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Eckington Church: our history

Today St Peter and St Paul's Church, Church Street, Eckington S21 4BH Heritage Open Day: We welcome the opportunity to open this ancient parish church to visitors again this year...

Christ Church King Sterndale

Today and Sun 20 Sep Christ Church, King Sterndale, Buxton SK17 9SF Heritage Open Day: A small Victorian Church, built in 1847 in the Early English style, stands in a portion of the one time park to the Hall at King...

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Derbyshire

St John The Baptist Tideswell

Today, Sun 20 Sep Cathedral of the Peak, Commercial Road, Pen-y-Ghent, Manchester Road, Tideswell SK17 8NU Heritage Open Day: Explore the medieval architecture of this amazing building known as 'The Cathedral of the Peak' An exhibition of...

Grin Low: A landscape where nature and industry have become inseparable Audio Heritage Trail

Today and Sun 20 Sep Pooles Cavern, Green Lane, Buxton SK17 9DH Heritage Open Day: Discover the hidden story of Grin Low. This immersive audio trail takes you on a journey through 330 million years of history,...

Kedleston Hall

Today and Sun 20 Sep National Trust Kedleston Hall, Near Quarndon, Derby DE22 5JH Heritage Open Day: Kedleston Hall is an extravagant temple to the arts designed by the architect Robert Adam...

Calke Abbey

Today Calke Abbey, Ticknall, Derby DE73 7LE Heritage Open Day: With peeling paintwork and overgrown courtyards, Calke Abbey is one of the National Trust's unique houses, where you can...

Ripley Heritage Day

Today Town Hall, Market Place, Ripley DE5 3BT Heritage Open Day: Taking place in the 1880 Town Hall, the event will showcase heritage organisations in the Ripley township...

The Church Buildings: Past, Present and Future

Today St. John the Evangelist Church, St. Johns Road, Chesterfield S41 8PE Heritage Open Day: Come and celebrating our buildings heritage, looking back to the beginnings as a small rural church in 1857 and the major reworks...

Discover the history of our Church and the people associated with it

Today St Peter & St Paul, Main Road, Chesterfield S42 7JG Heritage Open Day: Discover the history & secrets of this beautiful Grade I listed medieval church, 'meet' local celebrities from the...

St Mary Crowned Roman Catholic Church open to visitors

Today St Mary Crowned Catholic Church, Sumner Street, Glossop SK13 8DP Heritage Open Day: Come and visit St Marys Church, the largest non-cathedral church in the North West of England...

1776: When the Threads Came Together

Today and Sun 20 Sep Sir Richard Arkwrightâ€™s Cromford Mills, Mill Lane, Cromford, Matlock DE4 3RQ Heritage Open Day: Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the building of Sir Richard Arkwrightâ€™s Second Mill and the first workersâ€™ housing in...

Historic church and graveyard

Today The Vicarage, Church Street South, Glossop SK13 7RU Heritage Open Day: Glossop Parish Church of All Saints has been the site of Christian worship since the 11th century...

Partington Theatre Open Day

Today Partington Theatre, Henry Street, Glossop SK13 8BW Heritage Open Day: Learn about the founders of the towns most prestigious theatre. Partington Theatre is opening its doors to the public with talks...

Darley Dale station bridging the past

Today and Sun 20 Sep Darley Dale station, Station Road, Darley Dale, Matlock DE4 2EQ Heritage Open Day: Station open 19th-20th September to see work on reinstallation of footbridge, exhibition on the history of the station, the staff...

Bakewell Friends Meeting House

Today and Sun 20 Sep Friends Meeting House, Chapel Row, Bakewell DE45 1EL Heritage Open Day: Visit the Bakewell Friends Meeting House which is not usually open to the public. It is a pretty Victorian meeting house with a...

The Dark Side of Milford

Today Milford Triangle Belper DE56 0QW Step off the beaten track and explore the “dark side” of Milford, where the winter sun never quite reaches over the Chevin...

Derby West End Churches Heritage Walk

Today Iron Gate, Derby DE1 3GP Heritage Open Day: A leisurely historical walk visiting five Churches in Derby's West End. Starting at Derby Cathedral and walking to St...

Celebrating the Centenary of the Cavendish Village Hall in Beeley

Today and Sun 20 Sep Cavendish Village Hall, School Lane, Beeley, Matlock DE4 2NU Heritage Open Day: Please come and see the Cavendish Village Hall, various exhibitions,including the Beeley Queens project, Beeley houses and their...

St John the Baptist Church, Buxton, Derbyshire

Today and Sun 20 Sep St John the Baptist Church, St John's Road, Buxton SK17 6XN Heritage Open Day: Grade II star Regency church with decorated chancel and fine stained-glass windows...

Heritage Skills Day

Today The Arkwright Society, Cromford Mill, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock DE4 3RQ Heritage Open Day: Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of traditional crafts and conservation. Experience hands-on workshops, live demos,...

Music at Duffield & Derby Chamber Music Society Presents: Aquinas Trio

Music at Duffield & Derby Chamber Music Society Presents: Aquinas Trio

Today Multi Faith Centre, University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby DE22 1GB The first concert in Music at Duffield’s 50th Season PROGRAMME Beethoven Eyeglasses Duo for Viola & Cello WoO32 Schubert String Trio in B flat...

Self-guided Heritage Trail of Bakewell

Today and Sun 20 Sep Bakewell Old House Museum, Cunningham Place, Bakewell DE45 1DD Heritage Open Day: Follow our town trail around the heritage sites of Bakewell. Grab your special Heritage Open Day leaflets for a self-guided tour...

Eckington: Places, People and Poverty

Today Eckington Library, Market Street, Eckington S21 4JG Heritage Open Day: Eckington Library is exhibiting vintage photos of people, buildings and local industries; the mills, the mines and the canning...

Steph Laing headlines our September night at 28 Laughs!

Today 28 Market Pl, Belper DE56 1FZ Our Headline Act is the fantastic STEPHANIE LAING ? Stephanie started performing in April 2007 on the Scottish comedy circuit...

Belper Unitarian Chapel Heritage

Today Belper Unitarian Chapel, Field Row, Belper DE56 1DH Heritage Open Day: The Chapel will be open for visitors to explore our beautiful historic building with Strutt Family burial vaults...

Evensong with Derby Cathedral Choir

Sun 20 Sep Sir Richard Arkwrightâ€™s Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock DE4 3RQ Heritage Open Day: Join us at Cromford Mills for a special afternoon of music featuring the Derby Cathedral Choir, culminating in a beautiful service...

Feel the rhythm! Derby care home to host Jamaican festival

Sun 20 Sep 170 Rykneld Road Littleover Derby Derbyshire DE23 4AN A care home in Derby is bringing a taste of the tropics to town with a Jamaican-themed festival. On Sunday 20th September, from 11...

Bell tower at Bakewell Parish Church

Sun 20 Sep All Saints' Church, South Church Street, Bakewell DE45 1FD Heritage Open Day: Climb the 58 steps to the Ringing Chamber of the bell tower to see the 1813 turret clock, how the eight bells are rung and the...

Bakewell Old House Museum Free Entry Sunday

Sun 20 Sep Bakewell Old House Museum, Cunningham Place, Bakewell DE45 1DD Heritage Open Day: Free entry to Bakewell Old House Museum on both Sundays during Heritage Open Days. Come and explore the history of Bakewell and...

North Lees Hall Open Day

Sun 20 Sep North Lees Hall, Birley Lane, Hathersage, Hope Valley S32 1DY Heritage Open Day: Visit North Lees Hall, a 16th-century tower house, surrounded by farmland, within the Peak District National Park...

Guided tour of Bakewell Town hall

Sun 20 Sep Town Hall, The Square, Bakewell DE45 1BT Heritage Open Day: Special behind-the-scenes tour of Bakewell Town Hall. This tour of The Town Hall including a 'behind the scenes' look...

Join our choir in Chesterfield for a FREE taster session

Mon 21 Sep, Mon 28 Sep Whittington Moor Methodist Church, Scarsdale Road, Chesterfield S41 8NA Do you want to find a local choir to join near you? The Chesterfield Rock Choir is led by Derbyshire based musician and teacher Rachel Modest...

How to bag yourself a few million next week...no, really...

Mon 21 Sep to Sun 27 Sep Webuyanycar, B&Q Staden Business Park, Staden Lane, Buxton Webuyanycar, Matalan, Chatsworth Rd, Chesterfield S40 2AQ Webuyanycar, Kingsway Retail Park, Derby, DE22 3FA Webuyanycar, Pod on Morrisons Car Park, Wheatcroft Way, Derby, DE21 4RY Webuyanycar, Wickes, 806 London Road, Derby DE24 8WA Webuyanycar, Sainsburys, Wreakes Lane, Dronfield S18 1NW Webuyanycar, Morrisons, 107 Nottingham Rd, Ilkeston DE7 5NN Webuyanycar, Co-Op, 1 Derby Rd, Ripley DE5 3EA Webuyanycar, 1 Barnfield C SK17 9RZ Forget the lottery - from next Monday, you can get your hands on a Million for free at your local Derbyshire webuyanycar branch, no catch, just a...

Join our choir in Duffield/Amber Valley for a FREE taster session

Tue 22 Sep, Tue 29 Sep, Tue 3 Nov Duffield Meadows School, Park Road, Duffield, Belper DE56 4GT If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Belper?' then why not join your local Rock Choir...

Join our choir in Marple/New Mills for a FREE taster session

Wed 23 Sep, Wed 7 Oct, and more dates until Wed 18 Nov Spring Bank Arts Centre, Spring Bank, New Mills, High Peak SK22 4BH If you are wanting to learn to sing you'll find just what you were looking for with us in the High Peak Rock Choir...

FREE taster session with the Glossop Rock Choir

Wed 23 Sep, Wed 30 Sep, and more dates until Wed 11 Nov Glossop Central Methodist Church, Chapel Street, Glossop SK13 8AT Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? The Glossop Rock Choir is led by local singing teacher David...

The West End Jazz Band

Thu 24 Sep, Thu 29 Oct The Horse and Groom, 48 Elm Street, Derby. DE1 3HN The West End Jazz Band play traditional Dixieland Jazz every last Thursday evening of each month.

Alpkit Bigshakeout Festival

Fri 25 Sep to Sun 27 Sep at Thornbridge Outdoors near Great Longstone in the Peak District. DE45 1NY The Big Shakeout is a microfestival in the Peak District, run by Alpkit and going since 2009. Spend your days doing what you love, or try something...

Helix Ensemble in Ockbrook

Sat 26 Sep All Saints Church, Ockbrook, near Derby DE72 3RB There is an opportunity to hear Helix Ensemble again in Ockbrook. The chamber orchestra with Musical Director Roger Coull is returning to All...

Candlelight Chamber Music - Theme: Pride & Prejudice

Sat 26 Sep Ashbourne Link Centre, Station Road, Ashbourne DE6 1AA Join members of The Hallé orchestra & associates for this candlelight concert of chamber music themed around Pride & Prejudice, and featuring music...

FREE taster session with the Mickleover Rock Choir

Tue 29 Sep, Tue 6 Oct, and more dates until Tue 24 Nov St John The Evangelist Church, Devonshire Drive, Mickleover, Derby DE3 9HT If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Mickleover?' then why not join your local Rock Choir...

Ken Godfrey`s Central Jazz Band at Risley Park Jazz Club

Wed 30 Sep, Wed 14 Oct The Risley Park Inn, Derby Road, Risley. (Near M1 jct 25) DE72 3SS Lunchtime Jazz continues fortnightly at The Risley Park Jazz Club on Wednesdays with Ken Godfrey`s Central Jazz Band...

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Things to do around Derbyshire

If you're planning a day out in Derbyshire, this charming county in South East England offers a wealth of activities for all ages. From historic sites to outdoor adventures, here are some delightful options:

1. Trace along winding Winnats Pass:
- Cutting through the green valleys of the Peak District National Park, the steep Winnats Pass is perfect for racing cyclists and adventurous trekkers. Explore numerous footpaths that offer different angles of this stunning pass. At its end, discover four tourist caves, with Speedwell Cavern being the most unusual. Descend over 100 steps to reach the flooded miners' tunnel and tour around impressive displays of fluorspar, stalactites, and stalagmites. Look out for the mysterious "bottomless pit" and other natural vertical shafts that seem like portals into other worlds.

2. Explore Poole’s Cavern:
- As far as underground adventures go, Poole’s Cavern is among the most fascinating things to do in Derbyshire and the Peak District. Nature has worked its magic over millions of years to produce vast limestone caverns, each adorned with crystal formations jutting from the walls. Take a guided tour through the "rooms" and learn about the caverns' extensive history. Don't miss the adjacent Buxton Country Park for woodland treks, zip wires, and aerial walkways.

3. Nibble at an original Bakewell Pudding:
- Have you ever had food so good that it's immortalized by name? The original Bakewell Pudding is one such delight. Visit the charming village of Bakewell and indulge in this sweet treat. Explore the picturesque streets, visit the historic Bakewell Old House Museum, and enjoy the view from the medieval Bakewell Bridge.

4. Visit the generational Renishaw Hall:
- Renishaw Hall, near Sheffield, is a historic country house with beautiful gardens. Explore the Italianate gardens, woodland walks, and the impressive hall itself. Don't miss the Sculpture Gallery, which houses a remarkable collection of contemporary art. It's a delightful blend of history, art, and natural beauty.

5. Celebrate the arts at Buxton International Festival:
- Buxton hosts an annual International Festival, celebrating music, opera, literature, and more. Enjoy performances in the stunning Buxton Opera House, explore the town's architecture, and immerse yourself in cultural events. It's a unique experience in the heart of the Peak District.

Remember, Derbyshire's mix of natural wonders, historic landmarks, and cultural events promises an unforgettable day out!

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