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Chatsworth House

Chatsworth, the home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire is one of Britain's best loved historic estates situated in the heart of the Peak District National Park. It has something for everyone, 1000 acres of parkland, a working farmyard, spectacular fountains and gardens, wonderful walks, sculture and beautiful works of art and the finest shopping and eating, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Even a drive through Chatsworth  Park never ceases to take your breath away, whatever the time of year as you drive through the estate , (go slow, sheep don't have much road sense!) your first view of the house is picture postcard, it's so good, it certain light it looks more light an oil painting that hangs inside the house.

 
This year more of the house is open to the public after years of painstaking work and restoration, funded by the Chatsworth House Trust. There is a  new visitor route through the house, including newly restored galleries, displays of rare treasures, a restored stone courtyard at the heart of the house and elegant new displays celebrating the legendary Duchess Georgiana. In addition there is a free exhibition with house entry, celebrating the 90th birthday of Deborah Devonshire, the present Dowager Duchess, whose life has been a miniature history of the 20th century.

Chatsworth's tradition of welcoming every visitor warmly continues in 2010, with more free daily talks in the house, garden and farmyard. Visitors are encouraged to quiz our friendly team to discover more about the intriguing people and events that have shaped Chatsworth's history over five centuries.

In the garden there are new sculpture commissions and ever more varied seasonal colours and plantings to discover.

There are many events through out the year from textile workshops to the highlight of the Chatsworth year, the Counrtry Fair in September.  On July 8th, the estate is hosting the BBC's Antiques Roadshow. Check out event dates on our Events page.

Enjoy browsing our photo's of Chatsworth house and gardens. (All photo's courtesy of Chatsworth House Trust)

For opening times visiting details, please see the Chatsworth website.