Keeping Goats

Event details

Tuesday 2 July | 11am to 4pm

£65 per person

Whether you've always wanted to keep your own goats or are interested in learning more about how we look after ours, this session is a great practical introduction. A picnic lunch from the Chatsworth Farm Shop will be provided on the day.

Each of our keeper days will cover:

What you need to get started
Animal breeds to suit your needs
Feeding and housing
Basic health care
Breeding
Costs involved in keeping
Regulations and documentation required

Animals Up Close

23 May 2026

Join us for an evening guided tour of the farmyard meeting our newest spring arrivals.

Young Farmers

Various dates from 26 May 2026

Spend an afternoon helping the farmyard team with their daily jobs, from collecting eggs to grooming the animals.

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.

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