National Trust Hardwick & Stainsby Mill

20/06/2026

Something exciting is happening at Hardwick next week!
We'll be hosting a film crew on-site on Monday and Tuesday as they're filming an upcoming French documentary here.
The Hall itself will be closed on Tuesday (23 June) to allow filming to take place, but the gardens, estate, restaurant, and shops remain open as normal - and for a reduced price of just £6!
Watch this space for further updates.

18/06/2026

We think we may have just found our new favourite seat in the gardens of Hardwick. How about you? Do you have a go-to place to take time out at Hardwick?

14/06/2026

Is there a better way to start the day? If you're looking for a moment of calm, join us for some outdoor Dawn Sanctuary Yoga with the beautiful Hardwick Hall as backdrop.

Find out more about how to book your place on one of the summer sessions: https://rebrand.ly/HWYoga
📸: National Trust Images/Hugh Mothersole

11/06/2026

The gardens are putting on quite a show today even if it's proper brolly weather. Our prescription for a rainy day? We think a leisurely hot drink and delicious meal in the restaurant is in order, followed by a wander inside the hall and around the new exhibitions. Sound good to you?

10/06/2026

Have you ever wondered how the Elizabethans would have turned wool into cloth? Explore four heritage crafts on this journey of taking a raw fleece and transforming it into a woven item.

Participants must be able to make the following dates for the workshop:
• Saturday 25 July | Fleece Preparation
• Saturday 1 August | Spinning
• Saturday 8 August | Natural Dyeing
• Saturday 15 August | Weaving

Find out more: https://rebrand.ly/HWFabric
📸:National Trust Images/Paul Harris/Laurence Perry/Ian Lovett

08/06/2026

Together for good, we've kicked off the by litter picking with the Chesterfield Litter Pickers at Hardwick!

The team, made up of Hardwick Volunteers, Chesterfield Litter Pickers, and students part of the Outwood Out There programme, met at the Park Centre and soon swiftly collected a huge amount of litter in just 2 hours. The team separated the litter as they went along to allow for easy recycling by Ward, sponsors of Chesterfield Litter Pickers, this is an important step as it ensures nothing goes to landfill.

Thank you all so much for helping us to keep a quiet and peaceful part of the Hardwick Parkland litter-free and clean for everyone to enjoy. 👏

07/06/2026

Celebrate the summer season as the Elizabethans once did, with joy, festivity, and stories woven into the heart of midsummer’s magic.

Bring a picnic and settle in for an evening of folktales and singing in the Old Hall ruins on the eve of the summer solstice!

Book now: https://rebrand.ly/HWMidsummer
📸: National Trust Images/Jon Scrimshaw

Step into an enchanting evening of storytelling beneath the open sky. Celebrate the summer season as the Elizabethans once did, with joy, festivity, and stories woven into the heart of midsummer’s magic.

06/06/2026

As Volunteers’ Week draws to a close, we wanted to say a huge thank you to all our volunteers at Hardwick. Over the past year, an incredible 55,884.5 hours have been generously gifted across the estate, from building our Summer of Play equipment to supporting the team in the café. And let’s not forget the many essential behind-the-scenes tasks, like bug monitoring in the Hall, helping to care for our collections so they can be enjoyed for generations to come.

Without our volunteers, we simply wouldn’t be able to look after such a special place. Every single person makes a difference whether they can give an afternoon each month or spend time with us every week. Now, let’s take a look at what our visitors have to say about our wonderful volunteers.

📸:All photographs were taken by our dedicated team of Volunteer Photographers: Ian Lovett, Ruth Dzikowski, Keith Turton and David Charles👏

04/06/2026

The summer gardens at Hardwick are bursting into life, even if the weather hasn’t quite got the message this week. A walk through the grounds, with the vibrant colours set against the grey, is enough to brighten anyone's day.🌺☁️

📸: Volunteer Photographer/Keith Turton

03/06/2026

Some of our recent visitors may have noticed a new addition along the entrance drive on the way to Hardwick. We’re pleased to announce that this new sculpture marks the site of the Polish Resettlement Camp, where many Allied Polish soldiers lived during the post-war period from 1946 to 1960.

When the camp eventually closed, many families chose to remain in the area, building new lives in the villages surrounding Hardwick. They worked in mining and other local industries, married into local families, and established deep roots, contributing to the cultural and social fabric of the region.

Yesterday, we were honoured to welcome family members of those who lived at Hardwick as we unveiled the sculpture in the parkland. Thank you to Dave Bedford, our talented stonemason, for creating such a beautiful piece.👏

Read more about Hardwick’s wartime and post-war history: https://rebrand.ly/HHWW2Camp
📸: Volunteer Photographer/Ian Lovett