Designed for anyone with an interest in art and culture, our new talks and tours programme offers the opportunity to take a deep dive into different areas of interest.
Whether you want to learn more about our art exhibitions, explore behind the scenes, or get up close to special items preserved in the archives or Devonshire Collections, our knowledgeable team lead talks and tours covering all aspects of Chatsworth's history, archives and art collection.
To view our full art and culture programme, visit our events calendar.
Winter talk: Discovering Lace
13 February 2026
Explore the history of lace and the stories behind special pieces preserved in the Devonshire Collections by Chatsworth House Trust in this illustrated talk.
Winter talk: Cardinal Consalvi and the Devonshire Connection
20 February 2026
Delve into the connection between Chatsworth and the art world of 19th Century Rome.
Winter talk: Elizabeth Gaskell's Visit to Chatsworth
27 February 2026
"I feel more like Cinderella than anyone else you can imagine", Fran Baker, Chatsworth's Head of Archive & Library, recounts author Elizabeth Gaskell’s visit to Chatsworth.
Winter talk: Chatsworth in Song
6 March 2026
Learn about the migratory and non-migratory birds identified through Chatsworth's bioacoustics monitoring programme, and how we're managing the estate to improve important wildlife habitats.
Winter talk: Introducing...House of Stories
13 March 2026
Discover which rare books, letters, and manuscripts are taking centre stage in this year's House of Stories exhibition, with Chatsworth's Head of Archive & Library, Fran Baker
Stay With Us
With miles of walks on the estate and in the national park, as well as centuries of heritage, art and design to explore, Chatsworth and the Peak District are a dream destination for an unforgettable escape. Find a stay with us in a hotel, inn, cottage, or shepherd’s hut here.
