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Chevin Brae - Open Garden for NGS
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Chevin Brae, Belper DE56 0QH
A large garden, with swathes of daffodils in the orchard during spring. Extensive wildflower planting along edge of wood features aconites,...
World of the Workers
Sun 23 Aug
North Mill car park by Chevin Cricket range Belper DE56 1YD
Travel back to the beating heart of the Industrial Revolution in Belper — the world’s first cotton spinning town — and discover a story that changed...
27 Wash Green - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 23 Aug
27 Wash Green, Matlock DE4 4FD
Beautiful large garden, with outstanding views of historic Wirksworth town, and the surrounding Ecclesbourne valley...
15 The Woodcroft - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 23 Aug
15 The Woodcroft, Derby DE74 2QT
acre garden developed by the owner over 46 yrs with mature choice trees and shrubs, old and modern shrub roses, fern garden, wildlife garden, drifts...
Tissington Hall - Open Garden for NGS
Mon 24 Aug, Mon 31 Aug
Tissington Hall, Ashbourne DE6 1RA
Large garden surrounding Tissington Hall in the ancient village of Tissington. Celebrating 89 yrs in the National Garden Scheme, with stunning rose...
The West End Jazz Band
Thu 27 Aug, 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.
Monsal Head Walk and Wild Swim - Peak District
Fri 28 Aug
Monsal Head DE45 1NL
Take a walk through a White Peak Dale, listen to the sounds and see the sights of this serene gem then submerge in its cool waters in a safe river...
12 Ansell Road - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 29 Aug to Mon 31 Aug
12 Ansell Road, Sheffield S11 7PE
98 yrs after being created outside the then newly built house, this suburban garden remains in the same family and is largely unchanged from 1928...
12 Water Lane - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 29 Aug
12 Water Lane, Matlock DE4 4LY
Small, eclectic hillside cottage garden on different levels, created as a series of rooms. Each room has been designed to capture the stunning views...
Navigation for Women NNAS Bronze Level Course
Sat 29 Aug
Hathersage, Peak District, Derbyshire S32 1BB
A relaxed, supportive women's navigation course for beginners. The course is based in the Peak District and is accessible by public transport...
The Hollies - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 30 Aug
The Hollies, Chesterfield S43 4EH
The Hollies maximises the unusual garden layout and inc shade area, patio garden with Moroccan corner, cottage border plus fruit trees...
12 Water Lane - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 30 Aug
12 Water Lane, Matlock DE4 4LY
Small, eclectic hillside cottage garden on different levels, created as a series of rooms. Each room has been designed to capture the stunning views...
Belper Ghost Walk
Sun 30 Aug
Belper Triangle, King Street, Strutt Street, and Campbell Street, Belper DE56 1PV
Dare to Uncover the Hidden Secrets of Belper
Enter the shadows and experience Belper like never before on this thrilling and atmospheric guided...
Getting Crabs, Throwing Stones and Other Offences: 19th Century Trespa
Sun 30 Aug
No28 on Belper Market Place, Belper DE56 1FZ
A Nightwatchman’s Notebook: Milford in the 1830s
A notebook kept by the Milford nightwatchmen in the 1830s was handed over to the Belper Historical...
Repton NGS Village Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Mon 31 Aug
Repton NGS Village Gardens, Derby DE65 6FR
Repton is a thriving village dating back to Anglo Saxon times. The village gardens are all very different, ranging from the very small to very large,...
Ken Godfrey`s Central Jazz Band at Risley Park Jazz Club
Wed 2 Sep, 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...
The Old Vicarage - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 5 Sep and Sun 6 Sep
The Old Vicarage, Matlock DE4 4NH
Glorious garden with mixed flowering borders and mature trees in gentle valley with fantastic views to Black Rocks. All-season interest...
Bridge Hill Ice House
Sun 6 Sep
Archway House, Belper Mills complex, Belper () DE56 1YD
Behind closed gates for seven years… now it’s your turn to step inside.
Very little now remains of Bridge Hill House, once the grand home of the...
Broomfield Hall - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 6 Sep
Broomfield Hall, Ilkeston DE7 6DN
25 acres of constantly developing educational Victorian gardens/woodlands maintained by volunteers and students...
Meynell Langley Trials Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 6 Sep
Meynell Langley Trials Garden, Ashbourne DE6 4NT
A plant persons paradise with over 200 floral baskets and containers together with herbaceous perennial borders, fishpond and wildlife ponds, in...
Coxbench Hall - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 6 Sep
Coxbench Hall, Derby DE21 5BB
Former ancestral Georgian Home of the Meynell family, the gardens focus on sustainability, organic and wildlife friendly themes...
The Brookside Jazz Band (every 2nd Wednesday of each Month)
Wed 9 Sep, 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...
Echoes of Buenos Aires Martin Alvarado & Gerardo Villar y Los Aguirre
Wed 9 Sep
St Wilfrid's Church, Church Lane, Barrow upon Trent DE73 7HB
Experience the passion and power of Buenos Aires in a breathtaking evening of tango, folk music, and unforgettable song...
September Crafternoon Tea
Fri 11 Sep 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
Fri 11 Sep 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...
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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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...
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!...
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...
Join our choir in Duffield/Amber Valley for a FREE taster session
Tue 15 Sep, Tue 6 Oct, and more dates until Tue 24 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 choir leader Danny McCormack...
FREE taster session with the Derby Rock Choir
Wed 16 Sep, Wed 23 Sep, and more dates until Wed 25 Nov
The Church On Oakwood, 378 Bishops Drive, Oakwood, Derby DE21 2DF
Are you looking to learn to sing?
The Oakwood, Derby Rock Choir is led by choir leader Danny McCormack...
Join our choir in Chesterfield for a FREE taster session
Wed 16 Sep, Wed 30 Sep, and more dates until 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!...
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...
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...
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
PROGRAMME
Beethoven Eyeglasses Duo for Viola & Cello WoO32
Schubert String Trio in B flat...
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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...
FREE taster session with the Chesterfield Rock Choir
Mon 21 Sep, Mon 2 Nov, Mon 9 Nov
Whittington Moor Methodist Church, Scarsdale Road, Chesterfield S41 8NA
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Rock Choir...
Join our choir in Marple/New Mills for a FREE taster session
Wed 23 Sep, Wed 7 Oct, and more dates until Wed 25 Nov
Spring Bank Arts Centre, Spring Bank, New Mills, High Peak SK22 4BH
If you are wanting to learn to sing you'll find a warm welcome with us in the Rock Choir.
The High Peak Rock Choir is led by Derbyshire...
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...
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...
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...
FREE taster session with the Mickleover Rock Choir
Tue 29 Sep, Tue 13 Oct, Tue 3 Nov, Tue 24 Nov
St John The Evangelist Church, Devonshire Drive, Mickleover, Derby DE3 9HT
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
The local Mickleover choir is run by vocal coach Danny McCormack...
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
FREE taster session with the Glossop Rock Choir
Wed 7 Oct, Wed 4 Nov, Wed 11 Nov, Wed 18 Nov
Glossop Central Methodist Church, Chapel Street, Glossop SK13 8AT
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
The Glossop Rock Choir is led by local vocal tutor David...
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...
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...
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...
FREE taster session with the Matlock Rock Choir
Wed 14 Oct, Wed 11 Nov, Wed 18 Nov
Rowsley Village Hall, School Lane, Rowsley DE4 2EE
Do you want to find a local choir to join near you?
The Rowsley Rock Choir is led by choir leader Rachel Modest...
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...
Pup-kin Patch
Sat 17 Oct to Sun 25 Oct
Burton Road, Findern DE65 6BE
Dobbies’ popular Pup-kin Patch will return this autumn for lots of tail-wagging fun for dogs. Bring your furry friend along to the dog-friendly...
Pup-kin Patch
Sat 17 Oct to Sun 25 Oct
4 Highwood Way, Balborough Links, Chesterfield S43 4XN
Dobbies’ popular Pup-kin Patch will return this autumn for lots of tail-wagging fun for dogs. Bring your furry friend along to the dog-friendly...
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
Shady Characters and Ne’er Do Wells
Sun 18 Oct
Belper Marketplace DE56 1FZ
Villains, Vice & Vintage Belper
This isn’t your usual town stroll. Discover the secret haunts of Belper’s most notorious criminals and uncover...
Legends of Motown live at the Duchess Theatre, Long Eaton
Tue 20 Oct
The Duchess Theatre, Chatsworth Arts Centre, West Gate, Long Eaton NG10 1EF
Legends of Motown is a high energy tribute show jam packed with all of Motown's biggest hits, with stunning vocals and amazing live band,...
Roxy Magic
Sat 24 Oct
Ashbourne Link Centre, Station Road, Ashbourne DE6 1AA
Celebrating Roxy Music and Bryan Ferry:
UK’s longest-running and most acclaimed tribute to Roxy Music and Bryan Ferry, ROXY MAGIC can guarantee an...
Music at Duffield Presents: Bemrose Recital – Kasparas Mikužis (piano)
Sat 24 Oct
Multi Faith Centre, University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby DE22 1GB
PROGRAMME to include
Bach Toccata in F sharp minor
Ravel Sonatine
A. Šenderovas Pieces from ‘Ciurlionis Sketches’
Scriabin Sonata no...
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Life as an 1805 Mill Worker
Sun 25 Oct
No28 on Belper Market Place, Belper DE56 1FZ
Meet Mary: A Mill Worker’s Story from 1805
Join Mary, a mill worker in 1805, for a light-hearted journey back in time as she shares her experiences...
Peak District Photography Workshop Padley Gorge - Autumn
Sun 1 Nov
Peak District, Upper Padley, Grindleford, , United Kingdom S32 2JA
Peak District Autumn Photography Workshops - Padley Gorge - a narrow, tree-lined gorge with a river which provides ample opportunity for autumn shots
Chamber Music Concert - Theme: Oboe & Strings
Fri 6 Nov
Ashbourne Link Centre, Station Road, Ashbourne DE6 1AA
Join current & former members of The Hallé orchestra for this chamber music concert with oboe, violin, viola & cello...
Belper in Wartime
Sat 7 Nov
Belper Memorial Gardens Belper DE56 1PZ
107 Years After the Great War – Discover Belper’s Hidden History!
This year marks 107 years since the Armistice that ended large-scale fighting...
Peak District Photography - Autumn Workshop - Padley Gorge
Sat 7 Nov
Peak District, Upper Padley, Grindleford, , United Kingdom S32 2JA
Peak District Autumn Photography Workshops - Padley Gorge - a narrow, tree-lined gorge with a river which provides ample opportunity for autumn shots
Along Green Lane and Back Again
Sun 8 Nov
Memorial Gardens entrance on King Street Belper DE56 1PZ
Step Into the Hidden History of Belper!
Take a short but unforgettable walk through one of Belper’s most intriguing old lanes and discover the...
Fleetwood Mack Experience
Sat 14 Nov
Ashbourne Link Centre, Station Road, Ashbourne DE6 1AA
The ultimate tribute to the legendary Fleetwood Mac!
From the heart of the Midlands, we bring you the hits of one of the greatest bands in rock...
Psychic evening with Jan Mayfield
Mon 7 Dec
The alma inn melbourne DE73 8FE
Join psychic medium Jan Mayfield for an intimate evening of psychic and mediumship connection at The Alma Inn in Melbourne...
Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight
Wed 9 Dec
Derby Cathedral, Derby DE1 3DY
Enjoy an exceptional candlelight concert this Christmas in the stunning setting of Derby Cathedral. Celebrate the season with Vivaldi’s iconic...
Word Up 80s live at The Brewhouse, Burton-upon-Trent
Fri 18 Dec
The Brewhouse, Union Street, Burton-on-Trent DE14 1AA
Get ready to sing and dance all night long!
Featuring some of the best musicians in the business, Word Up 80s will take you on an unforgettable...
Belper Pubs Past and Present
Sun 20 Dec
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...
Wax and Banner Promotions present Green Gardens, Cloud studies and support, Dubrek Studios
Sat 23 Jan 27
Dubrek Studios, 67 Bridge Street, Derby DE1 3LB
Wax and Banner present the first gig of 2027. Two fascinating bands who have developed a distinctive and original sound.
Music at Duffield Presents: Beethoven Festival Part 1
Sat 6 Mar 27
Multi Faith Centre, University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby DE22 1GB
Richard Jenkinson & Ben Frith
PROGRAMME
Introductory talk on Beethoven’s works for cello and piano.
Sonata no.1 Op.5 no.1 in F,
Sonata no...
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Music at Duffield and Derby Chamber Music Society Presents:
Sun 7 Mar 27
Multi Faith Centre, University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby DE22 1GB
Beethoven Festival Part 2 – Richard Jenkinson & Ben Frith
PROGRAMME
Variations in E flat from Mozart’s The Magic Flute
Sonata no.4 Op.102 no...
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Peak District Walking Weekender | Hathersage, Derbyshire
Fri 9 Apr 27, Sun 11 Apr 27
Hathersage, Peak District, Derbyshire S32 1BB
Friday starts gently with Padley Gorge and Owler Tor, before Saturday's bigger day out across Higger Tor and Stanage Edge, and Sunday closing...
Music at Duffield Presents: Tim Kliphius (Jazz) Trio
Sat 10 Apr 27
St. Alkmund’s Church
Church Drive (off Makeney Road)
Duffield DE56 4BA
PROGRAMME
Rhapsody in Blue
The Tim Kliphuis Trio return to Duffield to celebrate 20 years on the road and present their new programme: RHAPSODY...
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Legends of Motown live at The Brewhouse, Burton-upon-Trent
Fri 16 Apr 27
The Brewhouse, Union Street, Burton-on-Trent DE14 1AA
Legends of Motown is a high energy tribute show jam packed with all of Motown's biggest hits, with stunning vocals and amazing live band,...
Legends of Motown live at St Peter's Church, Belper
Sat 17 Apr 27
St Peter's Church, Church Lane, Belper DE56 1EZ
Legends of Motown is a high energy tribute show jam packed with all of Motown's biggest hits, with stunning vocals and amazing live band,...
Music at Duffield Presents: A4 Brass Quartet
Sat 15 May 27
St. Alkmund’s Church
Church Drive (off Makeney Road)
Duffield DE56 4BA
PROGRAMME
Richard Strauss Festmusik der Stadt Wien
Mozart Marriage of Figaro Overture
Joseph Kosma Autumn Leaves
Jonathan Bates Tenor Horn...
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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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