
Writers' Retreat
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The Writers' Retreat is a forthcoming day-long event at Hardwick Park in Nottingham where participants can bring their own projects. Various performers facilitate sessions for those working on novels, academic papers or blogs within the park setting.
Bring your own project and join us for a day-long writers’ retreat in Hardwick Park. Whether you’re working on a novel, academic paper, blog, dissertation, essay, memoir, poetry, or a professional project, this retreat is your space to write with purpose and peace. Facilitated by writers, the retreat offers quiet writing time, supportive group check-ins, and the chance to connect with a community of writers.
Writing retreats are shown to help people make real progress with their work by offering protected time, a calm environment, and the motivation of writing alongside others. They help beat procrastination, reduce isolation, boost confidence and support wellbeing.
Throughout the day, enjoy breaks exploring the parkland. Refreshments and lunch is also included. There's nothing to think about apart from your writing project!
Retreat Includes:
• Exclusive access to a writing space
• Facilitation by writers
• Breaktime refreshments
• A delicious lunch
• Entry to the Hall and gardens during breaks
• A calm atmosphere for uninterrupted writing
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Hotels within walking distance of Hardwick.
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Frequently asked questions
Writers' Retreat takes place on Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 09:30. The event runs until Thursday, 25 February 2027.
Writers' Retreat is held at Hardwick in Nottingham (Doe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire).
Entry to Writers' Retreat is free.
The forecast for Writers' Retreat is Clear · 11°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Hardwick can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Writers' Retreat 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.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
The Writers' Retreat is a forthcoming day-long event at Hardwick Park in Nottingham where participants can bring their own projects. Various performers facilitate sessions for those working on novels, academic papers or blogs within the park setting.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Bring your own project and join us for a day-long writers’ retreat in Hardwick Park. Whether you’re working on a novel, academic paper, blog, dissertation, essay, memoir, poetry, or a professional project, this retreat is your space to write with purpose and peace. Facilitated by writers, the retreat offers quiet writing time, supportive group check-ins, and the chance to connect with a community of writers.
Writing retreats are shown to help people make real progress with their work by offering protected time, a calm environment, and the motivation of writing alongside others. They help beat procrastination, reduce isolation, boost confidence and support wellbeing.
Throughout the day, enjoy breaks exploring the parkland. Refreshments and lunch is also included. There's nothing to think about apart from your writing project!
Retreat Includes:
• Exclusive access to a writing space
• Facilitation by writers
• Breaktime refreshments
• A delicious lunch
• Entry to the Hall and gardens during breaks
• A calm atmosphere for uninterrupted writing
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Hardwick. Searching near Doe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire; check-in Thursday, 22 October 2026.
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WhereHardwick
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Writers' Retreat?
Writers' Retreat takes place on Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 09:30. The event runs until Thursday, 25 February 2027.
Where is Writers' Retreat taking place?
Writers' Retreat is held at Hardwick in Nottingham (Doe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire).
How much are tickets for Writers' Retreat?
Entry to Writers' Retreat is free.
What will the weather be like at Writers' Retreat?
The forecast for Writers' Retreat is Clear · 11°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Writers' Retreat?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Hardwick can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Writers' Retreat?
Tickets for Writers' Retreat 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.
Price
Free Entry
Date
Until Thursday, 25 February 2027
Time
Weather
feels like 9°C · chance of rain 5% · wind 18 km/h
Venue
Doe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire
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