Event
27th July 2026 - 2nd August 2026
Wild Words Week at Chatsworth
Wild Words Week combines the wonder of words with the wonder of nature via a host of exciting garden-based activities.
About
27th July 2026 - 2nd August 2026
Lost Words Explorer Walk
When: Monday 27 - Friday 31 July | 11am - 3pm
Where: Family activity tent in the Chatsworth Garden
Free with all tickets that include the garden.
Step into a world where words and nature come alive, inspired by the beautiful book The Lost Words by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris. Rediscover the language of the natural world through nature, exploration, and creativity.
Check exact timings on the day at the garden entrances and the family activity tent.
The Tiger Who Came to Tea Family Crafts
When: Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 August | 11am - 3pm
Where: Family activity tent in the Chatsworth Garden
Free with all tickets that include the garden.
Check exact timings on the day at the garden entrances and the family activity tent.
Also...
Balance Play in the Pinetum
When: Every day | 10am - 5.30pm
Where: Pinetum in the Chatsworth Garden View Map.
Free with all tickets that include the garden.
Self guided. Note that last entry to garden is 4.30pm.
Crafts & Colouring
When: Every day | 10am - 5.30pm
Where: The Oak Barn in the Farmyard
Free with all tickets that include the farmyard.
Self guided. Note: last entry to the farmyard is at 4.30pm.
Young Farmers
When: Wednesday 29 July | 1.30pm to 4.30pm
Where: Chatsworth Farmyard
Separate event ticket required. View event.
From collecting eggs to cuddling guinea pigs, help our farmyard team with jobs around the farmyard. Suitable for children ages 7 - 16 years.
Event ticket includes parking, and access to the Farmyard and Playground.
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