A Fine Example of Elizabethen Opulance

• 5 out of 5 stars by garymarsh6 from Gravesend, United Kingdom
• October 30, 2009

Quote: Having recently visited Chatsworth I wanted to 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... Read the full Hardwick Hall review

From journal Some Historical Jewels in Englands Crown

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Hardwick Old Hall

• 4 out of 5 stars by tartlette from Bath, United Kingdom
• October 30, 2009

Quote: A couple of weeks ago Mr Tart and I headed for the Peak District to visit his family. As a big fan of all things old I wanted to visit some sort of historical site as my part of the weekend (don’t worry, her got a 7 mile walk out of me for his... Read the full Hardwick Hall review

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Inside the Hall - a family home

• 4 out of 5 stars by MichaelJM from Nottingham, England
• July 24, 2006

Quote: After a tour of the upper floor and the staterooms it’s fascinating to see how the family used to live. The First floor was always the family living quarters and so today you’ll see a different era of furniture - much more modern but still totally... Read the full Hardwick Hall review

From journal Hardwick Hall - A Great Day Out

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Inside the Hall - the rooms of state

• 5 out of 5 stars by MichaelJM from Nottingham, England
• July 23, 2006

Quote: The National Trust describe the house as "remarkable for being almost unchanged" since Bess lived in it. Certainly at £7.80 admission charge to both the gardens and the house it’s not bad value. It’s even better if you’re a member as admission is... Read the full Hardwick Hall review

From journal Hardwick Hall - A Great Day Out

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Hardwick's gardens

• 4 out of 5 stars by MichaelJM from Nottingham, England
• July 23, 2006

Quote: Although it wasn’t the best of summer’s days we fortunately avoided the thunderstorms whilst we were walking the grounds and were able to enjoy the spectacular views over the surrounding rolling countryside.Major work has started on returning the... Read the full Hardwick Hall review

From journal Hardwick Hall - A Great Day Out

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Hardwick Hall

• 4 out of 5 stars by MichaelJM from Nottingham, England
• July 23, 2006

Quote: As we followed the signs to Hardwick Hall we saw the impressive "turreted building" from a distance stamping its uniqueness over the surrounding area. We’d travelled up the motorway, but within seconds of hitting the boundary of the estate it was... Read the full Hardwick Hall review

From journal Hardwick Hall - A Great Day Out

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Hardwick Hall

• 5 out of 5 stars by moatway from Riverview, New Brunswick
• October 4, 2005

Quote: Hardwick Hall looks out over the M1, and if you leave the motorway at exit 29, you’ll find the route to the house well marked. Parking is 2 pounds and the hall and gardens are 7.20 (2005). The story of Elizabeth (or Bess) of Hardwick is interesting... Read the full Hardwick Hall review

From journal Great Houses of the Peak District

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