Chatsworth House & Gardens
Remarkable house and estate with exceptional collections including twentieth-century additions by Deborah, Duchess of Devonshire.
Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1PP
Facilities
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Accessible parking
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Cafe / restaurant
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Easily accessible without car
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Facilities for children
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Free parking
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Parkland / open spaces
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Pet friendly
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Picnic area
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Shop
Chatsworth has always prided itself on the welcome they offer to all visitors.
Now able to offer full lift access to all floors of the historic building, Chatsworth can ensure that visitors using wheelchairs are able to share the same experience as other visitors, and see everything the house has to offer.
The Chatsworth team are always ready to help you plan your visit; call 01246 565300 to ensure you have the access support you need.
Chatsworth, home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire is set in the heart of the Peak District in Derbyshire, on the banks of the river Derwent.
Explore the historic house for fascinating stories and one of Europe’s most significant art collections. In the garden, discover water features, giant sculptures and beautiful flowers set in Britain’s most stunning and surprising country estate. Or come face to face with our farm animals in our working farmyard and enjoy adventurous fun in the playground.
Furthermore, with holiday cottages and hotels, shops and restaurants, including Britain’s best farm shop, you can really make the most of your time with us.
Please note that Chatsworth does not offer free access to members of Historic Houses, but is a member of our association, along with hundreds of houses we support across the UK. In order to see places you can visit for free as a Historic Houses member, please see our ‘Free to Visit’ listings page here.
Please note: The information on the Historic Houses website is advisory, but please always check the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling.
See their website for details.
This house is not part of the Free for Members scheme, but is one of many houses on our website that we support to promote their tours, weddings, filming and other commercial offerings. To see all the places you can visit as a Historic Houses member, please visit our ‘Free for Members’ listings page here. Or to find out more about how the membership scheme works and how it supports our work to protect independent heritage, visit our page here.
At Chatsworth, we pride ourselves as being the perfect destination for groups, large and small.
Take a tour of the house, explore the 105-acre garden or have fun in the farmyard and playground.
Please see here for more information about group bookings.
An education visit to Chatsworth makes for a rewarding day for students and teachers alike – whatever their stage of learning. Bursting with history, art from all ages and a working farmyard, there is so much at Chatsworth to enrich your students’ curriculum.
Chatsworth has always prided itself on the welcome they offer to all visitors.
Now able to offer full lift access to all floors of the historic building, Chatsworth can ensure that visitors using wheelchairs are able to share the same experience as other visitors, and see everything the house has to offer.
The Chatsworth team are always ready to help you plan your visit; call 01246 565300 to ensure you have the access support you need.
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