Christmas in the house

…there’s a Christmas meal tonight
and Lion wants to go too
but Lion has no invitation,
what’s a little lion to do?

Immerse yourself in a Christmas feast for the senses as the magic and wonder of a new festive story,  created in partnership with Joseph Coelho OBE, inspires the sights, smells, and sounds of this year’s Christmas at Chatsworth experience.

Young Henry Cavendish, budding experimental scientist and grandson of the 2nd Duke of Devonshire, is searching for the legendary Chatsworth lion, while the lion is on the hunt for a delicious Christmas feast!

Join them, and a mischievous menace of mice, as you travel through over 20 rooms in the house, each filled with festive decorations, twinkling lights, and surprises designed to ignite your imagination and encourage you to see things from a new perspective.

Christmas in the garden

Follow an interactive light trail that takes in some of Chatsworth’s best-loved garden landmarks. The trail culminates in an animated projection on the house. Last entry is one hour before close. Please note that the projection will finish approximately 20 minutes before the garden closing time.

The farmyard will be dressed for Christmas with decorations and lights. Meet our friendly farm animals, enjoy milking demonstrations and take part in guinea pig cuddling sessions. There will be Christmas crafts and children can explore our woodland adventure playground. Last entry is 4.30pm, one hour before closing.

Entry is included with your Christmas at Chatsworth ticket.

From 9th November – 1st December, Christmas tickets also include access to the Christmas market.