Stephen Thirkill’s Tourist Trails: Old Hardwick Hall audio guide

In the latest of Stephen Thirkill’s Tourist Trails series, Stephen takes you on a fascinating audio journey around historic Old Hardwick Hall

During the interesting visit Stephen learns about the legacy of Bess of Hardwick across the area and why should be considered a modern day role-model to women.

Stephen also learns what the future has in store for the beautiful cultural delight.

Later in the series, Stephen also rolls back the years with Sutton Rambling Club during a walking tour of the picturesque Peak District, discovers why Rufford Abbey survived the dissolution of the monasteries by Henry VIII and finds out how our Ice Age ancestors survived the deep freeze during an interesting visit to Creswell Crags.

Nature lovers are also in for a special trip when Stephen finds out more about the wildlife on show at the tranquil Sherwood Pines and the efforts being made to help native trees, flora and fauna survive and thrive at the always-popular Sherwood Forest.

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A CD version of Tourist Trails featuring fascinating audio guides around Newstead Abbey, Teversal Trails, King’s Mill Reservoir, Chatsworth House, Southwell Workhouse, Clumber Park and Hardwick Hall is currently on sale.

This great triple CD is on sale for only £7.99 and can be bought by calling Stephen Thirkill on 01623 450292.