Tour details
£95 per adult (17+ years)*
£60 per child (3-16 years)
Enjoy a Christmas Guided Tour with one of our knowledgeable guides and explore the magic of The 12 Days of Christmas. Discover the creative journey behind our festive experience and hear stories of Christmas at Chatsworth through the years, and the different themes and decorations that have filled the house and garden in the past.
Some areas may not be suitable for wheelchair users, please see the accessibility section below.
This tour also includes a ticket for the garden, farmyard and playground for the same day.
Maximum of 5 people per tour to ensure the best possible experience.
Maximum of 3 children on any tour, accompanied by two adults.
The tour starts at 4pm.
Important notice
Large bags will not be permitted due to lack of space. These can be left in the luggage lockers available at the front of the house (a refundable £1 coin is required for these lockers).
Itinerary
4pm - guided tour of the house: 60 minutes
5pm - refreshment break: 30 minutes
5.30pm - garden buggy tour of the garden: 60 minutes
Tickets allow you to visit the garden, farmyard and adventure playground prior to your house tour time, but are not valid for earlier entry into the house.
Availability
Christmas Guided Tours are available Monday to Thursday from 9 November until 31 December 2026.
Tours are only available Monday – Thursday at 4pm
After clicking 'Book Tickets', use the booking calendar to select your preferred date and time.
Guests are asked to arrive at the North Entrance of the house to meet their guide 10 minutes before the tour starts.
Accessibility
The house tour is fully accessible for wheelchair users.
The garden buggy tour is accessible if users can transfer from a wheelchair onto a garden buggy seat.
*Price quoted includes an optional 10% donation to the Chatsworth House Trust charity.
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Membership
Explore annual Friends membership for adults and families which offers unlimited access during open season, free tickets to events, and discounts on shopping, dining and stays.
All membership income supports the Chatsworth House Trust charity.
Bespoke Tours
We can arrange private views of historic artefacts from our collections or create a tour tailored to your special interest.
Priced from £500 per person.
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Curate your ideal Chatsworth Escape: a bespoke service with a Chatsworth Ambassador on hand to offer guidance and make all the arrangements for you.
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