Hardwick Hall

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ADDRESS: Hardwick Hall
Doe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire
POSTCODE: S44 5QJ
TELEPHONE: 01246 850430
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Hardwick Hall
One of Britain's greatest and most complete Elizabethan houses

  •     Spectacular Tudor treasure house
  •     Built for 'Bess of Hardwick', Elizabethan England's second most powerful and wealthy woman
  •     Outstanding 16th and 17th-century tapestries and embroideries
  •     Fine historic parklands, orchard and herb garden to explore
  •     Rare breeds of cattle and sheep
  •     Stunning herb garden

Discover the stately ruins of the birthplace of Bess of Hardwick, one of the richest and most remarkable women of Elizabethan England.
Ascend through four floors to enjoy spectacular views over the Derbyshire countryside and Hardwick New Hall.
Take your time and admire the spectacular decorative plasterwork on your way up. 
Then learn more in our fascinating exhibition and visit Bess's New Hall next door.

What's new this year
Redesigned herb garden. Conservation tours of hall every Wed 11:30 (£1 donation towards conservation work)