There's no shortage of impressive women here at Hardwick. From Bess herself to the last lady Duchess Evelyn. Visit today and find out more about these interesting and intriguing women on #internationalwomensday #IWD2018 https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hardwick/features/women-and-power-at-hardwick

Here is Assistant Ranger Sally demonstrating a bit of every day Girl Power 😄 We’re extracting timber from our woodlands to make some improvements to the woodland play trail, which will be completed in time for the Easter holidays

Our Wildlife Watch group were absolutely thrilled to receive this highly commended certificate from The Wildlife Trusts for their recent entry in the Wildlife Watch group of the year awards. They met just over a week ago and were lucky enough to be joined by 2 local bird ringers who ringed 65 birds in 2 hours! Children took part by carrying out the incredibly important role of letting the birds go afterwards. Why not pick up a bird spotting sheet from the Park Centre or Visitor Reception Building and tick off the birds you see on your next visit?

There might have been a little glimpse of spring today! And just in time for Mother's Day, this Sunday 11 March... We've all the ingredients for a day out to say thank you to the special ladies in our lives: treasures to discover inside and out, a good dose of fun and fresh air, a dash of peace and quiet (if desired), bursts of colour, and some yummy food from the new season menu in the Great Barn Restaurant. Oh, and don't forget, if you're looking for a gift the shop has all sorts of goodies too. Image: National Trust Images / John Millar

Delighted that tomorrow (04.03.2018) Hardwick will be open as normal but there will still be slightly limited opening in the hall and gardens. Thank you to all our volunteers and staff for all their hard work over the last few days, and thank you to our visitors for your support and patience. Share your snowy Hardwick pictures with us too

We are open today (03.03.2018), for sledging, snowball fights and warm treats in our restaurant! The Hardwick estate will be open between 11am and 3pm today, due to the weather the opening of the Hall and Gardens will be limited. Please take care when driving and walking on the estate as it is still rather snowy and icy.

The Outdoors team has been hard at work in the icy weather today, clearing snow from the car park and roads around the estate. Our woolly residents don’t seem to mind it! We’re hoping to be open again tomorrow, but more snow is forecast for this evening so please check here or on our website before you travel

**Closure notice** 02.03.2018 - due to adverse weather conditions the Hardwick estate remains closed today. National Trust in the Midlands National Trust

**CLOSURE NOTICE** 28.02.18 - Due to adverse weather conditions please be aware that the Hardwick estate is closed. Please check our website and social media for updates on opening for the rest of the week. National Trust in the Midlands National Trust Hardwick #Derbyshire

Not long to wait...don't forget, 8pm, Channel 5 tonight to see Alan Titchmarsh explore the secrets of National Trust Hardwick. Image courtesy of Channel 5. #SecretsoftheNationalTrust #NTMidlands #NationalTrust #Derbyshire

Alan's coming to National Trust Hardwick tomorrow!! Tune in Channel 5 tomorrow at 8pm to see what secrets Alan Titchmarsh unveils. We'll be watching 😊📺 You can read more about the series here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/discover-more-secrets-of-the-national-trust-with-alan-titchmarsh Image courtesy of Channel 5 #SecretsoftheNationalTrust #NTMidlands #NationalTrust

With the topic of women’s suffrage covered in the house this year, we are taking the opportunity to ask your opinion on some of today’s hot topics. This month we are asking. Should England allow 16 and 17 year olds to vote in the General and Local Elections? Currently the vote stands at; Yes: 250 No: 230 Join the debate and come learn more about the house, its family and their role in the suffrage movement and cast your vote on this and various other topics throughout the year.