Make the most of your visit to the 2026 Chatsworth Country Fair by staying just a mile from the heart of the showground.
The Golden Gates Caravan Site offers a welcoming base with all the essentials you need to enjoy a long weekend at one of the country’s most spectacular outdoor events.
Dates & Prices
The caravan site will be open from 9am Thursday 3 September to midday Monday 7 September 2026.
- 3-night stay (Thurs, Fri & Sat): £120
- 4-night stay (Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun): £145
- Optional electric hook-up: £100 per pitch
Pitches are available for caravans and motorhomes with their own on-board facilities only.
Tents are not permitted.
Please note that tickets to the Chatsworth Country Fair are not included in the above prices, and must be added during the booking process.
Facilities
The site is equipped with the essentials you need for a comfortable stay:
- Fresh drinking water
- General waste disposal
- Elsan waste disposal
Site Information
To help everyone enjoy their stay, please be aware of the following:
- Each pitch is for one sleeping unit only (caravan or motorhome).
- Some areas of the site may require levelling blocks – please bring your own.
- Dogs are welcome in the park and at the fair, but must be kept on a lead at all times.
- Petrol generators may be used, but only between 08:00 and 21:00.
Caravan prices are subject to change.
On arrival you will be met by our Caravan Manager who will be available to assist and to answer any questions you may have.
Questions?
Check out our visitor information or contact us. If you have questions about booking tickets, memberships or caravans, contact TicketSRV.
Hot air balloon ascent
Weather permitting, watch a mass ascent of hot air balloons taking off from across the estate.
Grand Ring Entertainment
The country fair is renowned for its spectacular grand ring entertainment, with military bands, stunt teams, acrobatics, and more.
Fine Food Village and Cookery Theatre
Watch some of the nation's favourite chefs showcase their talents, and pick up tips from the region's best local talent. Then wander through the fine food village to sample and buy high quality produce from local makers.
Around the Showground
There is so much to see and do around the showground, from classic cars and country pursuits to rural crafts, such as dry stone walling, angling, and archery. It's easy to keep every member of your group interested, including your four-legged friends!
Vintage Fun Fair
A favourite with the young, and young at heart; experience a traditional carousel, big wheel, a helter-skelter, dodgems, plus fairground games such as hook and duck, and more.
Shopping Village
Explore our shopping village and meet artisan producers, local makers and small businesses offering a range of outdoor and lifestyle products to enjoy long after your day has ended.
Stay with us
Whether bug hunting in Stand Wood, cycling on the Tissington Trail, or hitching a ride on a historic steam engine, Chatsworth and the Peak District are a dream destination for an unforgettable family escape. Find a stay with us in a cottage, shepherd’s hut, inn or hotel.
Please note: Please be aware that for technical, operational or safety reasons, some facilities may be removed or closed, or entertainment and event timetables cancelled and/or altered at any time, including at short notice. Chatsworth reserves the right to change the programme of attractions and entertainment if, at any time, it is deemed necessary or appropriate to do so, this may also include closing attractions or areas of the estate. We apologise in advance for any disappointment caused should this need arise.
