T6Harvard wrote:IIRC, Bess of Hardwick was instrumental in the building of Chatsworth. Her story is fascinating, as is Hardwick Hall, a few miles away.
Thanks for posting the pic, @Hazel C
Pleasure T6Havard. Yep, flew over Hardwick Hall too, as my friend/colleague pax lives in Mansfield and it of course is very close. Flew over Bolsover Castle too. Been past it a few times, but never visited.
Its been a few years since I visited Chatsworth on teh ground, so cannot remember much about the house, but the grounds are beautiful. There are fountains in that lake in front of the house sometimes (not on the other day), and that stepped waterfall is stunning when in use.
A colleague has been to the flower shows, apparently the show is an excellent rival for Chelsea! Time it right, and cheap plants too