Talk

Talk - Chatsworth in Seven Objects

12 May 2026
10.30am to 12pm
£45

Take a deep dive into Chatsworth's fascinating history, focusing on seven objects from the collections.

Ticket includes entry to the house, garden and farmyard

Chatsworth House is one of Britain’s most important stately homes, famous for its world-class art collection, which includes paintings, sculptures and historic manuscripts.

Join Devonshire Collection Curator Katherine Hardwick-Kulpa to learn more about how the Devonshire Collection has developed, exploring key collecting themes through the prism of seven special objects.

Taking place in our collections study room, you will have the opportunity to take a deep dive into some of the objects that have shaped this extraordinary collection, from Van Dyck to ceramics and everything in between.

Your ticket includes access to the house and garden for you to explore at your own pace after the event.

This event is available to book for the following date.

Tuesday 12 MayWednesday 8 JulyWednesday 14 October

For full details please see here.

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National Art Pass offers available at Chatsworth

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£35  £17.50 Standard entry price
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Visitor information

Address

Chatsworth

Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1PP
01246 565300

Opening times

Chatsworth is open from mid-March to early January, and closed 24 - 26 December and 1 January. Art Pass discount is not valid from 1 November - early January during the Christmas exhibition.

 

The booking code for National Art Pass members is ARTFUNDCARDREQUIRED

The code must be entered in the coupon/promo code box on the billing information page, and will only work on one ticket in the basket. Each member will need to book individually to redeem the discount.

Members must present a valid Art Pass on arrival to validate their discounted entry ticket.

 

Exclusions and safety measures

Closed 24, 25 & 26 December & 1 January.
Opening times vary throughout the year, check the website for details.

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