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 Market
9 November - 1 December 2024
Soak up the Christmas market atmosphere and browse more than 100 stalls offering a wide range of Christmas gifts and decorations.
Car park tickets must be pre-booked in advance online.
Calligraphy Workshop
4 December 2024
Learn the art of brush lettering and bauble painting with Nikki Whiston Inks.
Storytime with Father Christmas
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout December 2024
Father Christmas will captivate little ears with the story of the first Christmas. Includes entry to the farmyard and playground.
Printed Christmas Bunting Workshop
6 December 2024
Learn how to produce your own set of festive handmade bunting using the art of lino printing.
Winter Ball
7, 13 & 14 December 2024
Celebrate Christmas in style with our magical winter ball and an elegant four-course dinner.
Festive Paper Decorations
7 December 2024
A half day workshop learning to create beautiful folded paper Christmas decorations for your Christmas tree.
Festive Printmaking
8 December 2024
Learn how to design and print your own Christmas cards, wrapping paper and gift tags with our introductory linocut printmaking workshop.
Creating Christmas: Behind the Scenes Tour
11 December 2024
Delve into Christmas at Chatsworth with a guided tour of key rooms in the house.
Hand Poured Candle Workshop
11 & 13 December 2024
Design and create a set of handmade wax melts and candles to take home this Christmas.
Seasonal Paper Centrepiece Workshop
12 December 2024
Craft a festive paper centrepiece, perfect for your Christmas table.
Christmas Papercut Scene Workshop
14 December 2024
Design and create your own 3D festive papercut scene at this introductory tunnel book workshop.
Twilight Dinner
21 December 2024
Experience the Sculpture Gallery by candlelight, accompanied by live jazz music, and followed by a gourmet dinner.
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 from Thursday 28 November.
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.
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. From 9 November, enjoy seasonal dishes freshly prepared with the finest local ingredients; an ideal way to warm up and treat yourself after exploring Christmas at Chatsworth.
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.
