National Trust | Hardwick Hall

Type:National Trust Property

Doe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5QJ
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National Trust | Hardwick Hall

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About

Welcome to Hardwick Hall, more glass than wall, a spectacular Elizabethan prodigy house filled to the brim with an exquisite 16th century textile collection and rich furnishings.

Learn the history of ‘Bess of Hardwick’, the woman-powerhouse who built her wealth through strategic marriages and her close friendship with Queen Elizabeth I. Bess’s legacy is succeeded by the Dukes of Devonshire, who resides in their current family home nearby at Chatsworth House.

The Hardwick Estate and historic parkland is open every day, for countryside walks with picturesque views, woodland family play trails, locally sourced gifts in the shop and delicious seasonal menus in the restaurant.

Access at Hardwick:

Enjoy level or ramped access to all our facilities at Hardwick including the Restaurant, Gift Shop, Gardens, and ground floor of the Hall. Wheelchair and Tramper hire are available for visitors wanting to explore the gardens with ease, it is recommended that these are prebooked before your visit to avoid disappointment. Changing Places toilet is located in the Stableyard.

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
1 adult, 2 children£34.50 per ticket
Adult 18+£23.00 per ticket
Child (5-17)£11.50 per ticket
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children)£57.50 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
  • Changing Places Toilet
  • Facility for service dogs
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors
  • Wheelchairs available

Catering

  • On-Site cafe/restaurant/catering
  • Picnic area

Establishment Features

  • Dogs Accepted
  • Shop
  • Toilets
  • Wireless internet (WiFi) connection available

Key Features

  • Non smoking establishment

Parking & Transport

  • Off site parking
  • On site parking
  • Parking (charge)

Payment Methods

  • Cash Accepted
  • Groups Accepted

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted

Map & Directions

Road Directions

8 miles south-east of Chesterfield; via A6175. Leave M1 exit 29, follow brown signs

Sat Nav: Please use postcode S44 5RW. This postcode will take you to the correct entrance point to the estate // Google Maps: Please type in Hardwick Hall, Doe Lea, S44 5QJ to get to the visitor car park. Please be aware that a Sat Nav may take you along minor roads depending on your location.

Public Transport Directions

On-demand bus service from your local area to Hardwick car park available by Travel Derbyshire. Find out more: https://www.roadxs.com/travel-derbyshire-on-demand/

Or from Chesterfield, alight Glapwell 'Young Vanish' and cross the road, walk up the hill and take first right following signs to Rowthorne & Hardwick. Continue toward village then take second right and first left, arriving at Rowthorne gate. Continue straight to access Hardwick Hall. Please note the walk from the bus stop is approximately 2 miles, on main roads in part and with limited signage.

Opening Times

Season (21 Mar 2026 - 1 Nov 2026)

* Dates below are for the Estate Opening only during PEAK Season, the Estate is open every day apart from 24-25 December. Please direct people to our opening times on the website for the full list of all facilities opening times or to find OFF-PEAK season opening hours.