Mill this summer and see the waterwheel turning for the first time in almost 5 years! ⚙️
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Did you spot our collection team condition checking the Long Gallery books yesterday? 📚 At Hardwick, the team check for torn cover material, tears in pages, loose joints or pest damage on a weekly basis as seen in the images. #nationalbookloversday
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Did you know that the Summer of Play is open until 7.30pm on Mondays? Perfect for afterwork play or to stay a little longer if you're already here! Find out more: Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank 📷: National Trust Images/ James Beck
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The gardens are out in full bloom, especially in the East Court... As well as magnificent views of the Hall, Parkland and occasionally the Longhorn Cattle, the East Court is home to a beautiful variety of sweet smelling roses! 🌹 📸: Keith Turton
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The Summer of Play is open until 7.30pm on Monday's for our 'Feast & Fun' evenings Either bring a picnic from home or enjoy one of the tasty food themes of the week. - Next week is Greek food! Find out more: 📸: ©National Trust/Jon Scrimshaw /James Beck
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