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  2. Garden
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  3. Farmyard
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  4. Car park
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Getting here

Chatsworth
Bakewell Derbyshire DE45 1PP

WHAT'S ON

Guided Tours

Chatsworth offers private guided tours of the house and garden, including the opportunity to go 'below stairs'.

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Old Park Guided Tour

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Explore and learn more about the historic Old Park, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and an area of the park normally closed to visitors, before spending your afternoon in the Chatsworth Garden.

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Friends Garden Party

Gather your friends and family, prepare your picnics and join us for our annual Friends summer garden party.

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Willow Weaving Masterclass - Pig

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International willow artist, Emma Stothard, leads a pig themed willow weaving masterclass. 

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Summer at Chatsworth

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Celebrate summer at Chatsworth, from Garden Olympics and face painting to cuddling guinea pigs and craft activities.

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Chatsworth Country Fair

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Featuring grand ring displays in the air and on land, demos from celebrity chefs plus family entertainment. Book before 30 June 2025 and save up to 20%.

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The Queen's Reading Room Cinema: Sense and Sensibility

The Queen's Reading Room Festival presents an outdoor screening of Emma Thompson's multi-award-winning adaptation of Austen's Sense and Sensibility.

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Enjoy unlimited visits

With a Friends membership, you can visit as often as you like during the open season and enjoy free entry to events such as Celebrating Jane Austen, Garden and Plant Fair, and the Family Festival.

You'll also receive complimentary tickets to the country fair and Christmas, while benefiting from discounts on shopping, dining, and stays.

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House

Chatsworth House has long been known as a centre for creativity and features art and artefacts that span 4,000 years. Explore over 25 rooms in the stately home, including the Painted Hall, State Rooms and Sculpture Gallery. Discover the history of the Devonshire family and how seventeen generations have each contributed to the creation of one of Derbyshire's finest country houses. 

Chatsworth is cared for by Chatsworth House Trust, a registered charity established in 1981.

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Garden

Explore Chatsworth Garden, the ever-evolving garden surrounding one of Derbyshire’s most popular country houses. The 105-acre garden is the product of nearly 500 years of careful cultivation and includes an arboretum, rock garden, fountains, sculptures and more.

Marvel at the historic and modern waterworks, discover hidden gems or find your own favourite spot – the historic garden has something for everyone.

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Farmyard & playground

The farmyard has been a favourite day out for children since 1973. There are so many farmyard friends to meet, from Eugenie the rare breed Suffolk Punch mare to Itsy and Bitsy the pygmy goats. 

Take the secret tunnel to the playground for exciting woodland adventures, with tall towers to climb, slides, swings, sand and water play.

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Dine, shop & stay

Our restaurants, shops, hotels, inns and cottages offer seasonal food, a selection of homewares, gifts and jewellery from local makers, and a comfortable base from which to explore all that Chatsworth, Derbyshire and the Peak District have to offer.

 

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Learn with us

Our learning programme includes facilitated workshops and experiences for all ages including early years, primary and secondary school groups, families and community groups.

 

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READ, WATCH & LISTEN...

Grant From The National Lottery Heritage Fund Secures Cascade's Future

The Veiled Vestal: Mystery, Mastery, and Monti’s First Veil

Experience Summer at Chatsworth

Playfulness and Wonder: Ana Prvacki for The Gorgeous Nothings

'Zenobia, Queen of Palmyra' Ball Gown On Display in Paris

Our Austen250 Celebrations

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