Easter in the Farmyard at Chatsworth
Type:Easter Event
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 1PP
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About
Spend the easter school holidays at Chatsworth and enjoy a fun family day out in the farmyard and playground.
Get crafty
10.30am-4pm
Get hands-on and creative with spring-themed crafts in the Oak Barn.
Animal handling
10.30am, 12.30pm & 3.30pm
Little adventurers are invited to handle our smaller furry friends and learn more about them.
Animal feeding
All day
Meet our animals up close and feed them a snack while you're here. Pick up your animal feed bag on entry (small charge for feed applies).
Tractor & trailer rides
1-5 & 11-16 April | Various times each day
Enjoy a tractor and trailer ride through Stand Wood (small charge applies).
Easter egg hunts
6-10 April | Timed tickets available on arrival
Join the hunt for hidden chocolate eggs – maybe you'll find a golden egg and win a special prize!
Due to wet and muddy ground conditions in the farmyard fields, we strongly recommend you wear sturdy footwear for the Easter egg hunts.
Guide Prices
Events are included with standard admission.
Easter egg hunt tickets are included in the price of admission to the farmyard and playground for visits from 6 - 10 April. Tickets for the egg hunt are available on a first-come, first-served basis and given out when you arrive at the entrance to the farmyard and playground.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled toilets
Booking & Payment Details
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Catering
- On-site light refreshments
Children
- Baby changing facilities
- Children welcome
Parking
- Parking with charge
Property Facilities
- Gift shop
- Public toilets
- Smoking not allowed
Opening Times
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
From North/South Leave M1 at Junction 29 and take A617 to Chesterfield (approx 4 miles). At traffic light controlled roundabout select left lane and take 3rd exit. Keep in left lane and, at next roundabout, take 1st exit (continuous lane, signposted Chatsworth). At traffic lights, select middle lane and to straight on, keep in left land and at roundabout (Matalan), take 2nd exit (A619, signposted Chatsworth). Continue for 8 miles through the village of Baslow. Pass Cavendish Hotel on left, at roundabout, take 1st exit signed Chatsworth. Follow road for approx 1½ miles to Chatsworth Estate
From East Follow A617 to junction with M1 and follow route from North/South
From West From Bakewell, take A6 (signposted Matlock) to village of Rowsley. Take 1st left after Peacock Inn (signposted Chatsworth). Follow road to traffic light controlled bridge. Continue on same road through Chatsworth Estate
Public Transport Directions
Nearest train station in Chesterfield - 10 miles away
Bus number 170 from Chesterfield town centre to Baslow followed by 1¼ mile walk