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More Belper Channels
Sun 14 Sep 25
Belper Market Place DE56 1FZ
Uncover another side of Belper on this fascinating guided walk. Together, we’ll explore a network of hidden and varied channels that reveal the...
The Eyre Chapel - a lookback in time.
Sun 14 Sep 25
37 Newbold Village, Newbold Road, Chesterfield S41 8RJ
Heritage Open Day: Open Day with a chance to learn more about this 13thC building and historic grounds...
Meynell Langley Trials Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 14 Sep 25
Meynell Langley Trials Garden, Ashbourne DE6 4NT
Completely re-designed during 2020 with new glasshouse and patio area incorporating water rills and small ponds. Wildlife and fish ponds also added...
Sacheverell-Bateman Mausoleum
Sun 14 Sep 25
Church Lane, Morley, Ilkeston DE7 6DE
Heritage Open Day: In addition to visiting the Mausoleum and hearing about its history the adjacent Grade I Listed, St Matthew's Church will...
Bell tower at Bakewell Parish Church
Sun 14 Sep 25
All Saint's Church, South Church Street, Bakewell DE45 1FD
Heritage Open Day: Behind the Scenes at Bakewell Parish Church’s belltower. For Heritage Open Week the belltower will be open from 1400 to 1600 on...
North Lees Estate Open Day
Sun 14 Sep 25
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...
Magpie Mine
Sun 14 Sep 25
Magpie Mine, Sheldon, Bakewell DE45 1QU
Heritage Open Day: An opportunity to learn more about this historic Derbyshire lead mine The surface remains of the Magpie Mine near Sheldon in...
Middleton Top Engine House
Sun 14 Sep 25
Engine House, Rise End, Middleton, Matlock DE4 4LS
Heritage Open Day: See the world’s oldest beam engine of its type in action. Discover how it got wagons up and down steep hills on one of the...
St James the Greater Church, Barlborough
Sat 13 Sep 25
St James the Greater Church, Church Street, Barlborough, Chesterfield S43 4ER
Heritage Open Day: Visit our beautiful medieval church and learn about its history. View a special exhibition by Barlborough Heritage Centre about...
Derbyshire Conservation and Heritage Crafts Festival
Sat 13 Sep 25
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,...
Family creativity at St Thomas' Peartree, Derby
Sat 13 Sep 25
St Thomas' Church, Peartree Rd, Derby DE23 8NQ
Heritage Open Day: Be inspired by our 'wow' masterpieces of stained glass, stone carving and glittering mosaic!...
Leawood Pump
Sat 13 Sep 25
Leawood Pump, High Peak Junction, Cromford, Matlock DE4 4LS
Heritage Open Day: Take a tour of Leawood Pumphouse built in 1849 to pump water from the River Derwent into Cromford Canal...
St Giles Church, Killamarsh
Sat 13 Sep 25
Kirkcroft Lane, Killamarsh S21 1BS
Heritage Open Day: Beautiful 12th century parish church with some interesting features and history. Magnificent stained glass windows, including a...
Church and Community
Sat 13 Sep 25
St John the Evangelist Church, St John's Road, Newbold, Chesterfield S41 8PE
Heritage Open Day: There will be displays from the various groups that currently run at the church. We will also be displaying information on our...
Hands-On Architecture
Sat 13 Sep 25
The Pump Room, The Crescent, Buxton SK17 6BH
Heritage Open Day: Hands-On Architecture – A fun, family-friendly craft event in The Victorian Pump Room, Buxton, where children and adults can get...
St Peter's Church, Hartshorne
Sat 13 Sep 25
Church Street, Hartshorne, Swadlincote DE11 7ER
Heritage Open Day: An opportunity to climb the spiral staircase to the top of the church tower to see the bells and clock room...
The Architecture of Barrow upon Trent
Sat 13 Sep 25
Church Lane, Barrow-on-Trent, Derby DE73 7HB
Heritage Open Day: Guided tours will be conducted around the village, with older buildings dating from Anglo-Saxon and early mediaeval times through...
FoNRC - Nottingham Road Cemetery, Derby
Sat 13 Sep 25
Nottingham Road Cemetery, Nottingham Road, Chaddesden, Derby DE21 6FN
Heritage Open Day: History, War Grave & Architecture Displays – Architectural Highlights Tour – CWGC Soldiers Plot Visit & Talk – Notable...
Discover the history of our Church and its architecture
Sat 13 Sep 25
St Peter & St Paul, Main Road, Old Brampton, Chesterfield S42 7JG
Heritage Open Day: Discover the history & secrets of this beautiful Grade I listed medieval church. With Refreshments in the adjacent Schoolroom,...
The Chapel of St Mary on the Bridge Derby
Sat 13 Sep 25
The Chapel of St Mary on the Bridge, Sowter Road, Derby DE1 3AT
Heritage Open Day: One of six remaining Bridge Chapels in the country. Built in the 13th Century, it has had a variety of uses until a full...
National Bird Carving Championships, The Festival of Bird Art
Sat 13 Sep 25
The Agricultural Business Centre, Agricultural Way, Bakewell DE45 1AH
Organised by the BDWCA (the British Decoy & Wildfowl Carvers Association) and featuring the BDWCA Annual Competitions 2025...
Victoria Hall - Glossop: Talks and Displays
Sat 13 Sep 25
Victoria Hall, Talbot Street, Glossop SK13 7DG
Heritage Open Day: This year, Friends of Victoria Hall will be opening our doors again to share our plans for our phased refurbishment with you...
Swadlincote Heritage Fest 2025
Sat 13 Sep 25
West Street, Swadlincote, Swadlincote DE11 9DG
Heritage Open Day: Sharpe's Pottery, South Derbyshire Mining Preservation Group and the Magic Attic are joining forces to create a weekend of...
Helix Ensemble in Ockbrook
Sat 13 Sep 25
All Saints Church, Ockbrook, near Derby DE72 3RB
We have a lovely programme of music with many old favourites. Peter Siepmann our Musical Director is well-known as a choral conductor and organist...
Holmlea - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 13 Sep 25
Holmlea, Belper DE56 2EJ
Explore our 1½ acre garden, described by many visitors as unique. Wide variety of plants grown in different situations...
The Old Vicarage - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 13 Sep 25
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...
Saint Laurence Church, Measham
Sat 13 Sep 25
Saint Laurence Church, High Street, Measham, Swadlincote DE12 7HZ
Heritage Open Day: Visitors have the opportunity to take advantage of a self-guided tour, using a smartphone or tablet...
St John the Baptist Tideswell
Sat 13 Sep 25
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'...
St John the Baptist's Church, Ault Hucknall
Sat 13 Sep 25
Ault Hucknall Church, Ault Hucknall Village, Chesterfield S44 5QH
Heritage Open Day: Grade I listed church with many interesting features. Grade I listed Saxon foundation church in England's smallest village...
Celebrating restored medaeval stained glass in Dronfield Parish Church
Sat 13 Sep 25
Church Street, Dronfield S18 1QB
Heritage Open Day: Church open 9-5 to view newly restored mediaeval glass 13-16th September
re-Dedication service 10am Sunday 14th September Work has...
Cavendish Village Hall Exhibition the Wood land People & Gypsy culture
Sat 13 Sep 25
Moor End Cottage, Moor End, Beeley, Matlock DE4 2NR
Heritage Open Day: Visiting exhibitions in the Village hall, Native American Woodland cultures from Canada and the United States and Romany Gypsy...
Georgian Rural Life in the Peak district
Sat 13 Sep 25
Spencer's Yard, Moor End, Beeley, Matlock DE4 2NR
Heritage Open Day: Living history in Spencer's Yard of Georgian Life. At Spencer's Yard, there is a reconstructed cottage and...
Self-guided Photographic Trail of Bakewell
Fri 12 Sep 25
Cunningham Place, Bakewell DE45 1DD
Heritage Open Day: Follow our town trail around the heritage sites of Bakewell! Search for architectural features!...
St Leonard's Parish Church, Scarcliffe
Fri 12 Sep 25
Main Street, Scarcliffe, Scarcliffe S44 6SZ
Heritage Open Day: Medieval village church circa 1100 , housing a nationally important 13th century effigy, together with it's fascinating...
Elder Yard Unitarian Chapel
Fri 12 Sep 25
Elder Yard Unitarian Chapel, Elder Way, Chesterfield S40 1UR
Heritage Open Day: An unspoilt 17th Century Chapel (the oldest in Derbyshire), featuring original pews, altar and organ...
Christ Church Burbage
Fri 12 Sep 25
Christ Church Burbage, St Johns Rd, Buxton SK17 9AD
Heritage Open Day: Everyone is welcome to come. The church is open to visitors with historical documents and photos display...
Winding Wheel Theatre Exhibition
Fri 12 Sep 25
Winding Wheel Theatre, 13 Holywell Street, Chesterfield S41 7SA
Heritage Open Day: An exhibition exploring the history of the historic Winding Wheel Theatre. Join us for a free exhibition showcasing the...
Buxton Time Trail: Look Closer, Spot the History!
Fri 12 Sep 25
The Pump Room, The Crescent, Buxton SK17 6BH
Heritage Open Day: A family-friendly town trail, where you'll uncover Buxton’s fascinating past by spotting hidden architectural details from...
St John the Baptist Church, Buxton, Derbyshire
Fri 12 Sep 25
St John's Road, Buxton SK17 6XN
Heritage Open Day: Grade II star Regency church with decorated chancel and fine stained-glass windows...
Broomfield Hall - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 7 Sep 25
Broomfield Hall, Ilkeston DE7 6DN
25 acres of constantly developing educational Victorian gardens/woodlands maintained by volunteers and students...
Coxbench Hall - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 7 Sep 25
Coxbench Hall, Derby DE21 5BB
Former ancestral Georgian Home of the Meynell family, the gardens focus on sustainability, organic and wildlife friendly themes...
Shady Characters and Ne’er-do-wells
Sun 7 Sep 25
Belper Marketplace DE56 1FZ
Crime & Mischief in Belper – A Walk on the Wild Side
Take a fascinating stroll through Belper’s darker past!...
Shady Characters and Ne'er-do-wells - Belper's Criminal Underworld
Sun 7 Sep 25
Belper Market Place DE56 1FZ
A stroll round the town visiting the haunts of some of Belper's notorious criminals and other underhand activities...
Hayley Ellis - Silly Mare (WIP
Sat 6 Sep 25
28 Market Pl, Belper DE56 1FZ
Hayley Ellis - Silly Mare - Work In Progress
Like all women who literally just celebrated their 35th birthday five years ago, Hayley Ellis is...
A Twist in the Tale – Belper’s Ropemakers
Tue 2 Sep 25
Belper, 2 Matlock Road, outside Long Row School DE56 1BE
Step back in time and uncover the fascinating story of rope – once an everyday essential at home and at work...
Chesterfield Brick Festival
Sun 31 Aug 25
Queen’s Park Sports Centre
Queens Park Sports Centre, Boythorpe Rd
Chesterfield S40 2NE
A LEGO fan event dedicated to all things brick!
This will be a great day for families, collectors, adult builders and every other kind of LEGO...
The Bridge Inn Hope Valley Launch 30th &31st Aug 2025
Sat 30 Aug 25
The Bridge Inn, Calver Bridge
Hope Valley S32 3XA
New Management
Everyone is welcome to help celebrate the official launch of The Bridge Inn, Hope Valley, with evening entertainment and a...
Repton NGS Village Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Mon 25 Aug 25
Repton NGS Village Gardens, Derby DE65 6FQ
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,...
Glow Music and Art FEST
Sun 24 Aug 25
Market Place, Ilkeston DE7 5RN
The Glow Music and Art Festival 2025 will be held in the Ilkeston Market Place on Sunday, August 24th, 2025, from 12 PM to 9:30PM...
27 Wash Green - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 24 Aug 25
27 Wash Green, Matlock DE4 4FD
Beautiful large garden, with outstanding views of historic Wirksworth town, and the surrounding Ecclesbourne valley...
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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!