Bess's Dream
Mon 24 Aug · 11:00
Hardwick
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Bess’s Dream is a new display in Bess of Hardwick’s private bedroom at Hardwick, Nottingham. Admission is required.
Bess’s Dream is a new display taking place in Bess of Hardwick’s private bedroom. Bess’s final days were spent in this room which makes it a powerful place to delve into her letters to help us understand what thoughts and memories may have surfaced in her dreams just before her passing.
This display will also feature Bess’s 400-year-old gown, a rare survival of textile clothing from this period, which hasn’t been on public display before. Along with an 8-minute film which will offer you the chance to immerse yourself in Bess’s life.
Please note that the film which forms part of the display includes content on child loss. There is a quiet space in the gallery area for anyone looking to pause or reflect.
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Bess's Dream takes place on Monday, 24 August 2026 at 11:00. The event runs until Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Bess's Dream is held at Hardwick in Nottingham (Doe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire).
Tickets for Bess's Dream can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Bess’s Dream is a new display in Bess of Hardwick’s private bedroom at Hardwick, Nottingham. Admission is required.
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Bess’s Dream is a new display taking place in Bess of Hardwick’s private bedroom. Bess’s final days were spent in this room which makes it a powerful place to delve into her letters to help us understand what thoughts and memories may have surfaced in her dreams just before her passing.
This display will also feature Bess’s 400-year-old gown, a rare survival of textile clothing from this period, which hasn’t been on public display before. Along with an 8-minute film which will offer you the chance to immerse yourself in Bess’s life.
Please note that the film which forms part of the display includes content on child loss. There is a quiet space in the gallery area for anyone looking to pause or reflect.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Bess's Dream?
Bess's Dream takes place on Monday, 24 August 2026 at 11:00. The event runs until Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Where is Bess's Dream taking place?
Bess's Dream is held at Hardwick in Nottingham (Doe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire).
How do I get tickets for Bess's Dream?
Tickets for Bess's Dream can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Until Sunday, 1 November 2026
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