Event Details
Saturday 18 July - Monday 31 August
Join us this summer and discover a range of activities across the house, garden, and farmyard. Many of the activities are included in your entry ticket.
Book online in advance for free parking, or why not make the journey part of the adventure and visit us by bus?
From 18 July
In the house
Available every day
House of Stories: Tales from the Chatsworth Library
Across four centuries, the Devonshire family has read, collected, and championed great writing. Our 2026 exhibition in the house shares their most treasured works for the first time, alongside archival materials, such as letters and sketches, from celebrated authors including Charles Dickens, William Thackeray, Elizabeth Gaskell, and Charlotte Brontë. Learn more
House of Stories: Family Trail
Our family trail sets challenges for young explorers to complete as they move through the house. There are also spaces to sit and read a selection of books, plus family activities in the Green Satin Room (pictured below). Pick up a free trail at the house entrance.
Naturally Curious Trail
Our Naturally Curious Trail invites young explorers to spot and identify plants, animals, and wonders of the natural world throughout the house and garden. Pick up a free trail at our house or garden entrances, or you can download one here.
In the Garden
Available every day
Discover 105 acres of garden developed over 500 years.
Explore the Kitchen Gardens and count how many different types of vegetables our gardeners are growing, take turns on the secret tree swing, climb boulders in our Rock Garden, catch water sprinkles from the giant Emperor Fountain, or head to the Pinetum to play on our natural balance course.
More garden entertainment will be announced closer to the summer holidays.
In the Farmyard & Adventure Playground
In the farmyard you can meet our friendly animals, from pigs and horses to mischievous goats and guinea pigs, many of whom you can feed, pet or even cuddle.
In the playground, climb our tall towers for a bird's eye view, descend at speed on our racing slides, scramble across the wood tangle, zip on the zip wire, dig in the giant sand pit or use an Archimedes screw to fetch water from the stream...there are hours of adventures in store.
Daily Activities
When: Saturday 18 July - Monday 31 August
Where: Chatsworth Farmyard
Guinea pig handling | 11.00am, 2pm & 4pm
Meet the horses | 11.30am & 2.30pm
Chicken talk | 12pm
Goat milking demonstration | 2.30pm
Cow milking demonstration | 3.15pm
Oak Barn self guided crafts | 10am - 5.30pm
Last entry to the farmyard and adventure playground is 4.30pm.
Outdoor Cinema: Friday 24 July - Sunday 26 July
Pop Up Adventure Cinema within Chatsworth Park
Pack a picnic and gather friends and family to experience family favourites and epic sing-alongs in the picturesque Chatsworth Parkland.
Brought to the screen by Adventure Cinema, the screenings take place in a giant open-air cinema set in Chatsworth's glorious countryside, close to the banks of the River Derwent.
Wicked Sing-a-long
When: Friday 24 July | 6pm
Rating: PG
Event ticket required. View event.
Get ready to sing along to every unforgettable song and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Oz.
Sing
When: Saturday 25 July | 12pm
Rating: U
Event ticket required. View event.
Scarlett Johansson, Tori Kelly, Nick Kroll, Taron Egerton and Matthew McConaughey lend their voices to this animated jukebox musical about a singing competition, performed by animals in an attempt to save a theatre.
The Gruffalo & Stickman
When: Sunday 26 July | 10am
Rating: U
Event ticket required. View event.
Experience a double bill of beloved Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler animations, with The Gruffalo & Stickman on an open-air cinema screen.
Wild Words Week: Monday 27 July - Sunday 2 August
Lost Words Explorer Walk
When: Monday 27 - Friday 31 July | 11am - 3pm
Where: Family activity tent in the Chatsworth Garden
Free with all tickets that include the garden.
Step into a world where words and nature come alive, inspired by the beautiful book The Lost Words by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris. Rediscover the language of the natural world through nature, exploration, and creativity.
Check exact timings on the day at the garden entrances and the family activity tent.
The Tiger Who Came to Tea Family Crafts
When: Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 August | 11am - 3pm
Where: Family activity tent in the Chatsworth Garden
Free with all tickets that include the garden.
Check exact timings on the day at the garden entrances and the family activity tent.
Also...
Balance Play in the Pinetum
When: Every day | 10am - 5.30pm
Where: Pinetum in the Chatsworth Garden View Map.
Free with all tickets that include the garden.
Self guided. Note that last entry to garden is 4.30pm.
Crafts & Colouring
When: Every day | 10am - 5.30pm
Where: The Oak Barn in the Farmyard
Free with all tickets that include the farmyard.
Self guided. Note: last entry to the farmyard is at 4.30pm.
Young Farmers
When: Wednesday 29 July | 1.30pm to 4.30pm
Where: Chatsworth Farmyard
Separate event ticket required. View event.
From collecting eggs to cuddling guinea pigs, help our farmyard team with jobs around the farmyard. Suitable for children ages 7 - 16 years.
Event ticket includes parking, and access to the Farmyard and Playground.
Garden Tales & Story Trails Week: Monday 3 - Sunday 9 August
Storyline Activities
When: Monday 3 - Friday 7 August | 11am - 3pm
Where: Family Activity Tent in the Chatsworth Garden
Free with all tickets that include the garden.
Create illustrated story journeys inspired by the Chatsworth Garden, then make your own folded books, and fill them with drawings, patterns, or stories.
Please check the exact timings on the day at the garden entrances and at the family tent. Suitable for families with children of all ages.
Fantastically Funny Fairytales from Near and Far, with Beth Guiver
When: Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 August | 11am - 3pm
Where: Family Activity Tent in the Chatsworth Garden
Free with all tickets that include the garden.
Join professional storyteller Beth for an interactive story time session full of magic, adventure and mischief. Cake snatching witches, frog princes, Kings who love bling and snoring princesses will be brought to life with music and song. This session will involve lots of wonder, jokes and possibly silly dancing.
Please check the exact timings on the day at the garden entrances and at the family tent. Suitable for families with children of all ages.
Also...
Balance Play in the Pinetum
When: Every day | 10am - 5.30pm
Where: Pinetum in the Chatsworth Garden View Map.
Free with all tickets that include the garden.
Self guided. Note that last entry to garden is 4.30pm.
Crafts & Colouring
When: Every day | 10am - 5.30pm
Where: The Oak Barn in the Farmyard
Free with all tickets that include the farmyard.
Self guided. Note: last entry to the farmyard is at 4.30pm.
Young Farmers
When: Tuesday 4 & Thursday 6 August | 1.30pm to 4.30pm
Where: Chatsworth Farmyard
Separate event ticket required. View event.
From collecting eggs to cuddling guinea pigs, help our farmyard team with jobs around the farmyard. Suitable for children ages 7 - 16 years.
Event ticket includes parking, and access to the Farmyard and Playground.
Get Active Week: Monday 10 - Sunday 16 August
Susie Sloth Pilates & Breathwork
When: Monday 10 & Tuesday 11 August | 11am - 3pm
Where: Family Activity Tent in the Chatsworth Garden
Free with all tickets that include the garden.
Introduce your child to playful Pilates. Join author and breath coach Charlotte Marsh for a Susie Sloth story-time session, enjoy Pilates moves together and an introduction to breathing exercises.
The Big Tree Climb
When: Monday 10 - Wednesday 12 August | 10am to 4.30pm (until 3.30pm on 12 August)
Where: Stand Wood
Separate ticket required. View event
A guided tree climb for adventurers aged 6+ years. Run by the Great Big Tree Climbing Company. Relaxed SEND sessions also available. Event ticket includes parking and entry to the garden, farmyard & adventure playground. Please book in advance.
Garden Olympics
When: Wednesday 12 - Sunday 16 August | 11am - 3pm
Where: Salisbury Lawn, Chatsworth Garden
Free with all tickets that include the garden.
Hop, skip, jump, run, and hoopla your way through a series of playful challenges and games, organised by the TrYumph in Life Garden Olympics Team. Check exact timings on the day at the garden entrances and the family activity tent.
Also...
Balance Play in the Pinetum
When: Every day | 10am - 5.30pm
Where: Pinetum in the Chatsworth Garden View Map.
Free with all tickets that include the garden.
Self guided. Note that last entry to garden is 4.30pm.
Crafts & Colouring
When: Every day| 10am - 5.30pm
Where: The Oak Barn in the Farmyard
Free with all tickets that include the farmyard.
Self guided. Note: last entry to the farmyard is at 4.30pm.
Young Farmers
When: Wednesday 12 & Thursday 13 August | 1.30pm to 4.30pm
Where: Chatsworth Farmyard
Separate event ticket required. View event.
From collecting eggs to cuddling guinea pigs, help our farmyard team with jobs around the farmyard. Suitable for children ages 7 - 16 years.
Event ticket includes parking, and access to the Farmyard and Playground.
Nature Week: Monday 17 - Sunday 23 August
Amazing Insects
When: Monday 17 - Friday 21 August | 11am - 3pm
Where: Family Activity Tent in the Chatsworth Garden
Free with all tickets that include the garden.
Discover the tiny creatures that make a big impact. Investigate bugs and learn about fascinating invertebrates through creative activities and garden walks.
Check exact timings on the day at the garden entrances and the family activity tent.
Also...
Balance Play in the Pinetum
When: Every day | 10am - 5.30pm
Where: Pinetum in the Chatsworth Garden View Map.
Free with all tickets that include the garden.
Self guided. Note that last entry to garden is 4.30pm.
Crafts & Colouring
When: Every day | 10am - 5.30pm
Where: The Oak Barn in the Farmyard
Free with all tickets that include the farmyard.
Self guided. Note: last entry to the farmyard is at 4.30pm.
Young Farmers
When: Monday 17 & Friday 21 August | 1.30pm to 4.30pm
Where: Chatsworth Farmyard
Separate event ticket required. View event.
From collecting eggs to cuddling guinea pigs, help our farmyard team with jobs around the farmyard. Suitable for children ages 7 - 16 years.
Event ticket includes parking, and access to the Farmyard and Playground.
Wonderful Water Week: Monday 22 - Friday 28 August
Wonderful Water BSL Activities
When: Monday 22 & Tuesday 23 August | 11am - 3pm (drop in)
Where: The Old Potting Shed, Chatsworth Garden
Free with all tickets that include the garden.
Join us for a creative family session as part of our Celebrating the Cascade Project. This drop-in activity is led in British Sign Language (BSL) and welcomes both Deaf and hearing families; no prior BSL experience is needed. Get creative with paints, crayons, and mixed materials and pick up some fun, water-themed signs along the way.
Wonderful Water Arts and Crafts
When: Monday 22 - 28 August | 11am - 3pm
Where: Family Activity Tent, Chatsworth Garden
Free with all tickets that include the garden.
Experiment with light, water, and natural materials to create beautiful prints and crafts inspired by the Chatsworth Cascade.
Please check the exact timings on the day at the garden entrances and at the family tent. Suitable for families with children of all ages.
Also...
Balance Play in the Pinetum
When: Every day | 10am - 5.30pm
Where: Pinetum in the Chatsworth Garden View Map.
Free with all tickets that include the garden.
Self guided. Note that last entry to garden is 4.30pm.
Crafts & Colouring
When: Every day | 10am - 5.30pm
Where: The Oak Barn in the Farmyard
Free with all tickets that include the farmyard.
Self guided. Note: last entry to the farmyard is at 4.30pm.
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.
Photo credit: Cascade House by Peter Landers
