Enjoy a fun family day out at Chatsworth during the Easter school holidays.
Unless otherwise noted, activities are included with your garden and farmyard ticket, and available daily from 5 to 20 April.
In the Garden
Fresh Water Explorer Sessions
8, 10, 15 & 17 April | 10.30am-12pm & 1pm-3pm
Make leaf boats, or discover some of the creatures that live in the Trout Stream.
Water Marbling and Paint Blowing Workshops
7, 9, 11 & 14 April | 10.30am-12pm & 1pm-3pm
Drop in at The Old Potting Shed for creative water marbling and paint blowing sessions.
Play in the Pinetum
All day
In the majestic surroundings of the Pinetum, test your balance and agility on our natural play equipment.
Family Trail
All day
Pick up a copy of our family trail and discover the trout stream rapids, fossil spotting, and colourful flowers in the kitchen garden.
In the Farmyard
Get Crafty
10.30am-4pm
Get hands-on and creative with free spring-themed crafts in the Oak Barn.
Guinea Pig Handling
11.30am, 2pm & 4pm
Little adventurers are invited to handle our smaller furry friends and learn more about them.
Chick Handling
10.30am
Hold a tiny baby chicken and learn more about our newest farmyard arrivals.
Animal feeding
All day
Meet our animals up close and feed them a snack while you're here. Pick up your animal feed bag on entry (a small charge for feed applies - add it to your order if you book online).
Tractor & trailer rides
5-17 April | Various times each day
Enjoy a tractor and trailer ride through the park (small charge applies).
Easter egg hunts
18 to 21 April | £3, timed tickets available in advance only
Join the hunt for hidden chocolate eggs – maybe you'll find a golden egg and win a special prize!
Tickets for the egg hunt are available to purchase when you book online for the garden and farmyard and playground.
Playground
From the farmyard, take the secret tunnel up to the children's playground and enjoy our huge woodland playground, sand pit and water play (waterproofs and wellies recommended!).
In the Park
Den Building
All day
Head into Stand Wood and get building with natural materials.
Seasonal Nature Spotting
All day
Download and print our nature spotting guides and discover the birds, insects and wildflowers around you.
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Seedlings Gardening Club (ages 4-11)
Monthly on Tuesdays 25 March - 14 October 2025
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)
Monthly 29 March - until 11 October 2025
A nature club for children with additional needs to explore and learn about the wildlife at Chatsworth.
Young Farmers
Various dates from 10 May - 28 September 2025
Spend an afternoon helping the farmyard team with their daily jobs, from collecting eggs to grooming the animals.
Chatsworth Family Festival
30 May - 1 June 2025 included with garden tickets
Unleash creativity and let imaginations run wild at our family festival in the Chatsworth Garden.
Country Fair
29 - 31 August 2025
Featuring spectacular grand ring displays in the air and on land, demos from celebrity chefs plus entertainment for all the family. Book your tickets by 30 June to save up to 20%.
Stay with us
Whether bug hunting in Stand Wood, cycling on the Tissington Trail, or hitching a ride on a historic steam engine, Chatsworth and the Peak District are a dream destination for an unforgettable family escape. Find a stay with us in a cottage, shepherd’s hut, inn or hotel.
