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Bonfire and Fireworks

1 November 2024 @ 6:00 pm 2 November 2024 @ 9:00 pm

This year our bonfire and fireworks evenings will take place on the following dates:

Friday 1 November
Saturday 2 November – sorry, sold out

Gates open at 6pm

Join us in the garden for a blazing bonfire, family entertainment and two spectacular fireworks displays, including an earlier display designed especially for our youngest visitors.

You can also tuck into a selection of seasonal food, from hog roasts to churros and sweet treats or pre-book a two course seasonal dinner in the Cavendish.

Round it off with a glass of mulled wine or cider – the ultimate winter warmers.

Event timings

Gates open: 6.00pm
Lighting of the bonfire: 6.45pm
Children’s firework display: 7.45pm
Grand finale firework display: 8.30pm
Entertainment finishes: 9.15pm

Pre-bonfire dinner

Available on these dates:

Friday 1 November 

Saturday 2 November – sorry sold out

Adults: £55.00 | Children: £25.00

For those wishing to make the evening even more memorable, there is the opportunity to add a seasonal two-course meal served in the Cavendish Restaurant off the Stables courtyard to your bonfire and firework tickets when you checkout. 

The Cavendish Restaurant will be open between 5pm and 7pm, advance bookings only.

Adult menu

Braised blade of beef, roasted root vegetables, creamed potato and a rich shallot and pancetta jus, or

Roasted butternut squash and rocket risotto, herb mascarpone and brioche croutons.

Bakewell tart with clotted cream, or

Chocolate and blood orange tart.

Children’s menu

Chatsworth sausage and creamy mash

Chatsworth chocolate brownie and ice cream

Please contact us to enquire about vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free alternatives and other dietary queries. 

Accessibility

The event is located in the garden accessible via generally flat, wide paths. An accessible viewing area on firm ground is near the bonfire, separate from the South Lawn. We regret that chairs are not permitted at this event. 

£25 – £55

Chatsworth House

Chatsworth
Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1PP United Kingdom
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