Event details
Monday 31 October to Friday 4 November | 11am & 2pm
£26 per person, includes entry to the garden
These twice daily talks provide exclusive access to some of the most interesting and popular items in the Devonshire Collections, whilst the house is temporarily closed to visitors as it is dressed for Christmas.
In small groups of just 15 guests, our expert Curators will share the story behind each special piece, explaining its provenance and how it came to be in the Collections.
The talks will last 1 hour and be staged in the Library.
Guests will be invited to explore the garden at leisure after their session.
Daily schedule - please note this may be subject to change
Monday 31 October
11am - Alice Martin, Head of the Devonshire Collections
2pm - Alice Martin, Head of the Devonshire Collections
Tuesday 1 November
11am - Alice Martin, Head of the Devonshire Collections and Charles Noble, Curator of Fine Art - sorry, sold out
2pm - Alice Martin, Head of the Devonshire Collections
Wednesday 2 November
11am - Susie Stokoe, Textiles Supervisor and Sash Giles, Curator of Decorative Arts
2pm - Louise Clarke, Assistant Archivist and Librarian and Sash Giles, Curator of Decorative Arts
Thursday 3 November
11am - Susie Stokoe, Textiles Supervisor and Charles Noble, Curator of Fine Art
2pm - Sash Giles, Curator of Decorative Arts
Friday 4 November - sorry, sold out
11am - Charles Noble, Curator of Fine Art and Louise Clarke, Assistant Archivist and Librarian
2pm - Charles Noble, Curator of Fine Art and Louise Clarke, Assistant Archivist and Librarian
Important Information
Please note that the event ticket does not include access to the normal visitor route through the house.
Please arrive through the garden entrance; our team will meet you at Flora's Temple and take you through the North Wing to the Library.
Looking for somewhere to stay?
We have a collection of hotels, inns, cottages and restaurants on and around the Chatsworth Estate that will make your visit even more special. Visit the Devonshire Hotels & Restaurants website to find out more and to book online.
