About Chatsworth House
Chatsworth, home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. There is always something new to see and do in the house, garden, farmyard & adventure playground.
Chatsworth House Description
Find out more about what's on at Chatsworth
http://www. chatsworth.org/whats-on
The collections at Chatsworth
http://www. chatsworth.org/art-and-archives
Family history
http://www. chatsworth.org/art-and-archives /find-out-more /history-of-chatsworth-and-the-devonshire-family
Opening times
http://www. chatsworth.org/visiting /opening-times
Admission Prices
http://www. chatsworth.org/visiting /admission-prices
Book your advance online tickets now and park for free
http://www. chatsworth.org/book-online
Reviews
The West facade and the Cascade from a slightly unusual angle by @duffers102 ๐ฟ๐ค๐ณ
The view under Paineโs Bridge by @duffers102 ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐ค
Scroll through the photos for our top activities for kids in the house, garden and farmyard - let us know if we've missed any of your favourites โ๏ธ
Who else feels the need to be beside water in this endless heat...? โ๏ธ๐ณ๐โโ๏ธ This shot of the River Derwent by @village_tales feels like it is calling to us...
A stunning photo of our veiled Vestal Virgin (sculptor: Raffaelle Monti) taken by @ariinwanderlust ๐๐ผ๐๐
There must be something in the air lately... a second donkey foal (a boy, so also known as a jack foal) has arrived in the farmyard ๐ Mum, Lottie, is looking very proud.
UPDATE: thank-you so much to everyone who voted to help us name this donkey, we are thrilled to introduce Bramble ๐๐ผ
Tonight we are celebrating the 70th birthday of the NHS by lighting the house up in blue โจ
Also, to show our thanks to the incredible people who make the NHS what it is, we are offering half price house and garden tickets to current NHS staff on Thursdays and Fridays throughout July - follow the link below for further details ๐
The sun just keeps on coming ๐๐ผโ๏ธ๐ณ (this is possibly not so great if youโre a plant...) Love this photo by @duffers102 ๐๐ผ
Exciting news: our lovely donkey, Willow, has had a foal! Mum and baby (as yet unnamed) are doing well in the farmyard. Here are lots of photos - can you tell weโre a bit mad about her?! ๐๐๐
The weather today seemed to be unable to make up its mind... but we quite like the combination of grey skies and sunshine, what do you think? ๐ค๐ฟ๐ธ
At noon today we will be observing a minute of silence to mark the anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire. A siren will be used throughout the house and grounds to start and end the minute. Please do not be alarmed.
We are delighted to have been selected as one of ten places that tell the history of England's art, architecture and sculpture by Historic England! Featuring a range of great sites, from Yorkshire Sculpture Park to St. Paul's Cathedral, it feels like we're in excellent company ๐ How many of the list have you visited?
Our highlights from the opening of the RHS Chatsworth Flower Show 2018 ๐ธ๐ฟ๐ผ We are so looking forward to welcoming many of you over the next few days - we can't wait to hear what you think of all the improvements to the layout, not to mention the brilliant showgardens and fantastic floral arrangements from Jonathan Moseley, our very own gardeners and so many more! Remember to RSVP on the event page to be kept informed of all news and recommendations from the show: https://www.facebook.com/events/206280497 7301647/
The sun is out and #RHSChatsworth begins tomorrow! ๐ธ๐ฟ๐๐ผ For more information and tickets: https://www.rhs.org.uk/โฆ/rhs-chatswoโฆ /news/2018/Show-preview
The view down to the stables from the kitchen garden is a sight for sore eyes today ๐ธ๐ฟ๐ท #mondaymotivation photo by @luciewatsonphotography ๐๐ผ
A lovely, sunny Sunday ๐ฟ๐๐ผโ๏ธ ๐ธ by @bethed22 ๐๐ผ
RHS Chatsworth is so close now! The Derbyshire Times has put together a list of highlights - what are you most looking forward to seeing? ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ท
All the new planting in the rockery is really working its magic all of a sudden! The whole arrangement leads the eye up to the waterfall at the top ๐ฟโ๏ธ๐๐ผ
A stunning shot of a couple of our fallow deer with a pretty special backdrop ๐๐ผ๐ฆ๐ณ Originally shared by @bbceastmidlands ๐๐ผ
Just one week to go until the 2018 RHS Chatsworth Flower Show! We're so excited to see some of you amongst the gardens and planting - and so thankful that the weather forecast is looking good ๐ผ๐ค๐บ For tickets and further details about the show: https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-eveโฆ/rhs-c hatsworth-flower-show
Went to the Christmas Market today, yes there was mud and lots of it. But itโs winter and itโs been wet so we expected it. We had a lovely time around the stalls one of the best Christmas Markets around.
As a novice driver I was slightly concerned about getting stuck and not being able to get out of the mud when we left but after helping me get my wellingtons off as they were stuck two very kind gentlemen gave me a push and I was straight out no problems whatsoever. It was lovely day and I canโt fault the staff who were all very helpful and friendly.
Went for a walk this morning and took in the beautiful grounds of Chatsworth House. The dedicated staff were getting ready for a wedding to take place today despite the snowy weather and gusty winds. They insisted they gave us a complimentary coffee so that we could continue our walk. Thank you !
Well worth the wait to get in the car park. A must see especially for the Xmas events. The market was one of the best I've been too. Next time we go- hopefully this year we will stay overnight somewhere.
We visited for the first time over the Easter holidays and we fell in love! The adventure playground is amazing and the kids loved the farm. The garden was so beautiful! We walked around for ages and kept discovering new bits. Itโs very well kept and stunning. We had the best day ever and will definitely be back! A massive mention to the amazing volunteers in the stick yard. The kids loved making the flowers and bee masks and doing the bee hunt. Everyone was so nice and so lovely. Thanks again
We first went to Chatsworth because of the movie โPride and Prejudiceโ. We wanted to see Mr. Darcyโs house. But from that first visit, we fell in love with the Estate! We spent a weekend there for our 30th wedding anniversary, and have visited over and over. It IS my favorite place in the world! Thank you for opening it to us, and preserving the Manor House. I love it!
Visited on Friday 1st June and loved it! The house is a stunning piece of architecture and filled like an art gallery with stunning paintings, sculptures and wall/ceiling paintings. The grounds are beautiful and the farm and kids play area outstanding. Will visit again.
This might not be the place, but just wanted to acknowledge and say a big thank-you to lizzie and lisa from the first aid team at Chatworth House. I fell during my visit and busted my knee up and these two were so kind and brilliant, they truly went above and beyond what I expected when I went to seek help. In fact the whole staff were lovely and so considerate they made sure me and my baby were okay right up to the point we were picked up. Cannot thank the staff enough. Plus the place is beautiful - can't wait to visit again when my knee is better!
Really nice place to visit! I love spend the whole day going for a walk in the gardens. The house is very stunning and full of historical atmosphere. Hope to visit again and again!!!
Now let me tell you all, this was the most well spent day out my husband and I have had in years. This family are the most special custodians of this beautiful property and I know that my great grandchildren will still be able to enjoy it in their day too. Staff are confident, helpful and plentiful. Facilities are second to none and value for money unsurpassed anywhere. My recommendation: take your time, allow a day, use the recorded tour (ยฃ3.00) itโs a snip. Iโll be back!!
My wife and I visit Chatsworth every year for the Christmas theme and the market. I actually proposed to her in the gardens 7 years ago yesterday.
We found the organisation to be very efficient as it usually is. The house was beautiful and a credit to all those involved in creating it. The grounds are spectacular as always and very well managed.
The market, although busy, was very festive and had a lovely atmosphere.
I get a little annoyed reading some of the other reviews here complaining about the mud, hundreds of cars moving over wet grass is going to get muddy. The walkways that were installed worked perfectly and were not slippery. We had to park some distance from the house but we expected to because it was busy.
The market was busy, because it is successful.
It's as if some of these people were expecting to park their cars on the tarmac in front of the house entrance for free, walk into a market with only the stall holders present and for everything to be ยฃ1.50.
I would like to say well done to all the staff at Chatsworth for all your hard work in the house, the market and the gardens. See you next year.
Love Chatsworth and the staff are always amazing. Recently went for my Dads birthday for afternoon tea and the staff in the Cavandish Restaurant were brillant. Highly recommend.
Iโve been there for the 2nd time now. This time was even better than last time (25 years ago). What the craftsmen have done in the renovation is impressive!
The gardens are unforgettable!!!
I hope, Iโll come back once again.
I went on one of the long walks yesterday with guides Emma and Lorna,, despite the rain at the beginning it soon cleared up and turned into a pleasant day. Met some lovely people, found out lots of facts about Chatsworth I never really knew despite visiting quite a few times before. I would recommend a guided walk to anyone.
I finally ticked Chatsworth House off my โto doโ list this week and was not disappointed! The house is stunning, the grounds are absolutely beautiful with daffodils everywhere, an adventure playground where I kept stumbling upon hidden treasures. Loved it, food for my soul.
Having Chatsworth Friends Memberships, we visit regularly. We always have a fantastic day out and are pleased with the service by the staff/volunteers.
Today was no exception when we visited to see the Charles Dickens themed Christmas decorations.
The whole house looked amazing!
Without a doubt, a lot of hard work must have gone into the planning and creation of all the displays. Everything was stunning and beautiful!
Thank you Chatsworth! Another brilliant family day out!
Absolutely wonderful place. From Australia and will find a day to come to the house and gardens.
The delightful stair case is stunning as an entry into a multitude of rooms, Artwork, History, and then the variety of gardens.
2md time I have visited and wont be my last.
Thank you for opening up your home and sharing your family history and visions of the future.
We visited earlier today. The house and grounds were fantastic, especially in the sunshine. However we visited the restaurant area and found it completely disorganised and staff on the tills unfriendly with hardly any staff to be seen beyond the tills section. I had the quiche and salad and the quiche was tasteless and soggy, the salad tasted awful, almost like it has been tainted or washed in dirty water. I should have complained but as I had a young baby with me who needed feeding I just ate what I could and left the area to feed him. So I would suggest a picnic and thatโs what Iโll be doing in the future!
I love Chatsworth and have been a friend for a number of years now. We took my daughter and her family to the gardens (my favourite place) on Sunday and they had such a good time that they decided to become friends too
Imagine how disappointed I was when they would not add 2 children to a family membership as 1 additional child is the limit ( they have 5 children)
Therefore she had to go for 2 family memberships of 1 adult and 3 children each. This means she has 6 children covered when she only has 5 . Not only is this an extra ยฃ30 than if they had added 2 children but if feels like having more than 4 children is unacceptable
I am very disappointed that they feel the need to behave this way
Totally unprofessional - security over the top, rude, unprofessional and bigoted akin to medieval England and the gentry dealing with the peasants. โGet off our land you scumโ Wouldnโt allow us to take pictures even when we told them it was for a charity calendar. ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTED with how myself and the people I was with were treated today. We were actually harassed.