Event
17th August 2026 - 23rd August 2026
Nature Week at Chatsworth
Nature week offers opportunities to explore the estate's wildlife and woodland, getting up close to Chatsworth's tinest creatures.
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17th August 2026 - 23rd August 2026
Amazing Insects
When: Monday 17 - Friday 21 August | 11am - 3pm
Where: Family Activity Tent in the Chatsworth Garden
Free with all tickets that include the garden.
Discover the tiny creatures that make a big impact. Investigate bugs and learn about fascinating invertebrates through creative activities and garden walks.
Check exact timings on the day at the garden entrances and the family activity tent.
Poetry with Attie Lime
When: Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 August | 11am - 3pm
Where: Family Activity Tent in the Chatsworth Garden
Free with all tickets that include the garden.
Join Attie for some poetry fun! She will be sharing her love of words and helping children to unlock their wonderful imaginations.
Attie Lime is the author of two poetry collections for children, Blue Jelly and Strawberries (BookTrust Great Books Guide 2025-26) and A Welly Full of Christmas (Books for Topics 2025 Christmas Gift Guide). Her third collection, Poems on Toast, will be published in September.
She will share poems from her books in a lively performance for all the family, followed by a craft activity. Bring your joining-in voices!
Suitable for all ages.
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: Monday 17 & Friday 21 August | 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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