Hardwick Hall Visitor Centre - Chesterfield

Sue

Great place to visit, lots of interesting things to see. Volunteer guides are so enthusiastic and knowledgeable it made the visit more special and was a joy talking to them. Wear comfortable shoes we found we walk about 5 miles visiting the two halls, climbing all the stairways and walking around the garden. One of the best National Trust places to visit.

Abi Stevens

An excellent place to visit, with staff who are very knowledgeable and well worth listening to the talks. There is a gentle rising set stairs to the upper levels but a computer with a virtual walkthrough on a computer in the kitchen area. Very helpful staff and where possible excellent aids and disabled facilities. Shop, book room, plants etc for sale. Restaurant serving hot and cold food with indoor and outdoor seating. Also an outdoor catering van with picnic seating.

Radders

Fantastic place! The history, decorations, and gardens are stunning, but what stands out the most are the lovely staff and volunteers. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff they are warm and welcoming. The knowledge and enthusiasm of the volunteers and tour guides is amazing. They make you feel comfortable asking questions so that you, too, can be immersed in history.
Sadly, due to the historical layout of the building wheelchair access isn't available in all areas. I did, however, find the stairs much easier than expected as they are wide and shallow with plenty of rails and spots to stop and rest.
I notice that this year, dogs on short leads are allowed in the garden, which is wonderful news as I can visit more frequently to walk my own dog around and see the plants progress through the seasons.

Jonathon McCormick

Elizabethan Hall filled with amazing tapestries.
Hall is set in beautiful orchard gardens and also has a small shuttlebus from the visitor centre to the main hall.
Has an accessible cafe & facilities for families, dog owners & wheelchair users.
Volunteers and staff are friendly, approachable & very knowledgeable about the Hall.
On site is also a ruins of a Hall that's looked after by the Heritage Trust, but can be accessed if you are just a National Trust member.
A wonderful place to visit on a nice sunny day.

Cheryl Richardson

Our 1st time visiting Hardwick Hall today and we had a lovely time. We had a picnic on one of the many picnic benches, and then made our way to the House and Gardens. I was blown away by all the tapestries inside. Absolutely beautiful building. The staff & volunteers are all so friendly and helpful. We had our dog with us who also had a lovely experience.

Ewelina Nightingale

Such a lovely place to visit with my family. The gardens, the hall and the grounds are just beautiful and so well kept. “The Summer of Play” is what National Trust organised this year during school holidays. So many things to keep the kids entertained for the whole day, with a good amount of tables/benches to have your lunch. Very impressive.

Karin Tatucu

Beautiful location with stunning views! Small cafe on sight offering some food and drink options, and plenty of outdoor seating for people bringing their own picnic.
Accessibility: Good wheelchair access to the ground floor of the new building and through all the gardens. Limited wheelchair access to the old building, but all of the ground floor (great hall) is accessible.
Toilet: fantastic disabled toilet with adult nappy changing facilities (Changing Places) available via radar key access.
Parking: dedicated parking for wheelchair users.

Anthony Williams

Nice grounds to walk around and a lovely old hall that you can take dogs into. Couldn't comment on the main hall and gardens, as dogs aren't allowed in, but it looks impressive from the outside.

A dog friendly area in the café. Excellent food and brilliant service, bringing it to your table.

Plenty of parking.

A lovely place to visit.