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Chatsworth

Chatsworth remains a top visitor attraction set in the heart of the Peak District that offers good family fun.  Explore our Chatsworth Estate Guide that provides tips & tricks to help you get the most from your day out or check below for cheap ticket offers.

1. Chatsworth Estate; Book Online for FREE Parking

Did you know that tickets purchased online from Chatsworth come with a FREE parking perk?  To take advantage of this offer, you will need to book your tickets by midnight the day before you visit for some easy savings on your day out.

2. Chatsworth Estate; Treasure Houses of England

Chatsworth, along with the likes of Leeds Castle & Blenheim Palace, comes under the Treasure Houses of England.  Look out for promotions that run during select times of the year such as half price entry to other associated attractions that can offer savings off future visits.

 

 

girl running by chatsworth estate & house

Chatsworth House & Grounds

 

Chatsworth Estate; Groups

Groups of 15 or more, can take advantage of group savings at Chatsworth if they pre-book their visit.  Why not club together with friends & family to take advantage of these discounted offers.  All groups must book at least 2 weeks in advance to pick up cheaper ticket rates.  Free parking is also available for pre-booked coaches too.

Chatsworth Estate; Friends Membership

Should you be planning successive trips to Chatsworth, it would be worth considering a Friends Membership that offers you unlimited access during the season.  Membership also comes with a range of perks & benefits including priority booking and exclusive preview events that can be worth considering.

Chatsworth Garden; Late Entry Ticket

Look out for discounted late entrance tickets for Chatsworth Gardens that tends to run each summer.  With late entry running until 6pm, this offers a great way to enjoy cheap entry during this long summer evenings.

 

chatsworth house and gardens - people enjoying a picnic

Chatsworth House & Gardens

 

Insider guide

Chatsworth

Ideally placed within the Peak District, Chatsworth is one of those UK historic homes currently benefiting from the ‘Downton Abbey’ effect that continues to sweep the nation. Chatsworth manages to combine glamour, history, beauty & family attraction all in one!  Once you’ve managed to track down Chatsworth Cheap Ticket Options then follow our guide below to help you make the most from your day out to this popular setting.

 

chatsworth house and gardens - people enjoying a picnic

Chatsworth House & Gardens

The Secret to the Chatsworth Estate

The secret to Chatsworth first hits me in the gardens; it’s the lack of prohibitive signs that gives it away.  This isn’t an attraction where you’re going to find an array of ‘keep off the grass’ or ‘no access to the water’ signs that unfortunately seem to follow many historic settings.

As the boys made a dash for the water cascade, my frantic glances for the over zealous attendants were quickly swept away as I spotted dogs, a couple of ducks & even a pensioner enjoying the delights of this water feature.  Whilst it is pointed out that it can be slippy in the cascade it is left for you to decide. My findings were confirmed later that day when I came across this quote hanging close to the adventure play area;

You don’t stop playing because you get old.  You get old because you stop playing”

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Chatsworth Cascades

Chatsworth; Picnics

Picnics are welcome at Chatsworth & plenty of places to enjoy a spot of lunch around the estate.  Whilst you cannot take picnic hampers around the house, previously you have been able to leave them for free in the storage area close to the house entrance, (please check if this is still available). You can always store picnics in your car as the car park is located close to all three main attractions on the estate.

Our favourite picnic spot has to be with the adventure play are or a more peaceful alternative would be around the Emperor Fountain away from the crowds.  There is a large indoor picnic area within the farmyard too for wetter days.

2. Chatsworth Estate; Parking

There are car parking costs in place on top of your entrance charges.  However if you book in advance directly with Chatsworth, you can take advantage of a FREE parking perk.

3. Chatsworth; Flexible Tickets

The great advantage at Chatsworth is that you can opt to explore the full range of attractions in one day or simply opt for the farmyard and adventure playground reduced price ticket.  This second option is ideal for families where you can hop between the family friendly areas throughout the day, (just remember to get your hand stamped).

4. Chatsworth; Main Attractions

i. Chatsworth Garden; head for the maze, water cascade, rock garden, underground coal hole & tunnel.

ii. Chatsworth Farmyard; check out the animal handling, milking demonstrations & meet the new arrivals.

iii. Chatsworth Adventure Playground; water play area, roped climbing forest & array of adventure playground equipment.

iv. Chatsworth House; not particular one for the kids although the children’s treasure map, (free) helped ours make it round.

v. Chatsworth Farm Shop; located in Pilsley, (away from the house & gardens), offering an array of goods, many locally sourced.

 

girl running by chatsworth estate & house

Chatsworth House & Grounds

Chatsworth; Tips & Tricks

1. Remember the wellies particularly for the paddling in the cascades as well as water-play fun within the adventure playground.

2. Before setting off, plan what you would like to achieve in a day.  We found that, whilst it’s possible to complete all 3 attractions within one day, it is a dash around!  Perhaps wiser to select one or two areas to concentrate upon, particularly those with young families.

3. Look out for guided tours of the Chatsworth gardens that take place each day.  Check the signs at Flora’s Temple for further details on the day of your visit.

4. Look out for free farmyard talks & animal handling sessions taking place at the farmyard.

5. Whilst additional charges are in place for taster tours & audio guides of the house, there are FREE information cards available in each room.  Always worth chatting to the room attendants too who are very happy to answer any queries you have.

6. If you are taking young children around the house, pick up the FREE treasure map to keep them entertained.

7. There is plenty in the gardens to keep the kids amused; don’t miss the Coal Hole & Tunnel for underground fun or the maze!

Remember our Cheap Ticket Guide to Chatsworth to help you save money at this popular setting.

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