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Chatsworth
Bakewell Derbyshire DE45 1PP

WHAT'S ON

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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Historic Waterways Tour

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Join our landscape team on a walking tour of Stand Wood to Chatsworth Garden, exploring the historic waterways.

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Curator Tour: House of Stories

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Join a guided tour of House of Stories led by exhibition curator Fran Baker.

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Talk: The Literary-Scientific World of Margaret Cavendish (1623-1673)

The 17th century's most prolific female writer is brought to life in this illustrated talk by Dr Charlotte Newcombe.

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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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Summer Lecture Series

Starts 24 July 2026

Explore subjects ranging from flowers and literature to historic campaigners for married women's rights in our new summer lecture series. 

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House

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

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

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...

Festival Flashback

Experience Summer at Chatsworth

Chatsworth House Trust 2025: A Year in Review

A Visitor from Lyme Hall, 1849

New for 2026: Summer Lecture Series

Curator's Guide: An Introduction to House of Stories

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