Winter at Chatsworth
There are so many things to do this winter at Chatsworth. Enjoy a walk through the parkland or in Stand Wood (both free-to-access), gather friends and family for lunch, brunch, or afternoon tea, or discover gifts, homewares, jewellery, and clothing from local makers and sustainable businesses in the Stables shop.
We're also offering a wide range of talks, tours, and workshops themed around gardening, history, textiles, conservation, rural skills, and creative pastimes, allowing you to learn something new during your time with us.
Parking is free at Chatsworth up to, and including Thursday 19 March with no ticket required.
What's open
While the house and garden are closed until Saturday 21 March for essential conservation and restoration, our Stables courtyard remains open for shopping and dining.
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.
Guided Tours
See Chatsworth from a new perspective by booking one of our guided tours, available from mid March to end of October. Choose between personal tours of the house and garden, our behind the scenes tour, or enquire about a bespoke experience.
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.
Drawing Flowers and Plants
4 June
Develop your confidence in drawing botanical art in this full-day workshop.
An Introduction to Hardback Book Binding
26 April & 12 September
Learn how to create and bind your own hardback notebook.
Spring Paper Wreaths & Posies
28 March 2026
Learn how to make paper flowers and develop them into a seasonal wreath.
Collagraph Printmaking Weekend
Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 April 2026
A complete introduction to collagraph printmaking using a press, led by artist and experienced teacher Diane Cooper.
Beginner Watercolour Workshop
Wednesday 15 April 2026
Join Peak District Artisan Pam Smart in a complete introduction to watercolour painting.
Get Drawing in the Seasons
18 April, 21 June, 3 October 2026
Explore the garden and create a series of observational drawings under expert tuition.
An Introduction to Oils with Richard Kitson
25 April 2026
An introduction to oil painting in this workshop led by artist, Richard Kitson.
Mono Printing from Nature
3 May 2026
Learn the process of mono printing using natural materials such as flowers, leaves and fern.
Botanical Silver Jewellery Workshop
6 May & 2 September 2026
Create unique jewellery from silver clay, in this nature inspired workshop led by jeweller Louise Collins.
Botanical Embroidery Workshop
16 May 2026
Learn the art of botanical embroidery, using plants and flowers from the Chatsworth Garden as your inspiration.
Exploring the Landscape in Oils
20 May
A masterclass in landscape oil painting with Peak District based artist, Sue Nichol.
Moongazing Hares Willow Weaving Masterclass
28 & 29 May 2026
Create your own Moongazing Hare sculpture out of willow in this fully guided workshop, led by internationally renowned artist Emma Stothard.
Cyanotype Printing Workshop
30 May 2026
Botanical Linoprint Workshop
4 July 2026
Create your own botanical prints using linocut blocks, taking inspiration from the Chatsworth Garden.
Sewing Workshop: Japanese Apron
Friday 17 July 2026
Make a Japanese cross-back apron in this sewing workshop led by the Chatsworth Textiles team.
Landscape in Oils Weekend Masterclass
25 & 26 July
Join acclaimed artist Sue Nichols for a thorough weekend masterclass in landscape oil painting.
Pheasant Willow Weaving Masterclass
7 & 8 August 2026
Create a willow pheasant sculpture in this workshop led by internationally renowned willow artist Emma Stothard.
Flowers from the Garden, Watercolour Workshop
1 July & 8 August 2026
Collect a spring posy in the kitchen and cutting garden, then use it as inspiration for your own artwork at our seasonal watercolour workshop, led by Peak District Artisan Pam Smart.
Printing the Past - Mini Woodblock Printing Workshop
18 July 2026
Explore the art of woodblock printing in this introduction to one of the world’s oldest printmaking techniques.
Portraiture in Oils Masterclass
15 & 16 August 2026
Take your portrait painting to the next level in this intensive two-day masterclass led by acclaimed portrait artist Richard Kitson.
Succulent Watercolour Workshop
23 September 2026
Develop a vibrant approach to watercolour painting in this succulent-themed workshop.
Autumnal Macrame Wreath Workshop
25 September
Drypoint Illustration Workshop
27 September 2026
Discover the art of book illustration through intaglio printmaking in this expert-led workshop.
Tunnel Book Art Workshop
2 October 2026
Learn how to create a 3D scene using drawing and paper cutting techniques.
Jigsaw Lino Print Workshop
4 October 2026
A full-day workshop where you'll learn the art of lino printing.
Capturing Water in Oil Painting
10 October
Peak District artist, Sue Nichol, leads a workshop in capturing water in all its moods in your artwork. Suitable for both beginners and experienced artists.
Autumnal Paper Wreaths Workshop
18 October 2026
Craft a stunning paper seasonal wreath using the warm and inviting colours of autumn.
Autumnal Watercolours: Painting the Harvest
21 October 2026
Immerse yourself in the vibrant colours and textures of the autumn harvest at our seasonal watercolour workshop, led by Peak District Artisan Pam Smart.
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.
