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Hotels near Hardwick Hall
Brook Hotels have one hotel near Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire.
New Bath Hotel
is approx. 15 miles from Hardwick Hall.
Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire
One of Britain's greatest and most complete Elizabethan houses, Hardwick Hall was
built between 1591 and 1597 and is surrounded by superb gardens and 300 acres of
parkland. The house was left generally unaltered over the centuries and as a result
the exterior of Hardwick Hall remains original. In 1959 Hardwick Hall was transferred
to the National Trust who cleaned up the stonework and its towers now gleam and
look as new as the day they were built.
The interior of Hardwick Hall are amongst the most exciting in England, with its
fine plasterwork, rich decoration and splendid furniture. The High Great Chamber
was especially designed to display a magnificent collection of tapestry and period
needlework, whilst the Long Gallery, occupying the entire length of the east front,
has a collection of family portraits. Inside the atmospheric Hall you can see Europe's
finest collection of 16th and 17th-century embroideries and tapestries. The permanent
and award-winning 'Threads of Time' needlework exhibition tells visitors the story
of 'Bess' Elizabeth Hardwick (former owner of the house) and the collections in
the Hall. Fine portraits at Hardwick Hall include three of 'Bess', two of Mary Queen
of Scots and others of Elizabeth I, Lord Burghly and James I.
Outside there are gardens divided into large walled courtyards and 300 acres of
parkland with woods and meadows, ideal for leisurely walks and feature attractive
views. The tranquil walled courtyards enclose the magnificent restored herb garden,
orchards and lawns. The charming orchard features crab apples, damsons, plums, medlars
and mulberries. The park that Hardwick Hall stands in has avenues of limes where
a collection of Longhorn cattle and Whiteface Woodland sheep graze. In the grounds
you can also visit the remains of Hardwick Old Hall, which Bess continued to use
after this new house was built. Picnic by the lakes or enjoy lunch in the licensed
restaurant and for a souvenir there is a gift shop. Enjoy a free introductory house
talk at one of the Hall's open days, one of many events that are regularly held
at Hardwick Hall by The National Trust throughout the year.
Address
Hardwick Hall
Doe Lea
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S44 5QJ
Official website:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-hardwickhall
Hotels Near Hardwick Hall...
New Bath Hotel In Matlock Bath
 New Bath Hotel
New Bath Road
Matlock Bath
Derbyshire
DE4 3PX
Phone: 01629 583 454
Fax: 01629 580268
» Check Availability at: New Bath Hotel
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New Bath Hotel
Distance from Hardwick Hall: 14.7 Miles
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