Painted Hall
Used to welcome and impress guests, this was the largest and grandest room built by the 1st Duke.
Oak Room
This room was completely changed by the 6th Duke, with wood panelling he bought at an auction.
Chapel
This is the least changed room at Chatsworth. The 1st Duke employed the best artists to realise his designs.
State Drawing Room
The second room of the State Apartment, a suite of rooms intended to host a king.
State Bedchamber
One of the most private rooms in the State Apartment, this room was more lavishly decorated than all the others and features the State Bed.
Old Master Drawings Cabinet
This room was designed to display Old Master Drawings.
North Sketch Gallery
The North Sketch Gallery, created in 2009, showcases contemporary art and ceramics.
Oak Stairs/Leicester Landing
The stairs were created when the 6th Duke added the North Wing. They connected the old part of the house to the new.
Library and Ante Library
There are over 17,000 books in these two rooms. The whole Chatsworth book collection numbers around 40,000 volumes.
Great Dining Room
Built as part of the 6th Duke’s renovation, this room is still used for formal dinners.
Sculpture Gallery
Built by the 6th Duke, the gallery contains one of the foremost early 19th century contemporary collections of sculpture.
Further information
Rent a multi media guide to hear stories of Chatsworth's history and collections, told by the people who work here.
Our friendly and knowledgeable guides would also love to chat with you, or download our room cards in advance of your visit. Our room cards are also available in large print
The house has been passed down through 17 generations of the Devonshire family. Learn about the Devonshire family history.
Chatsworth House Trust cares for one of the largest and most significant private collections in Britain with works spanning 4,000 years. Learn about the the Devonshire Collections.
