Festival Hub Opening Times
Saturday 19 September: 10am - 6.30pm*
Sunday 20 September: 10am** - 6pm
*The Hub will remain open for Lee Child talk ticketholders, with catering outlets closing at 7pm.
**9.45am entry for William Boyd talk ticketholders only, please make yourself known to Chatsworth staff on arrival at the garden gates.
How to Find Us
Chatsworth is easily accessible by car or public transport.
Our address is:
Chatsworth
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 1PP
what3words ///unicorns.questions.rests
Downloadable Festival Schedule
View a digital schedule of all of the Festival talks.
Festival Venue Map
Access a digital map of all of the talk venues for The Queen's Reading Room Festival.
Chatsworth Site Map
View a digital map of the Chatsworth site, including the garden, shops, restaurants, left luggage and visitor toilets.
Accessibility
The Queen's Reading Room Festival takes place on the South Lawn in the Chatsworth Garden, with a series of talks also running in the Chapel in the house.
Find out more about each venue before you visit.
Learn more about accessibility at Chatsworth, including accessible parking, toilet provision, and an accessibility map of the Chatsworth Garden.
Food and Drink
There are several cafes and restaurants at Chatsworth offering everything from afternoon tea to traditional ice cream sundaes.
Festival Hub - Catering Village
You'll also find a range of pop-up food and drink outlets within the Festival Hub.
Opening Times
Saturday 19 September: 10am - 7pm
Sunday 20 September: 9.45am - 5.30pm
Shopping
Visit our gift shops in the garden and at the Stables for books, stationery, clothing, mementoes, and food and drink, inspired by our collections or sourced from local makers and small, sustainable British businesses.
Where to Stay
Extend your Festival visit to a stay and explore miles of walks and centuries of heritage, art and design across Chatsworth and the wider Peak District. Our hotels, inns, cottages, or shepherd’s huts offer the perfect base for your adventure.
FAQs
View our frequently asked questions.
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The Queen's Reading Room Festival 2026
19 & 20 September 2026
A literary festival like no other, uniting literature enthusiasts for a weekend dedicated to celebrating the written word.
The Queen's Reading Room Festival Afternoon Teas
19 & 20 September 2026
Add an elegant afternoon tea in the Old Duke's Glasshouse in the Chatsworth Garden to your Festival experience.
Lee Child and Special Guests
19 September 2026
From Reacher to Rehabilitation: Writing, Reading and Second Chances
Bestselling author Lee Child is joined by special guests to discuss the transformational power of literature and storytelling.
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.
