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 calendar or family-focused events and experiences, offering opportunities to connect to nature and wildlife.
Adventure in the farmyard and playground
Allow 2-3 hours to explore the farmyard and playground. More about the farmyard.

Explore the farmyard
Discover our working farmyard, plus a woodland playground with a rope park, zip line, and 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.

Prehistoric explorers
Some of nature’s most amazing designs have existed for millions of years. Use your senses to go on a plant hunting adventure in the garden and Stand Wood.

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.

Fascinating discoveries
Use our children’s trail to find the human sundial, the balancing rock and the Emperor fountain. How high do you think it is?
Special children's events and themed clubs

Paper magic
9 & 16 December 2023
A children's Christmas craft workshop

Wild winter willow crowns
9 & 16 December 2023
A children's winter workshop – make a crown from willow and fill it with winter foliage, berries and natural materials.

Lamb feeding experience
15 April to 20 May
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 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.
Visiting with young children
Learn more about visiting with young children, including baby change facilities, feeding and more.