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A Christmas Carol - at National Trust Hardwick Hall
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The Three Inch Fools invite you to step into the supernatural world of Dickens’ immortal classic. A biting cold Christmas Eve. The clock strikes midnight and Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the first ghost. Forced to confront his past, present and future can this miserly man change his fate? In a magical new production that blends illusion, music and spine-tingling storytelling, The Three Inch Fools bring this timeless tale of the supernatural vividly to life. Touring across the country, this enchanting new production delivers a celebration of hope, redemption and the spirit of Christmas, in this most infamous of ghost stories. ★★★★★ – “Unbelievable show” ★★★★★ – “Best thing we've seen in years” ★★★★★ – The Bristol Post ★★★★★ – Hastings Independent Press On Tuesday 22nd – Wednesday 30th December (excl. 24th & 25th Dec), join us at National Trust Hardwick Hall, where our very own pop-up winter theatre will be nestled in the beautiful grounds. Step inside our cosy, heated performance space, escape the winter chill, and settle in for an atmospheric evening of ghosts, music and Dickensian storytelling. Tickets are strictly limited Audience capacity for this performance is strictly limited and we expect many of our shows to sell out. We strongly recommend booking early to avoid disappointment. Limited Early Bird tickets are available until sold out. All performances start at 7pm with doors open from 6.30pm, except the performance on 26th December, which starts at 4pm with doors open from 3.30pm. The performance will last approximately 100 minutes (+ a 20 minute interval). We recommend booking tickets for this performance online in advance. For further information about this performance please. Recommended for ages 8+. Contains supernatural themes, moments of darkness, and sudden sound and lighting effects. The performance will take place in a fully heated marquee that is wheelchair accessible.
Questions
When does A Christmas Carol - at National Trust Hardwick Hall start and end?
A Christmas Carol - at National Trust Hardwick Hall runs Tuesday, 22 December 2026, 19:00 until 21:00.
Where is A Christmas Carol - at National Trust Hardwick Hall?
A Christmas Carol - at National Trust Hardwick Hall takes place at Hardwick Hall - National Trust, Hardwick Hall, Doe Lea Chesterfield, Chesterfield.
How much are tickets for A Christmas Carol - at National Trust Hardwick Hall?
Tickets for A Christmas Carol - at National Trust Hardwick Hall cost from £17 on the official ticket shop.
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Hardwick Hall - National Trust, Hardwick Hall, Doe Lea Chesterfield, S44 5QJ Chesterfield, England, GB
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