Join us as we head to Chatsworth Country Fair, one of England's most spectacular annual outdoor events, set against the backdrop of the exquisite Chatsworth House in the heart of the Peak District.
Choose from a delightful selection of attractions such as a traditional fun fair, fantastic grand ring entertainment in the air and on land and a grand showground where you can try your hand at country pursuits as well as admire vintage and military vehicles on display. There’s even a cookery theatre, fine food and shopping villages selling a vast array of unique crafts, making this a truly memorable day out for all the family.
Day 1
From a morning pickup in your local area we travel by coach to our hotel, stopping en-route in the elegant spa town of Buxton, located on the edge of the spectacular Peak District National Park. Later we check in to our hotel where we enjoy dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.
Day 2
After breakfast, we head to Chatsworth House by coach.
One of Britain’s finest stately homes, Chatsworth House provides the perfect backdrop for its annual country fair. There’s an exhilarating programme of entertainment from massed pipe bands and vintage car parades to spectacular aerobatic displays and stunt teams. Watch cookery demonstrations from celebrity chefs, sample delicious treats in the fine food village or browse hundreds of unique and eclectic trade stands in the shopping village. The packed showground offers a range of events including dog racing, clay pigeon shooting and horse driving while the vintage fairground adds some old-fashioned fun.
After a lovely day at Chatsworth, we rejoin the coach mid-afternoon for the journey home.
The elegant spa town of Buxton is located on the edge of the spectacular Peak District National Park, Britain’s first National Park and an area of extraordinary natural beauty. There are picturesque vistas at every turn, from stunning landscapes of moorland and dales to peaceful towns and pretty villages.
Buxton is the perfect base to explore the beautiful Peak District and is a lovely coach holiday destination for those looking to relax and enjoy the fresh countryside air.
Bringing the best of the countryside to the grounds of the magnificent Chatsworth House in the heart of the Peak District, the Chatsworth Country Fair is one of England's most spectacular annual outdoor events.
This fantastic country fair has something for everyone no matter your age or interests. From the food village where you can sample and buy delicious treats or watch cookery demonstrations from talented chefs to the trade stands in the shopping village offering plenty of gift ideas and goodies. There’s a fun fair with traditional fairground rides for young and old including a merry-go-round and big wheel. Grand ring entertainment provides an action-packed programme from military bands and stunt teams to thrilling aerobatic displays while the show ground brings everything from dog shows and rural crafts to hot air balloons and clay pigeon shooting.
There’s plenty to see and enjoy as you explore the sprawling fair and all its attractions – a great family fun day out!
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