Important information
Please note that not all these events include a behind the scenes tour of the house. All tours include a lot of walking and often many stairs; please let us know well in advance if you think you might need assistance of any kind. We reserve the right to alter the exact content of the day.

To book
Tickets are sold on a first-come first-served basis. Please ring the Booking office on 01246 565300 to confirm availability of places. To book, please fill in this online booking form. Please make a note of the booking code and title for your chosen event/s. 

Behind the Scenes - Day 1 (BTS01)

Behind the scenes

Saturday 10 April SOLD OUT

Behind the scenes tour.
See the house through the eyes of a member of the Chatsworth house team. This is an opportunity to explore parts of the house that are not publicly on show - working areas that are integral to the maintenance and preservation of the house. Where possible, the tour includes the joiner's shop (formerly the great Victorian kitchen) and the roof of the house (weather permitting). Your day will also include...

Housekeeping demonstration in the Victorian theatre.
Do you ever wonder how much work goes into maintaining the house? The Head Housekeeper gives an in-depth demonstration of the variety of skills required, and the work involved, in keeping the public side of the house to such a high standard.

A Dash through the Devonshires.
This illustrated lecture takes you on a roller-coaster ride through five centuries of history, through the lives of 16 generations of the Cavendish Family, from the legendary Bess of Hardwick to the present, 12th Duke of Devonshire.