To help those who might find cost a barrier to visiting, our Universal Credit tickets provide entry at a reduced price for tickets booked online in advance, for those who are eligible.
Tickets include access to the house, garden, farmyard and adventure playground and are priced at:
Adult: £3
Child (aged 3-16 years): £1
Universal Credit tickets are available for those who currently receive one or more of the following:
- Universal Credit
- Pension Credit
- Working Tax Credit
- Child Tax Credit
- Employment and Support Allowance
- Income Support
- Jobseeker’s Allowance
- Those in receipt of PIP payments
These tickets are only available to purchase online in advance, and proof of eligibility is required at the entrance on the day of your visit.
Proof of eligibility
You will need to bring proof of eligibility with you and show this when you present your ticket(s) at the entrance.
Proof of eligibility can be obtained either by logging into your Universal Credit portal or by bringing a proof of benefit letter. To be eligible you must have received a Universal Credit payment within the last month.
You can download a proof of benefits letter here https://secure.dwp.gov.uk/get-a-proof-of-benefit-letter/
Important information
Please note, reduced priced tickets are only valid when presented with one of the above documents. Access will not be granted to anyone without one of these documents.
Availability
Universal Credit tickets are currently available to book for Christmas visits from 2 December 2024 up to and including 5 January 2025.
Universal Credit tickets are available to book on a first come first served basis and may sell out on busy days.
If Universal Credit tickets are unavailable for the date you select, please try another date.
Universal Credit tickets must be booked online in advance and are not available to purchase on site at Chatsworth.
Chatsworth House Trust
Chatsworth is a registered charity dedicated to preserving the house, its collections, garden, woodlands and parkland for everyone to experience and enjoy, now and forever.
Every penny of visitor admission income, Gift Aid, membership, sponsorship and donations is reinvested in the charity.
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