Easter at Chatsworth

Enjoy a fun family day out at Chatsworth during the Easter school holidays.

Unless otherwise noted, activities are included with your garden and farmyard ticket, and available daily from Saturday 5 to Monday 21 April.

In the Garden

Fresh Water Explorer Sessions
8, 10, 15 & 17 April | 10.30am-12pm & 1pm-3pm

Make leaf boats, or discover some of the creatures that live in the Trout Stream.

Water Marbling and Paint Blowing Workshops
7, 9, 11,14, 16 & 18 April | 10.30am-12pm & 1pm-3pm

Drop in at The Old Potting Shed for creative water marbling and paint blowing sessions.

Play in the Pinetum
All day

In the majestic surroundings of the Pinetum, test your balance and agility on our natural play equipment.

Family Trail
All day

Pick up a copy of our family trail and discover the trout stream rapids, fossil spotting, and colourful flowers in the kitchen garden. Click here to view the trail.

In the Farmyard

Get Crafty 
10.30am-4pm

Get hands-on and creative with free spring-themed crafts in the Oak Barn.

Guinea Pig Handling
11.30am, 2pm & 4pm

Little adventurers are invited to handle our smaller furry friends and learn more about them.

Chick Handling
10.30am

Hold a tiny baby chicken and learn more about our newest farmyard arrivals.

Animal feeding
All day

Meet our animals up close and feed them a snack while you're here. Pick up your animal feed bag on entry (a small charge for feed applies - add it to your order if you book online).

Tractor & trailer rides
5-17 April | Various times each day

Enjoy a tractor and trailer ride through the park (small charge applies).

Easter egg hunts
18 to 21 April | £3, timed tickets available in advance only

Join the hunt for hidden chocolate eggs – maybe you'll find a golden egg and win a special prize!

Tickets for the egg hunt are available to purchase when you book online for the garden and farmyard and playground.

Playground
From the farmyard, take the secret tunnel up to the children's playground and enjoy our huge woodland playground, sand pit and water play (waterproofs and wellies recommended!). 

In the Park

Den Building
All day

Head into Stand Wood and get building with natural materials.

Seasonal Nature Spotting
All day

Download and print our nature spotting guides and discover the birds, insects and wildflowers around you.