Events Around Derbyshire

An exhibition produced in partnership with the Royal School for the Deaf Derby, part of our Heritage Lottery Fund supported project; Exploring Childhoods.

Set in the heart of Doveridge, a pleasant little village on the outskirts of Uttoxeter, this exciting new venue is within easy reach of Derby, Stoke-on-Trent, Ashbourne and Stafford.

New for 2019, a permanent orienteering course in the Parkland at Kedleston Hall. Explore at your own pace, and use the orienteering map to find points around the park. Two versions are available, offering a shorter route of 1.5 miles instead of the 3 mile version. Dogs on leads are welcome.

Join us for a free walk in the White Peak this Friday morning. No booking needed, just meet our team of friendly walk volunteers by the visitor centre at 11:00am and go on a 2 hr walk. Dogs are welcome too.

An age-old story revealed through the voices of modern women. Another chance to see the acclaimed exhibition ’We are Bess’ which reveals a new side to Bess of Hardwick’s story through the voices and experiences of modern day women.

Join us for a free walk in the White Peak this Friday morning. No booking needed, just meet our team of friendly walk volunteers by the visitor centre at 11:00am and go on a 3 hr walk. Dogs are welcome too.

The Peak District is a breathtakingly beautiful area of England at the southernmost end of the Pennines and it is incredibly rich in edible wild plants and mushrooms.

Get closer to nature and see how many of our special challenges you can complete! There’s 50 things to do before you are 11 and , so tick a few off around the grounds at Sudbury! This trail will help you on your way. See how many you can complete in just one day! Booking Not Needed.

Explore worlds within worlds this half term at Longshaw on the magnifying glass trail, every day of the holidays. Pick up a trail from the welcome building or shop for 1 and you can buy a magnifying glass for an extra 2.

Build a den, balance on logs and search for hiding fairies on a self led trail at Ilam Park. Dogs on leads welcome. No booking needed. Trail maps available from the shop, 11 - 5 daily. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

The Hunch sing and play a variety of Irish, Folk, Americana, Blues and Flamenco music with a generous dash of humour.

The Bakewell " Spring Bank Holiday " Craft & Gift Fair ~ Est 1991 ~ Our annual Bank Holiday " 3 day Mega Fair " open from Saturday 25th to Monday 27th May ~ Being held in the "Brigade Hall & Medway Centre" in Bakewell, Derbyshire ~ Open from 10.30am until 4.

Create some wild art and tick off another of your 50 things to do before you’re 11 . We’ll be using natural things like leaves to create dragonfly and damselfly crafts. You might even spot the real thing down by the lake! 1 per craft, payable on the day. Booking Not Needed.

Will you spot a white or a red tailed bumblebee? Become a bumblebee explorer around Ilam Park this May half term. Do a mini wildlife survey around the gardens.

Based on Charles Dickens’ novel, Oliver Twist, the classic musical Oliver! is widely hailed as a true theatrical masterpiece. The streets of Victorian England come to life as Oliver, a malnourished orphan in a workhouse, becomes the neglected apprentice of an undertaker.

FREE Guided Walks around Ashbourne. The walks take place on Thursdays and Saturdays through the summer season, they start from the Ashbourne Information and Gift Centre at 11.00 am and take around an hour.

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.

Cromford Mills is a great place to stop during Derbyshire Open Arts Weekend. Our local artists, including Medley and Rachel Emmerson, will have exhibitions open to the public. A great opportunity to meet the creators and see their breadth of work.

The Bakewell Craft & Gift Fair ~ Est 1991 ~ The Fair will be opening " every day " during the local School Holidays from 25th May to 2nd June ~ With hundreds of "Unique & Individual" Crafts & Quality Gifts for sale at superb prices, so why not visit us for that something special ~ Being held in the "Brigade Hall"

Beside the Seaside- A Family event bringing the seaside to Derbyshire. There will be a funfair (with rides at an additional cost) plus plenty of good old fashioned seaside fun.

Beautiful country garden with many attractive features incl a laburnum tunnel, rose and wisteria domes, old workmen’s hut, wild life pond and much more. Take a scenic walk through the ten acres of woodland and glades to a ½ acre lake and see thousands of cowslips in April and wild orchids in May.

Come and have some spooky fun at Renishaw Hall & Gardens. Can you solve the puzzle?

Nearly 2 acres of formal terraced country garden, sweeping lawns and magnificent Peak District views. Rhododendrons, acers, azaleas, hostas, herbaceous borders, Zen garden. Mature specimen trees and shrubs leading through a dell. Beautiful stone terrace and sitting areas. Garden gate leading into meadow.

Turn up any time. Self-led activity. Come along to this nature-themed trail during the school holiday. Track down the clue cards to help you complete the activity sheet and then return to the Visitor Centre to receive a certificate.

Join us at Cromford Mills as we celebrate all things Derbyshire. We’ll be celebrating Derbyshire traditions with local craftspeople and producers plus a guest visit from Woodie’s Wings. A great day of entertainment for all ages! Come and join in the fun!