Experience winter at Chatsworth
There is so much to enjoy at Chatsworth this season. Take a walk in our free-to-access parkland and woodland, followed by a 'winter warmer' lunch and hot drink in one of our cafes and restaurants.
Our stables shop is open, providing a choice of gifts, homewares, jewellery, and clothing from local makers and sustainable businesses. You can also explore works by various Peak District Artisans, which will be on display and available to buy from 26 January - 1 March.
Learn something new
We're also offering a wide range of talks and creative workshops themed around art, history, nature and creativity, which we hope will inspire you to start a new pastime or delve deeper into an existing interest.
Winter conservation
The house and garden will close for essential conservation from 5 January, reopening on Friday 20 March to Friends and Patrons, and on 21 March for general visits.
The farmyard and playground will also close, but will reopen from 14 - 22 February for the half term holidays.
What's on this winter
Beginners' Printmaking Course
Tuesdays, 6 January - 10 February 2026
(choice of 4 or 6 weeks)
Learn how to make a series of prints using a variety of different printmaking techniques in this artist-led course.
Learn to Draw in Six Weeks
Thursdays, 8 January - 12 February 2026
Take inspiration from the Chatsworth Garden as you develop your drawing skills over this six-week course.
Winter Talk: 500 years of the Chatsworth Garden
16 January 2026
A journey through 500 years of the Chatsworth Garden with Head of Garden and Landscape, Steve Porter.
Winter Talk: A History of the Pinetum and Arboretum at Chatsworth
23 January 2026
Learn about the Chatsworth Garden's Arboretum and Pinetum, created by Joseph Paxton in the 1830s, in this talk with Garden Collection and Learning Manager, Faye Tuffrey.
Get Drawing in Winter
24 January 2026
Explore the garden and create a series of observational drawings under expert tuition.
Peak District Artisans Showcase
26 January - 1 March 2026
Free entry - Stables Gift Shop
A showcase of original works created by Peak District-based artists, designer makers, and contemporary artisans, and available to purchase.
Winter Talk: Libraries of the Devonshires
30 January 2026
Discover the history of the spaces that have housed the rare books and manuscripts collected by seventeen generations of the Devonshires.
Sustainable Intaglio Printmaking Workshop
31 January 2026
Design and create an intaglio plate from recycled materials in this artist-led introductory printmaking workshop.
Beginner's Portrait Painting in Oils
4 February 2026
Begin your journey in oil portrait panting in this workshop led by artist, Richard Kitson.
Winter Talk: Bringing the Outdoors In
6 February 2026
Learn about the role of Chatsworth Floristry, their inspirations and how they adapt to accommodate evolving tastes, occasions, and sustainable practices.
Printed Valentine's Day Cards
6 February 2026
Design and print your own Valentine's Day cards in this introductory lino print workshop.
Working in Ink
7 February 2026
Explore a variety of ink-based techniques in this expert-led workshop.
Capturing Water in Oils
11 February 2026
Artist Sue Nichol, leads an oil painting workshop focused on effectively capturing water in all its forms.
Winter Talk: Discovering Lace
13 February 2026
Explore the history of lace and the stories behind special pieces in the Devonshire Collections.
Winter Talk: Cardinal Consalvi and the Devonshire Connection
20 February 2026
Delve into the connection between Chatsworth and the art world of 19th Century Rome
Next Steps in Drawing - Six Week Course
Thursdays, 26 February - 2 April 2026
Enhance your existing drawing skills and use a variety of techniques and materials
Winter Talk: Elizabeth Gaskell's Visit to Chatsworth
27 February 2026
"I feel more like Cinderella than anyone else you can imagine", Fran Baker, Chatsworth's Head of Archive & Library, recounts author Elizabeth Gaskell’s visit to Chatsworth.
Printed Lampshades Weekend Workshop
28 February - 1 March 2026
Create your own unique handprinted lampshade in this artist-led weekend workshop.
Winter Talk: Chatsworth in Song
6 March 2026
Discover how a recent bio-acoustic survey has introduced us to new wildlife living on the estate.
An Introduction to Hardback Book Binding
7 March 2026
Learn how to create and bind your own hardback notebook.
Drawing Flowers and Plants
11 March 2026
Develop your confidence in drawing botanical art in this full-day workshop.
Winter Talk: Introducing...House of Stories
13 March 2026
Discover which rare books, letters, and manuscripts are taking centre stage in this year's House of Stories exhibition, with Chatsworth's Head of Archive & Library, Fran Baker
Around the estate
Take a winter walk
There are many paths for you to discover and explore on the estate - here are some of our favourites.
Be a woodland explorer
Kick some leaves, build a den, play hide and seek and spot wildlife in Stand Wood.
Retail therapy
Choose from a carefully curated collection of homewares, tableware, gifts, clothes and jewellery in our stables shop.
Winter warmers
Enjoy hot drinks, snacks and homemade cakes prepared by our chefs and bakers.
More to explore
Explore the range of shopping and dining options across the estate with a visit to the farm shop, Chatsworth Kitchen or a restaurant in one of our cosy country pubs.
Stay with us
Whether bug hunting in Stand Wood, cycling on the Tissington Trail, or hitching a ride on a historic steam engine, Chatsworth and the Peak District are a dream destination for an unforgettable family escape. Find a stay with us in a cottage, shepherd’s hut, inn or hotel.
