Britain's What's On Event Guide
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Wirksworth Heritage Centre Shop
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Items from our Heritage Centre shop are also available online - Many locally branded products, local ales and spirits, gifts, books, Advent Calendars and other beautifully crafted christmas gifts as
Wirksworth Heritage Centre & Online DE4 4DS
Today to Sun 17 Jan 2021
Haddon Hall Mercatum
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Over the past few years, Haddon Hall has become renowned for its artisan markets, which bring together some of the finest artisans in the country in a curated event, set in the magnificent grounds of
Haddon Hall, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1LA
Today to Sun 6 Dec
Cinderella
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You shall go to the ball!
We have reimagined our legendary family pantomime to bring some much-needed joy this festive season.
Nottingham Playhouse Wellington Circus Nottingham NG1 5AF
Today to Sat 16 Jan 2021
Virtual Gingerbread House Competition
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Get your apron on and support a good cause this Christmas by taking part in our virtual Gingerbread House Competition!
Virtual Event
Today to Thu 10 Dec
Icebergs, Alage and Dalmatians – Wirksworth’s Titanic Survivor
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Discover the story of Lawrence Beesley, Wirksworth’s Titanic survivor.This exhibition tells his story of survival during one of the 20th centuries most infamous disasters.
Wirksworth Heritage Centre (reopens after lockdown) DE4 4DS
Sat 5 Dec to Sun 3 Jan 2021
Robin Hood
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More dates, times and prices information available via the URL link.
Age Recommendation: 3+Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+
Don’t miss the ultimate pantomime adventure Robin Hood...
Theatre Square Nottingham NG1 5ND
Sat 5 Dec
Magical NEW Christmas Cracker event at National Forest Adventure Farm
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NEW for 2020 Christmas Cracker at the National Forest Adventure Farm, near Burton upon Trent, is a fun-filled festive day out.
Postern Lane, Tatenhill, Burton on Trent DE13 9SJ
Sat 5 Dec, Sun 6 Dec, Sat 12 Dec, Sun 13 Dec, Sat 19 Dec to Thu 24 Dec
Ashby-de-la-Zouch Christmas Fair 2020 - Cancelled
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The Ashby Christmas Fair is back for 2020, and another year of amazing local food and drink, gifts and entertainment will be set up on the main market street through the historical town of
Market St
Ashby-de-la-Zouch LE65 1AG
Sat 5 Dec and Sun 6 Dec
Birch Bark Decorations – Festive Crafts Workshop
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Join us around the fire for 2 hours learning to make some very special decorations using locally harvested and sustainable birch bark, the perfect festive craft for the winter/ festive period.
TRIBE Bushcraft Centre, Holmesfield Park Wood, Holmesfield S18 7WA
Sat 5 Dec, Sun 6 Dec
Willow Wreath – Festive Crafts Workshop
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Join us around the fire for 2 hours learning to make your very own Willow Wreath for the winter/ festive period.
TRIBE Bushcraft Centre, Holmesfield Park Wood, Holmesfield S18 7WA
Sat 5 Dec, Sun 6 Dec
Santa Steam Trains
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Travel behind a vintage steam engine on Santas Special Train, departing from Shackerstone Railway Station.
Battlefield Line Railway, Shackerstone, Nuneaton CV13 6NW
Sat 5 Dec, Sun 6 Dec, Sat 12 Dec, Sun 13 Dec, Sat 19 Dec, Sun 20 Dec, Wed 23 Dec, Thu 24 Dec
Animal unit open day
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Christmas Theme Open Day
Broomfield Hall, Derby College, Morley, Ilkeston, DE7 6DN
Sun 6 Dec
While and Matthews Virtual Christmas Concert
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On Sunday 6 December at 7.30pm Ashbourne Methodist Church will be hosting an online concert by the top female folk duo, Chris While and Julie Matthews, who are part of St Agnes Fountain who played...
Virtual Event
Sun 6 Dec
Bach to Baby - Christmas Family Concert in Regent’s Park
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??Covid-Safe Family Concerts this Festive Season??
The perfect post-Lockdown treat for the family to celebrate the Festive Season Don’t miss out & Book Now...
Stapleford Library Stapleford Library Church Street Stapleford NG9 8GA
Mon 7 Dec to Sat 19 Dec
Papercraft: Paper Flowers
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Have fun creating a posy of seasonal colourful paper flowers to decorate your room or give as a festive gift.
Virtual Event
Tue 8 Dec
Jack and the Beanstalk
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A giant adventure for little ones aged 3-8 and their grown-ups.
Filled with music, dancing and plenty of opportunities to join in, this charming family show is the perfect introduction to live...
Nottingham Playhouse Wellington Circus Nottingham NG1 5AF
Wed 9 Dec
The Travels of Francis Sacheverel Darwin
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The last in our series of lunar lectures for 2020 will look at doctor and traveller, Francis Sacheverel Darwin, son of Erasmus Darwin and his second wife Elizabeth.
Virtual Event
Wed 9 Dec
It’s Never Too Late To Write A Novel, an online Wirksworth Heritage Centre talk by local author Shir
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IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO WRITE A NOVEL. Wirksworth author, Shirley Mann talks about the strange journey that led her to a four book publishing deal in her late 60s.
Virtual Event
Thu 10 Dec
Santa is stopping here!
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Visit Santa Here!
Santa will be visiting us between 10 - 4pm, come and say hello and let him know what you would like to find under your Christmas tree this year!
Wirksworth Heritage Centre, Wirksworth, Derbyshire DE4 4DS
Sat 12 Dec
Wirksworth Heritage Centre:Santa’s is visiting here!
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Visit Santa Here! Santa will be visiting our courtyard between 10 - 4pm, come and say hello and let him know what you would like to find under your Christmas tree this year!
Wirksworth Heritage Centre (courtyard) DE4 4DS
Sat 12 Dec
Christmas Through The Ages
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Join us as we travel through time, celebrating the magical season of Christmas as we sing Haydn’s St Nicholas Mass, Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on Christmas Carols and a medley of more
Queen Elizabeth’s Academy
150 Chesterfield Road,
Mansfield NG19 7AP
Sat 12 Dec
Family Christmas Lunch with Santa
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Celebrate safely this Christmas*
Join us at the Museum & Art Gallery on The Wardwick for a family-friendly Christmas carvery.
Derby Museum and Art Gallery The Strand Derby DE1 1BS
Sun 13 Dec
Ambergate WI Zoom meetings
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Ambergate WI meet on the third Tuesday of each month from 19:30. At the moment, our meetings are being held remotely by Zoom, so if you are interested in attending a meeting, please contact me and I...
Virtual Event
Tue 15 Dec, Tue 19 Jan 2021
Christmas with Il Divo
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The original and the best classical crossover group of all time Il Divo return to the Nottingham in December 2020 for the Christmas With Il Divo tour which will see them perform all their greatest
Theatre Square Nottingham NG1 5ND
Tue 15 Dec
Christmas Drive Thru Cinema at Gulliver’s Valley
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We’re bringing the ultimate seasonal cinematic line up to the beautiful grounds of Gulliver’s Valley, nestled in Rother Valley between Sheffield and Rotherham, this Christmas.
Gulliver’s Valley, Mansfield Road S26 5QW
Thu 17 Dec to Mon 21 Dec