The Gardening Group are going to visit Hardwick Hall and Gardens on Monday 15th June 2026. We are 
also visiting Matlock in the afternoon to complete the day. It is a self guided tour with admission to the 
Gardens and Hall. The trip is open to all Charnwood u3a members. The cost to non National Trust 
members is £42.15 for coach and entry. To Trust members the cost is £20.20.

We will meet at 8.50 am at Tesco car park, Park Road, ready for departure by Winson's coach at 9.00 am, 
and are scheduled to arrive at the Hall before 10.30 am. There is a café, NT shop and toilets. Mobility aids 
are available if needed, but these have to be booked in advance. We will leave Hardwick at 2.00 pm to 
drive to Matlock, where we will have time for refreshments and a look around the town. Departure for home 
is 4 pm – aiming to arrive back in Loughborough around 5.30 pm.