How to become a Friend

Apply by email or post

1. Download and print the friends membership form.
2. Send the completed form with your payment to:
   
   Friends@chatsworth.org
   or
   Friends membership
   Chatsworth House Trust
   Chatsworth
   Bakewell
   Derbyshire DE45 1PP
3. A member of our Friends team will be in touch within five business days.

Apply online

Applying online is only available to those who wish to pay by annual direct debit.

1. Complete the online friends membership form below. 
2. Print and complete the direct debit mandate.
3. Return your completed direct debit mandate to friends@chatsworth.org. 
4. A member of our Friends team will be in touch within five business days.

Terms and conditions

Please spare a moment to read this — we’ve kept it as brief as we can:

Membership

1. Membership is valid for entry on all open days for 12 months from when you join; we’re open every day from mid-March until early January, and the farmyard and adventure playground are also open during February half-term. Please note the farmyard and adventure playground are closed during the country fair, but there will be a farmyard stand at this event.
2. Reserving Friends tickets in advance is essential during Christmas, early November to the beginning of January and recommended for all your visits.
3. Children aged 15 or under must be accompanied by an adult at all attractions and organised events. Accompanying adults are responsible for supervising the children in their care at all times.
4. All adult members must have a photo on the admissions system.
5. Membership cards are not transferable.
6. Unfortunately, we cannot refund complimentary tickets, should the event(s) be completely or partially cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control.

Chatsworth events

Tickets for Chatsworth Country Fair, Chatsworth International Horse Trials and the Friends Garden Party are included with Chatsworth Friend membership as long as the events go ahead as planned. Friends will be contacted by email 2-4 weeks before each event with details on how to download or apply for complimentary tickets.

You will be able to purchase discounted event tickets for yourself and others on your membership for all events that are run by Chatsworth House Trust, this includes the following: bonfire, garden theatre, catering events including at the farm shop, guided walks, experience days, and family events. These tickets are not transferrable to non-members. The discount will not apply to events that are run by third parties such as Luna Cinema and Chatsworth Players.

Shop, dine, stay and other properties

Chatsworth shops and restaurants
10% discount at our gift shops, estate farm shop and cafés and restaurants on presentation of your Chatsworth Friends card. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer, promotion or discount. Discount not available on gift vouchers, weddings or private dining events.

Holiday cottages
10% discount on stays at the Chatsworth and Bolton Abbey Cottages. Valid on new bookings only. Membership must be mentioned at time of booking. This discount excludes Christmas and New Year’s stays and is not available in conjunction with any special offers.

Devonshire Hotels & Inns
10% discount on bed and breakfast at the Devonshire Hotels & Inns. Valid on new bookings only. Membership must be mentioned at the time of booking. This discount excludes Saturdays, Bank Holiday weekends, and 20 December – 2 January and is not available in conjunction with any special offers.

10% discount on food at the Devonshire Arms at Pilsley or Beeley, and at the Cavendish at Baslow. Discount available at the discretion of the Devonshire Arms or Cavendish Hotel. Friends cards must be presented at the time of ordering. Discount applies to the cardholder, and up to three guests. Not valid on public holidays, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Valentine’s Day, 24 December – 2 January, or in conjunction with any other special offer, event, or menu. Discounts are not available on weddings or private dining events.

Chatsworth Garden Centre
10% discount on full-priced items at the Chatsworth Garden Centre, excluding food. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, promotion or discount.

CW Sellors
Simply present your Chatsworth Friend membership card to receive your exclusive offers. Offer valid across boutiques in Ashbourne, Bakewell, Buxton, Chesterfield, Matlock, Ludlow, and Whitby in addition to online at www.cwsellors.com. Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply. See in-store for further details.

We reserve the right to amend or withdraw discounts without notice.