Hardwick Park events

Hardwick Park is a country park with a difference, a Visit England accredited attraction, and a great place to visit at any time of the year. Find the latest park news and details of our current events and activities.

Summer activities

Includfest

Date: Saturday 27 July
Time: 1.00pm - 5.00pm
Cost/bookings: Free No booking required.
Details: A fully inclusive and accessible arts festival for children, young people and families. Performances, workshops and arts and crafts with a myths and legends theme.

Mud Pie Monday

Date: Monday 29 July
Time: 11.00am - 3.00pm
Cost/bookings: £3 per child (pay at the Gift Shop). No booking required.
Details: Come along to our annual event, where children are encouraged to make a mess, get muddy and make mud pies in our woodland kitchen. Old clothes are a must for this fun but messy session!

Ranger Fun

Date: Every Sunday during the school summer holidays
Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Cost/bookings: Free. No booking required
Details: Join our Rangers for a fun environmental activity each week, such as pond dipping, mini den building and bug hunting.

Summer Camp

Date: Monday 5 - Friday 9 August
Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm
Cost/bookings: £12.50 per child. To book contact us.
Details: Suitable for ages 6 -11 years. Our Adventurers and Explorers will spend their days building dens, haunting for mini beasts, creating works of woodland art, overcoming challenges and making new friendships.

National Play Day

Date: Wednesday 7 August
Time: 11.00am-3.00pm
Cost/booking: Free
Details: Get outdoors and join us for free fun and games on the lawn outside the visitors centre to celebrate National Play Day.