Chatsworth House, Historic country house in Bakewell, England
Description
Chatsworth House is a grand residence in Bakewell with 25 decorated rooms, including the Painted Hall and State Rooms, surrounded by about 105 acres of gardens and parkland. The rooms show different architectural styles and periods, from baroque murals to neoclassical halls with gilded ceilings and heavy chandeliers.
History
The current structure began in 1687, when William Cavendish replaced the original Tudor residence with a baroque mansion. Later generations added wings and garden layouts, changing its appearance across three centuries.
Culture
The Cavendish family still lives on the estate and opens their private rooms to the public, allowing visitors to walk through halls once reserved for royalty and aristocrats. The art collection continues to grow, with contemporary works displayed alongside old masters, showing how the house evolves with time.
Practical
The estate opens from March to January and offers access to the house, gardens, farmyard, and restaurants with designated parking and accessible paths. It helps to plan several hours, as the grounds are large and require walking to explore properly.
Did you know?
The Emperor Fountain in the Canal Pond rises about 280 feet high using only natural water pressure from a reservoir higher up on the estate. The system needs no pumps or electricity to reach that height, relying purely on gravity and slope.
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Flight of steps with urns and statues east of Orangery
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Terrace With Statues To West Front Of Chatsworth House
178 mGroup Of Statues And Vases On Lawn South Of Chatsworth House
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Egyptian statue behind the Dukes Greenhouse 3 metres from the corner
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The First Duke's Greenhouse
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Temple Of Flora
100 m
Group of 18 columns enclosing Rose Garden
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The Conservative Wall
77 mStatue, Work of art
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143 mRow Of Eleven Statues Along The Broadwalk
90 mFlora
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204 mEgyptian Statue Behind The Dukes Greenhouse 9 Metres From The Corner
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178 mThe Seahorse Fountain
216 mWork of art
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