Event details
Tuesday 15 July | 3.30pm to 4.30pm
£30 per person
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to see historic items from our lace archive up close and discover how lace has been represented in paintings displayed in Chatsworth's Great Dining Room.
This event is delivered by Textiles Technician Olivia Housley, who has been researching Chatsworth's lace collection.
Meeting point
Please meet at Flora’s Temple (in the Chatsworth Garden, accessed via the lower garden gates) at 3.20pm. A member of our team will meet you there.
Add house and garden tickets to your experience
This is an event only ticket. Why not make a day of it by purchasing a house and garden, or a garden ticket and fully explore all that Chatsworth has to offer.
Accessibility
This event takes place in Chatsworth House. The route may include stairs, but a lift is available. There will be periods of standing. If you have any questions about accessibility or require an essential carer ticket, please email [email protected]
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