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How to get toChatsworthcar-free

COVID-19 advice

Chatsworth Garden is open from 10 June.

Access to Parkland for pedestrians and cyclists is free without booking, however garden tickets must be pre-booked via website. Cyclists welcome – plan your route here. To visit by car you must pre-book via website.

Step-by-step directions

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How to get to Chatsworth car-free:

Coming by train

There are direct trains to Sheffield from across the north of England and London.

Train times and prices

From the train station it's a 2-minute walk to the bus stop - see map.

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Bus 218 runs hourly to Chatsworth, from Stop SS1, seven days a week. The journey takes about 45 minutes.

  • Bus times from:
    Sheffield Station (Stop SS1)

Buses to Chatsworth (direct)

From Sheffield and Bakewell bus 218

From Matlock bus 217

From Macclesfield and Buxton bus 58 Sundays & Bank Holidays only

  • Bus times from:
    Sheffield and Bakewell

  • Bus times from:
    Matlock

Buses to Baslow (30-minute walk to Chatworth)

From Chesterfield and Bakewell bus X70 and bus 170

  • Bus times from:
    Chesterfield and Bakewell

From Baslow village it's a pleasant 30-minute walk through the park to Chatsworth - see map.

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About Chatsworth

Chatsworth is home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, and has been passed down through 16 generations of the Cavendish family.

Explore over 30 rooms in the house, discover the 105-acre garden, complete with maze, rock garden, fountains and sculptures, and take time to enjoy the working farmyard and adventure playground.

Chatsworth hosts a range of special events throughout the year, including RHS Chatsworth Flower show, Chatsworth Country Fair, fireworks nights and Christmas Market.

  • County: Derbyshire
  • Address: Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1PP
  • Refreshments: Choice of cafes and restaurant on site
  • * Car-free offer:

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  • Gardens at Chatsworth House
  • Front elevation of Chatsworth house

Plan your door-to-door journey

Please check current advice before travelling

Reverse Route

About Chatsworth

Chatsworth is home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, and has been passed down through 16 generations of the Cavendish family.

Explore over 30 rooms in the house, discover the 105-acre garden, complete with maze, rock garden, fountains and sculptures, and take time to enjoy the working farmyard and adventure playground.

Chatsworth hosts a range of special events throughout the year, including RHS Chatsworth Flower show, Chatsworth Country Fair, fireworks nights and Christmas Market.

  • County: Derbyshire
  • Address: Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1PP
  • Refreshments: Choice of cafes and restaurant on site
  • * Car-free offer:

Visit website

  • Gardens at Chatsworth House
  • Front elevation of Chatsworth house
Bike routes

National Route 680 runs to Bakewell, from where it’s 4-mile cycle along lanes to Chatworth. There is cycle and luggage storage at the front of the house. Enjoy £5 off entry when you arrive by bike*.

Look out for the Good Journey Mark – where car-free visitors are welcome and enjoy a discount

Visit car-free in 2020!