A Star-Studded Line Up
Price £25 per talk
From 'romantasy' to gripping 'whodunnits', our Queen's Reading Room Festival headliners represent a multitude of literary genres. Join us for live conversations in some of Chatsworth's most atmospheric historical spaces, where you can hear these talented writers discuss their work and the influences behind it.
Don't forget your festival pass
To attend any of the talks, you will need to purchase a festival pass in addition to a ticket for each of the talks you wish to experience. All passes and tickets must be pre-booked in advance.
Avoid double booking
The talks are scheduled across four time slots throughout the day: 11:00 am, 12:30 pm, 2:45 pm, and 4:15 pm. All talks start and finish at the same times in each venue. The only exception is the talk featuring Alan Titchmarsh in conversation with Steve Porter, which begins at 12:00 pm in the Hartington Room.
Be sure to check that the talks you are booking do not take place at the same time.
* Accessibility: Unfortunately, the Chatsworth Theatre can only be accessed via several flights of steep steps and is not suitable for those with limited mobility.
What's on: 11am - 11.45am
What's on: 12pm - 1.15pm
What's on: 2.45pm - 3.30pm
What's on: 4.15pm - 5pm
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The Queen's Reading Room Festival 2025
20 September 2025
A literary festival like no other, uniting authors, experts, and literature enthusiasts for a day dedicated to celebrating the written word.
Festival Cinema: Pride & Prejudice (2005)
19 September 2025
Spend an evening in the Chatsworth Garden watching an open-air screening of 'Pride & Prejudice' (2005) starring Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen and Chatsworth House as Pemberley.
Separate ticket required.
Festival Cinema: Sense & Sensibility (1995)
20 September 2025
Watch Emma Thompson's captivating retelling of Austen's first novel 'Sense and Sensibility' in our open-air cinema in the garden. Directed by Ang Lee, it also stars Kate Winslet, Hugh Grant and Alan Rickman alongside a stellar British cast.
Separate ticket required.
The Queen's Reading Room Festival Afternoon Teas
20 September 2025
Add an elegant afternoon tea in the Old Duke's Glasshouse in the Chatsworth Garden to your Festival experience.
Separate ticket required.
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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.
