Chatsworth

Our latest Champions columnist is Esther Hurst-Davis, marketing assistant at Destination Chesterfield

Champions column: It's great to see such a focus on the community in our town

Retro Derbyshire pictures, showing life during the 60's and 70's.

20 fantastic pictures show what life was like during the 1960s and 1970s

Chatsworth has been rated among the top five Christmas markets in the UK and 16th best worldwide.

Early Christmas present for Chatsworth in UK ratings

Greg Lowe, head chef at the Cavendish Hotel, presents the Chatworth beef course.

Dining out on chef's kitchen table experience at top hotel near Chatsworth

Ashley Hutchings and Becky Mills will be performing in the fundraising concert for the RNLI at the Cavendish Hall, Chatsworth estate on November 18, 2023.

Ashley Hutchings and friends in Chatsworth concert to support RNLI's work

The centre of Beeley was left underwater by the deluge of Storm Babet. (Photo: Ben Hanbury)

Chatsworth landscape team survey aftermath of worst floods in recent memory

Derbyshire is bursting with natural beauty, from the dramatic views at the Heights of Abraham in Matlock Bath to the river running through the gorge at Dovedale to the spectacular parkland surrounding Chatsworth House.

Derbyshire locations to impress your new partner on a first date

Chatsworth House is to be transformed into the Palace of Advent with beautifully decorated themed rooms and the exterior lit up like an Advent calendar.

Chatsworth unveils palatial Christmas theme

Katy Strudwick is a teacher and musician who has lived in Chesterfield for 25 years. She performs regularly in the local area and has organised this Gala concert with a hope that her target of raising £3000 for Ashgate Hospice will aid them in continuing to help those in need.

Chatsworth gala concert in aid of Ashgate Hospice

Peak Village was taken over by the Devonshire Group in 2021 and is home to nearly 20 retail and leisure businesses. (Photo: Citypress)

Homeware and clothing retailers to open new shops at Peak District mall

The architect's vision of how the new courtyard conservatory will look. (Image: Devonshire Group/Citypres)

Chatsworth group reveal latest plans to remodel Peak District shopping village

Ex-Love Islander and celebrity farmer Will Young will meet fans and sign copies of his first book at Chatsworth Country Fair - and he's expected to be joined in Derbyshire by his Australian girlfriend Jessie Wynter. Image:Getty

Chatsworth date for Love Island couple Will Young and Jessie Wynter

Chatsworth County Fair president Alan Titchmarsh and celebrity chef Mary Berry will be at Chatsworth Country Fair (photo: shoot360.co.uk)

Country fair organisers pull out the stops for 40th event

Children playing with goats at Chatsworth Farmyard. (Pic credit: Chatsworth House Trust)

Chatsworth Farmyard, Bakewell: Popular farm reflects on 50 years of business

The four-bedroom house has an attached stone-built garage that could be converted into further accommodation.

18th century cottage has far-reaching view of Hardwick Hall

Meet the goats at Chatsworth as part of the 50th birthday celebration weekend on July 29 and 30.

Chatsworth Farmyard celebrates 50th birthday

The Cavendish Hotel exterior and view of the new Garden Room and Terrace. Image: Devonshire Hotels

Chatsworth walks and a new restaurant to enjoy at The Cavendish Hotel Baslow

Fay Froggett-Brown is running a Festival of Yoga at the Cavendish Hall, Edensor on July 29, 2023.

Yoga festival on Chatsworth estate is motivated by teacher's family heartache

Donna Fraser, ambassador for Breast Cancer Now, was accompanied by her friend Marcia Bailey on the Pink Ribbon Walk at Chatsworth. Photo: Breast Cancer Now

Olympic sprinter among 700 participants in Pink Ribbon Walk at Chatsworth

Little boy sitting in wild flowers at Chatsworth (photo: www.shoot-lifestyle.co.uk)

Nature activities for families at Chatsworth this summer

From July 1, Stagecoach will be operating a hop on, hop off bus route, taking passengers on a loop around the White Peak with stops in a series of prime locations. These include Chatsworth, Bakewell and Hassop station – for those who want to access the Monsal Trail.

New open top Peak District bus route set to launch

Baslow has offered a warm welcome to all kinds of visitors over the years.

Peak District spotlight: A tour of the historic Derbyshire village of Baslow

Thea Cutting the ribbon at Chesterfield Royal Hospital's new paediatric unit

“It will make a real difference” - hospital's new paediatric unit opens

Situated in a private hamlet in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the shepherd’s huts are just moments from famous Peak District walks, rides and landmarks, creating an ideal and secluded base for walkers, cyclists and nature enthusiasts.

Luxury shepherd’s huts launched on Chatsworth estate

An outdoor dining terrace has been created at The Garden Room restaurant at The Cavendish Hotel, Baslow (photo: Anna Batchelor)

Hotel restaurant near Chatsworth reopens after £1.1million makeover

Alan Titchmarsh's book on Chatsworth will be published on August 31, 2023.

TV legend Alan Titchmarsh explores Chatsworth in his new book

Sharron Lowe is a world-renowned success coach to some of the biggest luxury brands in the world and author of best-selling self-help book The Mind Makeover, The Answers to The Best YOU Yet!

Chatsworth to host motivational event for female entrepreneurs

National Lottery money is flowing into Chatsworth, but should the estate's wealthy owners be dipping into their own pockets?

Chatsworth responds to questions over use of lottery cash for restoration work

The cascade above Chatsworth House is in need of repair work likely to cost around £7million.

Chatsworth charity lands lottery cash to help restore historic water feature

Tracie Holocuk will be dedicating a beautiful handcrafted stainless-steel butterfly in memory of her “fun, intelligent and caring” daughter, Kimberley Trickett.

Mum who raised thousands for Ashgate after daughter’s death backs latest appeal

Sixties Derbyshire

14 great photos capture what life was like in Chesterfield and Derbyshire in the...

These are some of the best hotels in the area.
Credit: Casa Hotels Group/Google/Brian Eyre/Jason Chadwick

21 of the best hotels in Derbyshire and the Peak District

The underground tunnel leading to the hidden Chatsworth Chamber

Chatsworth planning application reveals rare glimpse into underground chamber

A guide price of £500,000 to £550,000 has been placed on the freehold sale of 23 West Bars, Chesterfield.

Prominent town centre building in Chesterfield on sale for £500,000

League leader Bakewell is described as an idyllic town that is quintessentially Derbyshire. Muddy Stilettos recommends eating at the town's Restaurant Lovage that is headed up by chef Lee Smith, The Original Bakewell Pudding Shop and The Lambton Larder. Get your shopping fix at family-run country wear outfitters Brocklehurst and stock up on kitchen essentials at Bakewell Cookshop. Explore 500 years of history at Bakewell Old House Museum. Longstone CofE Primary School, Bakewell CofE Infant School and Pilsley CofE Primary School have all received good reports while the much revered Lady Manners School is good for teenagers. The average house price over the last year was £378,643 – down 13% on the previous year.

This Peak District town has been voted the best place in Derbyshire to live

British artist Ndidi Ekubia has crafted new works of silver on display in the State Closet.

First look at new Chatsworth exhibition Mirror Mirror Reflections on Design

The vine-covered Ash Cottage, located in the Derbyshire Peak District, is like something out of a fairy tale. Photo: Airbnb

Luxury Derbyshire Airbnb boasts indoor pool and panoramic views of the Peaks

Theresa Peltier, Derbyshire's High Sheriff In Nomination, is leading a celebration of women at Chatsworth on March 10, 2023.

Derbyshire's first black High Sheriff in waiting hosts celebration at Chatsworth

Michael Spencer claims resurfacing works to trails throughout Derbyshire are a “waste” of council finances while potholes go unrepaired and tax is increased.

Biker slams resurfacing of Derbyshire trails a “waste” of council money

These are some of the best spots for romantic walks across the area.

11 romantic walks with beautiful views across Derbyshire and the Peak District

Some of the activities you can expect at Branching Out Forest School.

Forest schools: child led learning in Chesterfield

Most desirable villages

Most desirable villages in the Derbyshire Dales and Peak District

Jo and Richard Harris have set up an on-farm dairy, suppling milk as part of a completely eco-friendly package using electric vans, glass bottles and solar power, all while driving as few farm-to-fridge miles as possible.

Derbyshire couple’s green dream for eco-friendly dairy comes true

Edensor has been named as one of the most desirable villages in England.

Derbyshire's poshest village is named among England's most desirable places to l...

The Peak District National Park Authority argues that changes to the Thornbridge estate have harmed a nationally-important heritage asset.

Thornbridge Hall planning inquiry ends with arguments over harms and benefits

Former Chatsworth forester Brian Gilbert at work on the site in 1963.

Chatsworth foresters begin planting 25,000 new trees in historic woodland