Forthcoming events at Chatsworth

Peak District Artisans at Chatsworth

8 January - 2 March 2013

In the Carriage House Restaurant
Every day during restaurant opening hours
Included with car park entry
See an exhibition of works by 35 members of the Peak District Artisans on display in the Carriage House restaurant.
The exhibition will showcase some of the very best fine art and design currently being produced in the Peak District, including ceramics, photography, handmade furniture, stained glass, textile design and jewellery. All of the items on display will be for sale, and a member of the Peak District Artisans will be on hand each day to discuss the works.  More information on the artists involved can be found on www.peakdistrictartisans.co.uk
Established in 1991 by the Dowager Duchess of Devonshire as a way to highlight the artistic talent in the Peak District, Peak District Artisans is a professional association that represents some the very best artists, designer-makers and artisans based in the Peak District and beyond.

Winter talks

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Fridays 18 January - 8 March 2013

£10 per person
Join members of our expert team in a series of behind the scenes talks.
18 JanuaryChristine Robinson, Head Housekeeper
What happens when the house is closed
8 FebruaryEllin Belton, Collections Steward
Looking after the Devonshire Collection
15 FebruaryMatthew Hirst, Head of Arts and Historic Collections
Masterpieces of the Devonshire Collection
22 February
Steve Porter, Head of Gardens and Landscape
Paxton's contributions to the garden and his legacy today
25 January and 1 FebruaryThe Duke and Duchess of Devonshire
Life at Chatsworth
1 MarchSean Doxey, Head of Special Projects
Chatsworth's 21st century project of restoration
8 MarchDavid Spencer, Park Senior Supervisor
Caring for the Chatsworth Park throughout the seasons

Half term opening of farmyard and adventure playground

16-24 February

10.30am - 4.30pm (last admission 3.30pm)
£6 per person
To give your young ones a fun place to spend their half term, our farmyard and adventure playground will be open for the school holidays.
This year's theme is the Wild West
Along with our usual free animal handling sessions and 'Meet the animals' talks, keep your eye out for the trail of wild west themed pictures around the farmyard. You can take part in craft activities in the Oak Barn, try your hand in our Tin Can Alley, and take a ride on a horse-drawn wagon.
Activities are free, but some take place at certain times of the day and the wagon ride may be weather-dependent. Please check the 'What's on Today' board in the farmyard for the day's details.