National Trust Hardwick

It was the formidable Bess of Hardwick who first created Hardwick in the late 1500s.

In the centuries since then her descendants, farmers, gardeners, builders, decorators, embroiderers and craftsmen of all kinds have contributed and made Hardwick their creation.

We want you to explore and enjoy Hardwick and in the process discover the lives, loves and adventures of the creators of Hardwick.