Bakewell - Chatsworth House
Chatsworth (15mi/24km to the east of Castleton), the seat of the Dukes of Devonshire, is one of the great country houses of England. Little remains of the original Elizabethan house which was built in 1555 by Bess of Harwick on the banks of the River Derwent. It was replaced with the present building by William Cavendish, first Duke of Devonshire, between 1686 and 1708. A wing was added in the 19th century by Wyatville.
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Must-see attractions nearby:
Chatsworth House
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Chatsworth contains a magnificent collection of old masters, sculpture, tapestries, furniture, silver and porcelain (at least one hour is needed to walk round).
Henry Cavendish, who discovered hydrogen and designed the maximum-minimum thermometer, lived here.
Henry Cavendish, who discovered hydrogen and designed the maximum-minimum thermometer, lived here.
Hours
March 21 to October 28
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
| Family | 49.00 |
| Adult | 16.50 |
| Senior | 13.50 |
| Child | 10.00 |
| Grounds / gardens only around attraction | 7.50 |
Parking
Pay
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Related Attractions
Chatsworth - Farmyard and Adventure Playground
The Farmyard and Adventure Playground in Chatsworth demonstrates how the land is used for agricultural purposes. Educational exhibitions show the life cycles and uses of commercial farm animals.
The Farmyard and Adventure Playground
Chatsworth
Bakewell DE45 1PP
England
Chatsworth
Bakewell DE45 1PP
England
Hours
March 18 to November 1
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
Parking
Pay
Chatsworth House Grounds
The gardens, designed by Joseph Paxton from 1826 onwards, are delightful, with romantic fountains, spectacular cascades and enchanted pathways, an orangery, rose-garden and tropical greenhouse. The landscaped park surrounding the gardens was designed by "Capability" Brown. There is also a reserve for animals. On a hill behind the house is the Elizabethan hunting tower, from which there is a good view. Near the bridge is Queen Mary's Bower, which serves to commemorate Mary Queen of Scots, who was confined at Chatsworth on several occasions between 1570 and 1581.
Hours
March 18 to November 1
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
