Crowds: quiet
Chatsworth in February
House, garden and farmyard are closed. Estate shops, the farm shop at Pilsley and the estate pubs and cafes trade as normal, and half-term sometimes brings farmyard or garden openings — check the official events page.
In the garden
Closed. Aconites and snowdrops in the churchyard at Edensor are the reliable flowers of the month.
Walking
Good for the gritstone edges on a clear day, when the low sun lights the park from the south.
What to bring
Waterproofs; the Derwent floods the riverside path after wet weeks.
Questions people ask
Is Chatsworth House open in February?
No. The house, garden and farmyard are closed in February; the park and Stand Wood are open for walking and the farm shop and estate pubs trade as normal.
What is the weather like at Chatsworth in February?
On average 7.9°C by day and 2.8°C at night, with about 57 mm of rain over 13 wet days and 3.7 hours of sunshine a day (2023–2025 average).
How busy is Chatsworth in February?
Quiet. House, garden and farmyard are closed. Estate shops, the farm shop at Pilsley and the estate pubs and cafes trade as normal, and half-term sometimes brings farmyard or garden openings — check the official events page.
Other months
Sources
- Weather and climate data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0). Forecasts are for the house at 53.23°N 1.61°W; the edges above Baslow run a few degrees colder and windier.
- Official facts checked against the official FAQs on 3 September 2026. Prices, dates and rules change; the official site is the final word.
- Official facts checked against the official events page on 3 September 2026. Prices, dates and rules change; the official site is the final word.