Illustration of diners raising glasses at a long festive table with a roast and candles (Winter Ball)

Winter Ball

Guests begin the evening with fizz and canapés in the Painted Hall, followed by a self-guided tour through the North Wing decorated for Christmas. The celebration continues with an elegant four-course dinner served with wine at round tables of ten, accompanied by live entertainment. The gathering is a formal affair with a black tie and evening dress code.

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When

Tickets

£195 per person. Chatsworth Friends and Patrons get 10% off tickets.

Hours

7.30pm to 12am.

Ages

Black tie and evening dress required

Neighborhood

Peak District

Food & Drink

The evening includes fizz and canapés, a four-course dinner with wine, a choice of beef or vegetarian starter and main courses, and an apple and winter berry financier dessert.

Parking

Booking an event online gets you free parking for one vehicle per booking at the house car park. Over Christmas, that car park only takes pre-booked ticket holders.

Accessibility

Accessibility buggies operate between the House and the Carriage House.

Going?

Location

Chatsworth · Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1PP, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1PP Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 ⚪ ⚪ ⚪ ⚪ (1/5)

Best For

Adults seeking a formal festive night out

Vibe

Elegant and festive

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Bring a warm coat and suitable footwear because there is a short walk between the House and Stables.
  • Pre-book a Christmas event parking ticket; Chatsworth car park access during the Christmas period requires one.
  • Use the accessibility buggies between the House and Carriage House if that transfer would be helpful.
  • Choose black tie or evening dress, as the event specifies this formal dress code for all guests.
  • If you are a Chatsworth Friend or Patron, use the 10% ticket discount available to those members.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Chatsworth Friends and Patrons get 10% off Winter Ball tickets.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the dress code?

Black tie and evening dress.

How does the evening run?

It opens with fizz and canapés in the Painted Hall. Next is a self-guided tour of the North Wing decorated for Christmas, then a four-course dinner with wine and live entertainment.

What's on the menu?

After canapés, there's a choice of estate beef carpaccio or crumbed Yorkshire brie to start. Mains are a daube of estate beef or a winter root vegetable galette, and dessert is an apple and winter berry financier with honey cream and blueberry curd. Both the brie and the galette are vegetarian.

How is the seating arranged?

Guests sit at round tables of 10.

Is there help getting around for guests with limited mobility?

Accessibility buggies run between the House and the Carriage House. There's also a short walk between the House and the Stables.

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