Borrow a Membership
Chatsworth's 2026 exhibition House of Stories: Tales From the Chatsworth Library, brings together some of the Devonshire collection’s most exciting treasures, including rare editions and volumes from authors including Geoffrey Chaucer, Jane Austen and Oscar Wilde. Chatsworth will also be hosting literary-themed talks and events to celebrate the National Year of Reading.
You may borrow the Community Membership Card in the same way you would borrow a library book. The card grants you access to Chatsworth House, Garden, Farmyard and Adventure Playground for seven days*. You do not need to pre-book Chatsworth entry tickets, simply present your card to a member of staff for scanning on arrival. At the end of the seven days, return the Membership Card to the library.
This is a pilot project which will be running until 4 October 2026.
Planning Your Visit
We're looking forward to welcoming you to Chatsworth.
Find out more about what to expect from a day with us using the link below.
Terms and Conditions
- The Community Membership Card entitles the borrower free entry for 2 adults and up to 6 children to Chatsworth House (once per day), and unlimited visits to the garden, adventure playground and farmyard during opening hours, plus free car parking for one car per visit during the loan period.
- Visits cannot be booked online, simply present the card at ticket kiosks at Chatsworth for scanning.
- When visiting the house, you will be booked onto the next available timeslot.
- For visits to the garden, farmyard and adventure playground, present the card at the entry gate.
- Please only present the physical card – photocopies will not be accepted. If the card is lost, please contact the library to organise a replacement.
- The card is not transferable throughout the loan period, and must be returned to the same library that it was borrowed from.
- *This card is not valid for visits on the following dates: 18 May, 4-6 September, 19-20 September.
- Please note this card does not give access to any ticketed events and does not offer any of the benefits or discounts associated with Friends or Patrons membership.
