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Chatsworth House, viewable here from the top of its famous water cascade, is one of England's most outstanding Stately Homes. Chatsworth, which provided one of the settings for the new film 'Pride and Prejudice', contains one of the finest art collections in Britain and is surrounded by beautiful gardens landscaped by Capability Brown. Visit Chatsworth on 'The Best in Britain' tour and other overnight tours with your own personal tour guide

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Chatsworth House Private Tour from London

Chatsworth House is a beautiful country estate located in the Peak District, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Our private tours of Chatsworth House from London come complete with luxury transportation and an experienced, knowledgeable and friendly guide. We can offer a day trip or an overnight tour, which allows us to include some of the other nearby attractions such as Bakewell, Stamford, Hardwick Hall or Burghley House. Our tours offer the ultimate flexibility to custom build the perfect tour for you.

1 day itinerary:

• 07:30: Depart London early in the morning and drive to Chatsworth House (Journey takes around 4 hours, depending on traffic conditions)
• Arrive at Chatsworth House and enjoy lunch on the estate
• Spend the afternoon exploring Chatsworth. Visit the State Rooms, the Painted Hall and the Sculpture Gallery. Admire the inspiring gardens including the Victorian rock garden and maze.
• 14:00: Leave Chatsworth and return to London, arriving at around 18:00

NB: All times are approximate, and depend on traffic conditions on the day which can vary.

2 day itinerary:

• Depart London early in the morning and head to Stamford
• Visit Stamford, a stunning Georgian town which impressive stone buildings, narrow alleyways, hidden courtyards and a beautiful riverside meadow.
• Explore Burghley House, England’s greatest Elizabethan house. The house boasts eighteen impressive State Rooms and a huge art collection. Visitors might recognize the house since it was used in the Pride and Prejudice and The Da Vinci Code films.
• Drive into the Peak District and admire some of the most stunning landscapes and countryside
• Overnight in/near Bakewell, a small market town idyllically located on the River Wye
• Visit Chatsworth House and admire the lavish stately home, magnificent art collection, and stunning gardens and grounds
• Head to one of the most well preserved Tudor mansions, Hardwick Hall, renowned for its tapestries and fine gardens
• Return to London

Further Details:

• Pickup is available from London, Cambridge, Oxford & Heathrow
• A typical tour around the house takes about 2 hours. Following this, you’ll have time to explore the extensive gardens. In the case of poor weather, we will visit the nearby picturesque village of Bakewell and drive through some of the Peak District countryside.
• Chatsworth House is located a long way when you travel from London (160 miles or 260 kilometres). It is at least 4 hours drive each way between Chatsworth and Central London. Taking 8 hours of transit time, you will have about 2-3 hours to spend inside the stately home on a 1-day tour
• Chatsworth House offers two dining options: a self-service cafe and a restaurant. Both use local and seasonal produce.
• All prices are per vehicle and exclude meals, entrance fees, parking, audio guides & gratuities (which are optional)
• Price is based on the same collection and drop off point. If you require extra collection and drop offs or in excess of 10 hours of vehicle hire, please contact us and we will be happy to provide a quotation.

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All tours are fully customizable to suit your needs and interests. A private tour of Chatsworth House from London can also be included as part of an extended tour of Britain.

Maximum weight of 23kg per case for large cases, 10 kg for small cases

• Our luxury cars/mpv’s can take up to 4 large cases and 4 small cases
• Our luxury 7 seat minivans can take up to 8 large cases and 8 small cases
• Our luxury 16 seat mini-coaches can take up to 12 large cases and 12 small cases

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Chatsworth House, Derbyshire - Looking down the Cascade to the House

Chatsworth, the magnificent home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, is set in the heart of the rolling hills and expansive moorland of the Peak District National Park. There are 30 spectacular rooms – including the Painted Hall and the regal State Rooms – to explore in the main house, and a 105-acre garden famous for its water features, sculptures and maze, with miles of path to wander. One of Europe’s premier art collections – the Devonshire Collection – is housed at Chatsworth, comprising works of art that span 4,000 years. Afterwards, head to the spa town of Buxton, famous for its thermal springs and bottled mineral water.

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A Visit to Chatsworth House and Gardens

Chatsworth House and Gardens is one of the finest stately homes in the whole of the UK. I remember seeing a documentary on Chatsworth House at Christmas and it just looked incredible. I did not make it for the festive season but if you can, then I would imagine it is just magical!

About Chatsworth House

Chatsworth House is where the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire reside in their private residences within the house, which has been passed down over sixteen generations of the Cavendish family.

There are twenty-five rooms for the pubic to explore and all are a history lovers delight. The rooms have plenty of incredible works of art, some four thousand years old! There is also the painted Hall, which is quite a dramatic entrance, with incredible artwork on the ceiling too. The grand entrance was created by the first Duke and is pretty awe-inspiring.

You will also pass through the library (although you can only admire from the outside), with thousands of books in a cosy but extravagant room. The dining room is also really impressive and first held a formal dinner for Queen Victoria, before she was made Queen. It still hosts formal dinners for up to forty guests. There is also a sculpture gallery, the bedchamber, the chapel, drawing room and sketch gallery.

Chatsworth suggest spending 1-1.5 hours to explore the house, but I found myself only taking around 30 minutes, although I was not really stopping long in each room. The house is really impressive and great if you love history and art, but if you are not that interested in that stuff, and want to save money, then just visit the gardens instead, which were my favourite part!

About Chatsworth Gardens

Chatsworth House Gardens are huge and cover 105 acres. This will easily take 2-3 hours to explore, so really give yourself time so you are not rushing around. There are so many places in the gardens to stop for a picnic or just to sit and take in the beauty of the surrounding nature.

The Chatsworth gardens have been developed over five hundred years and are continuing to modernise, although some features still remain very much how they used to look, such as the Cascade which is over three hundred years old, finished in 1696. In 1712 the cascade was made almost twice as long, making it quite a dramatic feature in the garden.

The first Dukes greenhouse, although it has been relocated within the garden, still remains and is one of the most important 17th century greenhouses still remaining in England.

One of my favourite areas was the Pinetum, that smell of the pine forest is just the best! The trees were towering above me and the sun was streaming through, it was absolutely amazing. In fact, everywhere I walked in the garden

I just kept saying ‘wow.’ It certainly helped that the sun was shining on a gorgeous Autumnal day. The pinetum was first established from 1830 to 1831 and was one of the first pinetums in England.

The rock garden is also really impressive and was first built by the 6th Duke to remind him of a trip he took to the Alps. There is also a stunning pond, where the colours of the trees and shrubbery are reflected in the water.

There is a rose garden, a maze, a kitchen garden, arboretum, the canal pond and great fountain, a sensory garden, conservatory, temple and so much more. There is so much to explore here, and even though the price to get in is a little high (£24 for house and garden, as of 2022), I really do believe it is worth it!

If you have kids there is also a playground and farmyard, which is said to be pretty awesome. There is a giant rope park, zip wire, trampoline, and big slides. Forget about the kids, it sounds fun for the adults haha! You can also get up close and personal with all the cute farmyard animals. I am sure the kids would love running around and exploring the many areas of the garden too!

Getting to Chatsworth House and Gardens

For the latest prices and opening times, take a look at the Chatsworth site for updated info. I would advise to pre-book online to make sure you get a ticket, especially at Christmas and in summer.

By car: There is a car park at Chatsworth and driving is probably the easiest option if it is available to you. If you are staying in nearby Bakewell, then a taxi probably wouldn’t cost too much either. There are two car parks here and they cost £5, although it says on the site free parking until 25 March 2022.

By train: Matlock is the closest train station to Chatsworth, and then you can get a bus which goes right to the house. You can also get a direct bus to Chatsworth from Sheffield train station. The closest major train station is Chesterfield, and then you would need to get a bus (although buses from here only stop around a 25 min walk to Chatsworth House). If coming from London, Chesterfield is around 2 hours from London St Pancras.

By bus: The 218 bus from Sheffield and Bakewell stops at Chatsworth house daily. The 217 from Matlock stops at the house Monday to Friday, ex bank holidays. If getting the bus from Chesterfield, get off at Nether End, Baslow and then walk across the small bridge and onto a track on the right. Then follow the public footpath for 2km to the gardens (it is a pretty walk). You could also look on the National Express site for coaches straight to the house.

I actually walked from Bakewell to Chatsworth House, which took over an hour (maybe even two). Whilst a bit of a trek I would thoroughly recommend it as the scenery is beautiful along the way. You can get the bus back to Bakewell on the way back, which is also very scenic.

I really hope you enjoyed this post. If you get the chance to visit Chatsworth, then I’m sure you won’t be disappointed! There are also so many other things to do in this area of the Peak District , with incredible hiking and walks.

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I would have been like you and wanting to explore and photograph the gardens the most. Can you even imagine living in such a place?

What a beautiful property! I would love to explore the grounds and gardens. Thank you for putting this beautiful place on my radar!

I always underestimate how much each estate has to offer and this is no exception. I’d love to be able to wander the pathways and enjoy all of the little features like the kid’s gardens.

I’d love to visit here! The Peak District and Chatsworth House have been high on my list for a while now. Reading this post has inspired me to start looking at booking a trip there!

That must be such a scenic hike.

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Lost in Beauty: Chatsworth & Peak District 1 day tour

Nestled in the heart of the Peak District National Park is the impressive and art-filled Chatsworth House just waiting to be explored.

Tour Highlights

Chatsworth House* - Renowned for its art, landscape, and hospitality, explore this stately property and its stunning grounds.

Buxton - Nestled in England's famous Peak District, this thermal spa town is packed with beautiful gardens, striking architecture and vibrant culture.

Peak District National Park - Limetsone valleys, stark moorland, iconic landscapes. Enjoy a drive through this famous national park.

Your journey

Time to lose yourself to history. To art. To beauty. Renowned for its art, landscape, and hospitiality, Chatsworth House is a collection of passion. Chatsworth is home to works of art that span 4,000 years, from Rembrandt to Egyptian sculpture. 

There are over 25 rooms to explore. Which will you choose first?

And don't forget to look up and around you. You will be surrounded by one of England's most beautiful regions, the Peak District National Park. 

It will be one of those days where you expect to wake up from your dream at any moment.

Tour Details

Students, seniors over 60, and children between 5 and 15 (unfortunately, we don't carry children under 5 years old).

• Pack your waterproof clothing and walking shoes
• Some attraction tickets can be purchased in advance when you book your tour. You’ll have the option to add at check-out. Other attractions will not be available to book beforehand, instead you can purchase those while on tour.
• Transportation by a 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach
• Air conditioning as standard
• The stories and services of an English-speaking driver-guide
• Attraction entry tickets

Dream big. That's what Chatsworth House* is. A house of dreamers. Of creators. That is your destination today.

First though, you must drag yourself away from vibrant Manchester. It will be worth it, though, since you enter one of Britain's most famously beautiful regions. The Peak District National Park is rich in limestone, moorland plateaus, iconic villages, and... harrowing stories of murder and death. From the Christmas Eve murder in Hassop in 1866 to the Legend of Lovers Leap, it makes one wonder... is there something in the water? 

We'll make a few stops along the way before reaching the impressive Chatsworth House. 

You'll have several hours here to explore. What you do and see is up to you. Maybe you'll take in the beauty of the estate's gardens? Maybe you simply can't miss the collection of masterpieces inside, artworks from Rembrandt, Reynolds, Veronese. Maybe the kids are begging you to head straight for the farmyard and playground, because who doesn't love cows and a zip line? You'll need to refuel after taking it all in. There are plenty of places at the estate to stop for a treat, whether you just need a quick bite or a full meal.

Leaving Chatsworth House, don't fret, because your time in the Peak District isn't over yet. Your last stop before heading home is in the lovely spa town of Buxton. Walking among the ornamental gardens and world-famous Georgian and Victorian architecture, you'll come away from this vibrant town refreshed and inspired. 

You arrive back in Manchester in the early evening.

*Please note that entry to Chatsworth House is not included in the price of the tour ticket. Passengers will need to purchase their ticket on arrival at the attraction.

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The UK and Ireland's historic city centres are full of narrow streets and winding roads. So, to speed up your departure, we only pick up from our central meeting points. What's more is leaving the city using the most direct route also reduces the carbon footprint of our tours.

Is there parking close to the departure point?

We don't recommend bringing your car into the centre of our departure cities. It can be hard to find parking, and there are excellent public transportation services.

When should I get to the departure point?

Arrive 15 minutes before your departure time. Due to waiting restrictions, we can't wait for you if you're late.

What happens if I'm late or miss the tour?

If you're late for your tour, our cancellation policy applies. 100% charges are applicable, and you will not be entitled to a refund or alternative.

What are your cancellation policies?

For one-day tours: You'll receive a full refund if you cancel 24 hours or more before the tour departure

For tours of between two and nine days: You'll receive a 90% refund if you cancel 15 or more days before the tour departure

For tours of 10 or more days: You'll receive a 90% refund if you cancel 21 or more days before the tour departure

For all European packaged tours: You'll receive a 90% refund if you cancel 42 days before the tour departure.

If you cancel inside these notice periods, full charges will apply and no refunds will be issued.

To cancel your booking, email [email protected] as soon as possible. The effective date of cancellation will be the date we receive written confirmation from you.

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Can Itineraries change?

Your tour will always follow the itinerary as closely as possible. Your driver-guide will keep you up to date on the road, and we'll try to get in touch about any large changes prior to your departure.

Can I pre-book a specific seat?

Due to logistical reasons, we're unable to let you pre-book a seat on the bus. But our comfortable 16-seat mini-coaches have huge windows. So, you'll always get a good view.

Are there toilets on the bus?

Unfortunately, we have no on-board toilet facilities, but you'll have regular comfort breaks.

How do you cater for people with accessibility needs?

We aim to accommodate everyone. To read more information on how we do this, click here to go to our accessibility guide.

Do you take children on your tours?

We regret we don't carry children under the age of five on our scheduled tours.

You can ask us about the tours we recommend for younger children. And if your child is less than 1.35m tall, you should let us know, so we can provide them with a suitable booster seat.

How much time do I get off the bus?

We want you to enjoy Britain and Ireland. And we believe the best way to do this is to get you off the mini-coach and out exploring. So, we give you plenty of time to take photos, go walking, and explore ancient ruins.

Why do you exclude visitor attractions?

We exclude visitor attractions in your tour price because it lets you travel your way. It means you can pamper yourself with a luxury lunch or skip an attraction whenever you feel like it.

Do we need to bring our own lunch?

You don't need to. We stop in small towns, villages, and rural eateries where you can choose whatever meal pleases both your taste buds and your budget.

Should I tip the driver-guide?

Let's be honest, our driver-guides would never refuse a cheeky bonus. But it's up to you, and the amount is entirely at your discretion.

What about travel insurance?

We advise you take out travel insurance.

What is ABTOT?

You're protected by ABTOT when you chose to let us reserve your accommodation on a multi-day tour. This means you can claim back anything you've paid us if we become bankrupt. Read our terms and conditions for more information.

I have more questions, who can help me?

If you have any more questions, call us on +44(0)131 226 3133, email [email protected] , or check out our full FAQs .

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Belvedere Tour

16 March 2024 – 3 November 2024

Get a bird's eye view of the garden and park with a guided tour of the Belvedere. 

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£4 per person

10.45am, 11.45am, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm.

Each tour lasts approximately 45 minutes

The Belvedere tour begins outside the Orangery shop in the garden.

Get a bird's eye view of our garden and park with this special tour of the Belvedere.

A ticket that includes garden entry must be booked in addition to the Belvedere tour. 

If you'd like to book a tour, simply add it to your tickets when you check out online. Alternatively, ask about availability at the garden or house admission point on the day of your visit.

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Please be aware that access includes a steep, winding staircase and floors that are uneven. Please contact us with any questions regarding accessibility. 

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