A Visit to Chatsworth House
The jewel in the Peak District’s crown, Chatsworth House is a magnificent English country house set in over 1,000 acres of parkland on the outskirts of Bakewell in Derbyshire. There’s more than enough for a full day out here, with plenty to keep the whole family happy.
The lavish interiors of the house are simply stunning, and visitors can explore more than 30 rooms, from the magnificent Painted Hall and regal State Rooms to the airy Sculpture Gallery. Outside you’ll find more than 100 acres of formal gardens, designed by Capability Brown, as well as a farmyard and fantastic children’s Adventure Playground.
There are numerous cafés, restaurants and gift shops, and no trip is complete without a visit to the Chatsworth Estate Farm Shop in the nearby village of Pilsley, which sells a huge range of quality food and drink products, many from local producers and suppliers.
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Chatsworth House Address
Chatsworth
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 1PP
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Chatsworth House Directions By Car
From the village of Baslow, follow the brown signs for the public entrance to Chatsworth on the B6012.
Chatsworth Parking
The house car park is conveniently located next to the house, garden, stables and farmyard, postcode DE45 1PP, and the Calton Lees car park is located at the southern end of the park, postcode DE4 2NX. Both car parks are open from 9am to 6pm. Tickets cost £4 per vehicle.
Chatsworth by Bus
A number of local bus services come to Chatsworth and stop at the house. The bus stop is just a short walk from the house, garden and farmyard entrances.
Buses from Bakewell
The 218 service operated by TM Travel runs between Sheffield and Bakewell, stopping at Chatsworth daily.
Buses from Buxton
The 58 service operated by High Peak runs between Buxton and Macclesfield, stopping at Chatsworth on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Buses from Chesterfield
The 170 and x70 services operated by Hulleys run between Chesterfield and Bakewell, stopping in Baslow daily. Passengers arriving by bus into Baslow village are able to access the park via a public footpath. From the bus stop at Nether End, Baslow, walk over the single track bridge and follow the path to your right. It is then a pleasant 2km walk to the house and attractions.
Buses from Manchester
The National Express service passes through Bakewell; services from Bakewell to Chatsworth are detailed above.
Buses from Matlock
The 217 service operated by Stagecoach runs between Matlock and Chatsworth Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays.
Buses from Sheffield
The 218 service operated by TM Travel runs between Sheffield and Bakewell, stopping at Chatsworth daily.
Chatsworth by Train
Chesterfield station
The closest major train station to Chatsworth is Chesterfield. Buses from Chesterfield do not come all the way into Chatsworth. The closest bus stop is Nether End, Baslow, which is 2km from Chatsworth (approximately 25 minutes’ walk). Passengers arriving by bus into Baslow are able to access Chatsworth park via a public footpath. See the ‘By Bus’ section above for further details.
East Midlands Trains operates regular trains to and from Chesterfield via Derby. Chesterfield station is approximately 2 hours from London St Pancras.
Matlock station
Matlock is the nearest station to Chatsworth, and buses from Matlock run directly to Chatsworth. See the ‘By bus’ section above for further details.
Sheffield station
It is possible to take the train to Sheffield and then take a bus from the Sheffield Interchange (across the road from the train station) directly to Chatsworth. Buses run approximately every hour daily. See the ‘By bus’ section above for further details.
East Midlands Trains operates regular trains to and from Sheffield via Derby. Sheffield station is approximately 2 hours from London St Pancras.
Chatsworth by Bicycle
There are cycle storage facilities for visitors arriving by bicycle. These are located at the front of the house, adjacent to the left luggage room.
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