The gates from an early 20th century postcard
Earlier Houses: A Norman castle existed on the site of the current castle.
Built / Designed For: Charles of Hardwick
House & Family History: John Smythson designed the House in the early 17th century. The Little Castle was built in 1612 for Sir Charles Cavendish, later Duke of Newcastle.
Architect: John Smythson
Date: Early 17th centuryJohn Bernard (J.B.) Burke, published under the title of A Visitation of the Seats and Arms of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland, among other titles: Vol. I, p. 204, 1852. 2.S. Vol. II, p. 199, 1855.
Country Life: XVI, 198, 1904.
Title: How to Read a Country House
Author: Musson, Jeremy
Year Published: 2005
Reference: pg. 24
Publisher: London: Ebury Press
ISBN: 009190076X
Book Type: Hardback
Title: Edwardian Great House, The
Author: Airs, Malcom (Editor)
Year Published: 2000
Reference: pg. 77
Publisher: Oxford: Oxford University
ISBN: 0903736306
Book Type: Softback
Title: Hardwick Hall Guidebook
Author: Girouard, Mark
Year Published: 1996
Publisher: London: The National Trust
ISBN: 0707800986
Book Type: Softback
House Listed: Grade I
Park Listed: Grade I
Past Seat / Home of: William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle- Upon-Tyne, 17th century. William Bentinck, 2nd Duke of Portland, 18th century.
Current Ownership Type: English Heritage
Primary Current Ownership Use: Visitor Attraction
House Open to Public: Yes
Phone: 01246-822-844
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk
Awards: HETB Visitor Attraction of the Year, 2001.
Historic Houses Member: No