Family day out

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

Don't forget to look up

Keep your eyes peeled throughout the house because there are nine rooms with paintings on the ceilings. Make sure you ask a Guide to tell you about Mrs Hackett, the 1st Duke's housekeeper, while you're in the Great Chamber. She features on the painted ceiling.

Put your best foot forward

The 6th Duke bought the one metre ancient Greek marble foot that you can find in the Chapel corridor. It's thought to have been originally part of an 11 metre tall seated statue and is said to be a UK shoe size 101!

Can you hear the ROAR?

Keep an eye out for two lions at the end of the Sculpture gallery, but don't worry, they're friendly. There are a few other animals in the gallery as well. Can you find them?

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.

Climbing and racing

Climb the steps in the giant rockery for an amazing view and discover the depths of the garden.

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

Little Pips Gardening Club (ages 3-5)

Fortnightly on Mondays until 14 October

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)

Monthly on Tuesdays until October

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.

Squirrels Nature Club (SEN)

28 September

A nature club for children with additional needs to explore and learn about the wildlife at Chatsworth.

Autumn Nature Scavenger Hunt

28 October

Spend a morning searching for woodland treasures and turning them into your own autumn creation.

Autumn Printmaking

29 October

Discover printmaking and create a range of colourful and creative prints to take home.

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.