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What's On In and Around Belper

Today to Wed 7 Sep, by distance closest first.

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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

Fri 12 Aug

Allestree Scarecrow Festival

Allestree Scarecrow Festival, 2022, will take place over the 1st weekend in September 2022, and we're looking forward to welcoming you there.

Scarecrow HQ is at The Red Cow, 2 St. Edmunds Drive, Allestree. DE22 2DZ

Sat 3 Sep and Sun 4 Sep

Allestree Dog Show

Fun Dog Show for all Allestree's four-legged friends. All well-behaved dogs and humans are welcome.

Allestree Recreation Ground, 1 Robincroft, Allestree. DE22 2FQ

Sun 28 Aug

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School's Out! - Shipley Country Park

SCHOOLS OUT! - Shipley Country Park During the school summer holidays there will be a different self-led activity each week, so make time for fun with the family in the fresh air.

Shipley Country Park, Slack Lane, Heanor DE75 7GX

Today to Mon 29 Aug

Shipley Country Park Autumn Food & Drink Festival

Mad Hatters Events are back at Shipley Country Park for our last festival of the year, our Shipley Country Park Autumn Food & Drink Festival.

Slack Lane, Heanor, Derbyshire - DE75 7GX

Sun 4 Sep

27 Wash Green - Open Garden for NGS

Secluded 1 acre garden, with outstanding 360 degree views. Inner enclosed area has topiary, pergola and lawn surrounded by mixed borders, with paved seating area.

27 Wash Green, Matlock DE4 4FD

Sun 28 Aug

Horror Bites - writing workshop day

HORROR BITES Horror writing workshop/talk day Saturday 13th August, 10:00am-4:00pm Online via Google Meet Tickets £28 for full day or £7 per workshop session from

Online DE22

Sat 13 Aug

Meynell Langley Trials Garden - Open Garden for NGS

Completely re-designed during 2020 with new glasshouse and patio area incorporating water rills and small ponds. New wildlife and fish ponds also added.

Meynell Langley Trials Garden, Ashbourne DE6 4NT

Sun 21 Aug

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

Wed 31 Aug

12 Water Lane - Open Garden for NGS

Small, eclectic hillside garden on different levels, created as a series of rooms. Each room has been designed to capture the stunning views over Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.

12 Water Lane, Matlock DE4 4LY

Sun 28 Aug and Mon 29 Aug

Shipley Woodside Community Garden - Open Garden for NGS

Shipley Woodside Community Garden is on a 1½ acre site and reflects the ethics of Earth Care, People Care and Fair Share.

Shipley Woodside Community Garden, Heanor DE75 7JE

Wed 7 Sep

Ashbourne Road and District Allotments Ltd - Open Garden for NGS

This beautiful allotment site is nestled quietly between two main roads leading into Derby city. It boasts of being over 100 yrs old with plots of all differing shapes and sizes.

Ashbourne Road and District Allotments Ltd, Derby DE22 3BL

Sat 13 Aug and Sun 14 Aug

Plant Fair at Carsington Water Derbyshire on Saturday 13th August 2022

FREE ENTRY to this popular Plant Hunters' Fair at Carsington Water, Derbyshire featuring highly respected specialist nurseries with a really great mix of plants and specialities to delight

Carsington Water, Big Lane, Ashbourne DE6 1ST

Sat 13 Aug

Great British Dog Walk at Carsington Water

The Great British Dog Walk in aid of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is coming to Carsington Water in Derbyshire You can take part in the fun-filled sponsored walk and help transform the lives of

Carsington Water, Big Lane, Upper Town, Ashbourne DE6 1ST

Sat 3 Sep

The Burrows Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Immaculate lawns show off exotic rare plants and trees, mixing with old favourites in this outstanding garden.

The Burrows Gardens, Ashbourne DE6 3BU

Mon 29 Aug

Ilkeston Summer Open Day

Come along to our Summer Event at our Community College in Ilkeston, in support of the Community and Arts Festival.

2 Pimlico, Ilkeston DE7 5JS

Tue 16 Aug

Ilkeston Heritage & Classic Vehicle Show

The Ilkeston Heritage and Classic Vehicle Show will hit the road on Sunday, August 14th bringing the sights and sounds of yesteryear to the town centre.

Market Place, Ilkeston DE7 5QT

Sun 14 Aug

Matlock Summer Food & Drink Festival

We return to the stunning Hall Leys Park for the bank holiday weekend with the Matlock Summer Food & Drink Festival.

Hall Leys Park, Causeway Lane, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 3AR

Sat 27 Aug and Sun 28 Aug

The Lilies - Open Garden for NGS

1 acre garden gradually restored over the past 16 years situated at the top of a wooded valley, surrounded by wildflower meadow and ash woodland.

The Lilies, Matlock DE4 4BW