Holly Cottage is in the Estate village of Pilsley, one mile
from Chatsworth House, at the heart of the Chatsworth Estate in
magnificent landscape of Derbyshire’s Peak District National
Park.
Chatsworth is the home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and
is one of Britain’s best loved historic houses and estates, that
offer something for everyone to enjoy, from famous works of art,
young animals and the spectacular fountains in the garden to the
finest shopping, food and drink and many miles of free walks.
The house, garden, farmyard, adventure playground, gift shops
and restaurant are open every day until 23 December 2007.
The 1000 acre park and the famous farmshop and its restaurant
are open all year round. From 3 November, the house is dramatically
re-presented for the Christmas season.
In 2008, Chatsworth is open every day from Wednesday 12 March to
the weekend before Christmas.
A highlight of the season will be new displays of rarely seen
treasures associated with the extraordinary Bess of Hardwick, who
died 400 years ago. She built the original house at Chatsworth, and
also the unique Hardwick Hall, and founded a family dynasty who
became the Dukes of Devonshire. There will be special events and
talks associated with her anniversary through the year.
In the garden large and previously secret area, called Quebec,
revealing magnificent trees, a 300 year old water cascade and new
paths made around a newly planted North American arboretum will be
unveiled
Two new site specific sculptures, by Allen Jones and David Nash,
will also be installed in the garden, the farmyard and adventure
playground will open with the new Shire horse foal, and packed
programme of events, activities and demonstrations throughout the
year. The café and shop are being rejuvenated with a complete
makeover, to offer the best food and gifts for family visitors.
The international Horse Trials will return on 10 and 11 May, and
the Country Fair takes place the week after the August bank
holiday.
Also in the planning stages are a series of exciting outdoor
events, including concerts, a motor rally show, plant sales and
numerous static car rallies.
In a first for Chatsworth, the estate will be hosting the Kirker
Music Festival at Chatsworth, a five day all-inclusive music
festival in September, with five chamber concerts, including four
in the beautiful 19th century theatre, special tours and visits to
other attractions.
Details will be available at the,
Kirker website
and it will also
be possible to book tickets for the five individual concerts.
From early November, the house will once again be transformed for
our Christmas season, with dramatic decorations and beautiful
lights and music. More details will be announced shortly.
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Visit Chatsworth for a magical and
colourful Christmas this year. The home is brilliantly transformed
in a rich display of colours and light.
This 2 day event takes place in the beautiful
Chatsworth Estate next to the river Derwent. The event attracts
many top international riders who compete in the Sunday World Cup
qualifier.
