Anyone interested in seeing how a strong, intelligent woman succeeds in a maledominated society, try mary s. It is surrounded by open country and has a racecourse. Hardwick hall is a fourstar rated, awardwinning hotel in county durham and teesside. Bbc ww2 peoples war hardwick hall, to be trained as a. The location of the sedgefield hardwick hall hotel is.
This in itself was pretty radical but the building design was also a bold step exploring new ideas of the time. This sparked a local outcry, with sedgefield civic society leading the fight to save them. Originally constructed in the late 16th century for the notorious bess of hardwick, countess of shrewsbury, hardwick hall is now among the national trusts greatest architectural landmarks, with much of its original interior and ornamentation still intact. Beginning as a member of the gentry, she understood how the system worked and. The hardwick hall inventories of 1601 by lindsay boynton. Hardwick hall by david adshead, david taylor, nicholas cooper. The hall lies on the north side of the site overlooking falling land to the south. Hardwick hall hotel, sedgefield 1159801 historic england. Hardwick hall and gardens chesterfield 2020 all you. Bess enlisted the help of robert smythson to design hardwick hall. Built in the 1590s by elizabeth, countess of shrewsbury best known to history as bess of hardwick, the hall is one of the best preserved examples of the work of the architect robert smythson and stands in stark contrast to the ruinous remains of the old hall. Hardwick hall is one of the earliest examples of the. The hall itself is impressive to behold and walk round, but the gardens really made the day and if it was poor weather i dont think the day would of been half as good. Hardwick arms hotel hardwick arms hotel is a 3star accommodation within 11 km of billingham golf club.
Hardwick live was replaced by a larger twoday event, down to the woods, in 2016. Hardwick park has changed enormously over the past ten years, and i regret to say, changed very much for the worst due mainly i feel through the lack of competent park. No this post is not about that hardwick hall but the one in county durham. The guidebook takes you through this great example of elizabethan architecture and decorative arts with the tour of the house, then explanations about the gardens, the estate and the park, and the history of the property with bess of hardwick, the building process of hardwick, the life at hardwick, and the role of the national trust in. W hutchinson, history of durham 1794, pp 657 anon, a walk through hardwicke gardens. Each of the three storeys was taller than the one below, and there were so many windows that it inspired the rhyme. Hardwick hall hotel, stocktonontees, united kingdom. Join us at the award winning hardwick hall, the north easts premier luxury hotel for weddings, conferences, fine dining and getaways.
Hardwick hall, the great manor house known for its beautiful work of english tudor style architecture is located at doe lea, chesterfield, derbyshire s44 5qj, united kingdom, on the hill in northcentral england, was built for elizabeth talbot, countess of shrewsbury 15201608. The last hardwick at hardwick was a john hardwick who died in 98 and later owners included the hotons, hebburnes, frevilles, lambtons and conyers of biddick. The parish hall was founded in 1849 as the institute of literature and science, but later rebuilt as a mechanics institute. Hardwick hall in derbyshire, england, houses a worldfamous collection of sixteenth and seventeenthcentury textiles. To the northwest is hardwick mill, now disused, on a branch of the skerne.
It is a relatively modest lshaped building with pebbledashed walls and a hipped roof. There has been much interest in the memories 264 article about hardwick hall, on the outskirts of sedgefield. A brief history of sedgefield page durham in time home page. Lovells bess of hardwick, a recent 2005 biography of the second wealthiest and second most powerful woman in england during the reign of elizabeth i.
The hall itself is impressive to behold and walk round, but the. Built towards the end of elizabeth is reign by another formidable bess, hardwick hall. Sedgefield history indicates that even when the 7 passes dirt road was built and people could come by car, many times a team of oxen was called upon to pull out a vehicle stuck in deep sand. Hardwick hall and gardens is great if you are at a loose end, but i would only recommend on a summers day. Share your thoughts with us on twitter, facebook and email. Hardwick hall country park is a park located in county durham near sedgefield. Hardwick festival is where you might stand alongside superstars, urbanites, farmers, fashionistas and families. Hardwick park has an incredible range of habitats, buildings and sculptures making it a superb landscape for unique learning opportunities for schools, groups and families. However pevsner believes that he built on an existing manor which was constructed in 1634. The building was purchased by the current owners the adamsons in 1968 and began functioning as a hotel in 1969. In 1790 at the age of 79 john sold the hardwick estate to william russell. History of hardwick old hall hardwick old hall is one of the most innovative houses of the tudor period. This is the question bbc history magazines david musgrove put to british historians while researching his book 100 places that made britain 2011. To keep up to date with news, useful information and downloads from hardwick hall, please subscribe to our newsletter.
Things to do near hardwick hall hotel on tripadvisor. The fact that these exquisite pillow covers, wall hangings. Prices are calculated as of 16032020 based on a checkin date of 29032020. Sedgefield, sedgefield ts21 2eh what do customers think of the sedgefield hardwick hall hotel. Principal building hardwick hall listed grade ii is a house of 1634 which was remodelled, probably by john burdon, in the c18. In those days there was no shop in sedgefield only jan saks cafe at the karatara tjunction. There is a lot of interesting history surrounding hardwick hall hotel, friends of hardwick have published a book going into great detail of previous ownership of the grounds and the hall. Local history sedgefield county durham sedgefield is a small market town to the southeast of durham. Luxury and style in a beautiful country park setting. The grounds of hardwick hall, a 16th century house with a fine 18th century front, were created in the mid18th century. Hardwick old hall is one of the most innovative houses of the tudor period.
Large glazed windows adorn the hall and inside the three floors take. Guests can easily get to auckland castle, which is approximately 15 km away. Hardwick hall grid reference, in derbyshire, is an architecturally significant elizabethan country house in england, a leading example of the elizabethan prodigy house. Hardwick hall is an upmarket hotel adjacent to what is now hardwick hall country park, located on the western edge of the county durham village of sedgefield. Glorious days out at hardwick festival, entertainment for a friendly crowd from all walks of life. Hardwick hall in sedgefield, county durham is a building of historical significance and is listed. Built between 1590 and 1597 for the formidable bess of hardwick, it was designed by the architect robert smythson, an exponent of the renaissance style of architecture. Hardwick ha ll grid reference, in derbyshire, is an architecturally significant elizabethan country house in england, a leading example of the elizabethan prodigy house. The hardwick hall hotel auctions online around sedgefield. There is a lot of interesting history surrounding hardwick hall hotel, friends of hardwick have published a book going into great detail of previous ownership of.
The 700th anniversary of the granting of sedgefield s market charter took place in 2012. A former country seat of the squires of sedgefield, hardwick hall has a lively story to tell with the original estate dating from 1183 and the manor from 1435. Hardwick hall was also the site of a oneday music event, hardwick live, until 2015. Canny, witty and ambitious, bess was born into genteel poverty, and managed to raise herself to the heights of elizabethan society and privilege by the time of her death of extreme old age. John burdon 17111792 is credited with being the main originator of hardwick hall. The day arrived for me to report to hardwick hall to be trained as a parachutist, this involved being transported from nelson barracks in a pickup truck with full kit including kitbag to thorpe. Nz 32 nw sedgefield a 177 west side, off 626 hardwick hall hotel 9168 ii country house, now an hotel shown on os map as a maternity home. Jan 19, 2018 the hardwick hall national trust site is fully booked for group visits until may 2018, but you can use the historic environment walkthrough animation on oxford aqa history gcse kerboodle exam practice and revision to show students the key features of hardwick hall. So many people came into the world at sedgefields hardwick hall and many of them appear not to worry about having their age revealed in memories. A major part of it was built in the late 1700s but it is possible that some of it dates from about 1634. Advertisement david musgrove is content director of bbc history magazine.
Hardwick hall architecture, design and history architect boy. Although the old hall is now a magnificent shell, it. Hardwick park sedgefield 2020 all you need to know. St edmunds church in sedgefield is noted for its ornate 17thcentury cosin woodwork, unique to county durham after the furnishings in brancepeth were destroyed in a fire. Hardwick park is a visit england accredited country park, and a great place to visit at any time of the year. It was the residence for many notable people for two centuries. Hardwick books little orchard lower common longden shrewsbury shropshire. Discover features from bess of hardwick s time, as well as those developed in the 400 years since her death, on an easy walk through the beautiful estate. Hardwick hall by david adshead, david taylor, nicholas. The kennels of the south durham foxhounds were in the grounds of the hall, before they were removed in 1922 to rockcliffe park. Hardwick hall was nominated by the historian hannah greig for 100 places that made britain 2011 now out in paperback.
Hardwick hall in sedgefield, county durham is a building of historical significance and is listed on the english heritage register. The 18th century saw the architect james paine commissioned by john burdon in 1754 to design and construct a palladian estate at nearby hardwick hall. Hardwick hall and gardens chesterfield 2020 all you need. Explore the scenic landscape garden the parkland at hardwick hall, derbyshire national trust images robert morris. As per government guidance, you may travel to exercise and visit our parks, beaches and open spaces, with exercise allowed as many times each day as you wish, from wednesday may you can drive to our parks, beaches and open spaces and meet up with one person from outside your household as long as you respect social distancing guidelines to remain two metres 6ft away from anyone outside. Hardwick hall durham country park stockton, stocktonon. Bess of hardwick knew that her hilltop mansion, its tall turrets supporting her stonecarved. Sedgefield and bishop middleham history and things to see. Light and airy because of its many windows, hardwick hall was built by bess of hardwick in the 16th century. It was built between 1587 and 1596 by bess of hardwick, who was among the richest and bestconnected women of the elizabethan age. The hall was extensively refurbished in 2008, and continues to host a wide range of social events and entertainment. A radical modern mansion, it drew on the latest italian innovations in house design.
Built between 1590 and 1597 for the formidabl e bess of hardwi ck, it was designed by the architect robert smythson, an exponent of the renaissance style of archite cture. There is a lot of interesting history surrounding hardwick hall hotel, friends of hardwick have published a book going into great detail of previous ownership of the grounds and the hall which is available from reception. The 10 best things to do near hardwick hall hotel, sedgefield. Currently you will need to page down to get past their special offer vouchers. The history of the manor house 1707 sedgefield, county durham. At the bottom of the page you will see that you can select from a. Marketplace allows third party sellers to sell items live on the. A stay at hardwick hall hotel places you in the heart of stocktonontees, within a 5minute drive of hardwick park and sedgefield racecourse. Hardwick hall hotel served on fine bone china designed by ted baker, the excellent afternoon tea menu features a wonderful selection of loose leaf teas and herbal infusions. Surrounded by the stunning hardwick country park, our hotel is steeped in charm and character providing the perfect setting for a luxurious breakaway.
Sedgefield has attracted particular attention as the member of parliament for the wider sedgefield constituency was the former prime minister tony blair. The book includes an engraved drawing of the park which is shown. In search of the first and the last to be born at hardwick. The boldon book records 20 villeins peasants holding land on the manor. Bess of hardwick is one of my favourite nonroyal women to read about from the tudor period of english history. Hardwick hall hotel, sedgefield updated 2020 prices. Also known as elizabeth cavendish and elizabeth talbot, countess of shrewsbury born around 1527 died february, 1608 daughter of john hardwick of derbyshire and elizabeth leeke.
Hardwick has since been transformed into a sumptuously appointed hotel with outstanding facilities that can cater for weddings of varying sizes and styles. The present house which is now hardwick hall hotel was owned by john burdon from 1748 but. The new festival, which had been set to feature headline sets from catfish and the bottlemen and chase and status, was later cancelled due to the financial climate. Hardwick hall hotel hardwick hall hotel, located near hardwick park, offers 24hour front desk, 24hour room service and laundry facilities along with views over the garden. Great houses of england and wales by hugh montgomerymassingberd. Principal building hardwick hall listed grade ii is a house of 1634. Hardwick new hall was no ordinary country residence, but rivalled queen elizabeth is palaces in scale and magnificence.
This guide book tells the story of hardwick hall, an elizabethan architectural gem, designed and built to proclaim the wealth and status of an extraordinary woman. The club has 3 mens and 2 ladies teams in the durham and cleveland leagues. The manor house in sedgefield stands inconspicuously overlooking the. As per government guidance, you may travel to exercise and visit our parks, beaches and open spaces, with exercise allowed as many times each day as you wish, from. Nov 10, 2019 peter atkinson added a new photo at hardwick hall durham country park. So many people came into the world at sedgefield s hardwick hall and many of them appear not to worry about having their age revealed in memories. Here, in an extract from the book, musgrove visits hardwick hall in derbyshire, which was built by the fantastically wealthy bess of hardwick. As our potted history said, the hamiltonrussell family left the hall and began. Sedgefield squash club has two courts behind ceddesfield hall in the village. Sedgefield local history society was founded in 1987 as one of the many sections of sedgefield community association sca, a voluntary organisation set up in the late 1960s to cater for a wide variety of hobbies and interests. Which historical sites in britain have played an important role in our history. In the books, malfoy manor is said to be in wiltshire, england, which is a 3 hour drive south of the derbyshire mansion that is hardwick hall.
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