Derbyshire Events
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36 Edge Road - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 29 Mar 26
36 Edge Road, Matlock DE4 3NH
Matlock town centre garden of approx 1 acre. Beautifully designed and landscaped. Herbaceous borders, Japanese garden, wildlife pond, mature trees,...
Misa-Tango (presented by The Sitwell Singers)
Sat 28 Mar 26
St John the Evangelist Church, Mill Street, Derby DE1 3HZ
At the end of this season we (The Sitwell Singers) are going on tour to Salamanca, and so our whole season is inspired by the great composers of...
Delphine Trio
Sat 28 Mar 26
The Multi Faith Centre
University of Derby
Kedleston Road
Derby DE22 1GB
PROGRAMME
Beethoven Trio in Bb, op. 11
Pepin Snow, Moon & Flowers
Brahms Clarinet Trio in a minor, op...
An egg-citing time – Heanor care home invites community to open day
Sat 28 Mar 26
Porterwood Drive
Shipley
Heanor
Derbyshire DE75 7WY
A care home in Heanor is opening its doors to local families for an afternoon of entertainment and homemade treats...
Dark Side of Milford
Sun 22 Mar 26
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...
Chevin Brae - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 21 Mar 26
Chevin Brae, Belper DE56 0QH
A large garden, with swathes of daffodils in the orchard during spring. Extensive wildflower planting along edge of wood features aconites,...
Legends of Motown Live at The Brewhouse | Burton-on-Trent
Fri 20 Mar 26
The Brewhouse, Union Street, Burton-on-Trent DE14 1AA
Legends of Motown is a sensational 7-piece tribute to the music of Motown, bringing you all the biggest Motown hits from the 60s and 70s...
FREE taster session with the Matlock Rock Choir
Wed 18 Mar 26
The Grand Pavilion Matlock Bath, South Parade, Matlock Bath, Matlock DE4 3NR
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Rock Choir...
Cats Protection St. Patrick's Day Quiz
Tue 17 Mar 26
The Greyhound, 75-76 Friar Gate, Derby DE1 1FN
Burger and quiz night to raise funds for Cats Protection!
We're celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a chill but fun event...
Mother's Day Planted Wreath Workshop
Fri 13 Mar 26
4 Highwood Way, Balborough Links, Chesterfield S43 4XN
The brand-new Mother’s Day Planted Wreath Workshop gives customers the perfect opportunity to spend all afternoon together, with the option to add on...
Mother's Day Planted Wreath Workshop
Fri 13 Mar 26
Burton Road, Findern DE65 6BE
The brand-new Mother’s Day Planted Wreath Workshop gives customers the perfect opportunity to spend all afternoon together, with the option to add on...
FREE taster session with the Matlock Rock Choir
Wed 11 Mar 26
The Grand Pavilion Matlock Bath, South Parade, Matlock Bath, Matlock DE4 3NR
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Rock Choir...
Psychic evening with Jan Mayfield
Tue 10 Mar 26
The Three horseshoes DE5 3BR
Join psychic medium Jan Mayfield for an evening of psychic and mediumship connection at The Three Horseshoes Ripley Derbyshre...
Fern Bank - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 8 Mar 26
Fern Bank, Matlock DE4 4AD
Set in a former small gritstone quarry, this hillside garden is surrounded by woodland and grazing farmland...
Monsal Head Guided Walk (Women Only & Dog Friendly) – Peak District
Sun 8 Mar 26
Ashford Car Park, 4 Court Ln, Ashford in the Water, Bakewell DE45 1QG
Celebrate International Women’s Day with this pretty walk to Monsal Head, finishing in Ashford-in-the-water for some coffee and cake...
Bakewell & Chatsworth Guided Walk (Dog Friendly) – Peak District
Sat 7 Mar 26
Smiths Island Car Park, 12 Granby Croft, Bakewell DE45 1EZ
Leave the hustle and bustle of Bakewell behind through the beautiful parkland of Chatsworth. Pause for a well deserved cuppa in Edensor...
Steve N Allen headlines our March comedy night at 28 Laughs!
Fri 6 Mar 26
Number 28 28 Market Pl, Belper DE56 1FZ
We're back at Number 28 in Belper on March 6th!
Our headliner is the wonderful Steve N. Allen!...
Coxbench Hall - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 1 Mar 26
Coxbench Hall, Derby DE21 5BB
Former ancestral Georgian Home of the Meynell family, the gardens focus on sustainability, organic and wildlife friendly themes...
Meveril Lodge - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 28 Feb 26
Meveril Lodge, High Peak SK23 9UZ
A recently developed 1½ acre rural garden surrounded by a stream, divided into areas themed by colour and season, with an emphasis on scented plants...
The Makers’ Market at Denby Pottery Village
Sat 28 Feb 26
Denby Pottery Village, Denby Pottery, Derby Road, Denby, Derbyshire DE5 8NX
Denby Pottery Village is delighted to welcome back The Makers Market for their first Food & Craft Market of 2026...
Come and Sing Haydn's 'The Seasons'
Sat 28 Feb 26
St Peter's Church, Church Lane, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 1EZ
As well as watching The Sitwell Singers in concert, here is your chance to join us for a day and sing Haydn's 'The Seasons' under...
Accidents at the Strutt Mills
Sun 22 Feb 26
These are all taking place at 6pm at No28 on Belper Market
Place, Belper . DE56 1FZ
How dangerous was it to work in the Strutt Mills of Belper and Milford?
Step inside the world of Britain’s early industrial workforce and uncover...
Oak Cottage - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 15 Feb 26
Oak Cottage, Swadlincote DE11 8AG
½ acre garden set around Blackfordbys 'hidden' listed thatched cottage, which itself is more than 300 yrs old. 3...
The Dower House - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 14 Feb 26
The Dower House, Melbourne DE73 8JH
Beautiful view of Melbourne Pool from balustraded terrace of 1829 house. Garden drops steeply by paths, arbour or steps down a bank of some 60...
Dobbies Paw-fect Valentine
Sat 14 Feb 26
4 Highwood Way, Balborough Links, Chesterfield S43 4XN
My Paw-fect Valentine takes place at Dobbies’ on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 February, with a great line-up of activities, treats and photo...
Dobbies Paw-fect Valentine
Sat 14 Feb 26
Burton Road, Findern DE65 6BE
My Paw-fect Valentine takes place at Dobbies’ on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 February, with a great line-up of activities, treats and photo...
Bemrose Recital – Martin Cousin (piano)
Sun 8 Feb 26
Multi Faith Centre, University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby DE22 1GB
PROGRAMME
Brahms Klavierstücke Op.118
Rose Fantasia Op. 24
Schumann Fantasy in C Op. 17
Martin Cousin is regarded as one of the most...
The Old Vicarage - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 7 Feb 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...
New Year, New Sounds
Mon 2 Feb 26
St John the Evangelist Church, Mill Street, Derby DE1 3HZ
Back by popular demand for a third year, join us for a *FREE* concert of world premiere performances of new choral music, composed especially for us...
Crafternoon Tea Club
Sat 24 Jan 26
4 Highwood Way, Balborough Links, Chesterfield S43 4XN
Dobbies Garden Centres is inviting customers along to an afternoon of creativity, connection, and cake this January, with a brand-new Crafternoon Tea...
Crafternoon Tea Club
Sat 24 Jan 26
Burton Road, Findern DE65 6BE
Dobbies Garden Centres is inviting customers along to an afternoon of creativity, connection, and cake this January, with a brand-new Crafternoon Tea...
FREE taster session with the Matlock Rock Choir
Wed 21 Jan 26
Rowsley Village Hall, School Lane, Rowsley DE4 2EE
Are you looking to find a local choir to join?
The Rowsley Rock Choir is led by singing teacher Rachel Modest...
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, High Peak Group
Tue 13 Jan 26
Bradbury House, Glossop SK13 8AR
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, High Peak Group
Fighting Wildlife Crime
Howard Jones will be telling us about the work of RSPB investigations
Not this...
Abseil & Caving Multi-Activity Day | Peak District
Mon 22 Dec 25
Millers Dale Viaduct,Monsal Trail, Buxton SK17 8SN
Two Epic Adventures in One Day
Looking for a full day of outdoor excitement in the Peak District?
This Abseil & Caving Multi-Activity Day brings...
Belper Pubs – Past and Present
Sun 21 Dec 25
Talbot Hotel, Belper DE56 2UA
Step back in time and uncover the secrets of historic pubs, where every wall holds colorful stories and city legends...
Mumpers Winter Ceilidh
Sat 20 Dec 25
Kegworth Village Hall, Nottingham Road, Kegworth, Leicestershire DE74 2FH
Mumpers Winter Ceilidh (Festive Frolics)
Barn dance with the Mumpers Community Ceilidh Band and caller Lynne Render.
Strike the Harp - Christmas Concert by The Sitwell Singers
Mon 15 Dec 25
St John the Evangelist Church, Mill Street, Derby DE1 3HZ
Strike the Harp...and join the chorus.
The Sitwell Singers team up with local harpist Rowena Bass for our annual Christmas extravaganza...
Christmas At The Cathedral
Fri 12 Dec 25
Derby Cathedral
Iron Gate
Derby DE1 3GP
Christmas at the Cathedral;
The perfect family Christmas Concert.
Festive music, singalong carols and more in the glorious surroundings of Derby...
Carols from Derbyshire
Fri 12 Dec 25
Glossop Labour Club SK13 8AT
Many villages in North Derbyshire have a tradition of singing their own carols at this time of year, usually in pubs or village halls...
Padley Gorge and Longshaw Estate | Peak District | Group Hike
Tue 9 Dec 25
Wooden Pole Car Park – NT, Longshaw, Hope Valley S32 2HX
Wander through wonderful woodland near Padley Gorge and the Longshaw Estate, and take in all the curiosity’s and history along the way!...
Wildlife Conservation on a High Peak Hill Farm
Tue 9 Dec 25
Bradbury House, Glossop SK13 8AR
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust (High Peak Group)
Sally Hodgson will be telling us about Wildlfe conservation on a High Peak hill farm,
Tuesday Dec 9th...
Tissington & Parwich (Dog Friendly) – The Peak District
Sat 6 Dec 25
Tissington Car Park, Darfield Ln, Tissington, Ashbourne DE6 1RA
About the Walk
Join Alex and her dog Leia for a relaxed, dog-friendly guided walk exploring two of the Peak District’s most charming villages —...
Christmas Market
Sat 6 Dec 25
Hollowford Centre
Hollowford Lane
Castleton
Hope Valley S33 8WR
The Hollowford Centre in Castleton is opening its doors once again for its 13th Christmas Market on Saturday 6th December 2025
The free indoor...
Victorian Matlock Christmas Market 2025 - 30th Anniversary
Fri 5 Dec 25
Hall Leys Park,
Matlock DE4 3NL
This milestone year promises to be the biggest and most magical yet, with fun for the whole family – including your four-legged friends!...
Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight
Fri 5 Dec 25
Derby Cathedral, Derby DE1 3DY
Step into the warm glow of candlelight this festive season and experience the magic of Christmas through the timeless beauty of classical music, set...
Denby Pottery Village Christmas Market 2025
Thu 4 Dec 25
Denby Pottery, Derby Road, Denby DE5 8NX
Denby Pottery Village is holding its annual Christmas Market over two weekends – 4th-7th December and 11th-14th - December find inspiration for...
Santa Paws at Dobbies Garden Centres
Sat 29 Nov 25
4 Highwood Way, Balborough Links, Chesterfield S43 4XN
This year, include your four-legged family members in the Christmas fun with Dobbies’ Santa Paws, an event specifically designed for dogs
Dogs...
Santa Paws at Dobbies Garden Centres
Sat 29 Nov 25
Burton Road, Findern DE65 6BE
This year, include your four-legged family members in the Christmas fun with Dobbies’ Santa Paws, an event specifically designed for dogs
Dogs...
Dreamy Place X Bright Winter Nights
Thu 27 Nov 25
Bolsover Castle, Castle Street, Bolsover, Chesterfield S44 6PR
Experience the Magic of Bright Winter Nights X Dreamy Place at Bolsover Castle
Join us for an extraordinary evening where art, community, and...
Dobbies Christmas Shopping Night in aid of Alzheimers Research UK
Thu 27 Nov 25
4 Highwood Way, Balborough Links, Chesterfield S43 4XN
Dobbies Garden Centres is encouraging customers to come along on Thursday 27 November to be the first to shop exclusive Black Friday offers at its...
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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!