What's On In and Around Derbyshire
August events
Barlborough Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
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Barlborough is an attractive historic village and a range of interesting buildings can be seen all around the village centre.
Barlborough Gardens, Chesterfield S43 4TR
Sat 2 Jul, Sun 3 Jul, Sun 7 Aug
The Lilies - Open Garden for NGS
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1 acre garden gradually restored over the past 16 years situated at the top of a wooded valley, surrounded by wildflower meadow and ash woodland.
The Lilies, Matlock DE4 4BW
Sun 3 Jul, Sun 14 Aug
8 Curzon Lane - Open Garden for NGS
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Mature garden with lawns, borders packed full with perennials, shrubs and small trees, tropical planting and hot border.
8 Curzon Lane, Derby DE24 8QS
Sun 3 Jul, Sun 17 Jul, Sun 7 Aug
Ken Godfrey`s Central Jazz Band at Risley Park Jazz Club
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Lunchtime Jazz continues fortnightly at The Risley Park Jazz Club on Wednesday July 6th
with Ken Godfrey`s Central Jazz Band.
The Risley Park Inn,
Derby Road, Risley.
(Near M1 jct 25) DE72 3SS
Wed 6 Jul, Wed 20 Jul, Wed 3 Aug, Wed 17 Aug, Wed 31 Aug
Strutt's and the River that changed the World!
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The Strutt Mill complex, built by Jedediah Strutt in the late 18th century and developed over many years, lies over a hidden system of channels which conducted water from the River Derwent to the
Strutt’s North Mill Museum and Visitor Centre
Bridgefoot, Belper DE56 1YD
Sun 10 Jul, Fri 12 Aug
The Brookside Jazz Band (every 3rd Tuesday of each Month)
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The Brookside Jazz Band play mostly traditional Jazz but with a variety of ballads, blues and other interesting tunes.
The Victory Club, 85 Chellaston Road, Allenton, Derby. DE24 9AF
Tue 19 Jul, Tue 16 Aug
School's Out! - Shipley Country Park
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SCHOOLS OUT! - Shipley Country Park
During the school summer holidays there will be a different self-led activity each week, so make time for fun with the family in the fresh air.
Shipley Country Park, Slack Lane, Heanor DE75 7GX
Sun 24 Jul to Mon 29 Aug
Dog Lovers Festival 2022
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The UK's best dog friendly tribute festival weekender returns for 2022
With a unique feel, Dog Lovers Festival is the biggest dog friendly tribute festival around, with the best UK tribute
Elvaston Showground, Borrowash Road, Derby DE72 3EN
Fri 5 Aug to Sun 7 Aug
Open Air Theatre- Much Ado About Murder
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Don your detective cap and join Heartbreak Productions for some super silly outdoor theatre this summer.
The Whitworth, Station Road
Station Road DE4 2EQ
Sat 6 Aug
51st Cromford Steam Rally
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The Cromford Steam Rally Society has been established since 1970, and is now one of the most highly rated shows in this part of the country.
Highacres Farm, Dewey Lane, Brackenfield, Nr Matlock. DE55 6DB
Sat 6 Aug and Sun 7 Aug
9 Main Street - Open Garden for NGS
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acre hilltop garden overlooking lovely farmland view. Terracing, borders, lawns and pergola create space for an informal layout with planting for colour effect.
9 Main Street, Derby DE7 6AU
Sun 7 Aug
15 Windmill Lane - Open Garden for NGS
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Landscaped and densely-planted town garden providing ideas others may wish to develop. Using a limited palette (mainly white, pink, mauve and burgundy) and emphasising leaf shape and colour, the key...
15 Windmill Lane, Ashbourne DE6 1EY
Sun 7 Aug
Plant Fair at Carsington Water Derbyshire on Saturday 13th August 2022
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FREE ENTRY to this popular Plant Hunters' Fair at Carsington Water, Derbyshire featuring highly respected specialist nurseries with a really great mix of plants and specialities to delight
Carsington Water, Big Lane, Ashbourne DE6 1ST
Sat 13 Aug
Wild in the Country - Open Garden for NGS
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A rectangular plot devoted totally to growing flowers and foliage for cutting. Sweet pea, rose, larkspur, cornflower, nigella, ammi. All the florist's favourites can be found here.
Wild in the Country, Hope Valley S32 5QQ
Sat 13 Aug
Ashbourne Road and District Allotments Ltd - Open Garden for NGS
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This beautiful allotment site is nestled quietly between two main roads leading into Derby city. It boasts of being over 100 yrs old with plots of all differing shapes and sizes.
Ashbourne Road and District Allotments Ltd, Derby DE22 3BL
Sat 13 Aug and Sun 14 Aug
Bakewell PBFA Book Fair
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Located at the Agricultural Business Centre, Agricultural Way, Haddon Road, Bakewell DE45 1AH this P.B.F.A.
Agricultural Business Centre, Agricultural Way, Haddon Road, Bakewell DE45 1AH
Sat 13 Aug
Open Air Theatre- Jane Eyre
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Heartbreak is delighted to present this original outdoor theatre adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s classic, Jane Eyre.
The Whitworth, Station Road
Station Road DE4 2EQ
Sun 14 Aug
Tissington Hall - Open Garden for NGS
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Large garden celebrating over 85yrs in the National Garden Scheme, with stunning rose garden on west terrace, herbaceous borders and 5 acres of grounds.
Tissington Hall, Ashbourne DE6 1RA
Mon 15 Aug, Mon 22 Aug, Mon 29 Aug
Bluebell Arboretum and Nursery - Open Garden for NGS
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Beautiful 9 acre woodland garden with a large collection of rare trees and shrubs. Interest throughout the yr with spring flowers, cool leafy areas in summer and sensational autumn colour.
Bluebell Arboretum and Nursery, Ashby de la Zouch LE65 2TA
Wed 17 Aug
Peak District Photography Workshop - Sunset Heathers
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20/08/2022Peak District-based around Hathersage for spectacular viewing points with plenty of heathers.
, United Kingdom S32 2JA
Sat 20 Aug