Book now for parties and gatherings from 14 - 22 February 2026, and 21 March - 6 November 2026
The Old Café is a large indoor space, perfect for staging children's birthday parties or as an all-weather base for get-togethers with large groups of friends and family.
Located on the upper level of the Chatsworth Farmyard, it is close to the main animal feeding pens and our adventure playground.
You can book the space on a room hire-only basis and bring in your own catering, or take advantage of our fully catered options.
Full details are below. If you are interested in booking or would like more information, please email [email protected]
Options and Costs
Room hire fee
£120, for up to X hours. Room available during farmyard opening times only.
Each room booking includes:
- one free car park ticket
- five free admission tickets to the farmyard and adventure playground to use on the day
- craft activity packs for each child (IS THERE A MINIMUM AGE FOR THE PACKS? MAXIMUM CAPACITY OF ROOM?)
Farmyard and Adventure Playground entry
£9.09 per adult guest
£9.09 per child guest - WHAT ABOUT CAR PARKING FOR GUESTS?
Catering
- Farmyard children’s party buffet £17.50pp
- Farmyard picnic bag £9.50pp
You are welcome to bring your own party food to The Old Café.
Please note, there are no kitchen facilities available, but there is a <IS THERE ANYTHING IN THERE?>
Optional Experiences
- Party bags £6pp
- Private Guinea Pig handling session (max 15 people per XX minute session) £50
- Private Guinea Pig and small animal handling session (max 15 people per XX minute session) £75
- Animal food for hand feeding £1.50 per bag
Our team are always open to suggestions for additional experiences to help make the day even more memorable.
Bookings by Friends and Patrons
Friends benefit from 10% off room hire, catering and optional experiences. DO THEY STILL GET 10% OFF ENTRY?
DO PATRONS GET 15% OFF?
From unlimited entry during open season and free tickets to Country fair and Christmas to all year-round discounts on shopping, dining and stays, explore the many benefits of Chatsworth Friends membership. Learn more
