Hardwick Hall (Chesterfield)

Hardwick Hall. Having recently visited Chatsworth it was a natural inquisitiveness that I wanted to then explore Hardwick Hall the home of Bess Hardwick who was instrumental in the building of nearby Chatsworth house. Who was Bess Hardwick? Elizabeth Hardwick otherwise known as Bess of Hardwick was born on the 27th August 1627 and grew up at Old Hardwick Hall from fairly comfortably well off family. It was customary in those days for young ladies and gentlemen to enter service at a fairly senior level such as a companion and would not have done menial or heavy duty work. It was here where she met the first of four husbands. ...  Read the complete review

PLACE NAME Hardwick Hall/Stainsby Mill BACKGROUND These are situated at Stainsby near Holmewood, just off jnc 29 of the M1 and Hardwick Hall is clearly visible from the Motorway. Hardwick Hall, a National Trust property, is near Stainsby Mill, another National Trust site, which is a former flourmill reopened for the public. FACILITIES If visiting Stainsby Mill, there is very limited parking available on a country lane and if you park in Hardwick Hall for this site, you have a long downhill trek to the Mill and of course a long uphill trek back to the car. There is a Heritage bus most weekends in the summer (price about £5) ...  Read the complete review

If you have ever wondered what an old English country manor house looked like in its heyday then you might want to consider a visit to Hardwick Hall. Perched on the top of a hill between Chesterfield in North East Derbyshire and Mansfield in North Nottinghamshire this house can be seen from the M1 motorway. If you are travelling southbound between junctions 28 and 29 it can be seen in the distance to your left. Hardwick Hall was the family home of Elizabeth Hardwick, usually referred to as "Bess of Hardwick", who eventually became, through marriage, the Countess of Shrewsbury. Hardwick Hall is now in the care of The National Trust. Five ...  Read the complete review

When most people think of stately homes in Derbyshire, they generally think of Chatsworth House. In my quest to put some of the others on the map I am working my way through some of the Castles and houses that you will find in my local area. I have done Bolsover Castle and Haddon Hall and the next on my list is Hardwick Hall. ~~~WHERE IS HARDWICK HALL? Hardwick is located around 6.5 miles west of Mansfield and 9.5 miles south east of Chesterfield, in Derbyshire. To get there via the M1 you need to leave at junction 29 and head onto the A6175 - the Hall is signposted via brown tourist signs. Unfortunately the public transport links to Hardwick ...  Read the complete review