The new Arboretum covered large areas of the existing eastern portion of the pleasure grounds.
It was a vast enterprise, involving among other things the diversion, along the Trout Stream, of a natural stream, for more than two miles from its original course on the East Moor, in order to provide a suitably picturesque element in the design. The Arboretum is now part of the larger Trout Stream area of the garden.
The Trout Stream provided inspiration for the 2015 Laurent-Perrier Chatsworth Garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. We are delighted and proud to have been awarded Best Show Garden at the 2015 RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
The garden, designed by Dan Pearson and built by Crocus, captured the essence of Chatsworth, drawing on influences from Sir Joseph Paxton’s 19th century ornamental Trout Stream, reinterpreting moments of this intimate feature. The garden also incorporated elements of Paxton's Rockery including a rock wall and rock stacks, made from gritstone transported from Chatsworth. The planting, which reflects the "lightness, freshness and delicacy" of Laurent-Perrier, comprises a number of plants sourced directly from Chatsworth, including azalea, Rhododendron loderi, native woodrush, and various ferns.
In autumn 2015, the plants and rocks used within the show garden, as well as many of the other plants, benches, decks and the large oak sculpture, were received at Chatsworth. These have now been installed and planted along the Trout Stream, and further planting will be added in 2016.
Although many of the items can be appreciated, the area will provide most interest and colour from late spring and early summer.
Discover more from the 6th Duke and Paxton's garden
Coal Hole and Tunnel
Horse-drawn carts brought coal from the railway station at Rowsley, entered the garden above the stables, and took the track that went under the Cascade and on to the Coal Hole.
Emperor Fountain
Although the Great Fountain, installed by the 1st Duke, was the highest in this country, the 6th Duke put Paxton’s engineering skills into action to create a new record-breaking gravity-fed fountain.
Great Conservatory
Paxton’s Great Conservatory took four years to build and was completed in 1840.
Pinetum
The Pinetum was created between 1830 and 1831, established from eight acres added to the garden from the south park (The Old Park). Here, the 6th Duke and Paxton indulged their passion for collecting on a grand scale.
Rock Garden and Strid
The Rock Garden was built as a reminder of the 6th Duke’s visit to the Alps during the Grand Tour of Europe. Work began in 1842 and the stone was brought from Dobb Edge, north of Stand Wood.
Vinery
Built circa 1834, this is the sole survivor of three glasshouses constructed specifically for orchids by Joseph Paxton. It contained the 6th Duke’s superb collection, gathered from all over the world.
Discover the History of the Early Garden
The house and garden were first constructed by Sir William Cavendish and Bess of Hardwick in 1555. The Elizabethan garden was much smaller than the modern garden is now.
Learn about the Modern Garden
In the last 100 years, many of the historic features of the garden have been restored and numerous important new features have been added.
