Event details
Mini makers will take place from 10.30am to 11.45am on the following Mondays:
- 15 July
- 9 September
- 23 September
- 7 October
- 21 October
£6.50 per child | £2.50 per adult
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Max 1 adult per child.
Each session will encourage children aged 3-5 to develop their imagination & creativity; self-expression and communication skills. Children will explore a range of creative activities, cognitive play, making and drawing in different ways.
Activities include:
- Experiment with multi-sensory materials
- Explore creativity outdoors
- Try a range of wet and dry drawing and painting media
- Explore and record the natural environment
- Be inspired by our art collection
- Discover colour, shape, light & shadow
- Experience 3D sculpture & land art
- Creative play with natural materials
Mini makers art club and Little Pips gardening club run at the same time on alternative Mondays, so why not try both?
The sessions will take place in the Old Potting Shed learning studio, which is fully accessible with accessible toilet facilities. There are baby changing facilities and children’s seat inserts and steps.
If you have any additional questions about accessibility, please contact Chatsworth Education at [email protected] so we can discuss your specific requirements.
Please park in the main car park - parking is included with your ticket - before meeting a member of the learning team at the top garden entrance next to the Stables 10 minutes before the session starts.
More events and activities for children
Little Pips Gardening Club (ages 3-5)
Mondays, 23 March to 12 October
A fortnightly gardening club for pre-school aged children. Explore the garden, meet new friends and learn new skills while making, growing and having fun.
Seedlings Gardening Club (ages 4-11)
24 March - 20 October
A monthly after-school gardening club where children will learn how to grow different flowers, fruits and vegetables, and discover the abundance of wildlife at Chatsworth.
Squirrels Nature Club (SEN)
25 April - 10 October
A nature club for children with additional needs to explore and learn about the wildlife at Chatsworth.
Animals up close
23 May
Join us for an evening guided tour of the farmyard to meet our newest spring arrivals.
Family Festival
23 - 25 May
Included with garden tickets
Unleash creativity and let imaginations run wild at our family festival in the Chatsworth Garden.
The Big Tree Climb
23 - 25 May
Enjoy Stand Wood from a new perspective by taking part in our big tree climb this summer; a great adventure for all the family.
Includes entry to the garden and family festival.
The Big Tree Climb - Relaxed Session
23 - 25 May
A relaxed and supportive tree climbing session in Stand Wood under expert guidance.
Includes entry to the garden and family festival.
Young Farmers
Various dates from 26 May
Spend an afternoon helping the farmyard team with their daily jobs, from collecting eggs to grooming the animals.
Cinema in the park: Sing (U)
Saturday 25 July
Watch the animated musical 'Sing' on the big outdoor cinema screen in the park.
Cinema in the park: The Gruffalo and Stick Man (U)
Sunday 26 July
Experience two animated versions of Julia Donaldson's best loved books, on a large outdoor cinema screen.
Country Fair
4 - 6 September
Featuring spectacular grand ring displays in the air and on land, demos from celebrity chefs plus entertainment for all the family. Book before 30 June 2026 to save up to £10 per ticket.
Ways to Play Trail
This free family trail map encourages you to explore our beautiful woodland and garden in playful new ways.
Young Explorers Trail
Nature can be found everywhere at Chatsworth. Follow this trail around the house and garden to see what wonders of the natural world you can spot.
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.
