Event Details
Friday 5 to Sunday 7 June
Entry is included with all 'house and garden' and 'garden' tickets.
Join us for our 2026 garden and plant fair, and enjoy a full day out learning from the experts, browsing specialist nurseries from around the country and enjoying live music and great food.
Explore the garden
The fair will take place in the 105-acre Chatsworth Garden and entry is included with any ticket that includes the garden, no additional booking is required.
Explore the garden at your leisure throughout the day. View map.
Members Go Free
Entry to this event is free with your Patrons or Friends membership. Simply book a house and garden, or garden using your membership number and registered email address. You can also purchase guest tickets at 10% off.
Not yet a friend? Learn more about the benefits of Friends membership, and how you can support the Chatsworth House Trust charity.
Beginners' Printmaking Course
Tuesdays, 6 January - 10 February 2026
(choice of 4 or 6 weeks)
Learn how to make a series of prints using a variety of different printmaking techniques in this artist-led course.
Learn to Draw in Six Weeks
Thursdays, 8 January - 12 February 2026
Take inspiration from the Chatsworth Garden as you develop your drawing skills over this six-week course.
Winter Talk: 500 years of the Chatsworth Garden
16 January 2026
A journey through 500 years of the Chatsworth Garden with Head of Garden and Landscape, Steve Porter.
Winter Talk: A History of the Pinetum and Arboretum at Chatsworth
23 January 2026
Learn about the Chatsworth Garden's Arboretum and Pinetum, created by Joseph Paxton in the 1830s, in this talk with Garden Collection and Learning Manager, Faye Tuffrey.
Get Drawing in Winter
24 January 2026
Explore the garden and create a series of observational drawings under expert tuition.
Peak District Artisans Showcase
26 January - 1 March 2026
Free entry - Stables Gift Shop
A showcase of original works created by Peak District-based artists, designer makers, and contemporary artisans, and available to purchase.
Winter Talk: Libraries of the Devonshires
30 January 2026
Discover the history of the spaces that have housed the rare books and manuscripts collected by seventeen generations of the Devonshires.
Sustainable Intaglio Printmaking Workshop
31 January 2026
Design and create an intaglio plate from recycled materials in this artist-led introductory printmaking workshop.
Beginner's Portrait Painting in Oils
4 February 2026
Begin your journey in oil portrait panting in this workshop led by artist, Richard Kitson.
Winter Talk: Bringing the Outdoors In
6 February 2026
Learn about the role of Chatsworth Floristry, their inspirations and how they adapt to accommodate evolving tastes, occasions, and sustainable practices.
Printed Valentine's Day Cards
6 February 2026
Design and print your own Valentine's Day cards in this introductory lino print workshop.
Working in Ink
7 February 2026
Explore a variety of ink-based techniques in this expert-led workshop.
Capturing Water in Oils
11 February 2026
Artist Sue Nichol, leads an oil painting workshop focused on effectively capturing water in all its forms.
Winter Talk: Discovering Lace
13 February 2026
Explore the history of lace and the stories behind special pieces in the Devonshire Collections.
Winter Talk: Cardinal Consalvi and the Devonshire Connection
20 February 2026
Delve into the connection between Chatsworth and the art world of 19th Century Rome
Next Steps in Drawing - Six Week Course
Thursdays, 26 February - 2 April 2026
Enhance your existing drawing skills and use a variety of techniques and materials
Winter Talk: Elizabeth Gaskell's Visit to Chatsworth
27 February 2026
"I feel more like Cinderella than anyone else you can imagine", Fran Baker, Chatsworth's Head of Archive & Library, recounts author Elizabeth Gaskell’s visit to Chatsworth.
Printed Lampshades Weekend Workshop
28 February - 1 March 2026
Create your own unique handprinted lampshade in this artist-led weekend workshop.
Winter Talk: Chatsworth in Song
6 March 2026
Discover how a recent bio-acoustic survey has introduced us to new wildlife living on the estate.
An Introduction to Hardback Book Binding
7 March 2026
Learn how to create and bind your own hardback notebook.
Drawing Flowers and Plants
11 March 2026
Develop your confidence in drawing botanical art in this full-day workshop.
Winter Talk: Introducing...House of Stories
13 March 2026
Discover which rare books, letters, and manuscripts are taking centre stage in this year's House of Stories exhibition, with Chatsworth's Head of Archive & Library, Fran Baker
Stay With Us
With miles of walks on the estate and in the national park, as well as centuries of heritage, art and design to explore, Chatsworth and the Peak District are a dream destination for an unforgettable escape. Find a stay with us in a hotel, inn, cottage, or shepherd’s hut here.
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.
