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 A Christmas Feast, 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.
View our opening times over the festive season.
What's On
Christmas at Chatsworth
9 November 2024 - 5 January 2025
Immerse yourself in 'A Christmas Feast', with decorations in the house and a light and sound trail in the garden.
Pre-booking essential.
Christmas in the Garden
9 November 2024 - 5 January 2025
Explore an interactive light and sound trail around the garden, with an animated light show projected on to the house.
Christmas Friends membership offer
Upgrade your Christmas at Chatsworth or Christmas in the Garden ticket to Friends membership within seven days of your visit and we'll deduct the cost of your ticket from the annual membership fee.
With Friends membership you benefit from free Christmas and country fair tickets, unlimited visits during open season, access to special Friends events, discounts on shopping, dining and stays and much more. Plus, all membership income goes directly to the Chatsworth House Trust charity for the conservation and development of Chatsworth.
Seasonal Food and Chatsworth Inspired Gifts
Between 9 November and 5 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.
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.
Local Produce from the Farm Shop
Stock up on locally produced festive food and drink. Place your Christmas orders between Friday 1 November and Sunday 15 December.
Chatsworth Christmas Trees
Prepare for the festive season with our British-grown Nordmann fir trees. Available at the farm shop.
Christmas Hampers & Gifts Online
Order before 12 noon on Friday 20 December for guaranteed Christmas delivery.
Browse a wide selection of elegant hampers, homeware, kitchenware, jewellery, candles, cards and Chatsworth-inspired gifts in our online shop.
Friends membership
Upgrade your Christmas ticket to Friends membership within seven days of your visit and have the cost of your ticket deducted from the annual membership fee.
Christmas Walks and Food-Based-Get-Togethers
Between 9 November and 5 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.
Festive Afternoon Tea
Complement your visit to Chatsworth with a festive afternoon tea experience in the Cavendish. Pre-booking essential.
Lunch in the Carriage House
Enjoy a range of hot meals and drinks, plus sandwiches and cakes in our Carriage House café.
Festive Lunch in the Cavendish
Make your Christmas visit even more special by adding a festive lunch to your day. Pre-booking essential.
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.
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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 festive stay with us in a cottage, shepherd’s hut, hotel or inn here.
