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Chatsworth House
Home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, Chatsworth House is
one of Europe's greatest private houses. It is set on the River
Derwent in the Peak District National Park. The estate comprises
the 16th century house, a 1,000-acre park, a farmyard, miles of
free walks and spectacular gardens. Dubbed the 'Palace of the
Peak', the house contains a treasure trove of antiques and
impressive art works, some dating back 4,000 years; 30 of the
magnificently preserved rooms are open to the public. Wardens are
on hand to provide information and answer questions, while an audio
guide is also available. The manicured gardens boast a yew maze,
sculptures and several impressive fountains including the Cascade,
a 24-step waterfall that drops 600ft (183m) down the hill towards
the house. There is a well-stocked farm shop selling locally
produced and home grown items, as well as the farmyard children's
shop, the Carriage House shop, Orangery shop and garden shop. There
are several restaurant options to choose from, and picnicking in
the grounds is encouraged. Chatsworth House has appeared in the
recent film adaptation of Jane Austen's
Pride and Prejudice,and the house plays host to several
exciting events throughout the year. It is well worth allocating
several hours to explore this fine historic estate and its gardens,
while those on a tighter budget can enjoy the dramatic surrounds of
the park for free.
Information & Facts
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Admission
£16 (adults), £10 (children). Entry to the park is free.
Prices vary according to areas visited, as well as inclusion or
exclusion of gift aid donation. Discounted tickets available on the
website.
Language
English is the official language, though visitors will be
astonished by the variety of regional accents.
Money
The currency is the pound (GBP), which is divided into 100
pence. ATMs are available in all towns and Visa, MasterCard and
American Express are widely accepted; visitors with other cards
should check with their credit card companies in advance. Foreign
currency can be exchanged at bureaux de change and large hotels,
however better exchange rates are likely to be found at banks.
Travellers cheques are accepted in all areas frequented by
tourists; they are best taken in Pounds Sterling to avoid
additional charges.
Opening Times
Open March to December annually (see website for
details). House open daily 11am-5:30pm, last admission 4:30pm,
garden open daily 11am-6pm, last admission 5pm
Time
Local time in the United Kingdom is GMT (GMT +1 from last
Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October).