Derbyshire Events
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The Best Of Grohl (Nirvana, Foo Fighters, QOTSA) - Matlock
Sat 11 Oct 25
The Loft, Matlock DE4 3AT
Foo Fighters | Nirvana | QOTSA
The Best Of Grohl is the ultimate rock show dedicated to legendary rock icon Dave Grohl...
The Great Gatsby Fundraising Gala
Fri 10 Oct 25
Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter’s Quarter, Derby DE1 2NF
Join us for The Great Gatsby Fundraising Gala
Celebrating 50 years of Derby Theatre
We’re rolling out the red carpet for a standout event...
The Best Of Grohl (Nirvana, Foo Fighters, QOTSA) - Coventry
Fri 10 Oct 25
Arches Venue, Coventry S40 1JY
Foo Fighters | Nirvana | QOTSA
The Best Of Grohl is the ultimate rock show dedicated to legendary rock icon Dave Grohl...
Deck the halls at Dobbies’ Christmas Launch Weekend
Thu 9 Oct 25
4 Highwood Way, Balborough Links, Chesterfield S43 4XN
Christmas has come early as Dobbies Garden Centres kicks off the season in style at its Christmas Launch Weekend which takes place from Thursday 9 to...
Deck the halls at Dobbies’ Christmas Launch Weekend
Thu 9 Oct 25
Burton Road, Findern DE65 6BE
Christmas has come early as Dobbies Garden Centres kicks off the season in style at its Christmas Launch Weekend which takes place from Thursday 9 to...
Join our choir in Matlock for a FREE taster session
Wed 8 Oct 25
Matlock Methodist and United Reformed Church, Oak Road, Matlock DE4 3FJ
Do you want to learn to sing near you?
The local Matlock choir is run by singing teacher Rachel Modest...
FREE taster session with the Glossop Rock Choir
Wed 8 Oct 25
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 musician David Bicarregui...
Join our choir in Glossop for a FREE taster session
Wed 8 Oct 25
Glossop Central Methodist Church, Chapel Street, Glossop SK13 8AT
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
Your local Glossop choir is run by based musician David...
FREE taster session with the Mickleover Rock Choir
Tue 7 Oct 25
St John The Evangelist Church, Devonshire Drive, Mickleover, Derby DE3 9HT
Do you want to join a choir near you?
Your friendly local Mickleover choir is run by Derby based musician Danny McCormack...
Belper Pubs – Past and Present
Sun 5 Oct 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...
FREE taster session with the Glossop Rock Choir
Wed 1 Oct 25
Glossop Central Methodist Church, Chapel Street, Glossop SK13 8AT
If you are wanting to find a choir you'll find just what you were looking for with us in the Rock Choir...
FREE taster session with the Mickleover Rock Choir
Tue 30 Sep 25
St John The Evangelist Church, Devonshire Drive, Mickleover, Derby DE3 9HT
Are you looking to learn to sing?
The Mickleover Rock Choir is led by local musician Danny McCormack...
FREE taster session with the Duffield Rock Choir
Tue 30 Sep 25
Duffield Meadows School, Park Road, Duffield, Belper DE56 4GT
Do you want to find a choir near you?
The Belper Rock Choir is led by choir leader Danny McCormack...
Four Seasons by Candlelight – English String Ensemble
Sat 27 Sep 25
St. Alkmund’s Church
Church Drive (off Makeney Road)
Duffield DE56 4BA
PROGRAMME
Bach Brandeburg Concert No.3 in G, BWV 1048
Mendelssohn Octet in Eb, Op. 20
Vivaldi Four Seasons by candlelight
The English String...
Big Shakeout is Alpkit’s adventure festival in the Peak District
Fri 26 Sep 25
Thornbridge Outdoors, Great Longstone, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1NY
Big Shakeout is Alpkit’s end of summer celebration, held in the heart of the Peak District. Think mini festival meets outdoor adventure, where around...
Join our choir in Matlock for a FREE taster session
Wed 24 Sep 25
Matlock Methodist and United Reformed Church, Oak Road, Matlock DE4 3FJ
If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Matlock?' then why not join your local Rock Choir...
FREE taster session with the Chesterfield Rock Choir
Wed 24 Sep 25
St John's Walton, Walton Back Lane, Chesterfield S42 7LT
Are you looking to find a choir?
The Chesterfield Rock Choir is led by vocal teacher Rachel Modest...
Join our choir in Matlock for a FREE taster session
Wed 24 Sep 25
Matlock Methodist and United Reformed Church, Oak Road, Matlock DE4 3FJ
If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Matlock?' then why not join your local Rock Choir...
FREE taster session with the Chesterfield Rock Choir
Mon 22 Sep 25
Whittington Moor Methodist Church, Scarsdale Road, Chesterfield S41 8NA
If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Chesterfield?' then why not join your local Rock Choir...
Victoria Hall - Glossop: Vintage Fair
Sun 21 Sep 25
Victoria Hall, Talbot Street, Glossop SK13 7DG
Heritage Open Day: Join us for a Vintage fair at Victoria Hall. Join us on Sunday 21st September for a ‘Vintage Fair’ where stall holders will be...
Special exhibition of vestments and silver used in Eucharist services
Sun 21 Sep 25
All Saint's Church, South Church Street, Bakewell DE45 1FD
Heritage Open Day: All Saints’ Parish Church, Bakewell
Exhibition of vestments and silver used in Eucharist services...
Antiques in the Street - Swadlincote
Sun 21 Sep 25
High Street, Swadlincote town centre DE11 8JG
Antiques in the Street is back for 2025 – with three dates throughout Spring and Summer to give everyone a chance to get involved!...
Belper's extraordinary waterpower story
Sun 21 Sep 25
Belper River Gardens DE56 1FE
Discover how Belper’s mill owners and energy pioneers have, for nearly 250 years, worked to harness the mighty power of the River Derwent...
Working Belper - hosted by Belper Unitarian Chapel
Sat 20 Sep 25
Belper Unitarian Chapel, Field Row, Belper DE56 1DH
Heritage Open Day: The Chapel will be hosting a talk by Building Trustee, Adrian Farmer, who works with the DVMWHS, to share with visitors details...
Belper Unitarian Chapel Architectural Heritage
Sat 20 Sep 25
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...
Kevin Daniel headlines our September comedy show at Number 28, Belper
Sat 20 Sep 25
28 Market Pl, Belper DE56 1FZ
Kevin Daniel has been performing stand up since June of 2019. With over 200 gigs under his belt, he has quickly established himself as one of the...
Stage and Screen - The Golden Edition
Sat 20 Sep 25
Derby Theatre, Theatre Walk, Derby DE1 2NF
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, memories, and theatrical magic as we celebrate Derby Theatre’s 50th anniversary...
St Mary's Church, Hilton with Marston on Dove
Sat 20 Sep 25
St Mary's Church, Marston Lane, Marston on Dove, Derby DE65 5GB
Heritage Open Day: St Mary's Church is a beautiful and ancient Grade I listed building, dating from approximately 1200 when the present chancel...
Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne
Sat 20 Sep 25
Glossop Labour Club SK13 8AT
Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne is at the forefront of his generation of English folk musicians as both a powerful and commanding singer and a masterful...
Friends Meeting House, Bakewell
Sat 20 Sep 25
Friends Meeting House, Chapel Row, Bakewell DE45 1EL
Heritage Open Day: Peaceful light-filled space; exhibition telling the story of Quakers from first beginnings to the current day; plus a warm welcome...
Calke Abbey
Sat 20 Sep 25
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...
Timeless Spaces: Breathing New Life into Heritage Architecture
Fri 19 Sep 25
The Pump Room, The Crescent, Buxton SK17 6BH
Heritage Open Day: An inspiring talk by Nirad Solanki from Solanki Holdings, the new owner of the former Buxton Museum and Art Gallery building...
Matlock Moor Methodist Church
Fri 19 Sep 25
Quarry Lane, Chesterfield Road, Matlock DE4 5LG
Heritage Open Day: This gothic-style Primitive Methodist Church of 1903 (Pevsner) by D M Wildgoose of a local building firm is open on Saturday...
The Queen's Reading Room heads to Chatsworth for 2025 festival
Fri 19 Sep 25
Chatsworth House, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1PP
Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s charity, The Queen’s Reading Room, has announced the return of its highly anticipated flagship event The Queen’s Reading...
Assembly Rooms Open Day
Thu 18 Sep 25
The Crescent, Buxton SK17 6BH
Heritage Open Day: Step inside one of Buxton’s most elegant historic spaces! Explore the beautifully restored Assembly Rooms, uncover their rich...
Derby Arboretum Tour
Thu 18 Sep 25
Loudon Lodge, Derby Arboretum, Derby DE23 8FL
Heritage Open Day: A group walk around the park, explaining J. C. Loudon’s innovative design features and vision, the global origins of some of the...
A Buxton Quarry in the 1930s: in photo and film
Wed 17 Sep 25
The Pump Room, The Crescent, Buxton SK17 6BH
Heritage Open Day: Join Frank Emerson as he takes you deep into the industrial heritage of Buxton with a visual journey through a 1930s quarry...
FREE taster session with the Glossop Rock Choir
Wed 17 Sep 25
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 musician David Bicarregui...
FREE taster session with the Derby Rock Choir
Wed 17 Sep 25
The Church On Oakwood, 378 Bishops Drive, Oakwood, Derby DE21 2DF
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
Derby Cathedral Vestments Inspired by Architecture – 70 Years of Stitch
Wed 17 Sep 25
Derby Cathedral, Iron Gate, Derby DE1 3GP
Heritage Open Day: Explore Vestments Inspired by Architecture – 70 Years of Stitch at Derby Cathedral...
Victoria Hall - Glossop: Arts & Crafts afternoon
Tue 16 Sep 25
Victoria Hall, Talbot Street, Glossop SK13 7DN
Heritage Open Day: We are opening up for people to join us for afternoon tea and look at the architecture of Victoria Hall...
Buxton Pop Up Museum at the Library
Tue 16 Sep 25
Buxton Library, Kents Bank Road, Buxton SK17 9HW
Heritage Open Day: Whilst Buxton Museum and Art Gallery is currently closed, come and visit the team at their temporary home at Buxton Library,...
The Vicar of Bray
Tue 16 Sep 25
St Augustines, Upper Dale Road, Derby DE23 8BP
Heritage Open Day: In the popular song of the 18th century, this very adaptable parson boasted that he was able to accommodate himself to religious...
FREE taster session with the Duffield Rock Choir
Tue 16 Sep 25
Duffield Meadows School, Park Road, Duffield, Belper DE56 4GT
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
The Belper Rock Choir is led by singer/pianist Danny McCormack...
FREE taster session with the Duffield Rock Choir
Tue 16 Sep 25
Duffield Meadows School, Park Road, Duffield, Belper DE56 4GT
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
Faiths Walk around Sacred Community Spaces in Peartree, Derby
Mon 15 Sep 25
St Thomas' Church, Peartree Rd, Derby DE23 8NQ
Heritage Open Day: We will visit at least one Christian Church, Hindu Temple, Sikh Gurdwara and Muslim Mosque, all located near to each other in this...
Building on Heritage: Echoes of Buxton’s Past in Shaping Its Future
Mon 15 Sep 25
The Pump Room, The Crescent, Buxton SK17 6BH
Heritage Open Day: Meet Keith Hamilton from Stephenson, Hamilton and Risley Studio and learn about the plans for revitalising Buxton...
Discover St Thomas’ Peartree: A rogue architect’s quirky vision of harmony
Mon 15 Sep 25
St Thomas' Church, Peartree Rd, Derby DE23 8NQ
Heritage Open Day: As people enter this quiet oasis, their first word is almost always 'wow'! Come and see why!...
Kedleston Hall - National Trust
Mon 15 Sep 25
Kedleston Road, Near Quarndon, Derby DE225JH
Heritage Open Day: Cared for by the National Trust, Kedleston Hall is just a few miles out of Derby city...
Archaeological investigations around Bakewell
Mon 15 Sep 25
Bakewell Visitor Centre, Bridge Street, Bakewell DE45 1DS
Heritage Open Day: A pop-up exhibition with handling objects by Archaeological Research Services Ltd at Bakewell Visitor Centre...
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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!