How to find us

Chatsworth
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 1PP

Chatsworth is 8 miles north of Matlock off the B6012. It is 16 miles from the M1 junction 29, signposted via Chesterfield and 42 miles from the M6 junction 19.

More about how to find us.

Car parks

Parking is free at the Chatsworth Country Fair. There are three car parks, the North, South and West car parks. As you drive closer to the fair, there will be clearly marked signs for the closest car park.

View car park map

Opening times

Gates open at 9am. The Grand ring programme runs daily from 10.30am to approximately 6.30pm.

Showground map

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Chatsworth House and Garden

Subject to availability, ticket holders to the Chatsworth Country Fair 2023 will be able to access Chatsworth House and Garden on the day of their visit to the country fair.

Anyone wishing to visit the house and garden must visit the ticketing hub near the house to obtain a timed entry ticket.

Due to capacity restrictions in the house and garden, these tickets will be limited and will be available on a first come first served basis each day.

During the fair, from 1-3 September 2023, access to Chatsworth House and Garden, as well as the Stables and surrounding area, will only be possible with a valid country fair ticket.

The farmyard and adventure playground are closed during the Country Fair but do have a presence on the showground, view the Showground map for details. 

Accessibility

Manual Wheelchair and Electric Scooter hire

Event Mobility is delighted to be providing electric scooters and manual wheelchairs for use by disabled, elderly and mobility impaired visitors at the show.

To reserve an electric scooter or manual wheelchair you can book online here, print out an advance booking form from the website or contact the office on 01386 725391 to request a form to be posted to you.  The charity asks £30 for an electric scooter and £10 for a manual wheelchair. 

If you have booked accessibility items it is essential you enter through via Heathy Lea or the Golden Gates and park in the North Car Park.

Car park

There are a limited number of blue badge car parking spaces at the front of each car park, please speak to the gate staff on arrival.

Toilets

There are a number of accessible toilets around the showground as well as a Mobiloo. A Mobiloo is an attended mobile toilet service with hoist and changing bench. Find out more at www.mobiloo.org.uk.

Please see the showground map above for accessible toilet locations. 

Carers

Carers are eligible for free entry if supporting a disabled visitor with a ticket.

Questions?

Contact us. If you have questions about booking tickets, memberships or caravans, contact TicketSRV.