Derbyshire Classs
Eckington: Places, People and Poverty
Today, Sat 12 Sep, Mon 14 Sep, Tue 15 Sep, Thu 17 Sep to Sat 19 Sep
Eckington Library, Market Street, Eckington S21 4JG
Heritage Open Day: Eckington Library is exhibiting vintage photos of people, buildings and local industries; the mills, the mines and the canning...
Self-guided Heritage Trail of Bakewell
Today to Sun 20 Sep
Bakewell Old House Museum, Cunningham Place, Bakewell DE45 1DD
Heritage Open Day: Follow our town trail around the heritage sites of Bakewell. Grab your special Heritage Open Day leaflets for a self-guided tour...
Elder Yard Unitarian Chapel
Today to Sun 13 Sep
Elder Yard Unitarian Chapel, Elder Way, Chesterfield S40 1UR
Heritage Open Day: An unspoilt 17th Century Chapel (the oldest in Derbyshire), featuring original pews, altar and organ...
Grin Low: A landscape where nature and industry have become inseparable Audio Heritage Trail
Today to Sun 20 Sep
Pooles Cavern, Green Lane, Buxton SK17 9DH
Heritage Open Day: Discover the hidden story of Grin Low. This immersive audio trail takes you on a journey through 330 million years of history,...
St Lawrence Church, Great Barlow
Today and Sat 12 Sep
St. Lawrence Parish Church, Hackney Lane, Barlow, Dronfield S18 7TR
Heritage Open Day: St Lawrence Church in Barlow, has been a place of worship and at the centre of village life since the 12th century...
St Leonard's Parish Church, Scarcliffe
Today to Sun 13 Sep
St Leonard's Parish Church, Main Street, Scarcliffe S44 6TD
Heritage Open Day: Medieval village church circa 1100, housing a nationally important 13th century effigy, together with it's fascinating...
Christ Church King Sterndale
Today to Sun 20 Sep
Christ Church, King Sterndale, Buxton SK17 9SF
Heritage Open Day: A small Victorian Church, built in 1847 in the Early English style, stands in a portion of the one time park to the Hall at King...
September Crafternoon Tea
Today and Sat 12 Sep
4 Highwood Way, Balborough Links, Chesterfield S43 4XN
This September, enjoy a relaxing afternoon of creativity at Dobbies’ Crafternoon tea experience, where guests will relax, enjoy a delicious...
September Crafternoon Tea
Today and Sat 12 Sep
Burton Road, Findern DE65 6BE
This September, enjoy a relaxing afternoon of creativity at Dobbies’ Crafternoon tea experience, where guests will relax, enjoy a delicious...
St John the Baptist Church, Buxton, Derbyshire
Today to Sun 20 Sep
St John the Baptist Church, St John's Road, Buxton SK17 6XN
Heritage Open Day: Grade II star Regency church with decorated chancel and fine stained-glass windows...
Buxton Freemasons Open Day
Sat 12 Sep
Buxton Masonic Hall Ltd, George Street, Buxton SK17 6AY
Heritage Open Day: Freemasonry is one of the world’s oldest social and charitable organisations, with its origins rooted in the traditions of the...
Georgian/ Victorian Rural Life in the Peak district
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
Spencer's Yard, Moor End, Beeley DE4 2NR
Heritage Open Day: Living history in Spencer's Yard of Georgian/Victorian Life. At Spencer's Yard, there is a reconstructed cottage and...
Historic church and graveyard
Sat 12 Sep, Sat 19 Sep
The Vicarage, Church Street South, Glossop SK13 7RU
Heritage Open Day: Glossop Parish Church of All Saints has been the site of Christian worship since the 11th century...
St John the Baptist Chapel, Matlock Bath
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
St John the Baptist Chapel, St. Johns Road, Matlock Bath, Matlock DE4 3PQ
Heritage Open Day: This little private treasure house is an Arts and Crafts masterpiece cut into a cliff-face and overlooking a world-heritage site...
St John The Baptist Tideswell
Sat 12 Sep, Sun 13 Sep, Sat 19 Sep, Sun 20 Sep
Cathedral of the Peak, Commercial Road, Pen-y-Ghent, Manchester Road, Tideswell SK17 8NU
Heritage Open Day: Explore the medieval architecture of this amazing building known as 'The Cathedral of the Peak' An exhibition of...
Swad Heritage Fest
Sat 12 Sep
Sharpe's Pottery Museum, Sharpe's Pottery Heritage & Art Centre, West Street, Swadlincote DE11 9DG
Heritage Open Day: Back for it's second year, and in collaboration with the South Derbyshire Mining Preservation Group and the Magic Attic,...
Saint Laurence Church, Measham
Sat 12 Sep
High Street, Measham, Swadlincote DE12 7HZ
Heritage Open Day: Static display with audio commentary available. St Laurence Church will be open from 10 am - 4 pm on Saturday 12th...
Dronfield Community Archive
Sat 12 Sep
Derbyshire County Council, Dronfield Library, Manor House, High Street, Dronfield S18 1PY
Heritage Open Day: Visit Dronfield Community Archive and explore a fascinating collection of printed documents and photographs...
Industrial Archaeology on the High Peak Trail - Minninglow Limekiln and Brick kiln
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
Minninglow Car Park, Mouldridge Lane, Pikehall, Matlock DE4 2PN
Heritage Open Day: Step back in time along the High Peak Trail. Join our heritage volunteers for a guided tour of a restored limekiln and historic...
Derbyshire Gypsy Liaison Group and Tales from the Waggon Steps
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
Moor End Cottage, Moor End, Beeley, Matlock DE4 2NR
Heritage Open Day: Tales from the Waggon Steps, building on heritage from previous years, this yard contains information about the varda (Gypsy...
Victoria Hall - Glossop
Sat 12 Sep, Fri 18 Sep
Victoria Hall, Talbot Street, Glossop SK13 7DG
Heritage Open Day: Historical talks and displays, genealogy, vintage tea room and information about our phased refurbishment...
St John's Church, Mill Street, Derby - Open Church & Student Welcome weekend
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
St John the Evangelist Church, Mill Street, Derby DE1 3HZ
Heritage Open Day: Pop in and visit St John's Church in the heart of the West End Derby.
Archives on display; History talk; Quiz sheets, Lego...
Christ Church Burbage
Sat 12 Sep
Christ Church Burbage, St Johns Road, Buxton SK17 9AD
Heritage Open Day: Everyone is welcome to come. The church is open to visitors with historical documents and photos display...
The Eyre Chapel - a lookback in time.
Sat 12 Sep
37 Newbold Village, Newbold Road, Chesterfield S41 8RJ
Heritage Open Day: Open Day with a chance to learn more about this 13thC building and historic grounds...
St Giles Church, Killamarsh
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
Kirkcroft Lane, Killamarsh S21 1BS
Heritage Open Day: Beautiful 12th century parish church with some interesting features and history. Magnificent stained glass windows, including a...
National Bird Carving Championships, The Festival of Bird Art
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
The Agricultural Business Centre, Agricultural Way, Bakewell DE45 1AH
Organised by the BDWCA (the British Decoy & Wildfowl Carvers Association) and featuring the BDWCA Annual Competitions 2026...
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Everyday lives, and more curiosities
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
St. Wilfrids Church, Church Lane, Barrow-on-Trent, Derby DE73 7HB
Heritage Open Day: Taken from the historic registers, we shall look at everyday lives in our village, and also display more curiosities in our...
St John the Baptist's Church, Ault Hucknall
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
Ault Hucknall Church, Ault Hucknall Village, Chesterfield S44 5QH
Heritage Open Day: Grade I listed church with many interesting features. Grade I listed Saxon foundation church in England's smallest village...
FoNRC - Nottingham Road Cemetery, Derby
Sat 12 Sep
Nottingham Road Cemetery, Nottingham Road, Chaddesden, Derby DE21 6FN
Heritage Open Day: Discover cemetery history and fascinating working lives of cemetery & funeral staff...
St Mary's Church, Buxton
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
St Mary's Church, Dale Road, Buxton SK17 6LN
Heritage Open Day: An opportunity to visit this lovely Arts and Craft Church. The church is normally open only for services, so here is a rare...
Freemasons' Hall, Chesterfield
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
Freemasons' Hall, Chesterfield, 72 Saltergate, Chesterfield S40 1JR
Heritage Open Day: Open Weekend
Opportunity to explore Freemasons' Hall, Chesterfield including the main lodge room...
Holmlea - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
Holmlea, Belper DE56 2EJ
Explore the 1½ acre garden, described by many visitors as unique. Wide variety of plants grown in different situations...
All Saints Roman Catholic Church open for visitors
Sat 12 Sep
All Saints Catholic Church, Church Street, Glossop SK13 7RJ
Heritage Open Day: All are welcome to come and see our beautiful church and grounds at this free event...
Sacheverell-Bateman Mausoleum
Sun 13 Sep
Morley Parish Church, Church Lane, Morley, Ilkeston DE7 6DE
Heritage Open Day: In addition to visiting the Mausoleum and hearing about its history the adjacent Grade I Listed, St Matthew's Church will...
Bell tower at Bakewell Parish Church
Sun 13 Sep, Sun 20 Sep
All Saints' Church, South Church Street, Bakewell DE45 1FD
Heritage Open Day: Climb the 58 steps to the Ringing Chamber of the bell tower to see the 1813 turret clock, how the eight bells are rung and the...
Histories: Working Life at Strutt's North Mill
Sun 13 Sep
Bridge Foot, Belper DE56 1YD
Join us at Strutt’s North Mill this Heritage Open Days for an unforgettable celebration of history, innovation, and hands-on family fun!...
Leawood Pump
Sun 13 Sep
Leawood Pump, High Peak Junction, Cromford, Matlock DE4 5AA
Heritage Open Day: Take a tour of Leawood Pumphouse built in 1849 to pump water from the River Derwent into Cromford Canal...
Middleton Top Engine House
Sun 13 Sep
Engine House, Rise End, Middleton, Matlock DE4 4LS
Heritage Open Day: See the world’s oldest beam engine of its type in action. Discover how it got wagons up and down steep hills on one of the...
Scribes and Illuminators
Sun 13 Sep
Loudon Lodge, Derby Arboretum, Grove Street DE23 8EL
Heritage Open Day: • Why are all our laws written on vellum?
• How do you cut a quill?
• What’s the difference between parchment and vellum?...
The Illustrator's Challenge
Sun 13 Sep
Loudon Lodge, Derby Arboretum, Grove Street DE23 8EL
Heritage Open Day: Jo Simister will talk about the inspiration she found in traditions, locations, documents and life stories of some Derbyshire...
Bakewell Old House Museum Free Entry Sunday
Sun 13 Sep, Sun 20 Sep
Bakewell Old House Museum, Cunningham Place, Bakewell DE45 1DD
Heritage Open Day: Free entry to Bakewell Old House Museum on both Sundays during Heritage Open Days. Come and explore the history of Bakewell and...
Mills, Music and Manufacturing
Sun 13 Sep
North Mill car park by Chevin Cricket, Belper DE56 1YD
The Sounds and Secrets of Old Belper
Yes, cotton built the town — but beyond the mills of Belper mills, another world was buzzing...
Free Guided Walk - On the Edge at Stanage Peak District
Sun 13 Sep
Hathersage S32 1BB
Join a free guided walk along Stanage Edge and Higger Tor, starting in the picturesque village of Hathersage in the Peak District...
Magpie Mine
Sun 13 Sep
Magpie Mine, Grin Low, Sheldon, Bakewell DE45 1QU
Heritage Open Day: An opportunity to learn more about this historic Derbyshire lead mine. The surface remains of the Magpie Mine near Sheldon in...
Everyday Histories: Working Life at Strutt's North Mill
Sun 13 Sep
Belper North Mill Trust, Archway House, North Mill, Bridge Foot, Belper DE56 1YD
Heritage Open Day: Come to Strutt's North Mill and discover costumed characters, listen to short talks on life at the mill, and join in family...
All Saints Church, Wingerworth: Open Day
Sun 13 Sep
All Saints Church, Longedge Lane, Wingerworth, Chesterfield S42 6PU
Heritage Open Day: Explore our beautiful church, where the original 12th-century building blends with the large modern extension...
Kedleston Hall
Mon 14 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
National Trust Kedleston Hall, Near Quarndon, Derby DE22 5JH
Heritage Open Day: Kedleston Hall is an extravagant temple to the arts designed by the architect Robert Adam...
Join our choir in Duffield/Amber Valley for a FREE taster session
Tue 15 Sep, Tue 29 Sep, Tue 13 Oct, Tue 20 Oct, Tue 3 Nov
Duffield Meadows School, Park Road, Duffield, Belper DE56 4GT
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
The Belper Rock Choir is led by singer/pianist Danny McCormack...
FREE taster session with the Chesterfield Rock Choir
Wed 16 Sep, Wed 18 Nov, Wed 25 Nov
St John's Walton, Walton Back Lane, Chesterfield S42 7LT
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
FREE taster session with the Marple/New Mills Rock Choir
Wed 16 Sep, Wed 21 Oct, Wed 4 Nov, Wed 11 Nov, Wed 25 Nov
Spring Bank Arts Centre, Spring Bank, New Mills, High Peak SK22 4BH
If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in High Peak?' then why not join your local Rock Choir...
St Anne's Church, Buxton, Derbyshire
Wed 16 Sep
Bath Road, Buxton SK17 6HJ
Heritage Open Day: A beautiful and historic church, possibly the oldest building in Buxton. Its ornate interior is a wonderful testimony to its...
Treasures of Everyday Life in Buxton
Wed 16 Sep
Buxton Museum and Art Gallery, Kents Bank Road, Buxton SK17 9HW
Heritage Open Day: Join Buxton Museum and Art Gallery for a special Heritage Open Days event in their new temporary home on Kents Bank Road and...
Our Heritage: Learning from the past to protect the future: Peak District National Park and Derwent
Wed 16 Sep
Loudon Lodge, Grove St, Derby DE23 8EL
Heritage Open Day: In 2026 the Peak District National Park celebrates its seventy-fifth birthday, and the Derwent Valley Mills UNESCO World Heritage...
Ken Godfrey`s Central Jazz Band at Risley Park Jazz Club
Wed 16 Sep, Wed 30 Sep, Wed 14 Oct
The Risley Park Inn,
Derby Road, Risley.
(Near M1 jct 25) DE72 3SS
Lunchtime Jazz continues fortnightly at The Risley Park Jazz Club on Wednesdays
with Ken Godfrey`s Central Jazz Band...
FREE taster session with the Derby Rock Choir
Wed 16 Sep, Wed 21 Oct, Wed 4 Nov
The Church On Oakwood, 378 Bishops Drive, Oakwood, Derby DE21 2DF
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Oakwood, Derby Rock Choir...
The Crafts that Built Buxton: Reclaiming the Lost Skills Needed for our Historic Homes
Wed 16 Sep
Buxton Visitor Centre, The Pump Room, The Crescent, Buxton SK17 6BH
Heritage Open Day: Join Kate Dickson, Director of Creative Heritage, for a captivating talk exploring the history of our built heritage and the...
Derby Arboretum Tour
Wed 16 Sep
Loudon Lodge, Grove St, Derby DE23 8EL
Heritage Open Day: Michael McNaught, Community Parks Officer, will guide the group around the park, explaining J. C...
Assembly Rooms Open Day
Thu 17 Sep
Buxton Assembly Rooms, The Crescent, Buxton SK17 6BH
Heritage Open Day: Step inside one of Buxton’s most elegant historic spaces! Explore the beautifully restored Assembly Rooms, uncover their rich...
Heritage Quiz
Thu 17 Sep
Partington Theatre, Henry Street, Glossop SK13 8BW
Heritage Open Day: Join us at Partington Theatre for an evening of local quizzing with a focus on local heritage...
Cara Dillon
Thu 17 Sep
Ashbourne Link Centre, Station Road, Ashbourne DE6 1AA
“One of the most admired singers in the modern wave of folk stars, Cara Dillon’s pure, sweet voice has an appeal well beyond the British folk music...
Peak District Challenge 2026 Wilderness Development
Fri 18 Sep
Hathersage S32 1DU
Event date: 18-19 September 2026
www.peak-district-challenge.com
The Peak District Challenge is a trail running or trekking challenge that...
Musical Evening with Glossop Old Band
Fri 18 Sep
Victoria Hall, Talbot Street, Glossop SK13 7DG
Heritage Open Day: Join us for an evening of celebration and entertainment with Glossop Old Band - traditional brass band music...
The Dark Side of Milford
Sat 19 Sep
Milford Triangle Belper DE56 0QW
Step off the beaten track and explore the “dark side” of Milford, where the winter sun never quite reaches over the Chevin...
Steph Laing headlines our September night at 28 Laughs!
Sat 19 Sep
28 Market Pl, Belper DE56 1FZ
Our Headline Act is the fantastic STEPHANIE LAING
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Stephanie started performing in April 2007 on the Scottish comedy circuit...
Music at Duffield & Derby Chamber Music Society Presents: Aquinas Trio
Sat 19 Sep
Multi Faith Centre, University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby DE22 1GB
The first concert in Music at Duffield’s 50th Season
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Beethoven Eyeglasses Duo for Viola & Cello WoO32
Schubert String Trio in B flat...
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Bakewell Friends Meeting House
Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep
Friends Meeting House, Chapel Row, Bakewell DE45 1EL
Heritage Open Day: Visit the Bakewell Friends Meeting House which is not usually open to the public. It is a pretty Victorian meeting house with a...
Darley Dale station bridging the past
Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep
Darley Dale station, Station Road, Darley Dale, Matlock DE4 2EQ
Heritage Open Day: Station open 19th-20th September to see work on reinstallation of footbridge, exhibition on the history of the station, the staff...
St Mary Crowned Roman Catholic Church open to visitors
Sat 19 Sep
St Mary Crowned Catholic Church, Sumner Street, Glossop SK13 8DP
Heritage Open Day: Come and visit St Marys Church, the largest non-cathedral church in the North West of England...
Discover the history of our Church and the people associated with it
Sat 19 Sep
St Peter & St Paul, Main Road, Chesterfield S42 7JG
Heritage Open Day: Discover the history & secrets of this beautiful Grade I listed medieval church, 'meet' local celebrities from the...
Partington Theatre Open Day
Sat 19 Sep
Partington Theatre, Henry Street, Glossop SK13 8BW
Heritage Open Day: Learn about the founders of the towns most prestigious theatre. Partington Theatre is opening its doors to the public with talks...
Derby West End Churches Heritage Walk
Sat 19 Sep
Iron Gate, Derby DE1 3GP
Heritage Open Day: A leisurely historical walk visiting five Churches in Derby's West End. Starting at Derby Cathedral and walking to St...
Eckington Church: our history
Sat 19 Sep
St Peter and St Paul's Church, Church Street, Eckington S21 4BH
Heritage Open Day: We welcome the opportunity to open this ancient parish church to visitors again this year...
The Church Buildings: Past, Present and Future
Sat 19 Sep
St. John the Evangelist Church, St. Johns Road, Chesterfield S41 8PE
Heritage Open Day: Come and celebrating our buildings heritage, looking back to the beginnings as a small rural church in 1857 and the major reworks...
Calke Abbey
Sat 19 Sep
Calke Abbey, Ticknall, Derby DE73 7LE
Heritage Open Day: With peeling paintwork and overgrown courtyards, Calke Abbey is one of the National Trust's unique houses, where you can...
Belper Unitarian Chapel Heritage
Sat 19 Sep
Belper Unitarian Chapel, Field Row, Belper DE56 1DH
Heritage Open Day: The Chapel will be open for visitors to explore our beautiful historic building with Strutt Family burial vaults...
Heritage Skills Day
Sat 19 Sep
The Arkwright Society, Cromford Mill, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock DE4 3RQ
Heritage Open Day: Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of traditional crafts and conservation. Experience hands-on workshops, live demos,...
Celebrating the Centenary of the Cavendish Village Hall in Beeley
Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep
Cavendish Village Hall, School Lane, Beeley, Matlock DE4 2NU
Heritage Open Day: Please come and see the Cavendish Village Hall, various exhibitions,including the Beeley Queens project, Beeley houses and their...
1776: When the Threads Came Together
Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep
Sir Richard Arkwright’s Cromford Mills, Mill Lane, Cromford, Matlock DE4 3RQ
Heritage Open Day: Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the building of Sir Richard Arkwright’s Second Mill and the first workers’ housing in...
Ripley Heritage Day
Sat 19 Sep
Town Hall, Market Place, Ripley DE5 3BT
Heritage Open Day: Taking place in the 1880 Town Hall, the event will showcase heritage organisations in the Ripley township...
Guided tour of Bakewell Town hall
Sun 20 Sep
Town Hall, The Square, Bakewell DE45 1BT
Heritage Open Day: Special behind-the-scenes tour of Bakewell Town Hall. This tour of The Town Hall including a 'behind the scenes' look...
Feel the rhythm! Derby care home to host Jamaican festival
Sun 20 Sep
170 Rykneld Road
Littleover
Derby
Derbyshire DE23 4AN
A care home in Derby is bringing a taste of the tropics to town with a Jamaican-themed festival.
On Sunday 20th September, from 11...
Evensong with Derby Cathedral Choir
Sun 20 Sep
Sir Richard Arkwright’s Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock DE4 3RQ
Heritage Open Day: Join us at Cromford Mills for a special afternoon of music featuring the Derby Cathedral Choir, culminating in a beautiful service...
North Lees Hall Open Day
Sun 20 Sep
North Lees Hall, Birley Lane, Hathersage, Hope Valley S32 1DY
Heritage Open Day: Visit North Lees Hall, a 16th-century tower house, surrounded by farmland, within the Peak District National Park...
FREE taster session with the Matlock Rock Choir
Wed 23 Sep, Wed 30 Sep, Wed 7 Oct
Rowsley Village Hall, School Lane, Rowsley DE4 2EE
If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Rowsley?' then why not join your local Rock Choir...
The West End Jazz Band
Thu 24 Sep
The Horse and Groom, 48 Elm Street, Derby. DE1 3HN
The West End Jazz Band play traditional Dixieland Jazz every last Thursday evening of each month.
Alpkit Bigshakeout Festival
Fri 25 Sep to Sun 27 Sep
at Thornbridge Outdoors near Great Longstone in the Peak District. DE45 1NY
The Big Shakeout is a microfestival in the Peak District, run by Alpkit and going since 2009. Spend your days doing what you love, or try something...
Candlelight Chamber Music - Theme: Pride & Prejudice
Sat 26 Sep
Ashbourne Link Centre, Station Road, Ashbourne DE6 1AA
Join members of The Hallé orchestra & associates for this candlelight concert of chamber music themed around Pride & Prejudice, and featuring music...
Helix Ensemble in Ockbrook
Sat 26 Sep
All Saints Church, Ockbrook, near Derby DE72 3RB
There is an opportunity to hear Helix Ensemble again in Ockbrook. The chamber orchestra with Musical Director Roger Coull is returning to All...
More Belper Channels
Sat 3 Oct
Belper Market Place DE56 1FZ
Step off the beaten path… and step into history.
Belper isn’t just a town — it’s a hidden labyrinth of picturesque footways, secret lanes, and...
Abba tribute - Super Duper Troupers
Sat 3 Oct
Ashbourne Link Centre, Station Road, Ashbourne DE6 1AA
These Super Duper Troupers are shining like the sun and feeling like a number one with their authentic tribute to the legendary Swedish sensation, ‘...
The Patchworks Castleton
Sat 3 Oct, Sun 4 Oct, Fri 9 Oct to Sun 11 Oct, Fri 16 Oct to Sun 18 Oct, Fri 23 Oct to Sat 31 Oct
Castleton, Arthur's Way, Hope Valley S33 8WS
Pumpkin Patch and Autumn Festival
Join our choir in Chesterfield for a FREE taster session
Mon 5 Oct, Mon 2 Nov
Whittington Moor Methodist Church, Scarsdale Road, Chesterfield S41 8NA
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
Your local Chesterfield choir is run by choir leader Rachel...
Join our choir in Mickleover for a FREE taster session
Tue 6 Oct, Tue 13 Oct, Tue 20 Oct, Tue 3 Nov, Tue 10 Nov
St John The Evangelist Church, Devonshire Drive, Mickleover, Derby DE3 9HT
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
The Mickleover Rock Choir is led by Derby based musician Danny...
Autumn Terrarium Planting Workshop
Fri 9 Oct to Sun 11 Oct
4 Highwood Way, Balborough Links, Chesterfield S43 4XN
Dobbies is hosting the ultimate autumn activity with a themed planting experience. Dobbies’ Green Team will show guests how to create their own...
Autumn Terrarium Planting Workshop
Fri 9 Oct to Sun 11 Oct
Burton Road, Findern DE65 6BE
Dobbies is hosting the ultimate autumn activity with a themed planting experience. Dobbies’ Green Team will show guests how to create their own...
Into the Dream: A Half-Day Introduction to Lucid Dreaming
Sat 10 Oct
Elephant Rooms Health And Wellbeing Centre, 36 South St, Draycott, Derby DE72 3PP
What if tonight, you could wake up inside your dream?
We spend a third of our lives asleep, and yet most of us meet our dreams only in fragments,...
Belper Pubs Past and Present
Sun 11 Oct
The Talbot, Bridge Foot, Belper DE56 2UA
Join us for a fascinating journey through the town’s rich and colourful past as we explore its historic inns and taverns...
The Brookside Jazz Band (every 2nd Wednesday of each Month)
Wed 14 Oct
The Vernon Arms, 21 Locko Rd, Spondon, Derby DE21 7AL
The Brookside Jazz Band play mostly traditional Jazz but with a variety of ballads, blues and other interesting tunes...
Chamber Music Concert - Theme: Piano Trios
Fri 16 Oct
Ashbourne Link Centre, Station Road, Ashbourne DE6 1AA
Join members of The Hallé orchestra & associates for this chamber music concert with a talented piano trio and featuring music by Debussy, Martinu...
Peak District Photography Workshops Padley Gorge | 10-17
Sat 17 Oct
Peak District, Upper Padley, Grindleford, , United Kingdom S32 2JA
Peak District Photography Workshops - Padley Gorge - a narrow, tree-lined gorge with a river so provides ample opportunity for macro & movement shots
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Things to do around Derbyshire
If you're planning a day out in Derbyshire, this charming county in South East England offers a wealth of activities for all ages. From historic sites to outdoor adventures, here are some delightful options:
1. Trace along winding Winnats Pass:
- Cutting through the green valleys of the Peak District National Park, the steep Winnats Pass is perfect for racing cyclists and adventurous trekkers. Explore numerous footpaths that offer different angles of this stunning pass. At its end, discover four tourist caves, with Speedwell Cavern being the most unusual. Descend over 100 steps to reach the flooded miners' tunnel and tour around impressive displays of fluorspar, stalactites, and stalagmites. Look out for the mysterious "bottomless pit" and other natural vertical shafts that seem like portals into other worlds.
2. Explore Poole’s Cavern:
- As far as underground adventures go, Poole’s Cavern is among the most fascinating things to do in Derbyshire and the Peak District. Nature has worked its magic over millions of years to produce vast limestone caverns, each adorned with crystal formations jutting from the walls. Take a guided tour through the "rooms" and learn about the caverns' extensive history. Don't miss the adjacent Buxton Country Park for woodland treks, zip wires, and aerial walkways.
3. Nibble at an original Bakewell Pudding:
- Have you ever had food so good that it's immortalized by name? The original Bakewell Pudding is one such delight. Visit the charming village of Bakewell and indulge in this sweet treat. Explore the picturesque streets, visit the historic Bakewell Old House Museum, and enjoy the view from the medieval Bakewell Bridge.
4. Visit the generational Renishaw Hall:
- Renishaw Hall, near Sheffield, is a historic country house with beautiful gardens. Explore the Italianate gardens, woodland walks, and the impressive hall itself. Don't miss the Sculpture Gallery, which houses a remarkable collection of contemporary art. It's a delightful blend of history, art, and natural beauty.
5. Celebrate the arts at Buxton International Festival:
- Buxton hosts an annual International Festival, celebrating music, opera, literature, and more. Enjoy performances in the stunning Buxton Opera House, explore the town's architecture, and immerse yourself in cultural events. It's a unique experience in the heart of the Peak District.
Remember, Derbyshire's mix of natural wonders, historic landmarks, and cultural events promises an unforgettable day out!
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