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Celebrate the Festive Season at Chatsworth
There are so many opportunities to create magical Christmas memories and traditions at Chatsworth this year - see the house transformed for The Enchanted Garden, 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. Please do not travel to Chatsworth unless you have a booking.
Our opening times differ over the festive season. View opening times.
What's On
Christmas at Chatsworth: The Enchanted Garden
8 November 2025 - 4 January 2026
Experience Christmas at Chatsworth, with decorations in the house and a light and sound trail in the garden.
Pre-booking essential.
Christmas Market
8 November - 14 December 2025
Soak up the Christmas market atmosphere and browse more than 100 stalls offering a wide range of Christmas gifts and decorations.
Car park tickets must be pre-booked in advance online.
Christmas in the Garden
8 November 2025 - 4 January 2026
Explore an interactive light and sound trail around the garden.
Pre booking essential.
Winter Ball
13 & 20 December 2025
Celebrate Christmas in style with our magical black tie winter ball and an elegant four-course dinner.
Cavendish Festive Dining
Selected days between 14 November & 21 December
Add a locally sourced seasonal lunch or dinner in the Cavendish to your Christmas at Chatsworth experience.
New Year's Eve Ball
31 December 2025
Ring in the New Year at Chatsworth with live music, dancing and a delectable four-course dinner.
Polar Bear Willow Weaving
Friday 28 & Saturday 29 November 2025
Create your own festive polar bear sculpture in this hands-on masterclass from international willow artist, Emma Stothard.
Christmas Wreath Making
3,4,5 & 8 December 2025
Learn how to make a festive wreath from our own Chatsworth foliage, cones and berries.
Printed Christmas Bunting Workshop
15 November 2025
Learn how to produce your own set of festive handmade bunting using the art of lino printing.
Storytime with Father Christmas
19 to 23 December 2025
Father Christmas will captivate little ears with the story of the first Christmas. Includes entry to the farmyard and playground.
Festive Paper Decorations
22 November 2025
A half day workshop learning to create beautiful folded paper Christmas decorations for your Christmas tree.
Festive Printmaking
8 November 2025
Learn how to design and print your own Christmas cards and gift tags with our introductory linocut printmaking workshop.
Advent Calendar workshop
14 November 2025
Create your own festive advent calendar with paper artist Kim Bevan.
Needle Felted Baubles Workshop
21 November 2025
Learn how to create your own needle felted bauble decoration in this expert-led workshop.
Seasonal Food and Chatsworth Inspired Gifts
Between 8 November and 4 January, our Stables gift shop is only accessible if you arrive by bus, on foot, or have a pre-booked dining, event or car park ticket.
Chatsworth Gift Shops
Spend time selecting the perfect gift from the curated collections in our Chatsworth gift shops, at the Stables and the Orangery.
From 27 September
Farm Shop Christmas Marquee
Shop everything you need for Christmas under one roof - from mince pies, cards and crackers to a range of gift ideas.
From 11 October
Local Produce from the Farm Shop
Stock up on locally produced festive food and drink. Place your Christmas orders between 27 October and 12 December.
Chatsworth Christmas Trees
Prepare for the festive season with our British-grown Nordmann fir trees.
Available at the farm shop from 27 November.
Christmas Hampers & Gifts Online
Browse a wide selection of elegant hampers, homeware, kitchenware, jewellery, candles, cards and Chatsworth-inspired gifts in our online shop.
From 1 October.
Christmas Walks and Food-Based-Get-Togethers
Between 8 November and 4 January, our Stables restaurants are only accessible if you arrive by bus, on foot, or have a pre-booked dining, event or car park ticket.
Afternoon Tea
Complement your visit to Chatsworth with an afternoon tea experience in the Cavendish. Pre-booking essential.
Dine in the Carriage House
Enjoy a range of hot meals and drinks, plus sandwiches and cakes in our Carriage House café.
Festive Dining in the Cavendish
Make your Christmas visit even more special by adding a festive lunch or dinner to your day. Pre-booking essential.
Selected dates from 14 November - 21 December.
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.
Stay with us
Whether bug hunting in Stand Wood, cycling on the Tissington Trail, or hitching a ride on a historic steam engine, Chatsworth and the Peak District are a dream destination for an unforgettable family escape. Find a stay with us in a cottage, shepherd’s hut, inn or hotel.
