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Hardwick Old Hall is open: Wed - Sun 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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Hotels near Hardwick Old Hall: (3.83 mi) Hagg Hill Hall - AWARDED TRIPADVISOR CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE 2022 (2.27 mi) Twin Oaks Hotel (1.40 mi) Silverhill Woodland Retreats (6.03 mi) The View at the White Horse (6.94 mi) Crich Lane Farm View all hotels near Hardwick Old Hall on Tripadvisor

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Restaurants near Hardwick Old Hall: (0.07 mi) The Great Barn Restaurant (0.22 mi) Hardwick Inn (4.32 mi) Host Coffee (4.36 mi) The George (1.57 mi) The Carnarvon View all restaurants near Hardwick Old Hall on Tripadvisor

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Dave S

Liverpool, UK148 contributions

Closed to enter at moment

Sep 2020 • Family

Whilst visiting the gardens (as it was a weekend and the new main hall was closed) of Hardwick Hall, we thought we would see the Old Hall. Unfortunately due to refurbishment work, the Old Hall is closed too. The gardens were a bit dead too tbh. It was September and straight after Covid lockdown. On a plus the Hardwick Inn on the exit road has lovely food and drink and well worth a visit.

Written September 6, 2020

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Annice B

29 contributions

Re-Opened :)

Aug 2023 • Solo

The Old Hall has Re-Opened!!! And they have definitely improved the brick work to make it look cleaner etc… original brickwork still there but the odd repairs but this has to be done. You don’t go through the shop part anymore just someone on the entrance checking cards for NT and EH was nice to go back and enjoy once again, amazing views as always xx

Written August 8, 2023

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Glenn W

Warwickshire, UK133 contributions

Whar a pile of ruins - fantastic.....

Aug 2012 • Couples

Not quite sure what to expect, but were pleased that we stopped at this on our way through the area.
The trust and English Heritage have done a fantastic job of getting this relic up and running, so much of it to see and considering the age well preserved and still preserving.
We spent a lot of time going through the property looking into everything we could and were allowed to do so.
Onto the roof area the views are very rewarding (considering the steps up) however you do not seem to notice them as there are several floors to stop of at and admire the work and the views.
Well worth the visit and recommend a visit if nearby.

Written August 28, 2012

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KeithJenner

Barnsley, UK487 contributions

Nice, but probably not worth the entrance fee

Mar 2014 • Family

We are English Heritage members, so get free entry. If we go to Hardwick Hall then we usually have a quick look around the Old Hall as well. The view from the top is quite nice.

However, I don't think I would pay the entrance fee to get in. That isn't to say that there is anything particularly wrong with the Old Hall, there are just other attractions in the area which are better value for money.

Worth it is you are an English Heritage member though.

Written April 7, 2014

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olibot

Bishop Auckland, UK1,253 contributions

Some lovely ruins

May 2019 • Couples

Seeing the ruins allows ones imagination to fill in the gaps and create the illusion of what the old hall used to look like.

Written June 1, 2019

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1soupdragon

Nottinghamshire, UK248 contributions

Well worth a visit

Dec 2020

The grounds that surround Hardwick Hall are well worth visiting especially in summer. The walks around the grounds are interesting and the people inside the hall are knowledgeable. They have a decent cafe/restaurant which is worth a visit.

Written December 13, 2020

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KevinSadler2364

Leicester, UK1,267 contributions

Wonderful ruin

Mar 2020 • Friends

Next to the more modern, but equally wonderful, Hardwick Hall, the ruins of the old hall are an evocotive, atmospheric place to visit, with an interesting history.

Written March 5, 2020

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kty910

Hertfordshire, UK96 contributions

an English Heritage site

Aug 2019

this was the house that Bess of Hrdwick lived in (amongst others) until her new house at hardwick hall was built - it is not furnished but is well worth a visit

Written August 10, 2019

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Andy Piper

Nottinghamshire, UK89 contributions

More of a side attraction

Jan 2019 • Family

This is within the grounds of newer hardwick hall nice to see the architecture and some of the original designs. Hardwick has fantastic lakes and walks.

Written January 14, 2019

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21mapple

179 contributions

Sensational

Aug 2016 • Solo

For me, this is just as impressive as the NT property.

Truly loved by English Heritage its stunning. You fully get to understand how grand this place must have been. Its massive loads to see, the views from the windows are great. The architecture still there is impressive.

NT said if you are an NT member you can go in for free. Not sure if that's true I'm also an English Heritage member so showed that card.

This is a must go to place. Combined with NT its a good half to full day out.

Written August 29, 2016

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