Visit Chatsworth for a fun family day out, marvel at the huge painted ceilings in the house, roam the winding paths in the garden, make friends with the farmyard animals, and let off steam in the adventure playground.
You may also be interested in our programme of family events and experiences, offering opportunities to be creative and connect to nature and wildlife.
Adventure in the farmyard and playground
Allow 1-3 hours to explore the farmyard and playground. More about the farmyard.
Important information: We're working on an exciting new redevelopment of the playground which will open in late spring. This means that part of the playground, including the zip wire and climbing frame, are not currently accessible. We're sorry for any disappointment, but promise it will be worth the wait.
Explore the farmyard
Discover our working farmyard, plus a playground with a water and sand play.
Make new friends
Meet all of our farmyard animals - who's your favourite?
Daily activities
From animal feeding to milking demonstrations, there's lots of fun to be had at the farmyard.
Get closer to nature
Our bird hide is a great place to learn more about local bird species and see them in nature.
Admire the magnificent house
Allow 1-1.5 hours for the house. More about the house
Explore the great outdoors
Allow 1.5+ hours to explore the garden. More about the garden.
Ways to play trail
Explore our garden and woodland in playful new ways with this free trail map.
Access to Stand Wood is free, however, a ticket is required to complete the garden part of the trail
Adventure in the park and woodland
Go bug hunting and den buildings in Stand Wood and see if you can find the great viaduct or run wild in our free-to-access 1000-acre park.
Get drawing
Have a go at some of our fun drawing activities while you explore the garden - perfect for all ages and abilities.
Special children's events and themed clubs
Easter in the Farmyard
28 March - 14 April 2024
Enjoy our farmyard and playground throughout the Easter school holidays
Squirrels nature club (SEN)
27 April, 29 June, 27 July, 28 September 2024
A nature club for children with additional needs to explore and learn about the wildlife at Chatsworth.
Magical plants and trees
3 & 4 April, 10 & 11 April 2024
Explore the Chatsworth Garden and Stand Wood, discovering plants and trees and how they have been used through the ages.
Children's paper posies workshop
12 April 2024
Learn how to make a posy of bright spring flowers using paper and card.
Mini makers art club (ages 3-5)
22 April, 20 May, 3 June, 1 July, 15 July, 9 September, 23 September, 7 October, 21 October 2024
An art club for pre-school aged children to get creative, develop their imagination, make new friends and get a little messy.
Little Pips gardening club (ages 3-5)
4 March, 18 March, 15 April, 29 April, 13 May, 10 June, 24 June, 8 July, 22 July, 2 September, 16 September, 30 September, 14 October 2024
A fortnightly gardening club for pre-school aged children. Explore the garden, make friends and learn new skills while making, growing and having fun.
Seedlings gardening club (ages 4-9)
16 April 2024, 21 May 2024, 18 June 2024, 16 July 2024, 10 September 2024, 8 October 2024
An after-school gardening club where children will learn how to grow different flowers, fruits and vegetables, and discover the abundance of wildlife at Chatsworth.
Flower crown making
29 & 30 May 2024
Create a floral crown using flowers from the Kitchen and Cutting Garden.
Lamb feeding experience
15 April to 20 May 2024
A special opportunity to bottle feed our lambs in the farmyard. Includes access to the farmyard and playground and a bag of animal feed.
Young farmers
31 May, 31 July, 7 August, 9 August, 14 August, 21 August, 23 August, 14 September, 15 September 2024
Spend an afternoon helping the farmyard team with their daily jobs, from collecting eggs to grooming the animals.
Goat kid feeding experience
1 June–1 July 2024
A special opportunity to bottle feed and cuddle our goat kids in the farmyard.
Learn to grow workshops (ages 7-12)
5, 6 & 7 August 2024
Learn all you need to know about growing fruit, vegetables and flowers in this children's gardening course.
Botanical smells and stinks
13, 14, 20, 21 & 22 August 2024
Explore the Chatsworth Kitchen and Cutting Garden, using your nose to discover plants and their smells...
Ecology explorer workshops (ages 9-14)
28 & 29 August
Delve into your surroundings during this ecology day, discovering habitats, plants, trees, invertebrates and mammals.
Ways to play trail
This free family trail map encourages you to explore our beautiful woodland and garden in playful new ways.
Visiting with young children
Learn more about visiting with young children, including baby change facilities, feeding and more.