I'm not quite saying that this visit was a case of leaving the best till last, but it was quite close. Chatsworth at Christmas is always fabulous, and not having visited for a few years made it feel all the more special.
The theme this year was based round a specially commissioned book by Joseph Coehlo about Henry Cavendish, son of the second Duke of Devonshire, and his (real life) scientific explorations and (fictitious) hunt for the Chatsworth lion.
The trail led inside to the grand hall then out through the courtyard to re-enter elsewhere.
The decorations echoed the scenes from the story, and his telescope and other instruments were also on display.
There's a mix of cosy fireside and grand imposing halls at Chatsworth, each displayed to its best.
The guide was full of amazing facts about the number of trees and lights used but the only one I remember was there being enough strings of lights to go up the Shard four and a half times!
It's truly a glittering wonderland.
Two lions guard the exit, but the other was asleep so this must have been the one Henry was looking for.
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