Chatsworth, one of the most beautiful estates in all of England, welcomes over 600,000 visitors each year. This stately home, located within the Peak District in Derbyshire, has something for everyone, whether that’s the spectacular house itself, the stunning gardens, furry friends in the farmyard, the sprawling grounds, lovely gift shops, or one of the restaurants or cafes. The estate is also well known and loved by Pride and Prejudice fans from around the world as it served as Pemberley in the 2005 film adaptation starring Keira Knightley.
What to See and Do at Chatsworth
As mentioned previously, the Chatsworth Estate has much to offer. It can be a bit overwhelming when first trying to plan your visit. Hopefully, this breakdown, will help.
The land owned by Chatsworth has several places that you can visit for free. This includes:
- Chatsworth Estate Farm Shop (Open Mon-Sat: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; Sun: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
- Chatsworth Garden Centre (Open Mon.-Sat. 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and on Sun. from 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
- Edensor Village – We wish we had time to stop here to see St. Peter’s Church
- A 1,000-acre park* – If you want to park at Chatsworth, you will have to pay for parking (~£7.50-£10 depending on the season as of 2025)
Ticket Options
To visit the paid areas of Chatsworth, you have a few ticket options. All of these options include free parking if you book online ahead of time. The prices listed here are for individual, adult tickets as of 2025. There are also discounted tickets available for children, families, and groups — perfect for a day out with little ones. For the most up-to-date and holiday pricing, visit Chatsworth’s ticket page.
- Farmyard and Playground: £10
- Garden, Farmyard, and Playground: £18
- House, Garden, Farmyard, and Playground: £32
For our visit, we chose to go with the middle tier ticket package, providing us with access to the Garden, Farmyard, and Playground.
Our Day Exploring Chatsworth
Chatsworth Farmyard
After spending a lovely morning in Bakewell, we made our way to Chatsworth around 1:00 p.m. We made our way from the car park over to the farmyard. While this area is geared more towards children, it’s enjoyable for adults too, especially animal lovers. During our visit, new life abounded including piglets and kids (of the furry four legged kind that is) born just days earlier. I could have stayed all day watching them hop about with their siblings. Some of the other animals included sheep, guinea pigs, horses, donkeys, and chickens.
Tip: You’re allowed to bring in your own picnic, which is perfect for enjoying at one of the many picnic tables near the farmyard. We did just that (shout out to the Co-op meal deal – one of our favorites) before heading over to the gardens.
Chatsworth Gift Shops and Gardens
Near the entrance to the gardens are a couple of gift shops that we popped into next. You don’t need a ticket for the gardens to access the Stables Shop, which is open to all visitors. The Orangery Shop is inside the ticketed area, though much of the merchandise overlaps. Both shops are set in beautiful historic buildings and make for a charming browse, even if you’re not usually a shopper. Inside you’ll find a wonderful selection within including books, apparel, home goods, food items, and of course both Chatsworth and Jane Austen related memorabilia.
If you enjoy gardens or walks in nature, you are in for a treat at Chatsworth. There are hours and hours worth to explore and we did just that, spending over four hours at Chatsworth in total, and we would have stayed longer had they not been closing.
All in all, we couldn’t recommend a visit to Chatsworth more. Whether you’re a Jane Austen fan, a garden enthusiast, or just craving a peaceful countryside escape—Chatsworth delivers. If you ever get the opportunity to visit, you will not be disappointed! You can find a video of our day at Chatsworth on TikTok.