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Celebrate the Festive Season at Chatsworth
There are so many opportunities to create magical Christmas memories and traditions at Chatsworth this year - see the house transformed for The Enchanted Garden, explore the light and sound trail in the garden, 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. Please do not travel to Chatsworth unless you have a booking.
Our opening times differ over the festive season. View opening times.
What's On
From visiting the decorated house and garden, to taking part in creative workshops, there are plenty of memorable experiences on offer at Chatsworth this Christmas.
Christmas at Chatsworth
7 November 2026 - 3 January 2027
Experience Christmas at Chatsworth, with decorations in the house and a light and sound trail in the garden.
Pre-booking essential.
Christmas Market
7 November - 13 December 2026
Soak up the Christmas market atmosphere and browse more than 100 stalls offering a wide range of Christmas gifts and decorations.
Car park tickets must be pre-booked in advance online.
Tickets on sale soon
Christmas in the Garden
7 November 2026 - 3 January 2027
Explore an interactive light and sound trail around the garden.
Pre booking essential.
Tickets on sale soon.
Embroidered Christmas Robins
13 November 2026
Learn how to embroider your festive Robin decoration using three simple stitches with artist Lucy Freeman.
Hand Printed Christmas Cards
14 November 2026
Learn how to create, carve and print Christmas cards with your own seasonal designs using lino printing.
Festive Paper Decorations
20 November 2026
A half day workshop learning to create beautiful folded paper Christmas decorations for your Christmas tree.
Cyanotype Christmas Decorations
21 November 2026
Create botanical cyanotype decorations, learn the historic printing process, and transform delicate natural forms and festive stencils.
Stag Willow Weaving
27 & 28 November 2026
Create your own festive stag sculpture in this hands-on masterclass from international willow artist, Emma Stothard.
Christmas Wreath Making
2, 3, 4 December 2026
Learn how to make a festive wreath using our own Chatsworth foliage, cones and berries in this 2 hour workshop.
Storytime with Father Christmas, plus Christmas at Chatsworth entry
28 November - 13 December 2026
Enjoy a story with Father Christmas at the farmyard. Includes entry to Christmas at Chatsworth.
Relaxed Storytime with Father Christmas, plus Christmas at Chatsworth entry
5 December 2026
Enjoy a relaxed session storytime with Father Christmas at the farmyard. Includes entry to Christmas at Chatsworth.
Luxury Christmas Wreath Making
7, 8 December 2026
Join us for a three-hour luxury wreath making experience in our garden studio using a curated selection of seasonal foliage and natural decorative accents.
Storytime with Father Christmas
18 - 23 December 2026
Father Christmas will captivate little ears with the story of the first Christmas. Includes entry to the farmyard and playground.
Creating Christmas Talk
11 December 2026
Join us for a fascinating behind-the-scenes talk with the Creative Director of Christmas at Chatsworth.
Storytime with Father Christmas - Relaxed Session
21 & 22 December 2026
Join the farmyard team for an autism friendly visit with Father Christmas. Includes farmyard and adventure playground entry.
Winter Pride and Prejudice ball
4, 10, 11 December 2026
Experience an evening straight out of the Jane Austen classic, Pride and Prejudice.
Winter Ball
5, 12 December 2026
Celebrate Christmas in style with our magical winter ball and an elegant four-course dinner.
Christmas at the Carriage House
18, 19 December 2026
Celebrate the festive season with an elegant three-course meal followed by an evening of dancing in the Carriage House.
New Year's Eve Ball
31 December 2026
Ring in the New Year at Chatsworth with live music, dancing and dinner.
Seasonal Food and Chatsworth Inspired Gifts
Between 8 November and 4 January, our Stables gift shop is only accessible if you arrive by bus, on foot, or have a pre-booked dining, event or car park ticket.
Chatsworth Gift Shops
Spend time selecting the perfect gift from the curated collections in our Chatsworth gift shops, at the Stables and the Orangery.
From 27 September
Farm Shop Christmas Marquee
Shop everything you need for Christmas under one roof - from mince pies, cards and crackers to a range of gift ideas.
Until 24 December
Local Produce from the Farm Shop
Stock up on locally produced festive food and drink.
Browse our Christmas festive catalogue online and place your Christmas food orders by 12 December for collection between 22-24 December.
Chatsworth Christmas Trees
Prepare for the festive season with our British-grown Nordmann fir trees.
Available at the farm shop from 27 November until they sell out.
Christmas Hampers & Gifts Online
Browse a wide selection of elegant hampers, homeware, kitchenware, jewellery, candles, cards and Chatsworth-inspired gifts in our online shop.
From 1 October.
Christmas Walks and Food-Based-Get-Togethers
Between 8 November and 4 January, our Stables restaurants are only accessible if you arrive by bus, on foot, or have a pre-booked dining, event or car park ticket.
Afternoon Tea
Complement your visit to Chatsworth with an afternoon tea experience in the Cavendish. Pre-booking essential.
Dine in the Carriage House
Enjoy a range of hot meals and drinks, plus sandwiches and cakes in our Carriage House café.
Winter Walks
Enjoy a moment of calm amongst nature with a walk through our parkland.
Stand Wood
Build a den, go bug hunting and take in the views from Stand Wood, a 385-acre medieval woodland 400ft above Chatsworth House.
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.
