What's On In and Around Ashbourne
Today to Fri 28 Oct, by distance closest first.
Shine a Light
Watch Derbyshire’s history unravel through large scale projections in the mill yard at Cromford Mills on 27 and 28 October.
Cromford Mills,
Mill Rd,
Cromford,
Matlock DE4 3RQ
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Thu 27 Oct and Fri 28 Oct
Tales and Trickery - Belper Folk Stories Heritage Walk
A wander around four folk stories from the Belper area. Fact and fiction merge together in a Halloween cauldron. Can you tell them apart?
A hilly 3.5 mile walk over field paths and roads.
Strutt’s North Mill Museum and Visitor Centre
Bridgefoot, Belper DE56 1YD
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Sun 2 Oct
Strutt's and the River that changed the World!
The Strutt Mill complex, built by Jedediah Strutt in the late 18th century and developed over many years, lies over a hidden system of channels which conducted water from the River Derwent to the
Strutt’s North Mill Museum and Visitor Centre
Bridgefoot, Belper DE56 1YD
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Sun 9 Oct
Waterpower in Belper - Past and Present Heritage Walk
A walk around the waterways of the Belper Mill complex, seeing how the Strutt’s used water from the River Derwent to power the 11 water wheels.
Strutt’s North Mill, Belper DE56 1YD
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Sun 16 Oct
Milford's West Side Heritage Walk
Join your knowledgeable guide Jane for a fascinating heritage walk covering Milford’s west side, looking at the development of the housing, community buildings and the railway.
Milford DE56 0QW
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Sun 23 Oct
Easel Weasel Wednesday Art Workshop
Please come along and join me at my art workshops in acrylics, linocut printing and soft pastels in the beautiful Derbyshire Peak District.
24 Main Road, Whatstandwell
Whatstandwell DE4 5EE
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Wed 5 Oct, Wed 12 Oct, Wed 19 Oct, Wed 26 Oct
Planet Circus OMG DERBY!
Are you looking for a slice of normality and family fun suitable for all ages, then look no more as PLANET CIRCUS OMG is in town with its all-new 2022 spectacular show!
Markeaton Park DE22 4AA
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Tue 11 Oct to Sun 16 Oct
Matlock Roller Disco
Every Friday evening from 6.00-7.45pm Skate121 host a roller disco at the Arc Leisure Centre!
Open to all ages and abilities we have hire skates available (best book ahead to reserve them) and help...
Arc Leisure,
Bakewell Road,
Matlock,
Derbyshire DE4 3AZ
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Today, Fri 7 Oct
Matlock Mind Body Spirit Event
This is one of our smaller events but it has a great atmosphere, a day full of talks and of course our amazing exhibitors. Sit back and relax with a coffee and cake.
Matlock Imperial Rooms, Imperial Road, Matlock DE4 3NL
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Sat 8 Oct
The West End Jazz Band
The West End Jazz Band play traditional Dixieland Jazz every last Wednesday of each month.
The Horse and Groom, 48 Elm Street, Derby. DE1 3HN
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Wed 26 Oct
The Sixteen: The Choral Pilgrimage 2022
World renowned choir The Sixteen return with their annual Choral Pilgrimage tour, this year entitled ‘An Old Belief’.
Derby Cathedral
18-19 Iron Gate,
Derby DE1 3GP
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Fri 21 Oct
'Nazrana' (an offering) Part of Derby Season of Light 2022
Surtal Arts in partnership with Derby Theatre are delighted to present Swati Natekar as part of the Derby Season of Light 2022.
Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter’s Quarter, Derby DE1 2NF
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Sun 9 Oct
The Gin & Rum Festival
Join the fun and discover a unique experience that celebrates the best of Gin and Rum and promises the party of the year.
Chocolate Factory, Siddals Road, Derby DE1 2QD
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Sat 22 Oct
The Gin and Rum Festival - Derby (October)
The Gin & Rum Festival are returning to a city near you! Only this year we're BIGGER and BETTER as we bring a taste of Mexico with us!
New for 2022 is our themed Tequila bar!
The Chocolate Factory DE1 2QD
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Sat 22 Oct
Halloween Craft Activities : Saturday 15th - Sunday 30th October
Spooky Halloween fun at Denby Pottery Village!
Starts Saturday 15th October - Sunday 30th October
Hourly, themed children's craft sessions between 10 am - 4 pm
Join us in the Denby Craft...
Denby Pottery Village
Derby Road DE5 8NX
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Sat 15 Oct
Halloween Spooky Tea. 28th, 29th & 30th October
Halloween Spooky Tea
Friday 28th, Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th October at 2pm - 4pm
Get into the spirit of Halloween and join us upstairs at Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro for a fun and
Denby Pottery Village
Derby Road DE5 8NX
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Fri 28 Oct
Screamfest - terrifying Staffordshire fright nights only for the brave
Screamfest returns with five blood curdling attractions in their Halloween festival of terror. Zombies, clowns, blood and gore take over the National Forest Adventure Farm with five terrifying night...
National Forest Adventure Farm
Postern Road
Tatenhill
Burton on Trent
Staffordshire DE13 9SJ
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Fri 7 Oct to Sun 9 Oct, Fri 14 Oct to Sun 16 Oct, Fri 21 Oct to Sun 23 Oct, Tue 25 Oct to Mon 31 Oct
Burton on Trent Jazz Club hosts Traditional Jazz Bands every Thursday.
A weekly Thursday evening Jazz Club at Marstons Social Club. Featuring mostly traditional Jazz Bands from around the country:
Sept.
Burton Jazz Club, Marstons Social Club, Shobnall Road, Burton on Trent. DE14 2BE
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Thu 6 Oct, Thu 13 Oct, Thu 20 Oct, Thu 27 Oct
36th National Breweriana Auction
After a great time in October 2021, we are back to the Burton Town Hall for our 36th event.
Ever fancied owning a slice of brewing history? Then this Auction is just the thing for you.
Burton Town Hall, King Edward Place, Burton on Trent DE14 2EB
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Sat 22 Oct
The Brookside Jazz Band (every 3rd Tuesday of each Month)
The Brookside Jazz Band play mostly traditional Jazz but with a variety of ballads, blues and other interesting tunes.
The Victory Club, 85 Chellaston Road, Allenton, Derby. DE24 9AF
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Tue 18 Oct, Tue 15 Nov