Hardwick Hall, Gardens & Park - things to do and places of interest in Chesterfield, Derbyshire

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Hardwick Hall, Gardens & Park Doe Lea Chesterfield Derbyshire S44 5QJ Click for map Telephone 01246 850430 Fax 01246 854200 Email: hardwickhall@nationaltrust.org.uk Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk guide to symbols Hardwick Hall, Gardens & Park A late 16th century 'prodigy house' designed by Robert Smythson for Bess of Hardwick. The house contains outstanding contemporary furniture, tapestries and needlework, including pieces identified in an inventory of 1601; a needlework exhibition is on permanent display. Walled courtyards enclose fine gardens, orchards and a herb garden. The country park contains Whiteface Woodland sheep and Longhorn cattle. Stainsby Mill is an 18th century water-powered corn mill in working order. Directions 7 1/2 miles north west of Mansfield, 9 1/2 miles south east of Chesterfield: approach from M1 junction 29 via A6175. Opening Times 29th March to 26th October Hall: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday (open Bank Holiday Mondays & Good Friday), 12.30pm to 5pm (4pm closing in October). Hall also open Mondays 7th July to 18th August. Garden: daily except Tuesday's 11am to 5.30pm. Park: Open all year 8am to 6pm Admission Adult £6.60, Child £3.30, Family £16.50. Garden only: Adult £3.50, Child £1.70, Family £8.70, Vehicles £2.00.