Event details
Friday 31 October
Saturday 1 November
Adults: £23.00 | Children: £16.00
Join us in the garden for a blazing bonfire, family entertainment and two spectacular fireworks displays, including an earlier, gentler display designed especially for our youngest visitors.
Event timings
Gates open: 6.00pm
Lighting of the bonfire: 6.45pm
Children's firework display: 7.45pm
Grand finale firework display: 8.30pm
Entertainment finishes: 9.15pm
Pre-bonfire dinner
Available on these dates:
Friday 31 October
Saturday 1 November
Adult dinner: £55.00 | Child dinner: £25.00 (excludes entry to bonfire and fireworks)
Why not make the evening even more memorable by adding a seasonal two-course meal to your bonfire and firework tickets when you checkout. Dinner will be served in the Cavendish Restaurants, off the Stables courtyard.
The Cavendish Restaurant will be open between 5pm and 7pm. Advance bookings only.
Adult menu
Main, choice of
Slow-cooked Derbyshire Beef bourguignon, with thyme-infused mashed potatoes and seasonal greens
Pan-fried seabass with a lemon and dill cream, with a fondant potato and seasonal greens
Beetroot and feta risotto, with a root vegetable tuille (V)
Dessert, choice of
Bakewell tart with Chantilly cream
Pressed cherry and chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream
Chocolate and blood orange tart (VE)
Children's menu
Main
Chatsworth sausage and creamy mash
Dessert
Chatsworth chocolate brownie and ice cream
Please provide details of vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free requirements when you book your tickets.
Accessibility
The event is located in the garden, which is accessible via generally flat, wide paths. An accessible viewing area on firm ground is near the bonfire, separate from the South Lawn.
For health and safety reasons, chairs are not permitted at this event.
Questions?
Please check our bonfire frequently asked questions below.
- 1. Will the bonfire still take place if the weather is poor?
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The bonfire will take place whatever the weather, so please come prepared for all weather conditions. The only exception to this is where weather conditions pose a risk to health and safety. In this situation, we reserve the right to cancel or reschedule the event.
If high winds occur during the event, we reserve the right not to light the bonfire, if we believe it poses a safety risk. If this situation arises, but the fireworks do take place, no refunds will be offered.
- 2. Where do I park to attend the event?
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The main car park at Chatsworth will be open during the events for anyone with a valid ticket for the bonfire and fireworks. Please note that parking in other, undesignated areas of the park, is not permitted.
We recommend you wear sturdy footwear suitable for walking on uneven ground, mud and in wet weather. We will not accept responsibility for damage to footwear.
Trackways may become slippy, please take care and, if possible, have access to a torch.
- 3. What time do the performances start?
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The gates will open at 6pm; entertainment will begin and food will be served from this time.
- 4. Does my ticket include admission to the garden during the day?
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No, tickets include admission to the garden from 6pm. You can also buy day tickets to the garden here.
- 5. Can I get a refund?
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Unfortunately, tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- 6. Do children need a ticket?
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Children aged 3 and under get into the bonfire for free and do not require a ticket. Children aged 4 to 16 inclusive will need to purchase a ticket for the event at the prices quoted above.
Children aged 15 or under must be accompanied by an adult at all attractions and organised events. Accompanying adults are responsible for supervising the children in their care at all times.
- 7. When will tickets from online bookings be sent out?
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All tickets will be sent electronically once the booking has been confirmed and your payment processed.
You must have your booking confirmation either printed out or clearly visible on a phone when you arrive. You will need to hold it up to the window of the car park booth so that it can be validated.
- 8. What's the last day for booking tickets online?
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Online booking will be available until 11.59pm the day before the event.
On the day of the event - subject to availability - tickets will be available on site at till points and at the entrance to the event.
Please note that this event is extremely popular and is likely to sell out. You are advised to book in advance to avoid disappointment.
- 9. Can I bring chairs?
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We do not allow chairs of any kind at this event.
As the event takes place at night in the outdoors, chairs are trip hazards.
- 10. Can I bring gazebos, tents, barbecues or awnings?
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Barbecues, gazebos, tents, awnings and Chinese lanterns are not permitted.
- 11. Can I take photographs?
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Photography is permitted for non-commercial purposes.
- 12. Can I bring a dog?
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It is not suitable to bring your dog to this event.
Please do not leave your dog in the car.
- 13. Is there a discount for groups?
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There are no group discounts for Bonfire and fireworks.
Please also see our general terms and conditions for ticket sales.
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.
