Chatsworth

It will come as no surprise to find that Chatsworth's website is as superior as all the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire's other enterprises. Encompassing all their activities, whether visiting the house or online shopping or just mugging up on Cavendish family history, you can access this and more here.

With a staggering 600,000 visitors last year, Chatsworth is one of England's number one attractions, providing visitors with a bit of everything. Bored children can be exercised in the playground, gardeners can delight in its many acres and shoppers can find paradise with a very tasteful selection of items copied from works of art and ephemera found in the house.

There are holiday cottages to let on the estate. There are excellent photographs of these houses and their interiors, together with prices and availability.

It is possible to shop online from the House Shop but for food from the Farm Shop, you will have to telephone or copy the order form and fax it.

Events keeps you informed of concerts, horse trials.