Category: Chatsworth

The Christmas message for 2021

Here we are in December* on the run up to another Christmas. Time to visit the loft for those decorations ( it doesn’t seem that long that they were consigned to their storage crates), time to prepare seasonal messages, acquire gifts, write Christmas cards and confirm plans and arrangements. So, here’s a start to the festive fun, frivolities and furore. (*People will know that we are of the view “the festive season” should not start any earlier than December.) Everyone […]

Another visit to Chatsworth

It seems like a long time since I added anything to my Blog, and without searching for excuses (like blaming George) I thought I’d update my website with a few photos and a slideshow from this years’ visit to the fabulous Chatsworth Horse Trials. This return to one of our favourite places was an enjoyable excursion, particularly as we were now able to include George in our adventures. A fabulous and dog-friendly cottage in the Chatsworth Estate was our home […]

The outdoor sculpture exhibition in Autumn at Chatsworth

We are frequent visitors to Chatsworth in Derbyshire. We love this part of the world and Chatsworth has so many captivating features, locations and of course places to stay in all the villages encompassed by the Duke of Devonshire’s Estate. On this occasion we spent a few days staying at one of our favourite places and taking in the “Sculpture Outdoors” Exhibition with the added benefit of amazing Autumn colours boosted by fabulous sunny weather. There have been many Sculpture […]

Our love affair with Chatsworth continues

One of the special occasions that takes place every year at the fabulous Chatsworth Estate is the Country Fair. This year (2018) the 37th fair it was held on Friday 31st August, Saturday 1st September and Sunday 2nd September, and whilst we would have loved to have attended each day, we visited this year on the Saturday embellished with an enjoyable stay at one of the Devonshire Arms. I have prepared a slideshow using a selection of my photographs taken […]

Postcards

We recently paid another visit to the Chatsworth Estate in Derbyshire, and readers of my blogs will be aware that it’s a part of the world to which we frequently return. The Horse Trials in May is a common feature on our calendar and we are also drawn by the fabulous countryside and historic locations, such as Hardwick Hall. The link between Chatsworth and Hardwick is of course Bess of Hardwick, notably following her marriage (Bess’s third) to William Cavendish […]