What's On and Things To Do Around Derbyshire

Join us for our monthly outdoor play aimed at messy little adventurers. Expect crafts, games and stories, and dress for the weather! Bring along your little ones to a day of outdoor play! We get up to all sorts, it’s all about trying new things, playing together and most important of all having fun.

Explore Longshaw on one of our regular drop-in walks led by our team of volunteer walks leaders. Walks take place on Sundays and Wednesdays, starting and finishing at the tea-room at 11am (returning by 1.30pm). Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

Come to Ilam Park and try out Nordic Walking! Ideal for beginners and a great introduction to the activity, this free taster session will show you what it is all about. Nordic Walking uses poles in order to add two major benefits. The use of poles means the upper body muscles are used as well as the legs.

This is no ordinary 5k. This is thousands of women uniting with one purpose. To come together. To raise money. To BEAT CANCER. 5k (or just over 3 miles) is an achievable distance for all ages and abilities. You can take part however you like and choose to run, jog or walk your way around the course.

Lionel Richie Plus Very Special Guest Anastacia. Artists performing: Lionel Richie, Anastacia.: Tickets avaiable.

Europe’s newest and largest Ford dealership, Perrys Chesterfield, will be holding a celebratory launch event for the public on Thursday 21 June between 6.30 – 8.30pm at their new site in Spire Walk Business Park.

Ever wanted to take sneaky peek upstairs and see what’s hidden up in the attics' Join our room guides on Thursdays in May and June to explore the attics of Hardwick Hall and see what’s kept in storage. See objects uncovered and find out about their stories (excluding school holidays).

Find out more about the collection at Hardwick and discover the treasures in our attics. From the textile store to the unusual plaster mouldings there is plenty to discover in the attics. Booking Not Needed.

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 choose from a 2hr or 3hr walk. Dogs are welcome too.

Chapter House Theatre Company return with their adaptation of the Robin Hood story. Watch this outdoor theatre within the Kedleston grounds. Bring a picnic to enjoy before the performance and bring either a blanket to sit on or a low backed outdoor chair. Refreshments will be available to purchase on the night.

Popular songs and music from shows plus G&S favourites. Conducted by Andrew Marples with accompanist Chris Flint. Friday 22nd June.

Join us to sample our authentic home made Ghanaian cuisine! All our events are BYOB , Bring Your Own Beverage and cash only. Please book on our website www.theghanaianpot.com/join-us

The Village Screen pop-up cinema presents The Descent: Tickets avaiable.

Chesterfield Psychic Study Group Welcomes you to a Psychic Evening of various readings from Tarot to Tea Leaves. Refreshments available. All are welcome

Deceptive acre plot of mature trees, landscaped lawns, orchard and cottage style planting. Unusual perennials, species groups such as astrantia, lychnis, thalictrum, heuchera and 40+ clematis. Acers, actea, hosta, ferns and acanthus lie within this interesting garden.

Robin Hood and his band of merry men are feared by the richest of the land as they travel through Sherwood Forest stealing from the rich to give to the poor.

Mr. B The Gentlemen Rhymer: Tickets avaiable.

Ron Sayer & Charlotte Joyce Band: Tickets avaiable.

All the Last Night of the Proms favourites including Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 can be enjoyed in Swanwicks St. Andrew’s Church on 23rd June when Championship Section Blidworth Welfare Band and professional organist Keith Hearnshaw combine their talents in a night of music to suit all tastes.

Come along to view our closest star, the Sun, through special filters. Ilkeston and District Astronomical Society will have a selection of telescopes for you to look through and a chance to ask questions to members of the society. Members’ work will also be on display throughout the month of June.

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.

approx 12 Gardens open Superb display of Vintage cars, tractors & other vehicles Plant, crafts and food stalls on the village green and at the Pub Church open with Great War memorabilia and displays Great War Re-enactment Grand draw , Tombola and Book stall in the gardens Fantastic homemade cakes and

Oli Brown Celebrating 10 Years since the release of his Debut Album "Open Road". Artists performing: Oli Brown.: Tickets avaiable.

FREE to enter fantastic foodie day out for all the family. Delicious street food stalls, a fabulous craft marquee with lots of unique gifts for sale, children’s entertainment and live music throughout the day. Organised by Mad Hatters Events.

A programme of songs-some sacred, some secular and some silly with organ music by Tom Corfield.

Calke’s gardens are supporting the National Garden Scheme charity. All proceeds from your garden visits go towards the National Garden Scheme and their beneficiary charities. Find out more on the National Garden Scheme website: www.ngs.org.uk. Booking Not Needed.

Hidden in the Peak District is Foxhole Cave, a fascinating limestone cave. This is a rare opportunity to go on a 2 hour guided tour of a cave not normally open to the public. During the tour you will discover the stories relating to the cave and hear about the interesting finds made here.

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.

The Village Screen pop-up cinema presents Raiders Of The Lost Ark

Matthew Sharp, critically acclaimed animateur, cellist, and singer, and the Glossop Festival Orchestra lead an audience of all ages in an interactive musical extravaganza. All welcome!  

Dogs Unleashed, the UltiMUTT Doggy Day Out comes to the Bakewell Showground on the 24th and 25th June 2017. A Family day out with a very doggy twist!

Late C18 walled gardens gradually repaired over the last 25yrs. Flower garden with summer bedding, herbaceous borders and the unique auricula theatre. Georgian orangery, impressive collection of glasshouses and garden buildings. Ice house, grotto and gardeners’ tunnel.

Popular songs and music from shows plus G&S favourites. Conducted by Andrew Marples with accompanist Chris Flint.

This year we celebrate Croots Farm Shop’s 10th anniversary, and we’d like to invite you to celebrate too. Join us between 10.30 am and 4.

Try your hand at making traditional textile crafts at Creswell Crags by using methods that have been practiced for centuries!

Hill Cottage is a lovely example of an English country cottage garden. Whilst small, the garden has full, colourful and fragrant herbaceous borders with hostas and roses in pots along with a heart shaped lawn. A greenhouse full of chillies and scented geraniums and a small veg patch.

A great day out for all the family. Dig out your fancy dress costumes and join in our parade starting from the Bridge Cottage Dale road at 1pm. Then why not stop and have a burger from our BBQ or a glass of Prosecco?

Formal ¾ acre Victorian style garden established over 20yrs, displaying and trialling new and existing varieties of bedding plants, herbaceous perennials and vegetable plants grown at the adjacent nursery. Over 180 hanging baskets and floral displays. 45 varieties of apple, pear and other fruit.

Get fit in beautiful surroundings while training for a Trust10 run. Trust10 Training is a 10 week programme for beginner runners designed to develop fitness so that you can participate in our 10k run, Trust10, at the end.

Enjoy a 10k run in the glorious surroundings of the Longshaw Estate. A two lap timed 10k run (with the option of doing one lap/5k). The route uses good trails and short more technical off road sections but is suitable for runners of all abilities. Booking Not Needed.

Free Parking Free Admission Refreshments

John William Ann Monument Lodge, Monument Lane, Codnor Park, NG16 Letters Editor, Letter Column 1st June, 2018 Dear Editor, A date for your diary. It is by popular demand that we are opening the garden/grounds of Monument Lodge again this year.

Garden on terraced slopes, views over fields and hills. Winding paths, archways and steps explore different garden rooms packed with plants, designed to attract wildlife. Alpine bed, gravel gardens; vegetable garden, water features, statuary, troughs and planters.

Romantic 2 acre plantsmans garden, in a stunningly beautiful setting surrounding C17 house (not open) 4 main rooms, terraced garden, parkland area with forest trees, croquet lawn, sunken garden with arbours, pergolas, pleached hedge, topiary, statuary, roses, rhododendrons, camellias, several water features.

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

Looking after Kedleston’s collection is no easy task, especially when it comes to eradicating creepy crawlies! Take a peek through the microscope and see the types of creatures we have to defend our collection against. Learn about what damage pests can do and how we keep our objects safe.

Fastlove - A Tribute to George Michael: Tickets avaiable.

Theatre of Hate. Artists performing: Theatre Of Hate.: Tickets avaiable.

Fleetwood Bac. Artists performing: Fleetwood Bac.: Tickets avaiable.

The Magic of Motown. Artists performing: Magic of Motown.: Tickets avaiable.

"In the Wake of the Vikings", an illustrated lecture by Ramsey Hertzog. This lecture tells of the legacy the Vikings left Britain after the invasion.

A Ladies Only sponsored 5k or 10K walk around Derby, starting at the University of Derby walking into the town centre and out and around Allestree back to the University of Derby. www.treetopshospice.org.uk/starlight

Enjoy the Hardwick parkland through the changing seasons on a guided walk with a Ranger. Booking Not Needed.

Robin Hood and his band of merry men are feared by the richest of the land as they travel through Sherwood Forest stealing from the rich to give to the poor.

1 acre garden rising steeply from the reservoir giving magnificent views across Todbrook reservoir into Peak District. Gravel paths, stone steps with stopping places. Many mature trees incl 500+yr old oak.

Speak And Spell Europe's leading Depeche Mode tribute. Artists performing: Speak & Spell.: Tickets avaiable.

Bakewell International Day of Dance - up to 25 groups showcasing a variety of dance styles from around the world, in six outdoor venues around Bakewell, from 11am to 4.30pm. It is free. There will be plenty of opportunities to participate. Wet weather programme if necessary.

Elmton is a lovely little village situated on a stretch of rare Magnesian limestone in the middle of attractive, rolling farm land. It has a pub, a church and a village green. Garden opening coincides with our annual Elmton Festival and Well Dressing celebrations.

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People are bringing the Great British Dog Walk to Chatsworth House in Derbyshire. This is a family and dog friendly event and everyone is welcome. Join us for our massive group walk in the beautiful surroundings of Chatsworth House, Bakewell.

After last year’s success, Belper is opening its delightful gardens again. Visitors follow a trail of more than 20 open gardens, giving a unique opportunity to see the hidden garden gems of historic and beautiful Belper, a town proud to have won Best Large Town at the Royal Horticultural Society Britain in Bloom...

Chesterfield Philharmonic Choir are presenting their Summer Concert entitled “A Summer Celebration” on 30th June 2018 at 7.30.pm at Chesterfield Parish Church (The Crooked Spire). The programme will include works from John Rutter’s Anthems, European Sacred Music and Great Oratorio Choruses.

Codnor Village Fete, Codnor Castle Heritage Trust, will be there.

One acre garden gradually restored over the past 12yrs situated at the top of a wooded valley, surrounded by wildflower meadow and ash woodland. Area adjacent to house with seasonal planting and containers. Mixed shrubs and perennial borders many raised from seed.

A large garden that has both formal and informal areas, including woodland, orchard, kitchen garden and sweeping lawns with views over Chesterfield.

Join us to celebrate National Meadows Day, when we’ll be joined by the Bumblebee Conservation Trust to celebrate the healthy haymeadows at Longshaw and discover what you can do to help protect bees. You could spot marsh orchid, common twayblade, milkwort and moonwort.

As part of the new Grand Tour Season 3, Renishaw Hall will hold a new series of Hall tours focusing on the incredible art collection of the Sitwell brothers, and will also host contemporary art pieces and poetry inspired by the Sitwell family and their historic home, and present a new interpretation looking in to the

Honeysuckle & Castle would like to invite you to celebrate your engagement at our wedding open day in the Riding School. Explore this unique wedding venue situated in the heart of the Calke Abbey estate.

A flower festival illustrating the lives of Saints, in our historic building. Light refreshments (including homemade cakes) available when open.On Sunday 8th July (after the closing of the Festival, we finish with a Songs of Praise service, in the decorated church at 6pm.) Runs alongside Hayfield Well Dressing.

Classic Motorcycle Day- In conjunction with the Vincent Owners Club. Welcoming classic motorcycles built prior to 1993 (pre-booking required, see our website for details)

Join us as we reveal some normally unseen residents of Kedleston Park when we look inside our overnight moth trap. Find out more about the fascinating lives of moth species. Many people like to bring a camera with them and take the opportunity to get up close and get some photographs of these elusive creatures.

A fun and informative tour of the historic vineyard where you can learn all about the vineyard season, the cycle of the vine and tips on grape growing. This is followed by a detailed tasting of Kieron’s award-winning English wines (still and sparkling), plus learning about how these wines are produced in the winery.

Join us on the first Monday of the 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. Please get in contact if your child has any additional needs.

Join Patrick Harding in foraging for wild plants to use in food, drink and medicine.

Join Jane Ford, from the University of Sheffield, as she talks about her main area of research - Hyenas of the Ice Age and how on-going research on the finds from Creswell Crags is giving us a fascinating insight into their lives.

Historical Fiction Workshop: From Faces to Fiction With Clare Harvey QUAD, Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AS 5th July, 7pm-9pm* Tickets £8 Join acclaimed author Clare Harvey in an exploration of how portrait paintings can provide a stepping off point for the creation of historical novels and short stories.

Take a walk through the Calke Estate and discover stunning orchids in the historic Limeyards. This tranquil walk will lead you through the wider Calke Estate, venturing through grasslands, arable farmland and one of Europe’s rarest habitats, wood pasture, before you arrive at Ticknall Limeyards, which date back...

The "Greatest Movie Musical of All Time" Comes To Chesterfield! Singin’ in the Rain JR. has all the makings of a Tinseltown tabloid headline – the starlet, the leading man and a love affair that could change lives and make or break careers!

Limehouse Lizzy: Tickets avaiable.

Wild Rumpus, the award-winning producers behind Just So Festival, in collaboration with the National Forest Company, invite you to journey into the woods this summer for a unique and extraordinary new venture, Timber Festival.

Bring your camera to Calke and have some fun with the photography team on this creative walk in the park.

Bring your camera to Calke and have some fun with the photography team on this creative walk in the park.

10am - 4.30pm A one day workshop to teach the use of axe and knife to carve wood. It will be a safe introduction to woodcarving, with the aim of producing a spoon of your own to take away. Other woodcarving ideas for the home will be discussed and shown, along with inspirational ideas for decoration work.

Traditional front garden with lawn and mixed summer borders in gentle valley overlooking Black Rocks. To the side a courtyard garden where acid loving plants are grown in pots and, in the fernery, tender ferns. Beyond is the orchard, fruit garden, vegetable patch and greenhouse, the home of honey bees, doves and hens.

Summer Concert

Set among mature trees is a one acre cottage garden. A broad gravel path takes you past a formal herb garden, patio, koi pond and pergola, before sweeping lawns lead you through colour themed herbaceous borders past a large wildlife pond overlooked by a deck and summerhouse to a vegetable parterre.

Explore underground and overground on a fully guided tour of the copper mine in the Peak District that made a fortune for the Duke of Devonshire. Booking Essential. Phone: 01335350503. Not suitable for children under 12.

Mixed herbaceous perennials/shrub borders, with mature trees and lawns and gravel border situated in the semi rural setting of the High Peak incl a Grade II listed building with 4 themed quads.

Singer songwriter John Reilly (voice of Boy on a Dolphin, Acoustic Angels) and Canadian pianist and co-writer Lewis Nitikman are back at the Devil’s Arse !!

Join us at Mum2mum Market Chesterfield to sell your outgrown baby and children’s clothes, toys, books and equipment or to grab a bargain at up to 90% off the original RRP!

Bubble Rush is coming to Derby for the third time on Saturday 7 July 2018... and you won’t want to miss this fantastic family-friendly 5K event. What happens at Bubble Rush? The Bubble Rush is not your average 5k fun run.

Rosliston Open Gardens We have gardens galore for you to explore. The village of Rosliston is set in the heart of the National Forest with it’s many woodland walks.

Evil Blizzard. Artists performing: Evil Blizzard.: Tickets avaiable.

Behind a deceptively ordinary looking faade, lies a surprise. Meander along extensive pathways lined with a tapestry of texture and light and shade with a lush and restful atmosphere. A plant lovers’ organic garden divided into sections: woodland, Japanese, secret garden, cottage, edible, ponds and small stream.

This year is our 8th we have got bigger as the years have gone on,we have stalls and concessions.This year we are hoping to have a tank and many other attractions.

Catfish: Tickets avaiable.

The ’Leylands at Crich’ Gathering- Celebrating 20 years of the Leyland Society. Whetstone Tram Models will be running in the Exhibition Hall.

Everyone makes bad decisions, right? But let’s be honest, bad decisions make you who you are.  In this brilliant new stand up show, comedian Robyn Perkins (English Comedian of the Year Finalist) uses a series of hilarious personal anecdotes, family stories and even some neuroscience to come up with a well...

5 acres of stunning garden set in beautiful countryside where immaculate lawns show off exotic rare plants and trees, mixing with old favourites in this outstanding garden. A huge variety of styles from temple to Cornish, Italian and English, gloriously designed and displayed. This is a must see garden.

Codnor Castle Heritage Trust Open Day

Mixed herbaceous perennials/shrub borders, with mature trees and lawns and gravel border situated in the semi rural setting of the High Peak incl a Grade II listed building with 4 themed quads.

Two adjoining gardens each planted for seasonal colour. The larger one has mature, mixed island beds and borders, a gravel garden to the front, a small wild flower area, large wildlife pond, orchard and soft fruit, and vegetable garden. Show of late flowering tulips. The smaller gardens of No.

Summer garden with backdrop of neighbouring trees, 10 borders bursting with colour surrounded by immaculate shaped lawn. Perennials incl 26 clematis, annuals, baskets, tubs and pots. Ornamental fish pond. Water features, arbour and summerhouse. Plenty of seating areas to take in this awe inspiring oasis.

The classic story of Oliver Twist, the workhouse orphan who dared to ask for a second helping at dinner time. Sold by Mr Bumble, the beadle of the workhouse, to the Sowerberrys – the local undertakers, Oliver escapes and makes his way to London.

Rock and Bike Fest 2018. Artists performing: Big Country, Lindisfarne, Sham 69, Zodiac Mindwarp, Evil Scarecrow, Circus Of Horrors, Women in Rock, Sweet 45, Verbal Warning, SNB, Gallus Cooper, Joan Ov Arc, SHAMUS OBLIVION, Floyd in the Flesh (Pink Floyd Tribute), The Spirit Levellers (Levellers Tribute), Surreal...

After the huge success of ‘Dance is Life’ in 2017, Giovanni is once again set to get your hearts beating a little faster, showcasing a story of love and passion, with even more heat, even more energy, and even more drama than ever before!

Alfreton Male Voice Choir will be giving a summer concert as part of the Ripley Music Festival. Held in All Saints Church which has very good acoustics. Music will be varied and should please all followers of Male Voice choirs.

Radar Love - BlackWaters BlackWaters + BABE PUNCH + The Time Sellers. Artists performing: Blackwaters.: Tickets avaiable.

Punks Against Cancer - Friday Ft. Angelic Upstarts, The Ruins, The Lengthmen, Knock-Off + More TBC: Tickets avaiable.

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 choose from a 2hr or 3hr walk. Dogs are welcome too.

Bananallama. Artists performing: Dr & The Medics.: Tickets avaiable.

Step Back in Time with a family picnic on Ambergate recreation ground Free event Bring your own picnic Fun and games for all the family Live music from the 60s/70s/80s No on site parking

Starting in the Market Place in front of the Guildhall Theatre, the route starts by taking in the Cathedral Quarter of the city before heading up the footpaths alongside the River Derwent to Darley Park.

BlokOut Festival. Artists performing: Feeder, Craig Charles' Funk & Soul Club, Cast, The Hoosiers, SHOWHAWK DUO, EYRE LLEW, Georgie.: Tickets avaiable.

Barlborough is an attractive historic village and a range of interesting buildings can be seen all around the village centre. The village is situated close to Renishaw Hall for possible combined visit.

Punks Against Cancer - Saturday Ft. Conflict, Drongo's for Europe, Berlin Blackouts, The Reverends, Behavioural Sink, Headsticks, Midnight Tattoo, East town Pirates, Static Kill: Tickets avaiable.

Join us here at Croots for a fabulous weekend of booze and bangers! Meet some of our hand picked local producers over the weekend with many different types of sausage being cooked on the BBQ! More information to follow.

Annual village carnival: Theme Step Back in Time Procession starting from the Hurt Arms at 1.15pm to the recreation ground. Games, Ferret Racing, kids and family entertainment, rides, ice cream, food, Amber Ales and bar... everything you would expect from a village carnival! No parking on site.

Edwardian Event- ’Edwardian Theme’ plus WWI anniversary elements. On both days our popular Sheffield 15, horse-drawn tram*, will be in passenger service in The Street. *An additional charge of £1 per passenger is payable for horse tram rides.

Stanton in Peak is a hillside, stone village with glorious views, and is a Conservation Area in the Peak District National Park. Three gardens are open. Steve’s garden at 2 Haddon View is at the top of the village and is 1/10th acre crammed with plants. Follow the winding path up the garden with a few steps.

The walled kitchen garden has been transformed into the Garden of Imagination... Enjoy carefree summer days and let your imagination run wild in our natural outdoor play area, open every day of the summer holiday.

Edge-Lit 7 14 Jul 2018, 10am-late QUAD, Derby Tickets £30 from QUAD Box Office on 01332 290606 or at www.derbyquad.co.uk/events/edge-lit-7.aspx Edge-Lit returns for its biggest year yet!

Jean Genie was created by John Mainwaring and John Ford in 1993. An original recording artist in his own right, John Mainwaring has been signed by numerous record companies throughout his career - twice with Warner Bros.

Hazeldene is a medium sized private garden offering colour themed perennials, a patio allotment and a ’silver-black ’ border.

If you’ve been using your camera on Auto, or trying various settings with mixed results, this workshop will give you a good foundation in photography in just one day. You’ll have ample hands-on practice and take home handouts and assignments to refine your skills - practice makes perfect!

Punks Against Cancer - Sunday Ft. Wonk Unit, Aerial Salad, Liam Marr & The Drop-outs, Suckerpunch, Septic Psychos, Randy Savages, Kickback Generation: Tickets avaiable.

If you’ve been using your camera on Auto, or trying various settings with mixed results, this workshop will give you a good foundation in photography in just one day. You’ll have ample hands-on practice and take home handouts and assignments to refine your skills - practice makes perfect!

Everyone makes bad decisions, right? But let’s be honest, bad decisions make you who you are.  In this brilliant new stand up show, comedian Robyn Perkins (English Comedian of the Year Finalist) uses a series of hilarious personal anecdotes, family stories and even some neuroscience to come up with a well...

Giant craft & gift fair with around 50 stalls and free entry for all

Fascinating 4 acre peaceful garden in spectacular natural surroundings, with woodland, cliffs, stream, pond, lead mine and ruined corn mill. Eastern philosophy inspired secluded garden rooms for relaxation and reflection and beautiful views of the wide collection of unusual perennials, conifers, shrubs and trees.

Two neighbouring gardens in the Peak District National Park, Holmfield -Young cottage style garden created over the past four years with large beds filled with a wide variety of plants, shrubs ,seating areas to sit and contemplate the garden and panoramic views.

Two neighbouring gardens in the Peak District National Park, Holmfield -Young cottage style garden created over the past four years with large beds filled with a wide variety of plants, shrubs ,seating areas to sit and contemplate the garden and panoramic views.

Explore Longshaw on one of our regular drop-in walks led by our team of volunteer walks leaders. Walks take place on Sundays and Wednesdays, starting and finishing at the tea-room at 11am (returning by 1.30pm). Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

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

Join us for our monthly outdoor play aimed at messy little adventurers. Expect crafts, games and stories, and dress for the weather! Bring along your little ones to a day of outdoor play! We get up to all sorts, it’s all about trying new things, playing together and most important of all having fun.

Travel through time and meet characters from Calke’s past, as they tell the tale of the years of grandeur, the gradual decline and the dramatic end. When you visit the house, you’ll meet characters from Calke’s past and learn more about the fascinating history of the ’un-stately home’.

Beautiful 9 acre woodland garden with a large collection of rare trees and shrubs. Interest throughout the yr with spring flowers, cool leafy areas in summer and sensational autumn colour. Many information posters describing the more obscure plants. Bring wellingtons in wet weather.

Hayseed Dixie. Artists performing: Hayseed Dixie.: Tickets avaiable.

Little Mix The Summer Hits Tour 2018 plus Rak SU and the Germein Sisters. Artists performing: Little Mix, Rak-SU, Germein.: Tickets avaiable.

The Dickies The Dickies. Artists performing: The Dickies.: Tickets avaiable.

An adventure filled afternoon with abseiling and weaselling. Weaseling is an adventurous journey through rocks and boulders. Our friends from Adventure Expeditions will help you find your way through the maze of chasms between rocks and through boulder fields. You will also get to try abseiling from our famous Peak.

Lightyear. Artists performing: Lightyear.: Tickets avaiable.

There’s nothing quite like the silver screen...especially when it’s under a summer nights sky. Quad’s outdoor cinema returns to Kedleston once more and we’ve already got our fingers crossed for a less rainy evening than last year! Tickets on sale soon!

Super Hans. Artists performing: Super Hans.: Tickets avaiable.

Ever fancied a go at rock climbing' Why not join us for an introductory session that will give you a chance to climb some of the world famous crags around Longshaw' Our friends from Adventure Expeditions will guide you through basic techniques and by the end of the session you will have rea. Booking Essential.

Explore, play and enjoy the great outdoors with a self led trail at Ilam Park this summer. Suitable for families of all ages, you’ll be able to build a den, play pooh sticks, spot sheep and balance on logs along the way. 1 trail sheet available daily from the shop at Ilam Park, 11 to 5. Booking Not Needed.

Looking for something to keep the little ones entertained this summer holidays? Well here at Sudbury We’ve got it sussed out for you! Join us for a summer of crafts, trails and outdoor activities. With a different theme each week there will always be something different to do.

Join Senior Ranger here at the Crags, Jim Anderson, on a leisurely wander around the Crags to enjoy the summer colours of our butterflies and plants.

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.

Watch our archaeologists as they carry out a live dig looking for a lost garden structure. See what is unearthed during the weekend and have a go at some family friendly archaeology activities. Booking Not Needed.

Come and adventure around Longshaw, have fun along a family trail and spot wildlife, hop, hide and balance. Pick up a trail from the caf or shed for 1. There’s so much to do at Longshaw in the summer; from paddling in the Burbage Brook, to clambering on rocks and building dens. Booking Not Needed.

Looking for something to keep the little ones entertained this summer holidays' Well here at Sudbury We’ve got it sussed out for you! Join us for a summer of crafts, trails and outdoor activities. With a different theme each week there will always be something different to do.

classic vehicle show featuring running restored pit steam engines. large variety of classic vehicles. motorbikes and scooters. nags head bar mobile bar with local beers/ciders and gins. pleasley pit nature study group. pleasley pit museum. toilets. disabled access.

Go wild at Longshaw and immerse yourselves in nature on one of our summer 50 things trails. We have our three trails available every day throughout the summer - the Northern Hairy Wood Ant trail, the Boggart play trail and the Orienteering course, all available for 1 to 1.50 from the shed or the shop.

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.

The best selection in Derbyshire with advice and personal attention from Robert and Linda Wells at their family run business. Enjoy a visit to remember in our beautiful display garden - set within glorious Peak District countryside.

City of Manchester Opera are delighted to be back again in Buxton and promise an afternoon concert of music and song incorporating everything French! À la française! is the French way!

Repton is a thriving village dating back to Anglo Saxon times and was where Christianity was first preached in the Midlands. In the crypt of the church there are still well preserved remains of Saxon architecture.

Join the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Entomological Society for their bug-tastic Insect Show, insect related displays including live specimens. A guided walk in search of insects will also take place (details nearer the time).

The Colour Rush is a 5K run at Markeaton Park, on Sunday22nd July 2018. Participants will run through colour stations along the route, where volunteers and supporters throw coloured powder at participants to shower them in a multi coloured rainbow of colour. This is great fun and a very popular family event.

½ acre garden incorporating small formal garden, stream and koi filled pond. Stone path over bridge, up some steps, past small copse, across the stream at the top and back down again. Past herbaceous border towards a pergola where cream teas can be enjoyed.

A stunning C19, 12 acre garden, set in the heart of the Peak District overlooking rolling Derbyshire countryside. Designed to create a vision of 1000 shades of green, the garden has many distinct areas.

An evening with Natalie Merchant. Artists performing: Natalie Merchant.: Tickets avaiable.

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!

Huge Joules Clothing, Accessories and Homeware Seconds and Catalogue returns sale. Repton Private School Sports Hall, Willington Road, Repton. DE65 6FH Fundraiser to support the Nightingale Macmillan Ward at Derby Royal Hospital. Great team that supports families and patients facing incurable illnesses.

Illustrated lecture "Wild, Wet, and Windy" making a garden in the Scottish Highlands, by Trish and Peter Kohn. This couple have actually made a new garden in their holiday home in Scotland, in a difficult area to garden

PB Theatricals is bringing Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Mikado to Bakewell Medway Centre for its tenth season! Nanki-Poo, son of the Mikado of Japan, is in hiding, afraid of the woman he is to marry: Katisha.

The Queers with The F**king Glorious, The Atoms & Werecats: Tickets avaiable.

Enjoy the Hardwick parkland through the changing seasons on a guided walk with a Ranger. Booking Not Needed.

Indietracks. Artists performing: British Sea Power, The Lovely Eggs , Dream Wife, Sacred Paws , Haiku Salut, Darren Hayman, Even As We Speak, Anna Burch.: Tickets avaiable.

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.

Free Parking Free Admission Refreshments Bring a Picnic & Try our picnic tables

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.

Celebrating 90 years since the house was built and the garden first laid out by my grandparents. The weekend of July 28th and 29th marks 90 years to the day since my grandparents moved in. I have published a book about the garden to mark this milestone - all profits to the NGS.

PB Theatricals is bringing Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Mikado to the Chapel Playhouse for its tenth season! Nanki-Poo, son of the Mikado of Japan, is in hiding, afraid of the woman he is to marry: Katisha.

Previous winners of the Best Back Garden over 80sq m, Best Front Garden, Best Container Garden and Best Hanging Basket in Chesterfield in Bloom. Well established perennial borders including helenium, monardas, phlox, penstenom, grasses, acers, giving a very colourful display.

Improve your landscape photography at Longshaw. Please book through Going Digital. A 10 discount is available to National Trust members. Booking Essential. Phone: 07802 454637.

A rectangular plot devoted totally to growing flowers and foliage for cutting. Sweet pea, rose, larkspur, cornflower, nigella, ammi. All the florist’s favourites can be found here.

Challenge yourself a little bit more! This session is suitable for climbers who have been before rock climbing before, or who have done the morning session and are looking to develop their skills and try some more challenging climbs. If you are a beginner climber, why not come to our begi. Booking Essential.

Ever fancied a go at rock climbing' Why not join us for an introductory session that will give you a chance to climb some of the world famous crags around Longshaw' Our friends from Adventure Expeditions will guide you through basic techniques and by the end of the session you will have rea. Booking Essential.

Having opened the garden for the last ten years at 25 Plant Lane for the NGS, we have now moved across the road to 18 Plant Lane. A different kind of garden, larger than the last one. Major work has been done to bring it up to the standard we had at the last garden. Full of colour, nooks and crannies.

collectable vinyl records cds dvds and anything music related tables available bookings now . watch for new dates

PB Theatricals is bringing Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Mikado to New Mills Arts Theatre for its tenth season! Nanki-Poo, son of the Mikado of Japan, is in hiding, afraid of the woman he is to marry: Katisha.

As part of the HHA Literary Trail, Renishaw will be repeating its popular literary tours of the hall in 2018. Learn more about the Sitwell literary trio, Sachaverell, Osbert and Edith with this tour around their family home.

’Hello Summer’- Light educational/learning activities with family activities each day.

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).

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.

Summer Nights Film Festival returns to Calke Abbey this August, offering a unique cinematic experience in the great outdoors. Experience four great nights of open-air cinema in the stunning grounds of Calke Abbey. Choose from Pretty Woman, The Greatest Showman, or brave Stephen King’s horror, IT.

Meet characters from 20th century Calke as you explore the house, then enjoy a good old-fashioned tea dance in the afternoon. It’s 1940 in the house at Calke. Most of the staff have gone to war, but you may find a few characters keeping house from 12.30pm-4pm.

Join this guided walk through the estate to discover some of Calke’s historic characters. Take a trip around the estate to learn more about the people who lived and worked in the stableyards and parkland. Step into their shoes, and discover what they did and their relationship with the mansion.

Join us for a unique opportunity to spend a night under the stars in Kedleston’s Pleasure Grounds. We’ve got a jam packed schedule full of fun outdoor activities, including some things to tick off your 50 things list.

acre hilltop garden overlooking lovely farmland view. Terracing, borders, lawns and pergola create space for an informal layout with planting for colour effect. Features incl large wildlife pond with water lilies, bog garden and small formal pool.

The Cromford Steam Rally Society has been established since 1970, and is now one of the most highly rated shows in this part of the country. The rally is of interest and amusement for the whole family, whilst at the same time retaining the essence of the bygone spirit of our event.

The Pirates of Penzance, or the Slave of Duty, was the fifth collaboration between W.S Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. It remains to this day one of their most celebrated and recognised pieces, alongside HMS Pinafore and The Mikado.

This will span two days with events all over Matlock Bath and will include live music, family activities, games, re-enactments, stalls. we are planning to have stalls along the river bank and gardens with a very special pirate style market. Also a pirate wedding. On Saturday & Sunday the event is from 10.00 to 17.

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.

Fallen Evanescence Tribute: Tickets avaiable.

Enjoy browsing around 20 specialist nurseries selling a variety of unusual plants.

Join us on 5th August for Shire Horse Open Day. Meet our fantastic animals, see how we care for them plus enjoy some great activities for all the family. Running from 11am to 4pm, the show will feature Shire horse displays, different Shire horse classes, dray rides, trade stands and a BBQ.

A day out for all the family, enjoy the fun dog show, and we also have a BBQ, refreshments, live entertainment tombola and many stalls, all proceeds in aid of Hillfield animal home, (rspca) burton on trent.

A garden on 2 levels of approx ½ acre. Packed herbaceous borders designed for colour. Roses and clematis scrambling over pergolas. A passion of ours are roses (over 60). Shrubs, baskets and tubs. Greenhouses, raised bed vegetable area, fruit trees and 2 ponds. Free range chicken area. Plenty of seating. (WC).

Join us as we reveal some normally unseen residents of Kedleston Park when we look inside our overnight moth trap. Find out more about the fascinating lives of moth species. Many people like to bring a camera with them and take the opportunity to get up close and get some photographs of these elusive creatures.

Plant lover’s garden with glorious views on a sloping 2½ acre site developed organically for yr-round interest. On lower levels herbaceous borders are arranged informally and connected via lawns, thyme bed, pond and pergolas.

’Make-do-and-mend’- Light educational/learning activities in the run up to the Home Front event.

Chapterhouse Theatre Company is proud to present the timeless story of Little Women, based on the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott. Join Chapterhouse as four sisters - Jo, Beth, Meg and Amy - tell the story of their life during the Civil War in America.

Become a volunteer and support your local Air Ambulance join the Belper & Matlock District Air Ambulance Supporters Group We meet at 12.00. in The Millhouse, Derby Road, Milford, Belper DE56 0QW.

Jack Baddams tells of his 7 week expedition to Madagascar as part of an international research team focusing on exploring its wildlife wonders.

Chapterhouse Theatre Company is proud to present the timeless story of Little Women, based on the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott. Join Chapterhouse as four sisters - Jo, Beth, Meg and Amy - tell the story of their life during the Civil War in America.

Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company this summer as Elinor and Marianne Dashwood make their first forays into the exciting world of Regency society.

Bakewell Show is one of the oldest agricultural shows in the UK with almost 200 years of history.

Come and join us on Crags meadow to watch this fabulous performance of Alice in Wonderland by the Chapterhouse Theatre Company. Why don’t you bring a picnic and some drinks too?

Chapter House Theatre Company return with their adaptation of the Sense and Sensibility story. Watch this outdoor theatre within the Kedleston grounds. Chapter House Theatre Company return with their adaptation of the Robin Hood story. Watch this outdoor theatre within the Kedleston grounds.

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 plant lovers of every level of experience.

August WWII Home Front Event with re-enactors, music and vehicles from the 1940s. (No free entry for this event).

Once a year, in mid-August, Ilkeston plays host to a fantastic array of classic cars, motorbikes, buses, lorries, steam engines, stalls and much, much more. These are displayed on the Market Place, Town Hall car park, Pimlico and surrounding areas in the market town of Ilkeston in Derbyshire.

Help us to manage the species-rich hay meadows at Longshaw. Hay meadows are special for the range of rare plant and insect species they support. Come and help us to manage the hay meadows at Longshaw by cutting them and encouraging a diverse range of plants to grow year after year. Booking Not Needed.

The best selection in Derbyshire with advice and personal attention from Robert and Linda Wells at their family run business. Enjoy a visit to remember in our beautiful display garden - set within glorious Peak District countryside.

Little Blue Monster present their brand new production - Pirate Pearl and the Big Blue Monster! Pirate Pearl lives aboard the good ship Mirabel with her crusty old shipmate - Grandpa Bert!

Little Blue Monster present their brand new production - Pirate Pearl and the Big Blue Monster! Pirate Pearl lives aboard the good ship Mirabel with her crusty old shipmate - Grandpa Bert!

Discovery Week- History and Science based fun activities for all

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).

Beautiful 9 acre woodland garden with a large collection of rare trees and shrubs. Interest throughout the yr with spring flowers, cool leafy areas in summer and sensational autumn colour. Many information posters describing the more obscure plants. Bring wellingtons in wet weather.

Explore underground and overground on a fully guided tour of the copper mine in the Peak District that made a fortune for the Duke of Devonshire. Booking Essential. Phone: 01335350503. Not suitable for children under 12.

Thornbridge Peakender 2018: Tickets avaiable.

Join us under the stars to watch two great films this summer. The Summer Nights Film Festival is back, with two screenings to enjoy in the beautiful grounds of the Hardwick estate. Showing will be: Friday 17 August - the best-selling musical The Greatest Showman, starring Hugh Jackman. (Certificate PG) Sat.

Ashbourne show prides its self on maintaining high entries in the livestock classes. We have around 150 trade stands, an excellent craft tent, food hall and indoor retail marquee. The main ring entertainment this year is Motor bike stunts, Parade of hounds, Livestock and heavy horses.

Developed over the last 10 years from a muddy ¼ acre patch attached to a barn conversion, the garden now contains a large Japanese Koi Carp pond and goldfish pond with planting having a Japanese connection viewed from winding paths.

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.

The British Shell Collectors Club will be holding their eighth event in Derbyshire at the Cavendish Hall on the Chatsworth Estate on the 18th of August. Displays of shells, shell art, fossils and several dealers selling shells from around the world.

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.

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

Ruse Springsteen and the DE Street Band: Tickets avaiable.

Located at the Agricultural Business Centre, Agricultural Way, Haddon Road, Bakewell DE45 1AH this P.B.F.A.

Bring your picnic and rest on the grounds of Treetops Hospice Care Derby Road Risley. Enjoy the music from Ilkeston Brass Band and the Rockabillies Choir. Bring your own picnic , wine, tables, chairs, blankets and enjoy a wonderful evening of great music, with good friends.

Bring your camera to Calke and have some fun with the photography team on this creative walk in the park.

Digital Photography Workshop at Ilam Park, delivered by Going Digital. Booking essential via Going Digital: www.goingdigital.co.uk. Booking Essential. Phone: 07958 007004. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Bring your camera to Calke and have some fun with the photography team on this creative walk in the park.

Situated in the courtyard in the historic grounds of Renishaw Hall, this intimate fair of hand-picked stalls will offer a wide range of locally produced product. With everything from jams and preserves to cakes to handmade crafts; there will be something for everyone.

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

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.

Step back in time to the 1940s, and join the land girls and home guard for a good old-fashioned tea dance.

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.

Join the Babbling Vagabonds as they sweep you on a magical storytelling journey around the woods and rocks of Longshaw. You may never see Longshaw the same way again... Booking Essential. Phone: www.babblingvagabonds.co.uk. Dogs on leads welcome.

Come and try the fantastic sport of Orienteering. Use a map to find the markers and enjoy the countryside. This is a non competitive event, but of course you can challenge your friends and family to see who can complete the course fastest' Our friends from Derwent Valley Orienteers will be on site to hel.

Illustrated lecture by Andy Firth "Tramcars-Buses-Supertram" a subject dear to Andy’s heart as he has been interested in transport all his life and travels widely to ride on new trains/buses etc.

Enjoy a walk in the park and see how beautiful it looks in the setting sun. Join this beautiful evening stroll around the parkland, and see if you can spot any after-dark wildlife along the way. Booking Essential. Phone: 01332 695310.

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.

Enjoy a 10k run in the glorious surroundings of the Longshaw Estate. A two lap timed 10k run (with the option of doing one lap/5k). The route uses good trails and short more technical off road sections but is suitable for runners of all abilities. Booking Not Needed.

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.

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).

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/

Small, eclectic hillside garden on different levels, created as a series of rooms over the last 15yrs. Each room has been designed to capture the stunning views over Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire and incl a woodland walk, ponds, eastern and infinity gardens.

5 acres of stunning garden set in beautiful countryside where immaculate lawns show off exotic rare plants and trees, mixing with old favourites in this outstanding garden. A huge variety of styles from temple to Cornish, Italian and English, gloriously designed and displayed. This is a must see garden.

Everyone knows St George has to do battle with the dragon, but what happens when the dragon simply won’t fight St George?

Large garden celebrating over 75yrs in the NGS, with stunning rose garden on west terrace, herbaceous borders and 5 acres of grounds.

Everyone knows St George has to do battle with the dragon, but what happens when the dragon simply won’t fight St George' In this delightful new adaptation by Michael Whitmore, Quantum Theatre presents Kenneth Grahame’s The Reluctant Dragon, an enchanting tale of bravery, friendship and derring-do for

Our friends and highly qualified instructors from Adventure Expeditions will rig up the Tyrolean Zip Wire at Bole Hill Quarry; once you have got your safety gear on you are harnessed in and speed across the gap! After this you can abseil down to the ground and then have a go at some rock climbing. Booking Essential.

A guided tour and talk of the gorge at night to see these beautiful bats hunt.

Open class sheep dog trials when many of the One Man & His Dog competitors will be taking part. Approximately 3.30pm on 30th August a parade of local hounds courtesy of the Barlow Foxhounds, Pennine Foxhounds, High Peak Harriers & Ecclesfield Beagles.

Nirdvana (A Nirvana Tribute): Tickets avaiable.

AC/DC UK. Artists performing: AC/DC UK.: Tickets avaiable.

Hamilton Loomis. Artists performing: Hamilton Loomis.: Tickets avaiable.

Nightwished Nightwish Tribute: Tickets avaiable.

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

One acre garden gradually restored over the past 12yrs situated at the top of a wooded valley, surrounded by wildflower meadow and ash woodland. Area adjacent to house with seasonal planting and containers. Mixed shrubs and perennial borders many raised from seed.

Free Parking Free Admission Refreshments

Joey Landreth. Artists performing: Joey Landreth.: Tickets avaiable.

Think America has no history? Think again! Archaeologist Jennifer Horseman takes you on a journey to meet the first Americans.

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).

Jawbone featuring Marcus Bonfanti, Rex Horan, Evan Jenkins and Paddy Milner: Tickets avaiable.

U2UK. Artists performing: U2UK.: Tickets avaiable.

Pink Floyd’s recording career spanned almost three decades and, for its 10th Anniversary, The Floyd Effect has chosen two of the band’s most remarkable albums to create The Bell And The Moon tour 2018.

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.

As part of the new Grand Tour Season 3, Renishaw Hall will hold a new series of Hall tours focusing on the incredible art collection of the Sitwell brothers, and will also host contemporary art pieces and poetry inspired by the Sitwell family and their historic home, and present a new interpretation looking in to the

La Villa Strangiato: Tickets avaiable.

The Filaments. Artists performing: The Filaments.: Tickets avaiable.

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.

Stereosonics. Artists performing: Stereosonics.: Tickets avaiable.

Formal ¾ acre Victorian style garden established over 20yrs, displaying and trialling new and existing varieties of bedding plants, herbaceous perennials and vegetable plants grown at the adjacent nursery. Over 180 hanging baskets and floral displays. 45 varieties of apple, pear and other fruit.

Mused Uk's No1 Muse Tribute band. Artists performing: Mused (a tribute to MUSE) .: Tickets avaiable.

Late C18 walled gardens gradually repaired over the last 25yrs. Flower garden with summer bedding, herbaceous borders and the unique auricula theatre. Georgian orangery, impressive collection of glasshouses and garden buildings. Ice house, grotto and gardeners’ tunnel.

Join us for a walk around Creswell Crags looking for any edible plants and mushrooms. What will you find?

Sari Schorr. Artists performing: Sari Schorr.: Tickets avaiable.

25 acres of constantly developing educational Victorian gardens/woodlands maintained by students and volunteers.

Join us for our Vintage Fair and Dog Show in 2018 a new format for this event which was a great success last year with over 300 dogs attending.

Kris Barras Band. Artists performing: Kris Barras Band.: Tickets avaiable.

Come and join us for tea and a slice of cake (or two), in the wonderful setting of Renishaw Hall, and help us to raise money for this important charity.

Kings Ov Leon The WORLD's most sought after Kings of Leon tribute bring their brand new 2018 show to Derby!. Artists performing: Kings Ov Leon.: Tickets avaiable.

Cloudbusting The music of Kate Bush. Artists performing: Kate Bush Tribute - Cloudbusting.: Tickets avaiable.

Giant craft & gift fair with around 50 stalls and free entry for all

Elles Bailey. Artists performing: Elles Bailey.: Tickets avaiable.

The Amy Winehouse Experience. Artists performing: The Amy Winehouse Experience.: Tickets avaiable.

Creedence Clearwater Review The UK's definitive, finest Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute Act: Tickets avaiable.

Ferocious Dog. Artists performing: Ferocious Dog.: Tickets avaiable.

Stevie Nimmo Trio: Tickets avaiable.

Steampunk Day- A feast of fun, with alternative history combining science fantasy.

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.

See the stars like never before with expert Paul Money.

Rainbreakers: Tickets avaiable.

The Complete Stone Roses. Artists performing: The Complete Stone Roses.: Tickets avaiable.

Straighten Out - A Tribute to The Stranglers: Tickets avaiable.

Will Varley. Artists performing: Will Varley.: Tickets avaiable.

The Antarctic Monkeys Live @ O'Dwyers Bar With support from Oasis Rewind. Artists performing: Antarctic Monkeys.: Tickets avaiable.

Skinny Molly. Artists performing: Skinny Molly.: Tickets avaiable.

Street punk vs ska - game over: Tickets avaiable.

An Autumn concert in aid of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People organised by the Inner Wheel Club of Alfreton, Derbyshire. This Charity concert will feature the Sonara Singers, an all female choir based in Alfreton and special guest Baritone, David Weston. All proceeds will go to Hearing Dogs for Deaf People

A walk around Shipley Country Park in search of useful trees, plants and fungi. This walk will concentrate on exploring seasonal wild food, medicine and craft materials in the area. It will also look at bushcraft basics such as fire lighting.

Whetstone Tram Models will be running in the Exhibition Hall.

Free Parking Free Admission Refreshments Entrance to St Peters/St Pauls

Blair Dunlop. Artists performing: Blair Dunlop.: Tickets avaiable.

Beautiful 9 acre woodland garden with a large collection of rare trees and shrubs. Interest throughout the yr with spring flowers, cool leafy areas in summer and sensational autumn colour. Many information posters describing the more obscure plants. Bring wellingtons in wet weather.

Delve into the folklore behind All Hallows Eve and learn of its captivating myths and legends.

Reckless Yes Present's Menace Beach: Tickets avaiable.

Space Live at The Hairy Dog: Tickets avaiable.

The Smyths “Unite & Take Over” tour 2018 - The Best of The Smiths and Morrissey. Artists performing: The Smyths.: Tickets avaiable.

Dare - A Tribute To The Human League: Tickets avaiable.

Boyzlife: Tickets avaiable.

The Blinders. Artists performing: The Blinders.: Tickets avaiable.

Down at the Swamp 4 - Weekend Ticket Ft. The Jets, The Ricochets, Stampede, The Long Tall Texans, Coffin Nails + More!: Tickets avaiable.

A Premier Dobbies Site incorporating a Shopping Mall too.

Down at the Swamp 4 - Saturday Ft. The Ricochets// The Long Tall Texans// Coffin Nails// The Deltas// The Livings Deads// Roddy Radiation and the Skabilly Rebels// Kings of Hong Kong: Tickets avaiable.

The Upbeat Beatles. Artists performing: The Upbeat Beatles.: Tickets avaiable.

Come along and follow the Halloween Trail and search for the spooky clues that will help you learn about the creepy side of nature! Return to claim your treat! Fancy dress welcome.

Prepare to be thoroughly scared in our caves! Recommended ages 14+

Overnight the ghosts have laid a trail of pumpkins. Find them all to discover the magic spell to release the treat from the wicked witch.

Family friendly spooky fun, with stories around the fire pit and a woodland walk at dusk!

Join us at Creswell Crags this Halloween for our pumpkin trail!

To include late evening running trams through the week and varied activities throughout each day.

Dub Pistols. Artists performing: Dub Pistols.: Tickets avaiable.

When Stella sets off to visit London with her parents, Lord and Lady Saxby, she has no idea her life is in danger! Waking up three months later, only her Aunt Alberta can tell Stella what has happened.

The Men They Couldn't Hang. Artists performing: The Men They Couldn't Hang.: Tickets avaiable.

A Foreigners Journey The Music Of Foreigner And Journey. Artists performing: A Foreigners Journey.: Tickets avaiable.

Carvin Jones. Artists performing: Carvin Jones Band.: Tickets avaiable.

Fred Zeppelin. Artists performing: Fred Zeppelin.: Tickets avaiable.

Ed Sheeran Experience: Tickets avaiable.

Martin Stephenson and The Dainties. Artists performing: Martin Stephenson.: Tickets avaiable.

The Guns 'n' Roses Experience Tribute to Guns 'n' Roses: Tickets avaiable.

Eugene Hideaway Bridges. Artists performing: Eugene 'Hideaway' Bridges.: Tickets avaiable.

Come along and join us at this FREE ENTRY Mind Body Spirit Fayre lots to see including: Tarot Readings, Mediumship, Crystals, Gemstone Jewellery. DoTerra, Body Shop, Pagan Goods, Handcrafted Gifts, Reiki, Massage, Shiatsu, Alternative Therapies and much more

Wishbone Ash. Artists performing: Wishbone Ash.: Tickets avaiable.

Ultimate Coldplay the U.K.s leading tribute to Coldplay: Tickets avaiable.

Guana Batz Support From Snakerattlerz & The Two-Step Goodbyes: Tickets avaiable.

Are you ready to travel back in time to a world of Retro Gaming? Come and take a wild ride down memory lane or create new memories of you own for one weekend only, at Derby Museum and Art Gallery! Join us for a weekend of 1980s arcade classics like Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Frogger and more.

Andy Fairweather Low. Artists performing: Andy Fairweather Low.: Tickets avaiable.

HEWHOCANNOTBENAMED from the DWARVES: Tickets avaiable.

Big Country “The Crossing” 35th Anniversary Tour. Artists performing: Big Country.: Tickets avaiable.

Ohasis The worlds’ finest and most authentic tribute band to Oasis. Artists performing: Ohasis.: Tickets avaiable.

Join London Concertante for an evening packed full of classical favourites for all the family, including well known works by Mozart, Bach and Vivaldi. Enjoy this expertly crafted programme headlined by the renowned, and seasonally chosen, “Autumn” and “Winter” from the Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi.

The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club: Tickets avaiable.

Town Centre Free Event in the beautiful Peak District town of Bakewell. Around 100 Stalls providing a fabulous selection of gifts, food, mulled wine, beers, street food etc.

Focus: Tickets avaiable.

Browse a wide range of Stalls, including Jewellery, Crafts, Food and gifts. Buy that special gift for someone join us in a glass of mulled wine and mince pie, or have a go on our raffle. Join us singing carols around the Christmas tree and bring Christmas to Treetops.

Radar Love - The Dunwells: Tickets avaiable.

Alexandra will be opening the doors of her family home this Christmas. Enjoy a tour around the hall, which will be decorated for Christmas, to get you in the festive mood. Complete the day with a leisurely stroll around the award-winning Gardens, and then a festive treat in the Cafe.

Blancmange. Artists performing: Blancmange.: Tickets avaiable.

Every weekend in December leading up to Christmas Day. Brass bands, choirs, hot roasted chestnuts, free crafts and Santa in his Grotto!

Blondied. Artists performing: Blondied.: Tickets avaiable.

Aynsley Lister. Artists performing: Aynsley Lister.: Tickets avaiable.

The Clone Roses & The Smiths Ltd: Tickets avaiable.

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.

Faith - The George Michael Legacy. Artists performing: Faith.: Tickets avaiable.

Chantel McGregor. Artists performing: Chantel McGregor.: Tickets avaiable.

Explosive Light Orchestra A Celebration Of ELO & Jeff Lynne: Tickets avaiable.

Dr Feelgood. Artists performing: Dr Feelgood.: Tickets avaiable.

Bad Manners + Max Splodge. Artists performing: BAD MANNERS.: Tickets avaiable.

Wolfsbane. Artists performing: Wolfsbane.: Tickets avaiable.

Slade UK The UK’s finest and most authentic Slade tribute band. Artists performing: Slade UK.: Tickets avaiable.

Bon Jovi Forever. Artists performing: Bon Jovi Forever.: Tickets avaiable.

Nine Below Zero. Artists performing: Nine Below Zero.: Tickets avaiable.

Self-led trail. Come along to this Christmas themed trail and find the clue cards to help you complete the Elf’s activity sheet. Return to the Visitor Centre to receive a certificate. 22 - 30 December - except Christmas Day.

The Fillers “You should check them out” Brandon Flowers on The Fillers , April 18th 2009. Artists performing: The Fillers.: Tickets avaiable.

Are You Experienced? The Jimmy Hendrix Tribute: Tickets avaiable.

The Rollin' Stoned. Artists performing: The Rollin' Stoned.: Tickets avaiable.

Keep It Cash The world’s best tribute to Johnny Cash. Artists performing: Keep It Cash.: Tickets avaiable.

Too Rex. Artists performing: Too Rex.: Tickets avaiable.

Flash The world's most authentic live QUEEN Tribute band: Tickets avaiable.

2Q Festival 2017 T-Shirts: Tickets avaiable.

Who's Next The Premier Tribute to The Who: Tickets avaiable.

Foo Fighters GB: Tickets avaiable.

MAN Legendary Welsh Rockers return... Artists performing: MAN.: Tickets avaiable.

Small Fakers Hailed as the No1 Small Faces tribute in Europe. Artists performing: Small Fakers.: Tickets avaiable.

Ben Poole: Tickets avaiable.

The Skids. Artists performing: The Skids.: Tickets avaiable.

Roxy Magic. Artists performing: Roxy Magic.: Tickets avaiable.

Pearl Jamm The UK's premier tribute to Seattle's finest, Pearl Jam. Artists performing: Pearl Jamm.: Tickets avaiable.

Jean Genie The World's No1 Tribute to David Bowie: Tickets avaiable.

One Step Behind The UK’s most accomplished and best tribute to MADNESS. Artists performing: One Step Behind.: Tickets avaiable.

March of the Mods: Tickets avaiable.

Under the Castle 2 Ska Face & The Blue Carpet Band + many many more. Artists performing: Blue Carpet Band, Ska Face.: Tickets avaiable.