Ticketed Peak District garden near Bakewell whose 1830s Paxton pinetum—one of England's first—holds mature giant redwoods.
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- Access
- Ticketed access
- Last checked
- 20 Jun 2026
- Visitor information
- chatsworth.org/visit-chatsworth/chatsworth-estate/garden
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Canopy Weather Safety
High Winds Advisory
Avoid standing beneath mature conifer crowns during storms or high winds. Follow site closure notices and move to clear ground if canopy branches are moving heavily.
Bark Photography
Low-Angle Light
Low-angle morning and late-afternoon sunlight reveals rich fibrous bark texture and distinctive red coloration.
Estate Approach
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Estate roads often feature narrow single-track lanes and low overhanging boughs. Verify vehicle clearance before setting off.
In the Forest
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About this place
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Chatsworth House, near Bakewell in Derbyshire, is the Peak District seat of the Dukes of Devonshire, whose pinetum — laid out around 1830-31 by Joseph Paxton for the 6th Duke — was among the first conifer collections in England and originally included a giant redwood. Today the grounds hold mature giant sequoia and coast redwood (the latter recorded by RedwoodWorld), with grand trees dotted across the garden. Garden access is by paid admission and can be booked separately from the house.
Sources
- Official siteCorroborating sourcereference
- RedwoodWorldCorroborating sourcereference