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A cultural destination, historic landscape and registered charity developing Chatsworth for everyone.
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The collections at Chatsworth
www.chatsworth.org/art-archives/devonshire-collections/

History of Chatsworth
www.chatsworth.org/about-chatsworth/history-of-chatsworth/

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04/06/2026

Swipe to clean the sculpture! ✨

Our Conservation Assistants have been carrying out this year's historic sculpture clean, focusing on 11 marble sculptures along the Broadwalk in the garden. Commissioned and collected by the 6th Duke in the early-mid 19th century, many of these sculptures were created by Francesco Bienaime in Carrara, Italy; home to the world-famous marble from which they were carved. As a porous natural stone, marble is vulnerable to weathering, pollution and biological growth. Through careful conservation cleaning, our team helps protect these historic sculptures while preserving the character they have acquired over nearly two centuries outdoors. Each sculpture is thoroughly condition checked before being gently cleaned using specialist conservation techniques and materials. The process removes damaging biological growth and pollutants while ensuring the historic surface is treated with care.

This vital work forms part of the ongoing conservation programme of Chatsworth House Trust, the charity that cares for Chatsworth and its collections. Your support helps us to protect historic items, landscapes and heritage for future generations to enjoy.

31/05/2026

Join us for our annual Garden and Plant Fair, Friday 5 - Sunday 7 June, and explore Chatsworth in bloom 🌸

Discover an exciting programme of gardening talks and tours led by the Chatsworth Garden Team and expert growers from across the UK, including Arthur Parkinson and Martin Fish, and specialist nurseries sharing seasonal tips, planting advice, and summer garden inspiration. Enjoy floristry demonstrations, flower crown making, specialist plant sales, and local food and drink throughout the weekend.

Access to the fair is included with all house and garden tickets. Visit our website to find out more and book tickets: https://www.chatsworth.org/events/garden-and-plant-fair/

17/05/2026

Our season of festivals begins next week, starting with our Family Festival! Join us from 23–25 May for a bank holiday weekend of outdoor fun in the garden.

Let imaginations run wild and discover new experiences including wilderness bushcraft; mini Olympics challenges; interactive music and magic shows; water battles; and creative workshops with children’s book illustrators.

The Family Festival is included with all ‘House, Garden and Farmyard’ and ‘Garden and Farmyard’ tickets. Visit our website for more details and to book: https://www.chatsworth.org/events/chatsworth-family-festival/

25/04/2026

Chatsworth House Trust is delighted to be collaborating with the National Portrait Gallery, London, on the 'Lucian Freud: Drawing into Painting' exhibition, open until 4 May 2026. Works loaned from the Devonshire Collections include the portrait of Duchess Deborah Devonshire - 'Woman in a White Shirt' (1956–7), 'Large Interior W9' (1973), 'Runaway Horse', and 'Man with Folded Hands' by Lucian Freud.
Chatsworth is committed to increasing access to the art and artefacts in the Devonshire Collections. Thanks to the work of our team of experts who carefully conserve and maintain the collections, through partnerships with charities, galleries and other organisations, they can be loaned to exhibitions that celebrate art, history and culture, and shared with audiences around the world.

'Drawing into Painting' explores Freud’s lifelong engagement with portraiture and drawing, revealing how his works on paper informed his celebrated paintings. For more information, visit the link: https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/exhibitions/2026/lucian-freud-drawing-into-painting.

Image credit: 'Woman in a White Shirt' by Lucian Freud, 1957, © The Lucian Freud Archive. All Rights Reserved 2026 / Bridgeman Images.

16/04/2026

We’re proud to call the Peak District home. It’s a landscape of rolling hills, historic communities and breathtaking views that have inspired generations. Tomorrow marks the 75th anniversary of the Peak District National Park, the UK’s first national park, established in 1951. The National Park welcomes visitors from all over the world, while protecting nature, heritage, and access to the countryside for all.

The Derby Diocesan Association will mark the anniversary by ringing 151 bells from 26 church towers across the Peak District on Friday 17 April.

Bell ringing times near Chatsworth:
• Baslow: 9.30-10am
• Edensor: 10.20-10.50am
• Beeley: 11.10-11.30am

Join us in celebrating 75 years of the extraordinary landscape we are so fortunate to be part of. For more information about the Peak District National Park, follow the link: https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/home

01/04/2026

We’re pleased to announce the return of The Queen's Reading Room Festival to Chatsworth for the second year on 19-20 September 2026.

Join us for a celebration of books featuring lively conversations, up-close moments with authors and the chance to hear directly from some of today’s most compelling literary voices. This year's line-up of speakers includes Clare Balding, Harlan Coben, Lee Child, Louise Penny, Ann Cleeves, Cecelia Ahern, Meg Mason, Elif Shafak and many more. Festival tickets include entry to the house and garden, and our exhibition, House of Stories: Tales from the Chatsworth Library, which explores Chatsworth’s literary heritage and inspiration in celebration of the National Year of Reading.

Tickets go on sale on 15 April at 10am. For more information, visit our website: https://www.chatsworth.org/events/the-queens-reading-room-festival/

27/03/2026

Spring has arrived at Chatsworth, just in time for Easter. Celebrate with a visit to the Peak District; meet our new-born animals in the farmyard, including rare breed Golden Guernsey goats; join an Easter egg hunt or craft workshop; or take a trip on our tractor trailer ride before exploring the adventure playground.

Discover 105 acres of historic garden, from the maze to the Emperor Fountain, where activities such as water based crafts, freshwater exploring, face painting and live music are included with all garden tickets during the Easter holidays (28 March - 12 April). For more information and to book, visit our website: https://www.chatsworth.org/events/easter/

21/03/2026

Next week (23 - 27 March), we’re offering 1,000 House, Garden, Farmyard and Playground tickets at half price to National Lottery ticket purchasers, as a thank you to players for their ongoing support with our Cascade restoration project. Every week National Lottery players raise over £30 million for projects that have a positive impact across the UK.

Visit the house, garden, farmyard and playground with your Lottery ticket or scratch card, and enjoy our new exhibition, ‘House of Stories: Tales from the Chatsworth Library’. Tickets must be pre-booked online, for more information about how to book your half price tickets, follow the link: https://www.chatsworth.org/events/national-lottery/

18/03/2026

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we will begin phase one of the restoration of our Grade I-listed Cascade this spring. Individuals near and far have sponsored over 820 Cascade stones, but we still have more to raise to reach our public fundraising target. You can help by sponsoring a stone for yourself or someone else. All sponsors will receive a commemorative certificate, and their names will be recorded and preserved in the Devonshire Archives at Chatsworth, and displayed on a thank you board in the Glasshouse in the garden.

Thank you to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and to National Lottery players; thank you to the generosity of our Friends, visitors, local communities and supporters across the UK and around the world, who have all contributed to the Cascade’s restoration. With the Heritage Fund’s support, we can ensure that the Cascade will remain a source of inspiration, wonder and learning for everyone, long into the future.

26/02/2026

While the house closes at the beginning of each year, work continues behind the scenes to conserve historic spaces, artworks and artefacts spanning more than 400 years. Caring for the house and its collections is central to the work of Chatsworth House Trust. As a charity, Chatsworth relies on the generosity of visitors and supporters. By visiting, making a donation, or simply sharing our stories with others, you’re helping us continue to develop Chatsworth for everyone to enjoy.

[Woman in a White Shirt © The Lucian Freud Archive. All Rights Reserved 2025 / Bridgeman Images.]

Address

Edensor
Bakewell
DE451PP

Telephone

01246 565300

Website

http://www.chatsworth.org/

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