Hardwick Park events

Events for April

Jack and The Beanstalk

Price: £5 per child

• Book Jack and the Beanstalk at 10.00am on Wednesday 17 April 2024
• Book Jack and the Beanstalk at 10.00am on Saturday 20 April 2024
• 1.00pm on Saturday 20 April  (sold out)

Events for May to July

Step into Storytime: The Very Hungry Caterpillar 

Outdoor discovery sessions for younger children involving crafts, storytelling and interactive park trails. Suitable for children between the ages of two and five. Children must be accompanied by an adult and workshops will take place out in the park grounds

Date: Wednesday 8 May, Friday 11 May
Time: 10.00am to 11.30am and 1.00pm to 2.00pm
Price: £6

May forest club

Woodland play-based session aimed at children 18 months to 5 years of age. Families are welcome to join this hands-on experience designed to encourage the child's curiosity about the natural world around them.

Date: Tuesday 28 May
Time: 10.00am to 12.00pm
Price: £8.50 per child

Online booking required. Children must be accompanied by an adult during the workshop.

Flower fairies and tree sprites

Let your imagination go wild. Children can join us for a magical adventure into the enchanted woods to explore the realm of flower fairies and tree sprites through themed activities and explorations.

Date: Thursday 30 May
Time: 10.00am and 1.00pm
Price: £10 per child

Online booking required. Children must be accompanied by an adult during the workshop.

Step into Storytime: Pirates Love Underpants 

Outdoor discovery sessions for younger children involving crafts, storytelling and interactive park trails. Suitable for children between the ages of two and five. Children must be accompanied by an adult and workshops will take place out in the park grounds

Date: Wednesday 12 June, Saturday 15 June
Time: 10.00am to 11.30am and 1.00pm to 2.30pm
Price: £6

Step into Storytime: Little Red Riding Hood 

Outdoor discovery sessions for younger children involving crafts, storytelling and interactive park trails. Suitable for children between the ages of two and five. Children must be accompanied by an adult and workshops will take place out in the park grounds

Date: Wednesday 3 July, Saturday 6 July 
Time: 10.00am to 11.30am and 1.00pm to 2.30pm 
Price: £6

Self-led Love Exploring trails

Roman game

Try our bespoke new game to learn more about Hardwick Park's East Park and the unique Roman settlement that was found there. See roman buildings rise up from the ground and meet roman characters all in augmented reality. You can also try our games which include shaping a roman pot, solving a bronze making puzzle, and constructing iron tools all through your mobile phone. East Park is found by going through the underpass near the Hardwick Park Tower and Dragon. It is a field with rough paths and we recommend sensible footwear.

Halloween dance trail

If you love searching for scary skeletons, mixing with mummies or zoning in on zombies, this trail is perfect for you! See these creepy characters and more in augmented reality on a fun walk around the park.  Our spooky creatures love to come out during Halloween but don't worry they're not too scary, they prefer dancing!

Download the love exploring app for free Download the Love Exploring app. We recommend all those who already have the app to update to the latest version of the platform when prompted.

Love Exploring is compatible with most but not all mobile phones. Please check you can access all features of the trails before you visit.