From early November, Chatsworth House, Garden and Farmyard are decorated for Christmas.
Look out mid-September when we'll announce our theme for the 2024 season.
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Highlights from 'The Palace of Advent'
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Squirrels nature club (SEN)
27 April, 29 June, 27 July, 28 September 2024
A nature club for children with additional needs to explore and learn about the wildlife at Chatsworth.
Magical plants and trees
3 & 4 April, 10 & 11 April 2024
Explore the Chatsworth Garden and Stand Wood, discovering plants and trees and how they have been used through the ages.
Mini makers art club (ages 3-5)
22 April, 20 May, 3 June, 1 July, 15 July, 9 September, 23 September, 7 October, 21 October 2024
An art club for pre-school aged children to get creative, develop their imagination, make new friends and get a little messy.
Little Pips gardening club (ages 3-5)
4 March, 18 March, 15 April, 29 April, 13 May, 10 June, 24 June, 8 July, 22 July, 2 September, 16 September, 30 September, 14 October 2024
A fortnightly gardening club for pre-school aged children. Explore the garden, make friends and learn new skills while making, growing and having fun.
Seedlings gardening club (ages 4-9)
16 April 2024, 21 May 2024, 18 June 2024, 16 July 2024, 10 September 2024, 8 October 2024
An after-school gardening club where children will learn how to grow different flowers, fruits and vegetables, and discover the abundance of wildlife at Chatsworth.
Flower crown making
29 & 30 May 2024
Create a floral crown using flowers from the Kitchen and Cutting Garden.
Lamb feeding experience
15 April to 20 May 2024
A special opportunity to bottle feed our lambs in the farmyard. Includes access to the farmyard and playground and a bag of animal feed.
Young farmers
31 May, 31 July, 7 August, 9 August, 14 August, 21 August, 23 August, 14 September, 15 September 2024
Spend an afternoon helping the farmyard team with their daily jobs, from collecting eggs to grooming the animals.
Goat kid feeding experience
1 June–1 July 2024
A special opportunity to bottle feed and cuddle our goat kids in the farmyard.
Easter in the Farmyard
28 March - 14 April 2024
Enjoy our farmyard and playground throughout the Easter school holidays
Learn to grow workshops (ages 7-12)
5, 6 & 7 August 2024
Learn all you need to know about growing fruit, vegetables and flowers in this children's gardening course.
Botanical smells and stinks
13, 14, 20, 21 & 22 August 2024
Explore the Chatsworth Kitchen and Cutting Garden, using your nose to discover plants and their smells...
Ecology explorer workshops (ages 9-14)
28 & 29 August
Delve into your surroundings during this ecology day, discovering habitats, plants, trees, invertebrates and mammals.
Ways to play trail
This free family trail map encourages you to explore our beautiful woodland and garden in playful new ways.
Stay with us
With so much to see, do, and explore in the Peak District, it's a shame to only come for the day, so why not stay a little longer? Our country cottages, shepherd's huts, hotels, and inns are the perfect base for exploring all that Chatsworth, Derbyshire, and the Peak District have to offer. Find out more.