The Queen's Reading Room Festival is hosting a book donation station, inviting festival goers to donate their favourite books to be gifted to users of The Elm Foundation, a charity based in Chesterfield.
Bring a good condition book from home, or purchase one from our on-site gift shops, and leave it in one of the donation stations located by the steps to The Orangery in the garden.
You are welcome to leave a kind message in the book for the recipient.
Learn more about The Elm Foundation using the link below.
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Book Signings
Buy a book from our Orangery gift shop and have it signed and dedicated by its author, such as Kristin Hannah, Gill Hornby, Alan Titchmarsh, Celia Imrie, Jilly Cooper, Julia Quinn, Robert Harris, Lady Glenconner, Rupert Everett, and more.
Share Your Favourite Books
Donate copies of books you have enjoyed to The Elm Foundation, and perhaps add a kind message for the next reader.
Drop them off at our dedicated book donation station by The Orangery.
Festival Food & Drink
Bring a picnic or buy sandwiches, snacks, light lunches, and drinks from one of our outlets.
About our talk venues
Heading to a talk? Familiarise yourself with our talk venues.
Visitor Information
Download a digital festival map or a Chatsworth grounds map, check accessibility, learn about shops and dining options, and how to get to Chatsworth.
Festival Headliners
View the full schedule of talks offered by visiting authors, experts, and special guests.
All talks are now sold out.
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Please note: Please be aware that for technical, operational or safety reasons, some facilities may be removed or closed, or entertainment and event timetables cancelled and/or altered at any time, including at short notice. Chatsworth reserves the right to change the programme of attractions and entertainment if, at any time, it is deemed necessary or appropriate to do so, this may also include closing attractions or areas of the estate. We apologise in advance for any disappointment caused should this need arise.
