The Chatsworth Friends membership scheme is run by Chatsworth House Trust, a registered charity dedicated to looking after the house, collections, garden, parkland and woodlands for the enjoyment of everyone.
For an annual fee, Friends can enjoy unlimited visits to Chatsworth during open season, as well as many other benefits including discounts in our shops and restaurants, exclusive ‘Friends’ events, complimentary tickets to Chatsworth Country Fair and Chatsworth at Christmas, and early access to our annual exhibition.
All income from membership goes directly to the charity and is reinvested in the preservation, improvement and upkeep of Chatsworth, essential conservation work, and our learning and community outreach programme.
Unlimited visits
As a Chatsworth Friend you can enjoy unlimited visits to the house, garden, farmyard and playground during open season (general visitor price from £32 per adult, per visit*) as well as complimentary parking at Chatsworth and Calton Lees, and tickets to our most popular events, including:
- Christmas at Chatsworth (general visitor price £40 per adult*)
- Christmas markets (general visitor price £30 per car*)
- Chatsworth Country Fair (on the gate general visitor price £35 per adult)
Exclusive events
Chatsworth Friends benefit from exclusive opportunities and events:
- Friends Preview day - visit Chatsworth ahead of the general season opening, and preview our annual exhibition before it opens to the public, plus special talks, tours and experiences
- Friends summer garden party - enjoy the garden after hours with entertainment including a fireworks finale
Free entry to other Chatsworth Events:
- As a Friend, you could benefit from complimentary admission to other Chatsworth events where entry is included with a garden ticket, such as the Garden & Plant Fair, and the Family Festival**.
Discounts**
Friends benefit from a host of discounts off events, restaurants, shops and holidays, including:
- 10% off for members Chatsworth run events, including bonfire, garden theatre, catering events, guided estate walks, experience days and family events.
- 10% off guest tickets to Chatsworth attractions.
- 10% off Chatsworth shops and restaurants, including online, Chatsworth Kitchen and the estate farm shop and café.
- 10% off stays in holiday cottages, shepherd’s huts, inns and hotels at Chatsworth and Bolton Abbey.
- 10% off dining at Chatsworth inns and hotels
- 10% off shopping at Chatsworth Garden Centre
- 10% off jewellery and 5% off watches at CW Sellors
- £3 off admission to Bolton Abbey, North Yorkshire
2024/5 Prices
Annual card payment
| Adult | £137 |
| Joint adult | £217 |
| Family 1 adult One adult and your children/grandchildren* |
£212 |
| Family 2 adults Two adults and your children/grandchildren* |
£297 |
*Children aged 3–16 inclusive. Prices valid until 30 March 2025.
Terms and conditions of membership
View the full terms and conditions of Chatsworth Friends membership.
Become a friend
There are so many reasons to become a Friend of Chatsworth and every penny of membership supports the Chatsworth House Trust charity.
Upgrade to Membership
If you have visited Chatsworth within the last seven days, you could upgrade to membership and have your ticket fee refunded.
Terms and conditions apply.
Gift a membership
Give friends and family the opportunity to experience Chatsworth for a year with a gift voucher to become a Chatsworth Friend.
Refer a friend
If you decide to become a Chatsworth Friend based on a recommendation from an existing member, please email us at [email protected] with their name and member number. When we have processed your membership we will send them a £10 voucher to say ‘thank you’.
Chatsworth House Trust
Find out more about registered charity, Chatsworth House Trust.
*note, prices quoted are standard and include an optional 10% donation to the Chatsworth House Trust charity
** Terms and conditions apply, Chatsworth House Trust reserves the right to amend or alter membership benefits as necessary. Note, our event programme changes each year.
