Event details
Friday 12 - Sunday 14 June 2026
Entry is included with all 'house and garden' and 'garden' tickets.
Regency dress is optional but encouraged.
Join us as we celebrate Jane Austen and pastimes from the Regency period in the grounds of 'Pemberley' (aka Mr Darcy's House), as immortalised on screen in the 2005 film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen.
On each of three days, you can experience expert talks, music, and other entertainment included in your 'house and garden' or 'garden' ticket.
A timetable for all activities will be published online closer to the event.
Additional ticketed activities, such as carriage rides, embroidery workshops and afternoon tea, are also on sale. You'll find information on these below.
We're delighted that Celebrating Jane Austen has been recognised as 'Festival or Event of the Year' in the Peak District, Derbyshire and Derby Tourism Awards 2026. This award is judged on public vote. Thank you to everyone who voted for us; your support is greatly appreciated.
Expert Talks
Over three days, guest speakers will share their expertise on Austen and the Regency period in a series of talks.
Hear from Lizzie Dunford, Director of the Jane Austen House Museum; Kate Evans, author and graphic novelist; Janette Haslam, 3D designer and Regency costume specialist; and more.
A full timetable will be published here closer to the event.
The talks will be held in the garden marquee and are free to attend. Places are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Portrait Painting
Experienced portrait artist Charlotte Atkinson will be painting portraits in the garden. Each likeness will be captured in watercolour with a hand-painted decorative surround, and inscribed with the sitter's name. With a distinctive flowing style, each portrait takes around 10 minutes to create and is yours to take home.
There is no extra charge to have your portrait painted. Availability is on a first come, first served basis.
Regency Costume and Photo Opportunities
Dive into our Regency-themed dressing-up box and live out your Pride and Prejudice fantasies. From frocks and bonnets to dress coats and cravats, find your perfect look before heading to our giant photo frame to capture the moment on camera.
Our dressing-up photo opportunity is included with your ticket.
Grand Promenade
While Regency dress is optional (but encouraged!), those who do turn up in their period finery are invited to join our daily promenade along the Broad Walk.
There is no additional charge for joining the promenade.
Members Go Free
Entry to this event is free with Patrons and Friends membership. Simply book a house and garden, or garden ticket using your membership number and registered email address. Friends can also purchase guest tickets at 10% off.
Not yet a member? Learn more about the benefits of membership and how you can support the Chatsworth House Trust charity.
Shop the Austen Collection
Our gift shops in the garden and Stables offer a selection of Austen-inspired products, as well as gifts, home decor, books, and food and drink products from the estate and local makers.
You can also shop the Austen collection online.
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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.
Please note: Please be aware that for technical, operational or safety reasons, some facilities may be removed or closed, or entertainment and event timetables cancelled and/or altered at any time, including at short notice. Chatsworth reserves the right to change the programme of attractions and entertainment if, at any time, it is deemed necessary or appropriate to do so, this may also include closing attractions or areas of the estate. We apologise in advance for any disappointment caused should this need arise.
Images are from our 2025 event, and provided for illustration only
