Autumn at Chatsworth
There are so many things to do at Chatsworth for all the family, and every visit supports the work of Chatsworth House Trust, the registered charity that cares for the house, collections, garden, parkland and woodland, and our learning and outreach programme.
Visit the house and garden, and explore spectacular rooms such as the Painted Hall, regal State Rooms, and Sculpture Gallery.
Discover our working farmyard, plus a woodland playground with water and sand play.
Enjoy a walk through the parkland or in Stand Wood (both free to access all year round), gather friends and family for lunch, brunch, or afternoon tea, or discover gifts, homewares, jewellery, and clothing from local makers and sustainable businesses in our gift shops.
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Chatsworth House
Chatsworth House is home to the Devonshire family and has been passed down through 17 generations, starting with Bess of Hardwick, in Queen Elizabeth I's reign.
Explore more than 25 rooms in the historic house including the Painted Hall, State Rooms, and Sculpture Gallery, and discover its extensive art and sculpture collection. Learn how succeeding generations have each made their mark on one of the country's finest stately homes.
Visit from November until the beginning of January and the house and garden are decorated for Christmas with a different theme each year, there is also a Christmas market and a packed programme of seasonal events, including tours, creative workshops, and dining and live music evenings.
Chatsworth Garden
Discover the 105-acre Chatsworth Garden, the product of nearly 500 years of careful cultivation and still ever-evolving. Pause and take in the views, or explore and discover some of the many features, including an arboretum, Victorian rock garden, historical waterways, sculptures, glasshouses, a maze and more.
Chatsworth Farmyard and Playground
If you're looking for things to do with kids, the farmyard has been a favourite day out for families since 1973. There are so many farmyard friends to meet, from Eugenie the rare breed Suffolk Punch mare, and Grace the pygmy goat to a collection of cute Guinea Pigs you can cuddle.
Our woodland adventure playground offers hours of fun with climbing towers, racing slides, a zip wire, and water and sand play.
Events and Experiences
Chatsworth offers a busy year-round calendar of events aimed at visitors of all ages.
We also offer a year-round programme of talks, tours, and workshops themed around gardening, history, textiles, conservation, rural skills, and creative pastimes, providing you with the opportunity to learn something new during your time with us.
A selection of our upcoming events are listed below. For the full calendar, visit our events page.
Christmas at Chatsworth: The Enchanted Garden
8 November 2025 - 4 January 2026
Experience Christmas at Chatsworth, with decorations in the house and a light and sound trail in the garden.
Pre-booking essential.
Christmas Market
8 November - 14 December 2025
Soak up the Christmas market atmosphere and browse more than 100 stalls offering a wide range of Christmas gifts and decorations.
Car park tickets must be pre-booked in advance online.
Christmas in the Garden
8 November 2025 - 4 January 2026
Explore an interactive light and sound trail around the garden.
Pre booking essential.
Festive Printmaking
8 & 15 November 2025
Learn how to design and print your own Christmas cards and gift tags with our introductory linocut printmaking workshop.
Advent Calendar workshop
14 November 2025
Create your own festive advent calendar with paper artist Kim Bevan.
Needle Felted Baubles Workshop
21 November 2025
Learn how to create your own needle felted bauble decoration in this expert-led workshop.
Festive Paper Decorations
22 November 2025
A half day workshop learning to create beautiful folded paper Christmas decorations for your Christmas tree.
Polar Bear Willow Weaving
Friday 28 & Saturday 29 November 2025
Create your own festive polar bear sculpture in this hands-on masterclass from international willow artist, Emma Stothard.
Storytime with Father Christmas
19 to 23 December 2025
Father Christmas will captivate little ears with the story of the first Christmas. Includes entry to the farmyard and playground.
Christmas Wreath Making
9 December 2025
Learn how to make a festive wreath from our own Chatsworth foliage, cones and berries in this 3 hour workshop.
Includes house and garden entry.
Cavendish Festive Dining
Selected days between 14 November & 21 December
Add a locally sourced seasonal lunch or dinner in the Cavendish to your Christmas at Chatsworth experience.
New Year's Eve Ball
31 December 2025
Ring in the New Year at Chatsworth with live music, dancing and a delectable four-course dinner.
Christmas Party Night
29 November
Celebrate the festive season with an elegant three-course meal followed by an evening of dancing in the Carriage House.
Enjoy the Estate
Take a Walk
Catch up with friends or make time for a private moment of peace and quiet with a walk through our free-to-access parkland. Dogs on leads are welcome.
Be a Woodland Explorer
Kick some leaves, build a den, play hide and seek and spot wildlife in Stand Wood. You'll find the entrance to Stand Wood next to the farmyard. It's free to access and dogs on leads are welcome too.
Gift Shops
Choose from a carefully curated collection of homewares, tableware, gifts, clothes and jewellery in our stables shop.
Dine With Us
Tuck into seasonal dishes and snacks prepared in-house by our chefs and bakers in the Carriage House Café and Cavendish restaurant. Afternoon tea can also be booked online.
More To Explore
Explore the range of shopping and dining options across the estate with a visit to the farm shop, Chatsworth Kitchen or a restaurant in one of our cosy country pubs.
Extend Your Visit
Book a room at the Cavendish Hotel or one of our country inns or hotels, or enjoy a staycation at one of the estate cottages.
Enjoy Chatsworth All Year Round
Become a Friend of Chatsworth and you’ll be able to enjoy unlimited visits, free tickets to events including Christmas and discounts on shopping, dining and stays, all while supporting the work of the charity.
All income from membership goes directly to Chatsworth House Trust and is reinvested in the preservation, and improvement of Chatsworth, and our learning and community outreach programme.
Find out more about Friends membership
Stay With Us
With miles of walks on the estate and in the national park, as well as centuries of heritage, art and design to explore, Chatsworth and the Peak District are a dream destination for an unforgettable escape. Find a stay with us in a hotel, inn, cottage, or shepherd’s hut here.
