Over the years I have seen it appear in many well-known films and television programmes and after visiting nearby Hardwick Hall and learning a little more of their combined histories I was determined to see it again.
In August I met up with my friend Lyndsey and we spent a full day exploring the many wonders of the place.
There was so much to see and do, it would have been better to spend a couple of days there and after
seeing just a fraction of the property I wished I could have stayed overnight.
The House itself is incredible; superb architecture, intricate and ornate carvings and mouldings, rich and opulent colours, magnificent table settings and so many ornaments and paintings that each room was a wonder to behold. One of my favourite places within the house was the library – a long gallery filled with books on every side and featuring a beautiful portrait of Henry VIII and the exquisite sculpture by Rafaelle Monti The Veiled Lady.
One of my main reasons for wishing to come to Chatsworth was to see this sculpture. I remember seeing it in the film Pride & Prejudice as the character Elizabeth Bennett walks through the sculpture gallery . The sculpture is so intricately sculpted that you can see the features of the lady’s face despite it having a veil over it. It really is breathtakingly beautiful.
Moving into the sculpture gallery there were also many fine pieces including two large lions that marked the end of the tour and the entrance to one of the gift shops.
Outside there were so many wonders to see you could appreciate why a large family would find so much entertainment in their land. From the majestic Emperor’s waterfall to the maze along with the many gardens, sculptures and ornaments it was impossible to find one place to settle as you just wanted to see more and more and more.....
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