Hardwick Hall is an Elizabethan hall in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom, and a filming location for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (2010) and Mary Queen of Scots (2018). Built in 1597, it was designed by Robert Smythson, and is Grade I listed. It is owned by National Trust.
Location: Doe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5QJ, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Verified facts
- Appeared in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (movie, 2010)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-4918, SRC-4919 - Located in Doe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-4918, SRC-4920 - Built in 1597
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-4918, SRC-4919 - Architectural style: Elizabethan
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-4918, SRC-4919 - Designed by Robert Smythson
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-4918, SRC-4918, SRC-5236, SRC-5237, SRC-7513, SRC-7514 - Owned by National Trust
confidence 85/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-4918, SRC-4920, SRC-5238, SRC-7515, SRC-7513 - Historic designation: Grade I listed building
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-4918, SRC-4921, SRC-5239, SRC-5240 - Appeared in Mary Queen of Scots (movie, 2018)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10595, SRC-7455, SRC-6702, SRC-14375
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10595 — https://www.atlasofwonders.com/2018/12/mary-queen-scots-filming-location.html (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14375 — Destination Chesterfield — See the film then visit the Peak District places linked with Mary Queen o (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-4918 — Wikipedia – Hardwick Hall (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4919 — National Trust – Harry Potter filming locations (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4920 — National Trust – Hardwick (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4921 — Historic England – National Heritage List for England (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5236 — Wikishire (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5237 — Encyclopedia.com (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5238 — National Trust (Hardwick history) (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5239 — National Trust (Tier 1, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5240 — Mark Fletcher (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6702 — Visit Peak District & Derbyshire — Top Film Locations (Tier 2, tourism-board; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7455 — Mary Queen of Scots Filming Locations: FULL List + Map! – Almost Ginger (Tier 2, article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7513 — History Hit: Hardwick Hall – History and Facts (Tier 2, history-editorial; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7514 — Coohom: The Designer Behind Hardwick Hall (Tier 3, design-editorial; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7515 — Historic England, National Heritage List entry 1000450: Hardwick Hall registered park and garden (Tier 1, official-listing; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Hall open seasonally (typically Feb-Oct); gardens, parkland & stableyard open year-round. Check NT site for daily times.
Admission: Hall, Old Hall, gardens & parkland: Adult £21, Child (5-17) £10.50, under-5 free, Family £52.50; NT members free (parking included).
Frequently asked questions
Where was Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 filmed?
Hardwick Hall, in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, is a real-world filming location used for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1. This property has also appeared on screen in Mary, Queen of Scots.
Where was Mary, Queen of Scots filmed?
Hardwick Hall, in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, is a real-world filming location used for Mary, Queen of Scots. This property has also appeared on screen in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1.
Can you visit Hardwick Hall?
Yes — Hardwick Hall is open to the public. Hours: Hall open seasonally (typically Feb-Oct); gardens, parkland & stableyard open year-round. Check NT site for daily times.. Admission: Hall, Old Hall, gardens & parkland: Adult £21, Child (5-17) £10.50, under-5 free, Family £52.50; NT members free (parking included)..
Who designed Hardwick Hall?
Hardwick Hall was designed by Robert Smythson.
Where is Hardwick Hall located?
Hardwick Hall is located in Chesterfield, Derbyshire.