Celebrate the Festive Season at Chatsworth
There are so many opportunities to create magical new Christmas memories and traditions at Chatsworth this year - see the house transformed for A Christmas Feast, explore the interactive light and sound trail in the garden, pick the perfect Christmas tree, and blow away the cobwebs with a bracing winter walk through our picturesque parkland.
Christmas at Chatsworth really is the most wonderful time of the year.
Pre-booking is essential for all ticketed events.
View our opening times over the festive season.
What's On
Seasonal Food and Chatsworth Inspired Gifts
Chatsworth Gift Shops
Spend time selecting the perfect gift from the curated collections in our Chatsworth gift shops, at the Stables and the Orangery.
Farm Shop Christmas Marquee
Open from Saturday 12 October 2024
Shop everything you need for Christmas under one roof - from mince pies, cards and crackers to a range of gift ideas.
Local Produce from the Farm Shop
Stock up on locally produced festive food and drink. Place your Christmas orders between Friday 1 November and Sunday 15 December.
Christmas Hampers & Gifts Online
Order before 12 noon, Friday 20 December for guaranteed Christmas delivery.
Browse a wide selection of elegant hampers, homeware, kitchenware, jewellery, candles, cards and Chatsworth-inspired gifts in our online shop.
Christmas Walks and Food-Based-Get-Togethers
Festive Afternoon Tea
Complement your visit to Chatsworth with a festive afternoon tea experience in the Cavendish. Pre-booking essential.
Lunch in the Carriage House
Enjoy a range of hot meals and drinks, plus sandwiches and cakes in our Carriage House café.
Festive Lunch in the Cavendish
Make your Christmas visit even more special by adding a festive lunch to your day. From 9 November, enjoy seasonal dishes freshly prepared with the finest local ingredients; an ideal way to warm up and treat yourself after exploring Christmas at Chatsworth.
Winter Walks
Enjoy a moment of calm amongst nature with a walk through our parkland.
Stand Wood
Build a den, go bug hunting and take in the views from Stand Wood, a 385-acre medieval woodland 400ft above Chatsworth House.
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A Taste of Christmas at the Farm Shop
12 - 20 October 2024
Meet local suppliers and browse, buy and sample their seasonal products in the Chatsworth Farm Shop Christmas marquee. Free entry.
Christmas at Chatsworth
9 November 2024 - 5 January 2025
Immerse yourself in 'A Christmas Feast', with decorations in the house and a light and sound trail in the garden. Tickets include access to the house, garden and farmyard.
Christmas Market
9 November - 1 December 2024
Soak up the Christmas market atmosphere and browse more than 100 stalls offering a wide range of Christmas gifts and decorations.
Calligraphy Workshop
4 December 2024
Learn the art of brush lettering and bauble painting with Nikki Whiston Inks.
Stag Willow Weaving
6, 7 & 8 December 2024
Create your own festive stag sculpture in this hands-on masterclass from international willow artist, Emma Stothard.
Storytime with Father Christmas
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout December 2024
Father Christmas will captivate little ears with the story of the first Christmas. Includes entry to the farmyard and playground.
Printed Christmas Bunting Workshop
6 December 2024
Learn how to produce your own set of festive handmade bunting using the art of lino printing.
Winter Ball
7, 13 & 14 December 2024
Celebrate Christmas in style with our magical winter ball and an elegant four-course dinner.
Festive Paper Decorations
7 December 2024
A half day workshop learning to create beautiful folded paper Christmas decorations for your Christmas tree.
Festive Printmaking
8 December 2024
Learn how to design and print your own Christmas cards, wrapping paper and gift tags with our introductory linocut printmaking workshop.
Creating Christmas: Behind the Scenes Tour
11 December 2024
Delve into Christmas at Chatsworth with a guided tour of key rooms in the house.
Hand Poured Candle Workshop
11 December 2024
Design and create a set of handmade wax melts and candles to take home this Christmas.
Seasonal Paper Centrepiece Workshop
12 December 2024
Craft a festive paper centrepiece, perfect for your Christmas table.
Christmas Papercut Scene Workshop
14 December 2024
Design and create your own 3D festive papercut scene at this introductory tunnel book workshop.
Winter Silent Disco
20 December 2024
Dance the night away to 80's music and Christmas classics with state-of-the-art headphones.
Twilight Dinner
21 December 2024
Experience the Sculpture Gallery by candlelight, accompanied by live jazz music, and followed by a gourmet dinner.
New Year's Eve Ball
31 December 2024
Ring in the New Year at Chatsworth with live music, dancing and a delectable four-course dinner.
Stay with us
With so much to see, do, and explore in the Peak District, it's a shame to only come for the day, so why not stay a little longer? Our cottages, shepherd's huts, hotel, and inns are the perfect base for exploring all that Chatsworth and the surrounding area has to offer. Find out more about seasonal stays and dining, here.
