Hardwick Wintertide
📅 Mon 17 Nov 2025 – Sun 4 Jan 2026 ⏰ 3:00 pm 📍 Hardwick Hall, Doe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S44 5QJ
What to expect
At this year’s Hardwick Wintertide, the theme is The Tale of Misrule and the Holly King.
Discover how the mischievous Lord of Misrule plays with tradition, preparing for his legendary party while the natural world runs riot inside the house. Will he reconcile with the Holly King and help un-muddle Hardwick before it’s too late?
Alongside the themed, festive fun, Hardwick Wintertide also offers workshops that let you get hands-on with Elizabethan-inspired crafts. Create willow and rag wreaths, try historic blackwork embroidery, or explore natural woad dyeing to make unique festive gifts.
You can also enjoy special performances, including the Eckington Singers and Storyfolk storytelling, which add some narrative magic to your visit.
Late-night openings invite you to enjoy mulled wine in the gardens while the hall glows with festive light.