Hardwicke Court
Smirke house built of Cotswold stone home to the sixth generation of Lloyd-Bakers.
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 4RS
Facilities
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Free parking
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No loos
- Guide dogs welcome
- Accessible parking
There are three rooms open to visitors, the drawing room, library and dining room. The gardens are also open to walk around. You will be given a guided tour of the house, usually by one of the owners, who will talk you through the furniture, paintings and family history.
Hardwicke Court is a historic house built of Cotswold stone and home to the sixth generation of the Lloyd-Baker family. It is located in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 4RS.
Opening Times
The house and gardens are open on specific dates, with guided tours running on the hour and half hour from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The house and gardens close at 4:00 PM.
The specific opening dates are:
- April: 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 30th
- May: 13th, 14th, 25th, 26th, 27th
- June: 11th, 30th
- July: 1st, 3rd, 4th, 7th, 10th, 11th
- September: 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 20th, 21st
Admission
- Historic Houses members can visit for free upon showing their membership card. No pre-booking is required.
- Non-members are charged £2.
Group Visits
Group visits are available on occasion. Please contact the venue for more details.
Facilities
- Free parking is available.
- No restroom facilities are provided.
Accessibility
- Guide dogs are welcome.
- Accessible parking is available.
Getting Here
The venue is located 5 minutes from Junction 12 on the M5 and off the A38. The entrance to the drive is opposite a small bus stop. Visitors are advised to use the postcode GL2 4RS in Google Maps for accurate directions, as GPS and SatNav may lead to incorrect locations. Public transport is available via the 60 bus from Gloucester, but there is a walk of almost a mile to access the house.
Additional Information
Visitors will be given a guided tour of the house, usually conducted by one of the owners, who will provide insights into the furniture, paintings, and family history. Three rooms are open to visitors: the drawing room, library, and dining room. The gardens are also open for exploration.
Historic Houses members visit for free when showing a membership card. No pre-booking required.
£2 for non-members.
Groups visits are available on occasion
- Guide dogs welcome
- Accessible parking
Getting here
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 4RS
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Our postcode entered into Google Maps is the most reliable and accurate way to get to us: GL2 4RS
We would recommend avoiding using GPS and Satnav as this has led past visitors astray.
5 minutes from Junction 12 on the M5 and located off the A38. The entrance to the drive is opposite a small bus stop. Please note that SatNav takes you to the wrong location.
From Gloucester the 60 bus takes you directly to Hardwicke but there is a walk of almost a mile to access the house.
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