Derbyshire Events
What's On In Derbyshire
August events by date
Ken Godfrey`s Central Jazz Band at Risley Park Jazz Club
Wed 8 Jul, Wed 22 Jul, Wed 5 Aug, Wed 19 Aug, Wed 2 Sep
The Risley Park Inn,
Derby Road, Risley.
(Near M1 jct 25) DE72 3SS
Lunchtime Jazz continues fortnightly at The Risley Park Jazz Club on Wednesdays
with Ken Godfrey`s Central Jazz Band...
The Brookside Jazz Band (every 2nd Wednesday of each Month)
Wed 8 Jul, Wed 12 Aug
The Vernon Arms, 21 Locko Rd, Spondon, Derby DE21 7AL
The Brookside Jazz Band play mostly traditional Jazz but with a variety of ballads, blues and other interesting tunes...
8 Curzon Lane - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 19 Jul, Sun 9 Aug
8 Curzon Lane, Derby DE24 8QS
Mature garden with lawns, borders packed full with perennials, shrubs and small trees, tropical planting and hot border...
The West End Jazz Band
Thu 30 Jul, Thu 27 Aug, Thu 24 Sep
The Horse and Groom, 48 Elm Street, Derby. DE1 3HN
The West End Jazz Band play traditional Dixieland Jazz every last Thursday evening of each month.
Byways - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 1 Aug and Sun 2 Aug
Byways, Chesterfield S40 3NX
Three times winners of the Best Back Garden over 80 sqm, and also twice winners of Best Front Garden, Best Container Garden and Best Hanging Basket...
Harnessing the power of the Derwent - Milford and Makeney
Sun 2 Aug
Wheel Pit behind the Elephant & Peacock, Derby Rd, Milford, Belper DE56 0QW
Explore the Hidden Power of the River Derwent!
Join Dr Ian Jackson on his first-ever guided walk with the Belper North Mill Trust, and uncover the...
Greenacres - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 2 Aug
Greenacres, Belper DE56 0TF
Spectacular large garden in rural Derbyshire, wonderful uninterrupted countryside views. Stroll among pines, weeping birches, acers, oaks and...
9 Main Street - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 2 Aug
9 Main Street, Ilkeston DE7 6AU
acre hilltop garden with lovely farmland views. Terracing, borders, lawns and pergola create space for an informal layout with planting for colour...
Alderwasley - Landscape of Hurt Heritage Walk
Sat 8 Aug
In car park of Alderwasley village Hall (St Margaret's medieval chapel) grid reference 3255340. Chapel Hill, Belper DE56 2RB
Ready for a walk that takes you straight into the heart of the Industrial Revolution?
Join us for a dynamic hillside adventure overlooking the...
Clarendon - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 9 Aug
Clarendon, Chesterfield S43 4EN
A bay tree archway leads to the first of many seating areas, underneath a specimen Cedar. This leads to a triangular shaped front lawn and an...
Raiswells House - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 9 Aug
Raiswells House, Chesterfield S43 4ES
A spacious ½ acre garden surrounded by fields and a woodland backdrop, designed to give a peaceful, calm, relaxing aura...
bowshaw community festival
Sun 9 Aug
bowshaw showground,bowshaw island S18 7GU
a gigantic event footfall 12-15 thousand, it includes a funfair, live reggae,ska music stage arena 1,circus acts ,drummers and choir on arena 2,also...
Psychic evening with Jan Mayfield
Mon 10 Aug
The alma inn melbourne DE73 8FE
Join psychic medium Jan Mayfield for an intimate evening of psychic and mediumship connection at The Alma Inn in Melbourne...
Shell Fayre
Sat 15 Aug
Cavendish Hall, Chatsworth House DE45 1PJ
The British Shell Collectors Club will be holding their fourteenth event in Derbyshire at the Cavendish Hall on the Chatsworth Estate on the 15th of...
The Gondoliers
Sat 15 Aug
The Playhouse, 16 Eccles Road, Chapel-en-le-Frith SK23 0EZ
Set sail with PB Theatricals! In beautiful Venice, two Gondoliers have just been told that one of them is secretly the king of the Island of...
Peak District Photography Workshops - Heathers Sunset
Sat 15 Aug
Peak District, 6 Mayfield Terrace, Hathersage, England, , United Kingdom S32 1BE
Peak District photography workshops -based around Hathersage in Derbyshire for spectacular viewing points with plenty of heathers as the sun sets
The Gondoliers
Sun 16 Aug
Medway Community Centre, New St, Bakewell DE45 1DY
Set sail with PB Theatricals! In beautiful Venice, two Gondoliers have just been told that one of them is secretly the king of the Island of...
36 Edge Road - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 16 Aug
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,...
Yew Tree Bungalow - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 16 Aug
Yew Tree Bungalow, Matlock DE4 5FD
Plantswomans ½ acre cottage style garden on a slope created by the present owners over 40 yrs. Many mixed borders planted with many choice and...
Meynell Langley Trials Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 16 Aug, Sun 6 Sep
Meynell Langley Trials Garden, Ashbourne DE6 4NT
A plant persons paradise with over 200 floral baskets and containers together with herbaceous perennial borders, fishpond and wildlife ponds, in...
Tissington Hall - Open Garden for NGS
Mon 17 Aug, Mon 24 Aug, Mon 31 Aug
Tissington Hall, Ashbourne DE6 1RA
Large garden surrounding Tissington Hall in the ancient village of Tissington. Celebrating 89 yrs in the National Garden Scheme, with stunning rose...
Bluebell Arboretum and Nursery - Open Garden for NGS
Wed 19 Aug
Bluebell Arboretum and Nursery, Ashby-de-la-Zouch LE65 2TA
Beautiful 9 acre woodland garden with a large collection of rare trees and shrubs. Interest throughout the year with spring flowers, cool leafy areas...
Chevin Brae - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 22 Aug
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,...
27 Wash Green - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 23 Aug
27 Wash Green, Matlock DE4 4FD
Beautiful large garden, with outstanding views of historic Wirksworth town, and the surrounding Ecclesbourne valley...
World of the Workers
Sun 23 Aug
North Mill car park by Chevin Cricket range Belper DE56 1YD
Travel back to the beating heart of the Industrial Revolution in Belper — the world’s first cotton spinning town — and discover a story that changed...
15 The Woodcroft - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 23 Aug
15 The Woodcroft, Derby DE74 2QT
acre garden developed by the owner over 46 yrs with mature choice trees and shrubs, old and modern shrub roses, fern garden, wildlife garden, drifts...
12 Water Lane - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 29 Aug
12 Water Lane, Matlock DE4 4LY
Small, eclectic hillside cottage garden on different levels, created as a series of rooms. Each room has been designed to capture the stunning views...
12 Ansell Road - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 29 Aug to Mon 31 Aug
12 Ansell Road, Sheffield S11 7PE
98 yrs after being created outside the then newly built house, this suburban garden remains in the same family and is largely unchanged from 1928...
Getting Crabs, Throwing Stones and Other Offences: 19th Century Trespa
Sun 30 Aug
No28 on Belper Market Place, Belper DE56 1FZ
A Nightwatchman’s Notebook: Milford in the 1830s
A notebook kept by the Milford nightwatchmen in the 1830s was handed over to the Belper Historical...
The Hollies - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 30 Aug
The Hollies, Chesterfield S43 4EH
The Hollies maximises the unusual garden layout and inc shade area, patio garden with Moroccan corner, cottage border plus fruit trees...
Belper Ghost Walk
Sun 30 Aug
Belper Triangle, King Street, Strutt Street, and Campbell Street, Belper DE56 1PV
Dare to Uncover the Hidden Secrets of Belper
Enter the shadows and experience Belper like never before on this thrilling and atmospheric guided...
12 Water Lane - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 30 Aug
12 Water Lane, Matlock DE4 4LY
Small, eclectic hillside cottage garden on different levels, created as a series of rooms. Each room has been designed to capture the stunning views...
Repton NGS Village Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Mon 31 Aug
Repton NGS Village Gardens, Derby DE65 6FR
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,...
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!