We aim to enable every child in local schools to experience the Chatsworth Estate as part of their primary education.
With a year-round calendar of events and programme of lifelong learning, we create meaningful and relevant experiences for all.
We reach local schools through both physical visits and a virtual presence in schools. Our learning team has developed a suite of curriculum-linked learning resources and can provide content and sessions tailored to specific needs.
We are proud to offer a diverse range of activities focused on the themes of arts, heritage and outdoor learning. From gallery art workshops and outdoor poetry, to bumblebee safaris and butterfly walks, there are opportunities for all.
Discover opportunities for learning at Chatsworth.
Travel subsidy
One of the biggest barriers for access is the cost of transport. Our travel subsidy, with a simplified application process, helps enable access by schools and community groups that may otherwise not have the means to visit.
In 2023, more than 2,000 children and 500 adults visited with support of the scheme, an increase of more than 40% since 2022.
Continue reading about our 10 goals for 10 years...
Help create 1000 homes and 1000 jobs in the local area
By investing in the regeneration of areas around our estates
Double the benefit to local economies from our organisations
As measured by the value of the direct and indirect goods and services we buy
Buy at least 50% of our supplies and services locally
Within 30 miles by road of our estates
Invest £50m in our heritage properties and landscapes
Specifically in their repair, restoration, improvement and development
Achieve excellence in our visitor feedback scores
By scoring 90%+ for value for money, overall enjoyment and likelihood to recommend, in our customer feedback surveys
Be recognised as an excellent employer
Achieving scores of 80%+ for all measures of satisfaction and engagement in our staff and volunteer survey
Create 500 work opportunities for those in and just out of education
Working with local education and training providers to create these opportunities to benefit young people
Reduce our impact on the environment
Through improved management of waste and emissions
Improve the quality of life and wellbeing of our local communities
By providing accessible green spaces, reducing car journeys to our estates and supporting our local communities
