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Set in the beautiful scenery of the Peak District National Park, Chatsworth House and estate near Chesterfield offers a stunning setting for a great day out. If you're looking for history, art, magical gardens, country walks, exquisite boutique shopping, excellent food or somewhere to entertain the children then the Chatsworth Estate is the perfect place to visit.

Chatsworth House, which is part of the Devonshire family estate, stands in 1,000 acres of stunning parkland in the Derbyshire Peak District. It is within easy reach of Chesterfield (25mins), Buxton (25mins) and Derby (50mins) and is well worth a visit.

The main Chatsworth House website has a wealth of information covering pretty much every possible question you may have. You'll find information on...

• An update on the Chatsworth House Masterplan featuring details of renovation work to safeguard the estates future
• Fantastic farmyard & playground activities for all the family located a short stroll from the house
• 105 acres of majestically landscaped gardens including contemporary sculptures
• Rare treasure displays including diamonds and colourful jewels, paintings and other many other precious objects and rarities.
• A delightful range of shops set in a beautiful courtyard of Chatsworth House
• A terrific garden centre can be found at the southern end of the park. Parking is available in the Calton Lees car park, but it's a lovely stroll along the riverside from the main house
• Fine food and hospitality whatever your appetite from brunch to afternoon tea
• Award-winning Chatsworth farm shop and restaurant in Pilsley
• Accommodation is also available with hotels and traditional holiday cottages situated on the Chatsworth Estate

There is a packed events programme taking pace on the Chatsworth estate in 2012, including -

• Caro at Chatsworth 
• Half-term fun and Jubilee celebrations
• Lionheart
• Summer Sensation
• Concerts in the Garden
• Chatsworth Country Fair
• Live Christmas Nativity performances featuring animals from the farmyard! Plus Christmas markets and much more.

A wide range of other engaging activities are on offer, including behind the scenes tours, sculpture installations, discovery days, special gourmet occasions, floral workshops, car rallies and food markets. Keep a look out on the main Chatsworth House website for full event details.