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Woven Worlds Symposium: 2 Day In-Person Event

Celebrate the international significance of the 16th century Gideon Tapestries at this specialist symposium at the Casa Hotel and Hardwick Hall in Chesterfield, Derbyshire.

In 2024, Hardwick’s prestigious Gideon Tapestries received international recognition for the 24-year conservation project to restore these tapestries. 

To celebrate this milestone, Hardwick Hall and the National Trust's Textile Conservation Studio have organised the ‘Woven Worlds: A Story of Creativity and Conservation’ symposium. 

To find out more information and itinerary updates, please visit our webpage: https://bit.ly/4hDVZMV

Please note that this symposium is aimed at industry professionals and some background knowledge of conservation and textiles might be needed for this event. 

Your ticket includes access to the two days of the conference, including:

Day 1, Monday 28 April: 

  • In-person talks delivered by professional experts at the Casa Hotel, Chesterfield. 
  • Refreshments, lunch and the conference dinner at 7pm. 

Day 2, Tuesday 29 April 

  • In-person talks delivered by professional experts and a private tour at Hardwick Hall, Chesterfield. 
  • Lunch 

Your ticket does not include: 

  • Accommodation. We recommend booking at the Casa Hotel, Chesterfield. A discount voucher will be sent in your confirmation email for £135 a night for single occupancy or £145 a night for double occupancy with breakfast included. Alternatively, there are also several hotels available to book in Chesterfield. 
  • Transport to Hardwick Hall from the Casa Hotel in Chesterfield. We would encourage car-sharing where possible or we would advise pre-booking a taxi.

Please note:

  • This event takes place at the Casa Hotel in Chesterfield, Derbyshire and Hardwick Hall.
  • Event to start at 9.00am and end at 5.40pm on Day 1. Event to start at 9am and end at 3pm on Day 2.
  • Bring any note taking equipment.
  • Casa Hotel: Limited number of accessible rooms, no public accessible W/Cs, lifts to all floors in the hotel.
    Hardwick Hall: accessible W/Cs and parking, buggy service available to hall. There are no lifts at Hardwick, visitors would be required to use the steps to the third floor to listen to the talks.
  • To find out more information about the event, please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/peak-district-derbyshire/hardwick/woven-worlds-a-story-of-creativity-and-conservation

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    All - Woven Worlds Symposium: 2 Day In-Person Event
    £140.00

    This is a 2-day event taking place on 28 & 29 April. Please note that this symposium is aimed at industry professionals and some background knowledge of conservation and textiles might be needed. Accommodation and transport to Hardwick Hall are not included with your ticket. For more information, please click ‘Read more’ on the left-hand side of the landing page before adding tickets to your basket or see your email confirmation.

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    This is a 2-day event taking place on 28 & 29 April. Please note that this symposium is aimed at industry professionals and some background knowledge of conservation and textiles might be needed. Accommodation and transport to Hardwick Hall are not included with your ticket. For more information, please click ‘Read more’ on the left-hand side of the landing page before adding tickets to your basket or see your email confirmation.

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    £140.00

    Enter your discount code at the checkout to receive your 50 percent discount. This is a 2-day event taking place on 28 & 29 April. Please note that this symposium is aimed at industry professionals and some background knowledge of conservation and textiles might be needed. Accommodation and transport to Hardwick Hall are not included with your ticket. For more information, please click ‘Read more’ on the left-hand side of the landing page before adding tickets to your basket or see your email confirmation.

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    Enter your discount code at the checkout to receive your 50 percent discount. This is a 2-day event taking place on 28 & 29 April. Please note that this symposium is aimed at industry professionals and some background knowledge of conservation and textiles might be needed. Accommodation and transport to Hardwick Hall are not included with your ticket. For more information, please click ‘Read more’ on the left-hand side of the landing page before adding tickets to your basket or see your email confirmation.

Woven Worlds Symposium: 2 Day In-Person Event

Celebrate the international significance of the 16th century Gideon Tapestries at this specialist symposium at the Casa Hotel and Hardwick Hall in Chesterfield, Derbyshire.

In 2024, Hardwick’s prestigious Gideon Tapestries received international recognition for the 24-year conservation project to restore these tapestries. 

To celebrate this milestone, Hardwick Hall and the National Trust's Textile Conservation Studio have organised the ‘Woven Worlds: A Story of Creativity and Conservation’ symposium. 

To find out more information and itinerary updates, please visit our webpage: https://bit.ly/4hDVZMV

Please note that this symposium is aimed at industry professionals and some background knowledge of conservation and textiles might be needed for this event. 

Your ticket includes access to the two days of the conference, including:

Day 1, Monday 28 April: 

  • In-person talks delivered by professional experts at the Casa Hotel, Chesterfield. 
  • Refreshments, lunch and the conference dinner at 7pm. 

Day 2, Tuesday 29 April 

  • In-person talks delivered by professional experts and a private tour at Hardwick Hall, Chesterfield. 
  • Lunch 

Your ticket does not include: 

  • Accommodation. We recommend booking at the Casa Hotel, Chesterfield. A discount voucher will be sent in your confirmation email for £135 a night for single occupancy or £145 a night for double occupancy with breakfast included. Alternatively, there are also several hotels available to book in Chesterfield. 
  • Transport to Hardwick Hall from the Casa Hotel in Chesterfield. We would encourage car-sharing where possible or we would advise pre-booking a taxi.

Please note:

  • This event takes place at the Casa Hotel in Chesterfield, Derbyshire and Hardwick Hall.
  • Event to start at 9.00am and end at 5.40pm on Day 1. Event to start at 9am and end at 3pm on Day 2.
  • Bring any note taking equipment.
  • Casa Hotel: Limited number of accessible rooms, no public accessible W/Cs, lifts to all floors in the hotel.
    Hardwick Hall: accessible W/Cs and parking, buggy service available to hall. There are no lifts at Hardwick, visitors would be required to use the steps to the third floor to listen to the talks.
  • To find out more information about the event, please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/peak-district-derbyshire/hardwick/woven-worlds-a-story-of-creativity-and-conservation

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