Chatsworth shows backing for local makers

Chatsworth, which is part of the Devonshire Group, has shown its backing for local artisan producers after launching its latest seasonal product range.

Chatsworth is considered to be one of the leading retail players in the heritage sector, with Christmas seeing tens of thousands of visitors pass through its Orangery gift shop alone each year.

Now, it has launched its autumn/winter collection, which features a number of products from artisan makers across Derbyshire and the Peak District.

The new offer features 800 Christmas products in the Orangery and the Stables shops and 820 Christmas food and drink products in the Chatsworth Estate Farm Shop and Christmas Marquee.

Lady Burlington has been leading the way in sourcing for the Derbyshire estate, including a switch to more sustainable festive decorations made with recycled materials inspired by the Nordic Christmas theme at Chatsworth House this year.

She said: “We have the opportunity to collaborate with businesses right here on our doorstep to develop new products inspired by the house and garden that have an authentic connection to Chatsworth.

“We are looking across our businesses and seeing where we can be more sustainable and constantly looking to make improvements in this area, one of the easiest ways is to find more suppliers closer to home.

“We encourage local makers to make contact with us and hope that Chatsworth can be a platform to promote the best of the locality.”