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The Pikachu Art Adventure

Hardwick Hall, Doe Lea, Chesterfield, S44 5QJ
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Wednesday 7 October - Sunday 1 November 2026
Hardwick Hall
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue
 

Calling all Pokémon fans - old and young! Join us to celebrate the Pokémon Trading Card Game: 30th Celebration with The Pikachu Art Adventure. Discover 30 Pikachu cards, each brought to life by a different illustrator, find out fun facts about the iconic character, and design your own Pikachu trading card.

There's no need to book, and nothing extra to pay (normal admission applies).


National Trust members visit and park for free. When you buy a non-member admission ticket you're directly supporting our conservation work. There are two different tickets to Hardwick, the House and Garden ticket gives access to all areas, whereas the Parkland and Stableyard ticket permits access to the 2,500 acre estate and the facilities in the Stableyard. All tickets include car parking and no advance booking required. 

English Heritage members will gain free entry to both the Old Hall and Hardwick Hall as part of the National Trust and English Heritage partnership on this property.

Non-member ticket (House & Garden)

Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid
Adult (18+) £25.30 £23.00
Child (5-17) under 5s free £12.70 £11.50
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £63.30 £57.50
1 adult, 2 children £38.00 £34.50

Non-member ticket (Wider Estate & Stableyard)

Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid
Adult (18+) £6.60 £6.00
Child (5-17) under 5s free £3.30 £3.00
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £16.50 £15.00
1 adult, 2 children £9.90 £9.00

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The Pikachu Art Adventure (7 Oct 2026 - 1 Nov 2026)

* Park open daily from 8.30am - 7.30pm
House open daily from 11am - 3.30pm (last entry 45 mins before closing)

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