Derbyshire Events
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Schubert Evening with Richard Jenkinson, Benjamin Frith & Heide Rolfe
Sat 30 May 26
The Multi Faith Centre
University of Derby
Kedleston Road
Derby DE22 1GB
PROGRAMME
Arpeggione Sonata (cello and piano)
Impromptu(s) (piano)
Songs (arr. Goltermann for cello and piano)
Fantasy in F minor D940 (piano 4...
Wine & Cheese Tasting Experience
Sat 30 May 26
Sealwood Estate & Vineyard, Sealwood Lane, Linton DE12 6PA
Wine & Cheese Tasting at Sealwood Estate & Vineyard – 30th May 2026 @ 14:00-15:30
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon at Sealwood Estate &...
Tissington Hall - Open Garden for NGS
Mon 25 May 26
Tissington Hall, Ashbourne DE6 1RA
Large garden surrounding Tissington Hall in the ancient village of Tissington. Celebrating 89 yrs in the National Garden Scheme, with stunning rose...
60 Poplar Road - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 24 May 26
60 Poplar Road, Derby DE72 3BH
Rambling roses and clematis climb through flowering fruit and conifer trees. Small flowering cornus and cersis trees...
Discover Belper Channels
Sat 23 May 26
Belper Market Place, Belper DE56 1FZ
Think you know Belper? Think again.
Most people are amazed to discover how many historic water channels run through the town — many of them hidden...
Olympic gold medallist to open show homes at Derby development
Sat 23 May 26
Radbourne View, Derby, Constable Drive, Derby, Derbyshire DE22 4
On Saturday 23rd May from 10am–5.30pm, Redrow Midlands will be joined by hockey star Hollie Pearne-Webb to unveil two show homes at its Radbourne...
Longford Hall Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 23 May 26
Longford Hall Farm, Ashbourne DE6 3DS
The garden consists of a large front garden, where shrubs such as hydrangeas, roses, ferns, grasses and hosta beds surround a modern pond and...
Moorfields - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 23 May 26
Moorfields, Chesterfield S42 5DE
Two adjoining gardens, each planted for seasonal colour, which during the late spring and early summer feature perennials inc alliums, lupins,...
12 Ansell Road - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 23 May 26
12 Ansell Road, Sheffield S11 7PE
98 yrs after being created outside the then newly built house, this suburban garden remains in the same family and is largely unchanged from 1928...
Alex Hylton headlines our 28 Laughs May night at Belper!
Fri 22 May 26
28 Market Pl, Belper DE56 1FZ
28 Laughs is back on 22nd May, with another belting line up!
Our Headline Act is the fantastic ALEX HYLTON
Alex Hylton is one of the fastest...
Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners
Tue 19 May 26
Buxton Opera House, Water Street, Buxton, SK17
6XN SK17 6XN
Proudly celebrating its incredible 10th anniversary, Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners is back!...
World of the Workers
Sun 17 May 26
North Mill car park by Chevin Cricket range Belper DE56 1YD
Travel back to the beating heart of the Industrial Revolution in Belper — the world’s first cotton spinning town — and discover a story that changed...
Locko Park - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 17 May 26
Locko Park, Derby DE21 7BW
An original 1927 open garden for the National Garden Scheme. A large garden, consisting of a pleasure garden and a rose garden...
334 Belper Road - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 16 May 26
334 Belper Road, Stanley Common DE7 6FY
Beautiful country garden with many attractive features inc a laburnum tunnel, rose and wisteria domes, old workmen's hut, wildlife pond...
Peak District Photography Workshops Padley Gorge - 16-5
Sat 16 May 26
Peak District, Upper Padley, Grindleford, , United Kingdom S32 2JA
Peak District Photography Workshops - Padley Gorge - a narrow, tree-lined gorge with a river so provides ample opportunity for macro & movement shots
2 Haddon View - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 16 May 26
2 Haddon View, Matlock DE4 2LR
In May, rhododendrons and azaleas make a lovely spring display. They surround the summerhouse and are part of the herbaceous borders...
The Old Vicarage - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 16 May 26
The Old Vicarage, Matlock DE4 4NH
Glorious garden with mixed flowering borders and mature trees in gentle valley with fantastic views to Black Rocks. All-season interest...
Marston Montgomery Arts Festival
Sat 16 May 26
Village Hall, Marston Montgomery. DE6 2FF
This will be an exhibition of paintings and craft by local people, with an opportunity to purchase. Refreshments of tea/coffee and scones will also...
North Derbyshire Cottage Garden Society Plant Sale
Sat 16 May 26
Arkwright's Mill, Cromford DE4 3RQ
Annual plant sale. Good plants at reasonable prices. All plants labelled. Pay with cash or card
Peak District Photography Workshops Padley Gorge - 16-5
Sat 16 May 26
Upper Padley, Grindleford, , United Kingdom S32 2JA
Peak District Photography Workshops - Padley Gorge - a narrow, tree-lined gorge with a river so provides ample opportunity for macro & movement...
Fir Croft - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 10 May 26
Fir Croft, Calver S32 3ZD
World renowned plantsman's garden, large screes and rockery. 3000 alpines, dwarf conifers and rare native plants, many not seen anywhere else...
27 Wash Green - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 10 May 26
27 Wash Green, Matlock DE4 4FD
Beautiful large garden, with outstanding views of historic Wirksworth town, and the surrounding Ecclesbourne valley...
Ivy House - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 9 May 26
Ivy House, Derby DE72 3BB
Contemporary meets a traditional romantic garden; Overarching trees and paths leading to areas each with a different focus to discover...
Renishaw Hall & Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Wed 6 May 26
Renishaw Hall & Gardens, Sheffield S21 3WB
Renishaw Hall and Gardens boasts seven acres of stunning gardens created by Sir George Sitwell in 1885...
Wine & Cheese Tasting Experience
Sat 2 May 26
Sealwood Estate & Vineyard, Sealwood Lane, Linton DE12 6PA
Wine & Cheese Tasting at Sealwood Estate & Vineyard – 2nd May 2026 @ 14:00-15:30
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon at Sealwood Estate &...
Jewel in Belper's Crown – the River Gardens
Tue 28 Apr 26
North Mill car park by Chevin Cricket range Belper DE56 1YD
Discover the hidden beauty of Belper River Gardens
Join Christine for a relaxed, easy one-hour stroll (just 1 mile) through one of Belper’s most...
Holmlea - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 26 Apr 26
Holmlea, Belper DE56 2EJ
Explore the 1½ acre garden, described by many visitors as unique. Wide variety of plants grown in different situations...
Barlborough Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 26 Apr 26
Barlborough Gardens, Chesterfield S43 4EH
Barlborough is an ancient village, steeped in history, perched on the top of yellow limestone scarp in the furthest North East corner of Derbyshire...
Belper Ghost Walk
Sun 26 Apr 26
Belper Triangle, King Street, Strutt Street, and Campbell Street, Belper DE56 1PV
Dare to Uncover the Hidden Secrets of Belper
Enter the shadows and experience Belper like never before on this thrilling and atmospheric guided...
Sir Arthur Heywood and his Railways
Sun 26 Apr 26
No28 on Belper Market Place, Belper . DE56 1FZ
Sir Arthur Heywood: The Man Who Built Railways for Pleasure
Discover the extraordinary story of Sir Arthur Heywood, a remarkable Victorian innovator...
Ranagri
Sat 25 Apr 26
St. Alkmund’s Church
Church Drive (off Makeney Road)
Duffield DE56 4BA
PROGRAMME
“Echoes of Pentangle, Jethro Tull and new Celtic folk sounds cemented by strong contemporary songwriting” – RTE
Ranagri is an award...
Bolsover Castle - Open Garden for NGS
Wed 22 Apr 26
Bolsover Castle, Chesterfield S44 6PR
Meet the Head Gardener and members of their team for an exclusive evening tour. Bolsover Castle is an extraordinary C17 aristocratic retreat...
Oxfam spring sale
Mon 20 Apr 26
Town Hall Bakewell DE45 1BT
Spring has finally arrived—and what better way to celebrate than with a warm,
welcoming community event?...
Belper Pubs Past and Present
Sun 19 Apr 26
The Talbot, Bridge Foot, Belper DE56 2UA
Join us for a fascinating journey through the town’s rich and colourful past as we explore its historic inns and taverns...
Dronfield Hall Barn - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 19 Apr 26
Dronfield Hall Barn, Dronfield S18 1PX
Beautifully restored over 10 yrs by Dronfield Heritage Trust volunteers, the gardens surround the 1430 Grade II* listed medieval barn...
Cascades Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 18 Apr 26
Cascades Gardens, Matlock DE4 2AH
The Meditation Garden and Bonsai centre: Fascinating 4 acre peaceful garden in spectacular natural surroundings with woodland, cliffs, stream, pond...
The Choral Pilgrimage 2026: Derby
Fri 17 Apr 26
Derby Cathedral 18-19 Iron Gate, Derby DE1 3GP
A programme exploring majestic music from the Spanish Renaissance alongside spellbinding works from James MacMillan and Kerensa...
Peak District Spring Foraging courses, with Wild Food UK.
Fri 17 Apr 26
The Miners Arms, Water Lane, Eyam, Hope Valley S32 5RG
The Peak District is a breathtakingly beautiful area of England, nestled in the southernmost end of the Pennines...
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, High Peak Group
Tue 14 Apr 26
Bradbury House, Glossop SK13 8AR
The High Peak Group of the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust willl meet on Tuesday April 14, at 7.30pm, when Tim Sexton will tell us about a very special...
Psychic evening with Jan Mayfield
Mon 13 Apr 26
The alma inn melbourne DE73 8FE
Join psychic medium Jan Mayfield for an intimate evening of psychic and mediumship connection at The Alma Inn in Melbourne...
Belper At War
Sun 12 Apr 26
The Triangle, Bridge Street, Belper DE56 1BJ
In 1776, pioneering industrialist Jedediah Strutt built his first cotton mil in the town of Belper. This was only the third cotton mill to be built...
The Paddock - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 12 Apr 26
The Paddock, Chesterfield S41 8LZ
½ acre garden incorporating small formal garden, stream and koi filled pond. Stone path over bridge, up some steps, past small copse, across the...
Millworkers Wanted! A living history walk
Sun 12 Apr 26
Archway House, Belper Mills, Bridgefoot, Belper DE56 1YD
The mill needs new workers—and you could be one of them! Join this immersive 90-minute walking adventure, weaving through history from Belper Mills...
Peak District Walking Weekender with Ray of Sun Adventures
Fri 10 Apr 26
Little John Hotel,Station Rd, Hathersage, Hope Valley S32 1DD
Discover the Peaks at their springtime best as we explore rugged gritstone edges, tranquil gorges, and sweeping viewpoints that showcase the very...
Intro to the Pennine Way Multi-Day Hike for Women
Wed 8 Apr 26
Edale Car park Hope road Edale S33 7ZQ
Join me for a three-day hike from Edale to Hebden Bridge along the Pennine Way!
Discover the UK’s oldest national trail with women who want to...
That'll Be The Day
Mon 6 Apr 26
Buxton Opera House
Water Street, Buxton SK17 6XN
Don't miss this unforgettable performance celebrating the 40th anniversary of That'll Be The Day...
Greenacres - Open Garden for NGS
Mon 6 Apr 26
Greenacres, Belper DE56 0TF
Spectacular large garden in rural Derbyshire, wonderful uninterrupted countryside views. Stroll among pines, weeping birches, acers, oaks and...
Repton NGS Village Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Mon 6 Apr 26
Repton NGS Village Gardens, Derby DE65 6FR
Repton is a thriving village dating back to Anglo Saxon times. The village gardens are all very different, ranging from the very small to very large,...
Sisters 360
Sat 4 Apr 26
Derby Theatre
15 Theatre Walk, St Peter’s Quarter,Derby DE1 2NF
Fatima and Salima are the closest, coolest, hijab-wearing step-sisters in all of Bradford – and nothing is going to stop them from winning the Tiny...
Easter School Holiday Club
Mon 30 Mar 26
The DEN Club, Egginton Primary School, Church Rd, Egginton, Derby DE65 6HP
Easter Holiday Club – Just Around the Corner!
Get ready for two fun-filled weeks at Egginton School, where children aged 4–11 can dive into...
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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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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!