Evergreen

2017 EVERGREEN 65
Another special place of great
interest to Mary’s family was “the
lovely Chatsworth House”. This
majestic stately home (tel: 01246
565300, www.chatsworth.org) at
Edensor, near Bakewell, is definitely
one of Britain’s most impressive.
Dating from the 16th century, it is
the home of the Duke and Duchess
of Devonshire and has been occupied
by 16 generations of the Cavendish
family. With more than 30 rooms
for visitors to explore, exquisite
interiors, furniture and important
art collections — including Old
Masters and contemporary pieces —
it is a house filled with history and
treasures.
Surrounded by a 105-acre garden,
with spectacular water features, a
grand conservatory designed by
Joseph Paxton, dramatic views of
the parkland, plus a farmyard and
adventure playground, there is
something for visitors of all ages. An
exciting programme of events take
place throughout the year making
Chatsworth House
in Derbyshire, our
award-winning
destination.
DAVID MUSCROFT
Chatsworth House
an exceptional place
to visit.
Following Mrs.
Handley’s recommendation, we
are delighted that Chatsworth is
the latest winner of our Evergreen’s
Favourite Places Award and we will
be sending the staff there one of our
certificates, which we hope they find
space to display on the walls of such
a magnificent destination!
To recommend
enjoyable places to
visit send details
and photographs
to: Evergreen’s
Favourite Places, The
Lypiatts, Lansdown
Road, Cheltenham,
Glos GL50 2JA.
Email: editor@evergreenmagazine.
co.uk