Hardwick Hall and Stainsby Mill

The autumn Cyclamen in the gardens are adding a spot of colour on this drizzly day at Hardwick! 📷: Volunteer photographer/ Keith Turton

September Kayaking dates have now been added! It's the perfect opportunity to try a new sport with friends, or treat your teens to a back to school treat! Book now: bit.ly/3zbudqD 📸: Keith Turton

We welcomed a new addition to the Hardwick portrait collection this week. Whilst the team find him his forever home in the hall, can you guess who this portrait is of? 🖼️ #hardwickhall #nationlatrust #portraits #history #historichouses

Surround yourself with late summer colour in the gardens, take a walk in the herb garden, explore the fruiting orchard or relax on the south lawn. 🌳 📸: Keith Turton/ David Charles

Kayaking on the Hardwick ponds has been the perfect way to connect with nature, get active, and unwind. Both the instructed sessions and kayak hire have been extended to September, keep an eye out for new dates coming soon! 📸: Keith Turton #kayaking #watersports #Derbyshire

Explore how the Elizabethans grew and used functional plants to produce colourful fabric dyes tomorrow in the East Stables, 10.30am -3.30pm. Find out more: bit.ly/4cF2NHm 📸: Keith Turton, National Trust Images/ Laurence Perry #naturaldyes #dyeplants #hardwickhall

Inspired by the textile collection inside the Hall, the Hardwick Makers have filled the Summer of Play picnic area with vibrant crocheted dreamcatchers. 🧶 Can you guess what they're working on next? 👀 📸: National Trust Images/ James Beck

After completing the post-storm tree safety checks, Hardwick is back open to visitors from 12.30pm today and Stainsby Mill will be open from 1pm.🎉

Due to predicted high winds tomorrow morning (Friday 23rd August), Hardwick is opening later to allow the team to conduct tree safety checks before we open to the public. Please check online before you travel as opening times may change: nationaltrust.org.uk/.../pea…

Explore the gardens and listen to the glorious music of the Tudor period, performed in full costume and accompanied by period instruments this Friday (16/08). Find out more: bit.ly/4cvPrgd 📸: Keith Turton / The Tudor Songbook #Tudors #HardwickHall #Derbyshire

An Essex Skipper has been spotted by one of the Butterfly Survey Volunteers!🦋 This is the first time this butterfly has been seen on the parkland. Learn more about butterflies at our Butterfly Walk, led by one of our Rangers. Book now: bit.ly/3W7xSwW

We've given our sculpture trail a new look (and route) with a mix of brand new sculptures and previous stone pieces to find along your travels. 🪨 Join our free group walk which will take you along this new route. Find out more: bit.ly/3M36sDU

Visit Stainsby Mill this summer and see the waterwheel turning for the first time in almost 5 years! ⚙️

Did you spot our collection team condition checking the Long Gallery books yesterday? 📚 At Hardwick, the team check for torn cover material, tears in pages, loose joints or pest damage on a weekly basis as seen in the images. #nationalbookloversday

Did you know that the Summer of Play is open until 7.30pm on Mondays? Perfect for afterwork play or to stay a little longer if you're already here! Find out more: bit.ly/4d41iDx Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank 📷: National Trust Images/ James Beck

The gardens are out in full bloom, especially in the East Court... As well as magnificent views of the Hall, Parkland and occasionally the Longhorn Cattle, the East Court is home to a beautiful variety of sweet smelling roses! 🌹 📸: Keith Turton

The Summer of Play is open until 7.30pm on Monday's for our 'Feast & Fun' evenings Either bring a picnic from home or enjoy one of the tasty food themes of the week. - Next week is Greek food! Find out more: bit.ly/4d41iDx 📸: ©National Trust/Jon Scrimshaw /James Beck

Important notice for your visit today (31/07)! Please be aware that some facilities will be limited with the hall and restaurant closed. The Summer of Play, gardens, Old Hall, gift shop and Park Centre will all be open as normal.

We're entering the next stage of A Virtuous Woman by Layla Khoo and you are invited to nominate and embroider your own virtuous woman. Find out more: bit.ly/3J7yexw 📸: @KhooLayla / National Trust Images/Jon Scrimshaw

Can you tell a good story in 140 characters and are you great at taking photographs, recording short videos and creating reels? If you, are then we're looking for Social Media Volunteers! Find out more: bit.ly/3WpwG9v 📸: National Trust Images/ Jon Scrimshaw