Events Around Belper

"Free Public Talk - The Mind, Health & Happiness" This talk by Carol Sheriff, who is an experienced meditator and teacher, looks at the connection between our mind, general happiness and our mental and physical health.

Book your table now for our Bistro Night here at Croots on Friday 24th August! Our menu will be available soon, but please call us on 01332 843032 to book early.

Formerly the ancestral home of the Meynell family, the gardens reflect the Georgian house standing in 4½ acres of grounds most of which is accessible and wheelchair friendly.

The Beehive Inn / HoneyPot Bar Buzz Fest, your local pub hosting a family fun summer long garden party, 10 Saturdays, 10 bands, 6-9 pm, each Saturday there will be live music in the garden, great beer, great cider and a BBQ.

Family fun day at the Beehive Inn / Honeypot, a fund raising event to help save a life by putting a defibrillator outside the Beehive Inn. BBQ, Live music, real ales, real ciders, raffle, and much more .....find us on facebook at www.facebook.com/BeehiveRipley/

Join the Babbling Vagabonds on a Wild Walk Theatre Adventure! Help a hapless Prince find the rascal who has been stealing the King’s Golden Apples. Follow the action around magical outdoor spaces as the story unfolds.

Explorers, wanderers and daring adventurers - we want you! Join us in Crich, as Theatre Company Babbling Vagabonds take us on a Wild Walk theatre adventure to discover the rascal who has been stealing the King’s golden apples.

The Morley Show & Fun Day returns this year on September 9th and will feature BBC Radio Derby’s Andy Twigge as guest auctioneer! Show entries will be accepted in the school from 9.30-10.30am on the day.

Models Weekend- Model tram and railway exhibition in the Exhibition Hall. Whetstone Tram models will also be running.

Wonderful Woods Week- Eco and wildlife based activities for all the family.

Build in Bricks- Fun-filled activity week with everyone’s favourite play bricks.

Classic Transport Gathering- Welcoming classic vehicles built prior to 1985, pre booking is required. (see our website for details).

Simply Trams- Several Trams will be running this day. A must for transport enthusiasts. Whetstone Tram models will also be running.

Horse Tram Day*- Our popular Sheffield 15, horse-drawn tram, will be in passenger service on The Street. (*an additional charge of £1.00 per passenger is payable for horse tram rides).

Wonderful young and vibrant choreographer Michael Barzilai joins renowned, much-loved markid, Marcelo Marianoff at this weekend of Jewish and Israeli folk dancing in the glorious English countryside. The event kicks off with a London party on Thursday night.

Discover more about the night time occupants in the parkland at Kedleston with an event led by Garry from Derbtyshire Bat Conservation Group. The event will begin in the restaurant with a Bangers and Mash tea followed by a presentation by Garry in the Servant’s Hall.

Butterflies, recognisable by their beautiful coloured wings are a sure sign of summer. Here in the pleasure grounds at Kedleston we get plenty seeking out the flowers. Come and decorate your own willow butterfly! Either take inspiration from those you have spotted or create one straight from your imagination!

Drop by our 50 Things Bug Station to complete some insect related 50 Things challenges. Everyone might not be a fan of those creepy crawlies but they are such an important part of the natural ecosystem. Be sure to bring along your 50 things booklet to get some bug related challenges ticked off.

Drop by our Bug Station to complete some insect related 50 Things challenges. Booking not required, but if you are not a National Trust member, then admission charges to the park apply.

Join us on the first Monday of every month for a practical outdoor work session aimed at families who home educate. Sessions will be suitable for a mix of ages, but children should be over 5 years old. Gloves and tools provided, please come dressed to get messy.

During the school summer holidays there will be a different self-led activity, (a trail, treasure hunt with a difference etc.), on offer each week so make time for some fun with the family in the fresh air. Return to the Visitor Centre to receive a certificate.

A weekly FREE timed 5K run that starts and finishes at Shipley Country Park car park. It is a fun, free event organised by volunteers for the benefit of everyone. Registration with Parkrun is required before your first race.

Everyone is welcome to attend the launch of this excellent walking festival, (approx. 30 walks over 16 days on offer), free tea, coffee and cake on offer.

Codnor Castle Heritage Trust Open Day, Guided tours talks, dress up costumes for children, refreshments available, come and join us for our fundraising Open Sunday, This is a"WALK TO" event, there is NO public parking on site for this event please access the site using the marked public foot paths, from Codnor