In pictures: We took a sneak peek of Christmas at Chatsworth with enchanted garden theme

The Derbyshire Times was invited to Chatsworth to take a sneak peek of this year’s enchanted garden Christmas theme and be transported by the magic of the natural world in midwinter.

Visitors can explore 20 extraordinary spaces transformed with light, sound, and shadow play.

On show are towering Christmas trees, a grand cluster of mistletoe, shimmering copper toadstools, and twirling oak leaf archways, each inspired by the wonders of nature.

The experience includes new commissions by Peak District-based artists Winning Works, Everdenes, Wirksworth Pottery and Waney Grain, alongside majestic willow sculptures by internationally renowned artist Emma Stothard, and the talented team at Studio McGuire have been commissioned to create a spectacular animated light and sound projection for the outside of the house.

Created in collaboration with acclaimed British artists and animators, the experience weaves together treasures from the Devonshire Collections with new commissions by Peak District-based artists Winning Works, Everdenes, Wirksworth Pottery and Waney Grain, alongside majestic willow sculptures by internationally renowned artist Emma Stothard.

The Enchanted Garden is the culmination of a year spent honouring the beauty and resilience of the natural world at Chatsworth.

In the garden, discover enchanting spaces along an immersive light trail.

Created by Luminism, the trail transforms some of Chatsworth's best-loved garden landmarks, including the Cascade, Willow Tree Fountain, Rock Garden, Ring Pond and Maze.

The journey concludes with a spectacular animated light and sound projection on the house, inspired by this year’s theme and brought to life by Studio McGuire.

The trail includes flashing light sequences in set areas.

The farmyard will also be dressed for Christmas with decorations and lights and there will be Christmas crafts on offer.

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