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Today's opening times

  1. House
    Closed (Reopens 21 March)
  2. Garden
    Closed (Reopens 21 March)
  3. Farmyard
    Closed (Reopens 21 March)
  4. Car park
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Getting here

Chatsworth
Bakewell Derbyshire DE45 1PP

WHAT'S ON

Winter at Chatsworth

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Explore all we have to offer this winter, with free parking until 19 March. 

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An Introduction to Hardback Bookbinding

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Learn how to create and bind your own hardback notebook.

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Friends Preview Day

An opportunity for Friends of Chatsworth to preview our new exhibition, and enjoy exclusive experiences. Pre-booking essential.

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House of Stories: Tales from the Chatsworth Library

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Across four centuries, the Devonshire family has read, collected, and championed great writing. Our 2026 exhibition in the house shares their most treasured works for the first time.

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Easter

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Enjoy the garden, farmyard and playground throughout the Easter school holidays.

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Guided Tours

Chatsworth offers private guided tours of the house and garden, including the opportunity to go 'below stairs'.

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Help restore the Cascade

The Grade I listed Cascade is one of Chatsworth's best-loved features and was created for the 1st Duke in 1696. After centuries of wear, the Cascade is in need of essential restoration. Help the Chatsworth House Trust charity turn it back on by sponsoring a stone or making a donation.  

LEARN MORE

House

Closed for winter conservation. Reopens 21 March 2026

Chatsworth House has long been known as a centre for creativity and features art and artefacts that span 4,000 years. Explore over 25 rooms in the stately home, including the Painted Hall, State Rooms and Sculpture Gallery. Discover the history of the Devonshire family and how seventeen generations have each contributed to the creation of one of Derbyshire's finest country houses. 

Chatsworth is cared for by Chatsworth House Trust, a registered charity established in 1981.

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Garden

Closed for winter conservation. Reopens 21 March 2026

Explore Chatsworth Garden, the ever-evolving garden surrounding one of Derbyshire’s most popular country houses. The 105-acre garden is the product of nearly 500 years of careful cultivation and includes an arboretum, rock garden, fountains, sculptures and more.

Marvel at the historic and modern waterworks, discover hidden gems or find your own favourite spot – the historic garden has something for everyone.

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Farmyard & playground

Closed for winter conservation. Reopens 21 March 2026

The farmyard has been a favourite day out for children since 1973. There are so many farmyard friends to meet, from Eugenie the rare breed Suffolk Punch mare to Itsy and Bitsy the pygmy goats. 

Take the secret tunnel to the playground for exciting woodland adventures, with tall towers to climb, slides, swings, sand and water play.

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Dine, shop & stay

Our restaurants, shops, hotels, inns and cottages offer seasonal food, a selection of homewares, gifts and jewellery from local makers, and a comfortable base from which to explore all that Chatsworth, Derbyshire and the Peak District have to offer.

 

Dine, shop & stay on the estate

Learn with us

Our learning programme includes facilitated workshops and experiences for all ages including early years, primary and secondary school groups, families and community groups.

 

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READ, WATCH & LISTEN...

The Work Unseen: A Winter of Care and Conservation

In Plain Sight: Bronze Oil Lamp

A moment in time

Chatsworth Through Time

The Enchanted Garden... at home

Imagining The Enchanted Garden

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