All entertainment is included in your garden ticket, unless stated.

Talks have limited capacity and places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Friday 13 June

Talks in The Chatsworth Theatre* - entry included with garden ticket
Talk places allocated on a first come, first served basis

11am - All about Austen: Jane Hodson, Head of the School of English and Professor of English Language and Literature

12pm - Chatsworth and the Cavendish Family During the Regency Period, 1795–1837: Alice Martin, Head of Special Projects - The Devonshire Collections

*Unfortunately, these talks are unsuitable for anyone with mobility issues as the theatre can only be accessed via multiple sets of steep stairs

Embroidery Workshops in The Old Potting Shed - sorry, sold out
A special Chatsworth and Austen-themed embroidery workshop led by Derbyshire-based embroidery artist, Abigail Rose Creative.

Regency Afternoon Tea in the Old Duke's Glasshouse - includes garden access, pre-booking essential, additional charge applies. 
Sittings at 12.30pm and 3pm.
Experience a Regency-inspired afternoon tea in the Old Duke's Glasshouse off the Rose Garden. 

Talks in The Old Potting Shed, in the Garden - entry included with garden ticket Talk places allocated on a first come, first served basis.

1pm Regency Fashion with Janette Haslam 
2pm Be More Jane with author Sophie Andrews
3pm The Life of a Servant in Regency Times with Jane Hodson

Cinema on the South Lawn: Pride and Prejudice (2005) - Sorry, sold out.
6.00pm (screening from 7.30pm)

It's been 20 years since Chatsworth was immortalised on screen as Pemberley (aka Mr Darcy's House), in Joe Wright's adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfayden.

Why not watch it with us on 19 September? Learn more.

All day - please see noticeboard on arrival for timings

Lisa Timbs: The Square Pianist
Pianist Lisa Timbs will be playing music from the Regency era in the house at various times during the day.

Dressing up - Regency style
Don bonnets, breeches and cravats for a photo opp in the garden, available all day.

Pop up Austen - Chatsworth Players
Local amateur dramatic group, The Chatsworth Players, will be staging pop-up performances of scenes from Austen novels in the house and garden throughout the day.

There will also be a selection of garden games popular in the Regency period on the lawns.

Saturday 14 June

Talks in The Chatsworth Theatre* - entry included with garden ticket
Talk places allocated on a first come, first served basis

11am - All about Austen: Jane Hodson
Head of the School of English and Professor of English Language and Literature

12pm - Chatsworth and the Cavendish Family During the Regency Period, 1795–1837: Alice Martin, Head of Special Projects - The Devonshire Collections

1pm & 4pm - Being Mr Wickham - separate ticketed event, pre-booking recommended (show running time: 90 minutes), garden ticket also required.
Star of the BBC's adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, Adrian Lukis, reprises his role as Austen's lovable rake George Wickham to tell his side of the story in this live one-man show. Includes a Q&A session afterwards.

*Unfortunately, these talks are unsuitable for individuals with mobility issues as the theatre can only be accessed via multiple sets of steep stairs

Embroidery Workshops in The Old Potting Shed - Sorry, sold out
A special Chatsworth and Austen-themed embroidery workshop led by Derbyshire-based embroidery artist, Abigail Rose Creative.

Regency Afternoon Tea in the Old Duke's Glasshouse - includes garden access, pre-booking essential, additional charge applies. 
Sittings at 12.30pm and 3pm.
Experience a Regency-inspired afternoon tea in the Old Duke's Glasshouse off the Rose Garden. 

Talks in The Old Potting Shed, in the Garden - entry included with garden ticket
Talk places allocated on a first come, first served basis

1pm Regency Fashion with Janette Haslam
2pm What Matters in Jane Austen? Professor John Mullan 
3pm Be More Jane with author, Sophie Andrews
4pm The Life of a Servant in Regency Times with Jane Hodson

Cinema on the South Lawn: Pride and Prejudice (2005) - sorry, sold out
6.00pm (screening from 7.30pm)

It's been 20 years since Chatsworth was immortalised on screen as Pemberley (aka Mr Darcy's House), in Joe Wright's adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfayden.

Why not watch it with us on 19 September? Learn more.

Pride and Prejudice Summer Ball - pre-booking essential, additional charge applies
7.30pm - 12.20am

Don gowns and breeches and step into Jane Austen's classic novel for a summer evening of Regency dancing and dinner.

All day - please see notice board on arrival for timings

Lisa Timbs: The Square Pianist
Pianist Lisa Timbs will be playing music from the Regency era in the house at various times during the day.

Dressing up - Regency style
Don bonnets, breeches and cravats for a photo opp in the garden, available all day.

Pop up Austen - Chatsworth Players
Local amateur dramatic group, The Chatsworth Players, will be staging pop-up performances of scenes from Austen novels in the house and garden throughout the day.

'Austen: Lost & Found' - The Natural Theatre Company
A story that Jane Austen didn't write (but could have done) is brought to life in this comedic promenade performance taking place in the garden.

On the 250th anniversary of her birth, another 'lost' Jane Austen novel has been unearthed at Pemberley. Meddling Mrs Bentley is seeking husbands for her spinster daughters, and the audience is invited to get involved and help them secure an advantageous marriage. Expect some recognisable plotlines, familiar characters and just a little bit of nonsense as you immerse yourself in wooing, weeping and wagers as this joyful story comes to life around you.

There will also be a selection of garden games popular in the Regency period on the lawns.

Sunday 15 June

Talks in The Chatsworth Theatre* - entry included with garden ticket

11am - What Matters in Jane Austen? Professor John Mullan 
Professor John Mullan holds the Lord Northcliffe Chair of Modern English Literature at University College, London. He is a specialist in eighteenth-century literature.

12pm - Chatsworth and the Cavendish Family During the Regency Period, 1795–1837: Alice Martin, Head of Special Projects - The Devonshire Collections

1pm & 4pm - Being Mr Wickham - separate ticketed event, pre-booking recommended (show running time: 90 minutes), garden ticket also required.
Star of the BBC's adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, Adrian Lukis, reprises his role as Austen's lovable rake George Wickham to tell his side of the story in this live one-man show. Includes a Q&A session afterwards.

*Unfortunately, these talks are unsuitable for individuals with mobility issues as the theatre can only be accessed via multiple sets of steep stairs

Embroidery Workshops in The Old Potting Shed - Sorry, sold out
A special Chatsworth and Austen-themed embroidery workshop led by Derbyshire-based embroidery artist, Abigail Rose Creative.

Regency Afternoon Tea in the Old Duke's Glasshouse - Sorry, sold out
Sittings at 12.30pm and 3pm.
Experience a Regency-inspired afternoon tea in the Old Duke's Glasshouse off the Rose Garden. 

Talks in The Old Potting Shed, in the Garden - entry included with garden ticket
Talk spaces allocated on a first come, first served basis

1pm Regency Fashion with Janette Haslam 
2pm Be More Jane with author, Sophie Andrews
3pm The Life of a Servant in Regency Times with Jane Hodson

All day - please see noticeboard on arrival for timings

Lisa Timbs: The Square Pianist
Pianist Lisa Timbs will be playing music from the Regency era in the house at various times during the day.

Dressing up - Regency style
Don bonnets, breeches and cravats for a photo opp in the garden, available all day.

Pop up Austen - Chatsworth Players
Local amateur dramatic group, The Chatsworth Players, will be staging pop-up performances of scenes from Austen novels in the house and garden throughout the day.

Regency Dancing
The Anne Lister Regency Dancers will be staging performances throughout the day in the house and garden.

'Austen: Lost & Found' - The Natural Theatre Company
A story that Jane Austen didn't write (but could have done) is brought to life in this comedic promenade performance taking place in the garden.

On the 250th anniversary of her birth, another 'lost' Jane Austen novel has been unearthed at Pemberley. Meddling Mrs Bentley is seeking husbands for her spinster daughters, and the audience is invited to get involved and help them secure an advantageous marriage. Expect some recognisable plotlines, familiar characters and just a little bit of nonsense as you immerse yourself in wooing, weeping and wagers as this joyful story comes to life around you.

There will also be a selection of garden games popular in the Regency period on the lawns.

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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.