Celebrate the festive season at Chatsworth
There are so many opportunities to create magical new Christmas memories and traditions at Chatsworth this year; see the house transformed into a nordic winterland, explore the Christmas garden light trail, pick the perfect Christmas tree and blow away the cobwebs with a bracing winter walk through our picturesque parkland.
Christmas at Chatsworth really is the most wonderful time of the year.
Pre-booking is essential for all ticketed events.
What's on
Christmas in the house and garden
5 November - 8 January
Explore Chatsworth House dressed for a nordic Christmas and enjoy an illuminated light trail in the garden.
Christmas light trail in the garden
5 November - 8 January
Wrap up warm, grab a hot chocolate and embark on an exciting passage of discovery through the garden where, this year, our Nordic-inspired illuminations await.
Festive fare and the perfect gifts
Chatsworth gift shops
Spend time selecting the perfect gift from the curated collections in our Chatsworth gift shops, at the Stables and the Orangery.
Farm shop Christmas marquee
Until 24 December
Shop everything you need for Christmas under one roof - from mince pies, cards and crackers to a range of great gift ideas.
Festive fare from the estate farm shop
Stock up on festive fare, food and gifts in the estate farm shop.
Chatsworth Christmas trees
From 25 November
Prepare for the festive season with our British-grown Nordmann Fir trees. Available at the estate farm shop.
Christmas walks and food-based get-togethers
Christmas walks
Enjoy catching up with friends or a private moment of peace and quiet away from the festivities with a walk through our parkland. Free to access, car park charge applies.
Stand wood
Build a den, go bug hunting or just enjoy being close to nature in Stand Wood. Free to access, car park charge applies.
Festive afternoon tea
From 25 November
Complement your festive visit to Chatsworth with a luxurious afternoon tea experience in the Cavendish. Online booking available.
Winter warmers in the Flying Childers
Enjoy hot drinks, fine wines, craft beers, cocktails and fizz and a winter warmer menu of toasted paninis, filled jacket potatoes, sharing platters and bar snacks.
Casual lunches in the Carriage House
Enjoy a range of hot meals and drinks, plus sandwiches and cakes in our Carriage House cafe.
Make a stay of it
After an exciting day at Chatsworth, there’s nowhere better to be than at our hotel or inns. Curl up with a book and a locally-sourced gin by the inglenook fireplace, snuggle into a four-poster bed or sample Head Chef Adam’s 3 AA Rosette dining.
View our Christmas at Chatsworth package.
This year’s Christmas event is kindly supported by CW Sellors, one of the UK's leading fine jewellery and luxury watch specialist, and Investec Wealth & Investment.
