Chatsworth House Estate is open over the holidays, during which you can visit the stately home, garden, farmyard, and playground. You can also visit the Christmas market in November, a family-friendly event with over 100 festive stalls.
Chatsworth tickets must be booked in advance. Read on for full details, including confirmed dates, how to book tickets and theme for 2024.
Chatsworth Winter Market – 2024 Theme is “A Christmas Feast”
Dates – Confirmed
Christmas Market dates: 9th November to 1st December 2024 (confirmed).
Christmas at Chatsworth dates: 9th November 2024 to 5th January 2025 (confirmed).
Update: This year’s schedule was released in September. Sign up for our newsletter for future updates.
Source: Information obtained directly from the organiser. Verify the details here.
Location and Hours
Location: Chatsworth House, Peak District, Derbyshire.
Opening times:
Monday to Thursday: 10am to 5:30pm.
Friday and Saturday: 10am to 6pm.
Ticket System
Arriving by Bus – Free Entry
The Christmas market on its own is a free event only if you arrive by public transport. Take the bus for free entry.
Arriving by Car – Paid Ticket Required
If you’re not arriving by public transport, you’ll need to do one of these:
- Book and pay for a car parking ticket.
- Purchase a Christmas at Chatsworth ticket.
- Purchase a Christmas in the Garden ticket.
TICKETS:
Book online: Chatsworth tickets.
CHRISTMAS MARKET ONLY:
FREE entry: Admission is free if you arrive via public bus.
ALL DAY parking ticket: Includes access to the market.
AFTER 3PM parking ticket: Includes access to the market.
OTHER OPTIONS:
Christmas at Chatsworth ticket: Access to the themed event inside Chatsworth House, the garden, farmyard, market and parking.
Christmas in the Garden ticket: Access to the garden, market and parking.
Additional Information
Where to stay: Hillside Haven is a highly-rated apartment in Rowsley.
Accessible: Yes, a tractor trailer ride is available for wheelchairs users between car parks and the market.
Pet-friendly: Yes, dogs are allowed on a lead in outdoor areas.
Convenient Hotels
Places to stay near Chatsworth House are mostly B&B cottages and suites in the Peak District. There are many well-rated places in the villages of Baslow, Pilsley, Rowsley and the market town of Bakewell.
I suggest staying at Hillside Haven, which is of exceptional standard in nearby Rowlsey. It’s a short drive to Chatsworth House. But take the bus for free access to the Christmas market.
Our Bakewell Christmas Market Guide has you covered for an extended visit to the Peak District.
Extend your Christmas holiday by adding a visit to a destination in our UK Christmas Markets List.
Location
Christmas at Chatsworth
Chatsworth House is a grand house and estate home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. It’s located in Derbyshire, England and is known for hosting a themed event each November until early January.
The house is decorated extensively both indoors and outdoors. Visitors can tour the house and see the elaborate holiday decorations, which traditionally include beautifully decorated trees, intricate table settings and festive accessories throughout the rooms.
At the market section of the event, vendors set up stalls selling artisan food and drinks and unique crafts that you typically find at traditional winter festivals.
Outside, the garden and surrounding estate are incorporated into the festivities, with lights and other decorations adorning the landscape.
What to Expect
- Food and Drinks: Imagine the aromas of freshly baked pastries and hot mulled wine filling the air as you wander among the stalls. Each stallholder brings their unique touch with their homemade and locally sourced products. Expect cheeses to indulgent chocolates as examples.
- Unique Crafts: Skilled makers from across the country converge to display their work. You’ll find everything from intricately carved wooden toys to delicately crafted bespoke jewellery. These unique pieces make perfect, thoughtful gifts or you might find something for your own home.
- Seasonal Items: Picture handmade decorations, festive wreaths and twinkling lights. Also expect Christmas cards with unique designs, wrapping paper and stationery.
Sustainability Tips
- Renewable Energy: At your hotel, you might want to consider staying somewhere powered by renewable energy sources. For instance, many of the cottages dotted around the Peak District use solar panels or wind power for their energy supply. Your stay will be less carbon-intensive, aligning with your sustainable intentions.
- Food Waste: You’ll likely sample some delicious festive food during your visit to Chatsworth House. Be conscious of not over-ordering or wasting food. Portion sizes can sometimes be large, so you could even share dishes. Additionally, many artisan food stalls are likely to use locally sourced ingredients, which reduces the food miles and overall carbon footprint of your meals.
- Ethical Consumption: This event presents an opportunity for ethical consumption. Many of the vendors at the market are likely to be small-scale producers selling handmade, high-quality goods. By purchasing from these stalls, you’re supporting local businesses and reducing the demand for mass-produced items.
- Sustainable Diets: During your visit, lean towards a more plant-based diet. Numerous studies show that reducing meat and dairy intake can significantly lower environmental impact. You’ll find stalls selling vegetarian and vegan options, making it easy to eat sustainably.
- Sustainable Transport: Lastly, consider your transport options. The Peak District and surrounding area are well-served by public transport. You could take a train to Chesterfield or Sheffield and then a local bus to Chatsworth. By using public transport, you’re reducing your carbon emissions compared to driving.
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Is there wheel chair access around the house on the the Christmas tour?
If we bring a car with 4 people in for the house, and gardens tour (plus market) do we all have to pay the £34 which includes a car parking spACE?
Also we have a blue badge – can we reserve a blue badge parking space?
It’s best to contact Chatsworth House about that specific question.
Where do I catch the bus from?
I suggest asking Chatsworth House directly about this. I presume it’s from the nearby towns.
can I get a park and ride bus to chatsworth
Can you book a 2course lunch in the Cavendish during Christmas market and would that include car park ?
I’m not sure. Please contact them directly.
If we pay £29.50 for entry to the House, does that include the parking fee?
Yes
I se that christmas at chatswoth continues until 7th of jan, but when does it begin
The Christmas Market is from the 4th November to 26th November 2023. The different Christmas at Chatsworth event continues until the 7th January.
I’m staying at the caravan park at chatsworth what tickets do I need to buy
If you’re arriving by bus and only going to the Christmas market, it’s free and you don’t need a ticket. If you want to visit the Christmas at Chatsworth event or the Christmas in the Garden event, then book tickets for what you’re interested in.
Can I book a car parking place for the Christmas Market, we wish to come on the 11 November 2022.
Yes, you can book online.
So I have to pay £15 to park the car and then an additional £29-50 to attend the market. Is this correct? The k you.
No, entry to the Christmas market is free but if you arrive by car you have to pay for parking. If you want to visit the Christmas market only, then you just park for parking.
If you want to visit the house, garden farmyard and the Nordic Christmas event then you have to purchase a ticket for that as you would normally do when visiting Chatsworth.