May Half-Term at Chatsworth
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Date:
24 May 2025 - 1 Jun 2025
Description
Enjoy a spring time adventure at Chatsworth, in the heart of the Peak District.
Explore miles of walks in our free-to-access park and woodland, look out for wildlife or take part in one of our many creative workshops, tours and activities; there's plenty to keep the whole family entertained.
Don't forget to visit the farmyard and try out our woodland adventure playground. Our latest arrivals can't wait to meet you, from goat kids to lambs and calves.
Family Festival
30 May - 1 June
Entry is included with all 'house and garden' and 'garden' tickets.
Our family festival in the garden returns for a second year offering a host of entertainment and activities designed to entertain every family member.
Master gravity-defying circus skills or watch a big top circus show; run for gold in mini Olympic races for all ages; join a musical safari; be transported to far off lands by story time; make and shake your emotions with author Hannah Ormandy, or take part in workshops by authors/illustrators Lydia Monks and Bethan Woollvin.
Suitable for anyone aged 1 to 101, because who says the wonder of being a child should have an age limit.
In the Garden
Play in the Pinetum
All day
In the majestic surroundings of the Pinetum, test your balance and agility on our natural play equipment. View location (map)
Family Trail
All day
Follow our family trail to discover the trout stream rapids, fossil spotting, and colourful flowers in the kitchen garden. You can collect a printed map from our house or garden entrances. Or click here to view a digital version (opens in PDF).
In the Farmyard
Activities in the Oak Barn
10.30am-4pm
Play games and or get creative in the Oak Barn.
Guinea Pig Handling
11.30am, 2pm & 3.30pm
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
24 May - 1 June | Various times each day
Enjoy a tractor and trailer ride through the park (small charge applies).
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
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