Christmas at Chatsworth

7 November 2026 - 3 January 2027

Experience Christmas at Chatsworth, with decorations in the house and a light and sound trail in the garden. 

Pre-booking essential.

Christmas Market

7 November - 13 December 2026

Soak up the Christmas market atmosphere and browse more than 100 stalls offering a wide range of Christmas gifts and decorations.

Car park tickets must be pre-booked in advance online.

Christmas in the Garden

7 November 2026 - 3 January 2027

Explore an interactive light and sound trail around the garden.

Pre booking essential. 

Christmas Guided Tour

Available 9 November to 31 December

Discover the creative journey behind The 12 Days of Christmas and hear stories of Christmas at Chatsworth through the years, with one of our knowledgeable guides on a house and garden buggy tour.

Embroidered Christmas Robins

13 November 2026

Learn how to embroider your festive Robin decoration using three simple stitches with artist Lucy Freeman.

Hand Printed Christmas Cards

14 November 2026

Learn how to create, carve and print Christmas cards with your own seasonal designs using lino printing.

Festive Paper Decorations

20 November 2026

A half day workshop learning to create beautiful folded paper Christmas decorations for your Christmas tree.

Cyanotype Christmas Decorations

21 November 2026

Create botanical cyanotype decorations, learn the historic printing process, and transform delicate natural forms and festive stencils.

Stag Willow Weaving

27 & 28 November 2026

Create your own festive stag sculpture in this hands-on masterclass from international willow artist, Emma Stothard.

Storytime with Father Christmas, plus Christmas at Chatsworth entry

28 November - 13 December 2026

Enjoy a story with Father Christmas at the farmyard. Includes entry to Christmas at Chatsworth.

Relaxed Storytime with Father Christmas, plus Christmas at Chatsworth entry

5 December 2026

Enjoy a relaxed session storytime with Father Christmas at the farmyard. Includes entry to Christmas at Chatsworth.

Luxury Christmas Wreath Making

7, 8 December 2026

Join us for a three-hour luxury wreath making experience in our garden studio using a curated selection of seasonal foliage and natural decorative accents.

Storytime with Father Christmas

18 - 23 December 2026

Father Christmas will captivate little ears with the story of the first Christmas. Includes entry to the farmyard and playground.

Creating Christmas Talk

11 December 2026

Join us for a fascinating behind-the-scenes talk with the Creative Director of Christmas at Chatsworth.

Storytime with Father Christmas - Relaxed Session

21 & 22 December 2026

Join the farmyard team for an autism friendly visit with Father Christmas. Includes farmyard and adventure playground entry.

Winter Pride and Prejudice ball

4, 10, 11 December 2026

Experience an evening straight out of the Jane Austen classic, Pride and Prejudice. 

Winter Ball

5, 12 December 2026

Celebrate Christmas in style with our magical winter ball and an elegant four-course dinner. 

Christmas at the Carriage House

18 December 2026

Celebrate the festive season with an elegant three-course meal followed by an evening of dancing in the Carriage House.

New Year's Eve Ball

31 December 2026

Ring in the New Year at Chatsworth with live music, dancing and dinner.