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... more >

Shipley Country Park Visitor Centre, Slack Lane DE75 7GX

Sun 28 Jul to Sun 1 Sep

The West End Jazz Band

The West End Jazz Band play traditional Dixieland Jazz every last Wednesday evening. more >

The Horse and Groom, 48 Elm Street, Derby. DE1 3HN

Wed 31 Jul, Wed 28 Aug, Wed 25 Sep

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Derbyshire

9 Hawkins Drive - Open Garden for NGS

A small yet busy garden with flowering shrubs and evergreens, perennials and annuals. Fern and heuchera beds provide a splash of colour... more >

9 Hawkins Drive, Belper DE56 2JN

Wed 31 Jul, Sun 11 Aug

The New Orleans Hotshots Jazz Band

The New Orleans Hotshots Jazz Band play a mix of Traditional Jazz, blues and swinging tunes to get your feet tapping. more >

The Royal British Legion Mickleover Club, 30 Poppyfields Drive, off Western Road, Mickleover, Derby. DE3 9GB

Fri 2 Aug

Grow Outside Garden - Open Garden for NGS

A community focused horticultural social enterprise, the garden is based on no-dig, organic and regenerative principles... more >

Grow Outside Garden, Ripley DE5 3QZ

Fri 2 Aug and Sat 3 Aug

Free Gardening Workshops: Chesterfield

Dobbies, the UKs leading garden centre retailer, is celebrating National Allotment Week (12-18 August) by inviting gardening enthusiasts across the... more >

4 Highwood Way, Balborough Links, Chesterfield S43 4XN

Sat 3 Aug, Wed 7 Aug, Wed 14 Aug, Wed 21 Aug, Wed 28 Aug

Free Gardening Workshops: Derby

Dobbies, the UKs leading garden centre retailer, is celebrating National Allotment Week (12-18 August) by inviting gardening enthusiasts across the... more >

Burton Road, Findern DE65 6BE

Sat 3 Aug, Wed 7 Aug, Wed 14 Aug, Wed 21 Aug, Wed 28 Aug

Dobbies Teddy Bears' Picnic Derby

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is inviting families to roll out the picnic blanket and gather around this summer as it unveils its... more >

Burton Road, Findern DE65 6BE

Sat 3 Aug and Sun 4 Aug

Dobbies Teddy Bears' Picnic Chesterfield

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is inviting families to roll out the picnic blanket and gather around this summer as it unveils its... more >

4 Highwood Way, Balborough Links, Chesterfield S43 4XN

Sat 3 Aug and Sun 4 Aug

Cromford Steam Rally

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... more >

Highacres Farm, Dewey Lane, Brackenfield, Nr Matlock. DE55 6DB

Sat 3 Aug and Sun 4 Aug

Insect Show

Join the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Entomological Society for their bug-tastic Insect Show with insect related displays, including live... more >

Shipley Country Park Visitor Centre, Slack Lane DE75 7GX

Sun 4 Aug

9 Main Street - Open Garden for NGS

acre hilltop garden with lovely farmland views. Terracing, borders, lawns and pergola create space for an informal layout with planting for colour..... more >

9 Main Street, Ilkeston DE7 6AU

Sun 4 Aug

13 Westfield Road - Open Garden for NGS

A deceptive country-style garden in Swadlincote, a real gem. The garden is on two levels of approx ½ acre... more >

13 Westfield Road, Swadlincote DE11 0BG

Sun 4 Aug

The Little School of Ecology at Haddon Hall

Children can experience the magic of exploring at Haddon Hall’s Little School of Ecology this summer. The Little School of Ecology sessions will..... more >

Haddon Hall, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1LA

Tue 6 Aug

Ken Godfrey`s Central Jazz Band at Risley Park Jazz Club

Lunchtime Jazz continues fortnightly at The Risley Park Jazz Club on Wednesdays with Ken Godfrey`s Central Jazz Band... more >

The Risley Park Inn, Derby Road, Risley. (Near M1 jct 25) DE72 3SS

Wed 7 Aug, Wed 21 Aug, Wed 4 Sep

Foraging wilth Wild Food UK - Peak District

Uncover the incredible variety of edible treasures hiding in the great outdoors. From wild mushrooms to flavourful flora, our courses teach you to..... more >

The Miners Arms, Water Lane, Eyam, Hope Valley S32 5RG

Fri 9 Aug, Sat 10 Aug, Fri 6 Sep to Sun 8 Sep, Fri 4 Oct to Sun 6 Oct

Bakewell PBFA Book Fair

Located at the Agricultural Business Centre, Agricultural Way, Haddon Road, Bakewell DE45 1AH this P.B.F.A... more >

Agricultural Business Centre, Agricultural Way, Haddon Road, Bakewell DE45 1AH

Sat 10 Aug

Schools, Stockings and Workhouse Heritage Walk

What was it like to live in Belper 150 years ago, whether employed, being educated or down on your luck? Come and find out on this linear walk... more >

Belper Mills DE56 1YD

Sun 11 Aug

Tissington Hall - Open Garden for NGS

Large garden celebrating over 85yrs in the National Garden Scheme, with stunning rose garden on west terrace, herbaceous borders and 5 acres of... more >

Tissington Hall, Ashbourne DE6 1RA

Mon 12 Aug, Mon 19 Aug, Mon 26 Aug

Cascades Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

The Meditation Garden and Bonsai centre: Fascinating 4 acre peaceful garden in spectacular natural surroundings with woodland, cliffs, stream, pond... more >

Cascades Gardens, Matlock DE4 2AH

Sat 17 Aug

Chevin Brae - Open Garden for NGS

A large garden, with swathes of daffodils in the orchard a spring feature. Extensive wildflower planting along edge of wood features aconites,..... more >

Chevin Brae, Belper DE56 0QH

Sat 17 Aug

The Old Barn - Open Garden for NGS

2 acres in secluded hamlet, lots of interest. Lawned garden with colourful shrubs and tree-lined cobbled paths... more >

The Old Barn, Swadlincote DE12 8AF

Sat 17 Aug and Sun 18 Aug

Peak District Heather | Photography Workshop - Sunset

Peak District heather landscape photography workshops -based around Hathersage for spectacular viewing points with plenty of heathers | Sunset more >

6 Mayfield Terrace, Hathersage, England, , United Kingdom S32 1BE

Sat 17 Aug

Shell Fayre

The British Shell Collectors Club will be holding their twelfth event in Derbyshire at the Cavendish Hall on the Chatsworth Estate on the 17th of... more >

Cavendish Hall, Chatsworth House DE45 1PJ

Sat 17 Aug

Plant Fair at Carsington Water Derbyshire on Sunday 18th August 2024

FREE ENTRY to this popular Plant Hunters' Fair at Carsington Water, Derbyshire featuring highly respected specialist nurseries with a really... more >

Carsington Water, Big Lane, Ashbourne DE6 1ST

Sun 18 Aug

Greenacres - Open Garden for NGS

Beautiful large garden in rural Derbyshire, wonderful countryside views. Wander among the pines, weeping birches, acers, oaks and beeches... more >

Greenacres, Belper DE56 0TF

Wed 21 Aug

Bluebell Arboretum and Nursery - Open Garden for NGS

Beautiful 9 acre woodland garden with a large collection of rare trees and shrubs. Interest throughout the year with spring flowers, cool leafy areas..... more >

Bluebell Arboretum and Nursery, Ashby de la Zouch LE65 2TA

Wed 21 Aug

Swad Live 2024

A community festival of live music and dance in Swadlincote town centre. Swad Live 2024 is a free community festival taking place between 11am and..... more >

The Delph Market Square, Market Street, Swadlincote Town Centre DE11 9DA

Sat 24 Aug

Landown Farm - Open Garden for NGS

The garden is located in an equestrian setting and is mainly laid to lawn, with raised beds and borders brimming with 100 dahlia varieties in the... more >

Landown Farm, Derby DE65 6BH

Sat 24 Aug and Sun 25 Aug

27 Wash Green - Open Garden for NGS

Secluded 1 acre garden, with outstanding 360 views. Inner enclosed area has topiary, pergola and lawn surrounded by mixed borders, with paved seating..... more >

27 Wash Green, Matlock DE4 4FD

Sun 25 Aug

The Dark Side of Milford - Heritage Walk

This walk covers Milford's west side (or the dark side, where the sun doesn't shine over the Chevin in the winter months) looking at the... more >

Milford Triangle, Chevin Road, Milford DE56 0QW

Sun 25 Aug

The Hollies - Open Garden for NGS

The Hollies maximises the unusual garden layout and inc shade area, patio garden with Moroccan corner, cottage border plus fruit trees... more >

The Hollies, Chesterfield S43 4EH

Sun 25 Aug

72 Burnside Avenue - Open Garden for NGS

Delightful small garden packed with herbaceous borders and some tropical planting. Dahlias, Cannas and Phlox give colour with hanging baskets, tree..... more >

72 Burnside Avenue, Alfreton DE55 6AE

Sun 25 Aug, Mon 26 Aug

Meynell Langley Trials Garden - Open Garden for NGS

Completely re-designed during 2020 with new glasshouse and patio area incorporating water rills and small ponds... more >

Meynell Langley Trials Garden, Ashbourne DE6 4NT

Sun 25 Aug

Repton NGS Village Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

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,..... more >

Repton NGS Village Gardens, Derby DE65 6FQ

Mon 26 Aug

The Nightingale Centre - Open Garden for NGS

Charity conference Centre in the heart of the Peak National Park. 1½ acre garden, with views of surrounding countryside... more >

The Nightingale Centre, Buxton SK17 8RH

Sat 31 Aug and Sun 1 Sep

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!