All entertainment is included in your garden ticket, unless stated.

Talks have limited capacity and places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

The timetable may be subject to change, please check the noticeboards on arrival. 

Friday 12 June

Talks - entry included with garden ticket
Talk and tour places are allocated on a first come, first served basis

11am in the Marquee - Discover the Intricate World of a Professional Ladies Period Costumier: Jannette Haslam
12pm in The Old Potting Shed - Fashioning Elegance: Hair, Beauty, and Hygiene in the Regency Era: Olivia Housely
12.45pm in the Marquee - Panel Discussion with Helena Kelly, Kate Evans & Lizzie Dunford
1.15pm in The Old Potting Shed - Dressing Mr Darcy: Dressing Demonstration and Presentation on Men’s Regency Clothing and their Significance in Fashion History (Using Original 19th Century Garments): Zack Pinsent
2pm in the Marquee - Austen's Work Through the Lens of Storytelling: Lizzie Dunford, Director of Jane Austen's House
4pm in the Marquee - Jane Austen Quiz with Sophie Andrews of Laughing With Lizzie

Embroidery Workshops in The Hartington 
Includes garden access, pre-booking essential, additional charge applies. 
A special Chatsworth and Austen-themed embroidery workshop led by Derbyshire-based embroidery artist, Abigail Rose Creative.

Regency Afternoon Tea in the Old Duke's Glasshouse 
Includes garden access, pre-booking essential, additional charge applies. 
Experience a Regency-inspired afternoon tea in the Old Duke's Glasshouse off the Rose Garden. 

Cinema on the South Lawn: Pride and Prejudice (2005)
separate ticket required - sorry, sold out.
It's been 20 years since Chatsworth was immortalised on screen as Pemberley (aka Mr Darcy's House), in Joe Wright's adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfayden.

In the garden

Portrait Painting
10.15am to 12pm
Sit for a one-of-a-kind portrait by watercolour artist Charlotte Atkinson, in the garden.

Anna Downes: Regency-inspired Strings
11am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm 
Be transported through music into the Regency period.

Grand Promenade
3pm
Enjoy a promenade up the Broadwalk in the garden (Regency-dress is optional but encouraged)

Regency themed house tours
12.30pm & 3pm
house ticket required, limited places, first come first served
Learn about Regency traditions of the house on this tour that include some of the filming locations used in the 2005 'Pride & Prejudice'.

All day - please see the noticeboard on arrival for timings

Dressing up - Regency style
Don bonnets, breeches and cravats for a photo opp in the garden, available all day.

Pop up Austen - Chatsworth Players
Local amateur dramatic group, The Chatsworth Players, will be staging pop-up performances of scenes from Austen novels in the house and garden throughout the day.

Regency Garden Games
There will also be a selection of garden games popular in the Regency period on the lawns.

Time Will Tell Theatre 
Enjoy a performance of 'Service & Servility', an original play inspired by the role of servants in Austen's literary world.

Saturday 13 June

Talks - included with garden tickets
Talk and tour places are allocated on a first come, first served basis

10.30am in the Marquee - Dressing Mr Darcy: Dressing Demonstration and Presentation on Men’s Regency Clothing and their Significance in Fashion History (Using Original 19th Century Garments): Zack Pinsent
11am in The Old Potting Shed - Was Austen Political? With Amanda Vickery
11.45am in the Marquee - Visual Resources to Transport Readers Into Regency England, With Author and Graphic Novelist Kate Evans
12.45pm in the Marquee - Panel Discussion with Helena Kelly, Kate Evans & Lizzie Dunford
1.45pm in the Marquee - Discover the Intricate World of a Professional Ladies Period Costumier: Jannette Haslam
2pm in The Old Potting Shed - Was Austen Political? With Amanda Vickery
4pm in the Marquee - Austen's Work Through the Lens of Storytelling: Lizzie Dunford, Director of Jane Austen's House

Embroidery Workshops in The Hartington
Includes garden access, pre-booking essential, additional charge applies. 
A special Chatsworth and Austen-themed embroidery workshop led by Derbyshire-based embroidery artist, Abigail Rose Creative.

Regency Afternoon Tea in the Old Duke's Glasshouse
Includes garden access, pre-booking essential, additional charge applies. 
Experience a Regency-inspired afternoon tea in the Old Duke's Glasshouse off the Rose Garden.

Cinema on the South Lawn: Pride and Prejudice (2005) - sorry, sold out
Pre-booking essential, additional charge applies. 
It's been 20 years since Chatsworth was immortalised on screen as Pemberley (aka Mr Darcy's House), in Joe Wright's adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfayden.

Pemberley Ball
pre-booking essential, additional charge applies
Don gowns and breeches and step into Jane Austen's classic novel for a summer evening of Regency dancing and dinner.

In the garden

Portrait Painting
10.30am to 11.30am
Sit for a one-of-a-kind portrait by watercolour artist Charlotte Atkinson, in the garden.

Anna Downes: Regency-inspired Strings
11am - 12.30pm & 2pm - 3pm 
Be transported through music into the Regency period.

Regency Dancing
12.30pm & 1.15pm
The Anne Lister Regency Dancers will be performing in the garden

Grand Promenade
3pm
Enjoy a promenade up the Broadwalk in the garden (Regency-dress is optional but encouraged)

Regency themed house tours
12.30pm & 3pm
house ticket required, spaces limited, first come first served
Learn about Regency traditions of the house on this tour that include some of the filming locations used in the 2005 'Pride & Prejudice'.

All day - please see the noticeboard on arrival for timings

Dressing up - Regency style
Don bonnets, breeches and cravats for a photo opp in the garden, available all day.

Pop up Austen - Chatsworth Players
Local amateur dramatic group, The Chatsworth Players, will be staging pop-up performances of scenes from Austen novels in the house and garden throughout the day.

Regency Garden Games
There will also be a selection of garden games popular in the Regency period on the lawns.

Time Will Tell Theatre 
Enjoy a performance of 'Service & Servility', an original play inspired by the role of servants in Austen's literary world.

Sunday 14 June

Talks - included with garden tickets
Talk and tour places are allocated on a first come, first served basis

10.30am in the Marquee - Austen's Work Through the Lens of Storytelling: Lizzie Dunford, Director of Jane Austen's House
11.45am in the Marquee - Visual Resources to Transport Readers Into Regency England, With Author and Graphic Novelist Kate Evans
12pm in The Old Potting Shed - Discover the Intricate World of a Professional Ladies Period Costumier: Jannette Haslam
12.45pm in the Marquee - Panel Discussion with Helena Kelly, Kate Evans & Lizzie Dunford
1.45pm in the Marquee - Dressing Mr Darcy: Dressing Demonstration and Presentation on Men’s Regency Clothing and their Significance in Fashion History (Using Original 19th Century Garments): Zack Pinsent
4pm in the Marquee - Jane Austen Quiz with Sophie Andrews of Laughing With Lizzie

Embroidery Workshops in The Hartington
Includes garden access, pre-booking essential, additional charge applies. 
A special Chatsworth and Austen-themed embroidery workshop led by Derbyshire-based embroidery artist, Abigail Rose Creative.

Regency Afternoon Tea in the Old Duke's Glasshouse
Includes garden access, pre-booking essential, additional charge applies. 
Experience a Regency-inspired afternoon tea in the Old Duke's Glasshouse off the Rose Garden. 

In the garden

Portrait Painting
10.45am to 12.15pm
Sit for a one-of-a-kind portrait by watercolour artist Charlotte Atkinson, in the garden.

Anna Downes: Regency-inspired Strings
11am - 12.30pm & 2pm - 4pm 
Be transported through music into the Regency period.

Regency Dancing
12.30pm & 1.15pm
The Anne Lister Regency Dancers will be performing in the garden

Grand Promenade
3pm
Enjoy a promenade up the Broadwalk in the garden (Regency-dress is optional but encouraged)

Regency themed house tours
12.30pm & 3pm
house ticket required, limited places, first come first served
Learn about Regency traditions of the house on this tour that include some of the filming locations used in the 2005 'Pride & Prejudice'.

All day - please see below or check the noticeboard on arrival for timings

Dressing up - Regency style
Don bonnets, breeches and cravats for a photo opportunity in the garden, available all day.

Pop up Austen - Chatsworth Players
Local amateur dramatic group, The Chatsworth Players, will be staging pop-up performances of scenes from Austen novels in the house and garden throughout the day.

Regency Garden Games
There will also be a selection of garden games popular in the Regency period on the lawns.

Time Will Tell Theatre 
Enjoy a performance of 'Service & Servility', an original play inspired by the role of servants in Austen's literary world.

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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.