The Great Layoff Escape Day 6: Park Benches of Pemberley

Art Nouveau Bench

The Chatsworth Estate features as Jane Austin's Pemberley in the 2005 adaptation of Pride and Prejudice with Keira Knightly.

Unfortunately, the view of the exterior is at its best during an abysmal closing scene.  Elizabeth and Darcy sit infront of the house making kissy-talk. I won't drag you through the poorly-scripted details here.

The film, however, reveals some stunning shots of the house.

Chatsworth is surrounded by gardens, forests, and pastures, ripe for exploring. After touring the house, I set out in the misty rain and wandered until dark.

I admired the plentitude and variety of  benches scattered around the grounds for visitors to park it and take in the view.

If you happen to be travelling with your lover, you might consider choosing a bench in front of the house. Who knows? Maybe the closing scene to your visit will be better than Keira's.

Wind Shelter

Wind Shelter Surprise Bench

Rock Wall Bench

Wind in the Willows Bench

Victorian Bench

JFK Dollar Chair

JFK Dollar Detail

Limestone Crescent Bench

Rustic Bench

Rustic Bench with View

Hedge Row Bench

Serpent Bench

Respite Bench

Interested in the politics of park benches? Catch Monocle's podcast "The Urbanist Episode 5: Sitting Down in the City" available on iTunes or via the Monocle 24 Website.