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Nature Trail - Shipley Country Park
SUNDAY 28 MAY – SUNDAY 04 JUNE 2023
10.30am-3.30pm. Turn up any time. Self-led activity.
NATURE TRAIL
Come along to this trail to find out about...
Shipley Country Park, Slack Lane, Heanor DE75 7GX
Today to Sun 4 Jun
Join our choir in Matlock for a FREE taster session
Do you want to join a choir near you?
Your local Matlock choir is run by Derbyshire based musician Tom Rigby.
Matlock Methodist and United Reformed Church, Oak Road, Matlock DE4 3FJ
Today, Wed 7 Jun, and more dates until Wed 5 Jul
FREE taster session with the Chesterfield Rock Choir
Do you want to find a local choir to join near you?
The local Chesterfield choir is run byvocal tutor Tom Rigby.
St John’s Walton, Walton Back Lane, Chesterfield S42 7LT
Today, Wed 7 Jun, and more dates until Wed 5 Jul
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.
The Risley Park Inn,
Derby Road, Risley.
(Near M1 jct 25) DE72 3SS
Today, Wed 14 Jun
A Strutt Around the Mills
A 1 hour external site tour of the Belper Mills complex, with an exclusive trip into the North Mill Basement!
Archway House, Strutt’s North Mill, Bridgefoot, Belper DE56 1YD
Today, Wed 7 Jun
Funtopia at Belper
The BIG day out for little kids is coming to Belper for the first time ever!
Our fun-filled festival - designed especially for under 10’s, is...
The Park Recreation Ground,
Park Road,
Belper DE56 1LW
Thu 1 Jun
Autism Friendly Session at Belper Funtopia
The BIG day out for little kids is coming to Belper for the first time ever and, this year we are holding an Autism Friendly Session at EVERY
The Park Recreation Ground,
Park Road,
Belper DE56 1LW
Thu 1 Jun
Funtopia Autism Friendly Sessions at Belper
The BIG day out for little kids is coming to Belper for the first time ever and, this year we are holding an Autism Friendly Session at EVERY
The Park Recreation Ground,
Park Road,
Belper DE56 1LW
Thu 1 Jun
The Village Screen Cinema Experience at The Peak Cavern, Castleton
This Spring/Summer, The Village Screen pop-up cinema are returning to the spectacular Peak Cavern cave in Castleton, in the Peak District, to
The Peak Cavern S33 8WP
Fri 2 Jun to Sun 4 Jun
Premium
Solar Observing at Shipley Country Park
Saturday 03 and 24 June 2023
10am-4pm. Turn up any time.
Come along to view our closest star, the Sun, through special filters.
Shipley Country Park, Heanor DE75 7GX
Sat 3 Jun, Sat 24 Jun
Yard Sale
Saturday 3 June 2023
Bakewell Old House Museum
Come along to our spring Yard Sale for potted plants, home-baked cakes, books, bric-a-brac and
Bakewell Old House Museum
Cunningham Place
Bakewell DE45 1DD
Sat 3 Jun
The Holly Tree - Open Garden for NGS
In excess of 1½ acres and set on a steeply sloping south facing site, sheltering behind a high retaining wall.
The Holly Tree, Matlock DE4 2PX
Sat 3 Jun and Sun 4 Jun
North Derbyshire Cottage Garden Society Plant Sale
Annual plant sale of cottage garden plants at reasonable prices. All plants labelled.
Arkwright’s Mill, Cromford DE4 3RQ
Sat 3 Jun
Ocho plus Guests - 10 year celebration concert
Award winning Staffordshire choir to mark 10 years of vocal unity with a celebratory concert bringing together some of the area’s best musical
The 400 Theatre,
Willington Road,
Repton DE65 6FH
Sat 3 Jun
Longford Hall Farm - Open Garden for NGS
The large front garden is mainly shrubs Hydrangeas, Roses, Ferns, Grasses and Hostas beds. These surround a modern pond and fountain.
Longford Hall Farm, Ashbourne DE6 3DS
Sat 3 Jun, Sat 15 Jul
Sharpes Pottery Museum Craft Market
Join our craft market on the 3rd of June at Sharpes Pottery Museum, Swadlincote, Derby 11am-2pm. We have a variety of stall-holders selling...
23, West St, Swadlincote Derby DE11 9DG
Sat 3 Jun
Dippy Craft & Gift Fair Bakewell
Fabulous Craft & Gift Fair featuring amazing local artists and crafters. Dogs Welcome
Bakewell Agricultural Centre, Agricultural Way, Bakewell DE45 1AH
Sat 3 Jun, Sun 4 Jun
Fir Croft - Open Garden for NGS
Massive scree with many varieties. Plantsmans garden; rockeries; water garden and nursery; extensive collection (over 3000 varieties) of alpines;...
Fir Croft, Calver S32 3ZD
Sun 4 Jun, Sun 18 Jun
Highfield House - Open Garden for NGS
Lovely country garden of approx 1 acre, incorporating a shady garden, woodland, pond, laburnum tunnel, orchard, herbaceous borders and vegetable
Highfield House, Alfreton DE55 7AP
Sun 4 Jun
FREE taster session with the Chesterfield Rock Choir
If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Chesterfield?' then why not join your local Rock Choir.
Whittington Moor Methodist Church, Scarsdale Road, Chesterfield S41 8NA
Mon 5 Jun, Mon 12 Jun, Mon 19 Jun, Mon 26 Jun, Mon 3 Jul
FREE taster session with the Mickleover Rock Choir
If you are wanting to find a choir you'll find a happy place with us in the Rock Choir.
The Mickleover Rock Choir is led by choir leader...
St John The Evangelist Church, Devonshire Drive, Mickleover, Derby DE3 9HT
Tue 6 Jun, Tue 13 Jun, Tue 20 Jun, Tue 27 Jun, Tue 4 Jul
FREE taster session with the Duffield Rock Choir
Do you want to learn to sing near you?
The Belper Rock Choir is led by choir leader Jennie Harwood.
Duffield Meadows School, Park Road, Duffield, Belper DE56 4GT
Tue 6 Jun, Tue 13 Jun, Tue 20 Jun, Tue 27 Jun, Tue 4 Jul
Talk: Bowls in a Fragile World
Talk: Bowls in a Fragile World
Debra Shipley will be giving a talk about her exhibition “Bowls in a Fragile World”, an installation of 100 items
Bakewell Old House Museum
Cunningham Place
Bakewell DE45 1DD
Tue 6 Jun
FREE taster session with the Derby Rock Choir
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
The Oakwood, Derby Rock Choir is led by local vocal tutor Jennie Harwood.
The Church On Oakwood, 378 Bishops Drive, Oakwood, Derby DE21 2DF
Wed 7 Jun, Wed 14 Jun, Wed 21 Jun, Wed 28 Jun, Wed 5 Jul
The Smithy - Open Garden for NGS
Small oasis of calm in the town centre, designed by its architect-owners. Pretty colour-themed borders and dappled tree cover.
The Smithy, Buxton SK17 6HD
Sat 10 Jun and Sun 11 Jun
The Dower House - Open Garden for NGS
Beautiful view of Melbourne Pool from balustraded terrace running length of 1829 house. Garden drops steeply by paths and steps to lawn with...
The Dower House, Melbourne DE73 8JH
Sat 10 Jun and Sun 11 Jun
15 The Woodcroft - Open Garden for NGS
acre garden developed over 43 yrs with mature choice trees and shrubs, old and modern shrub roses, fern garden, wildlife garden inc barrel pond,
15 The Woodcroft, Derby DE74 2QT
Sun 11 Jun
FREE taster session with the Marple/New Mills Rock Choir
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local High Peak Rock Choir.
Spring Bank Arts Centre, Spring Bank, New Mills, High Peak SK22 4BH
Wed 14 Jun, Wed 21 Jun, Wed 28 Jun, Wed 5 Jul
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 yr with spring flowers, cool leafy areas...
Bluebell Arboretum and Nursery, Ashby de la Zouch LE65 2TA
Wed 14 Jun, Wed 12 Jul
Salon Contemporary Arts summer exhibition 2023
Art exhibition and sale featuring 21 of the East Midlands top artists.
Museum of making
Silk mill lane
Derby DE1 3AF
Fri 16 Jun to Sun 18 Jun
Premium
Trial By Jury & The Zoo - performed by Matlock G&S Singers
'Trial By Jury' by Gilbert & Sullivan, plus 'The Zoo,' by Arthur Sullivan and Bolton Rowe - two sparkling and witty short
The Medway Centre, Bakewell DE45 1DY
Fri 16 Jun and Sat 17 Jun
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
Cascades Gardens, Matlock DE4 2AH
Fri 16 Jun
The Ladyboys of Bangkok
The Ladyboys of Bangkok 2023
Party QueensTour
DERBY
The Sabai Pavilion, Market Place, DE1 3AH
Friday 16th June to Saturday 8th
Market Place Derby DE1 3AH
Fri 16 Jun to Sat 8 Jul
Holmlea - Open Garden for NGS
Discover our 1½ acre garden. You will find the conventional and unusual - some might say eccentric! Formal garden, kitchen garden, gravel garden,...
Holmlea, Belper DE56 2EJ
Sat 17 Jun and Sun 18 Jun
Melbourne Hall Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
A 17 acre historic garden with an abundance of rare trees and shrubs. Woodland and waterside planting with extensive herbaceous borders.
Melbourne Hall Gardens, Derby DE73 8EN
Sat 17 Jun and Sun 18 Jun
Wild in the Country - Open Garden for NGS
A rectangular plot devoted totally to growing flowers and foliage for cutting. Sweet pea, rose, larkspur, cornflower, nigella, ammi.
Wild in the Country, Hope Valley S32 5QQ
Sat 17 Jun
Rural Ramble - Edale to Castleton Circular Guided Walk
A guide-led family-friendly circular walk following one of the classic Peak District walking routes, which was recently voted one of the
Edale Car Park,
Edale S33 7ZL
Sat 17 Jun, Sat 1 Jul, and more dates until Sun 6 Aug
Sam Baxter
Sam Baxter presents traditional songs in a way that is raw and immediate. He weaves and twists his own contemporary arrangements around the...
Glossop Labour Club SK13 8AT
Sat 17 Jun
Edensor Open Gardens & Fete
Traditional Fete and Open Gardens in the ancient village of Edensor, dating back to the 18th century, set within the Chatsworth Estate.
Edensor Village, Chatsworth Estate DE45 1PH
Sat 17 Jun
Yew Tree Bungalow - Open Garden for NGS
Plants womens ½ acre cottage style garden on a slope created by the present owners over 30 years. Many mixed borders planted with many choice and...
Yew Tree Bungalow, Matlock DE4 5FD
Sun 18 Jun
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.
13 Westfield Road, Swadlincote DE11 0BG
Sun 18 Jun, Sun 6 Aug
Dronfield Hall Barn Artisan & Producers' Market
Market with a difference
Buy local by supporting our artisan and producers’ market which is set to provide a great family day out at one of the
Dronfield Hall Barn
High Street
Dronfield S18 1PY
Sun 18 Jun
Third Round 2023 Darley Moor Motor Cycle Club Championships
The Third Round of the 2023 Darley Moor Club Championships for road racing featuring all Solo classes and Sidecar classes plus two races for the
Darley Moor Sports Centre
Darley Moor, Ashbourne DE6 2ET
Sun 18 Jun
The Brookside Jazz Band (every 3rd Tuesday of each Month)
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 20 Jun, Tue 18 Jul, Tue 15 Aug
330 Old Road - Open Garden for NGS
Deceptive acre plot of mature trees, landscaped lawns, orchard and cottage style planting. Unusual perennials, species groups such as astrantia,...
330 Old Road, Chesterfield S40 3QH
Fri 23 Jun and Sat 24 Jun
Lullington Open Gardens and Classic Car Weekend
Approx 10 gardens open
Plant, craft, food and book stalls
Fantastic display of classic cars and vehicles
Church open
Grand Draw and
The village of Lullington in South Derbyshire () can be found between the A38 and the A444 in between Burton on Trent and Tamworth DE12 8ED
Sat 24 Jun and Sun 25 Jun
Elmton Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Elmton is a lovely little village situated on a stretch of rare unimproved Magnesian limestone grassland with quaking grass, bee orchids and
Elmton Gardens, Worksop S80 4LS
Sat 24 Jun and Sun 25 Jun
Japan FEST Swadlincote Festival of Leisure
A celebration of Japanese culture with performances, workshops and stalls
An event in celebration of Japanese culture, meticulously crafted by
Common Rd, Church Gresley, Swadlincote DE11 9NW
Sat 24 Jun and Sun 25 Jun
Bakewell International Day of Dance
Over 30 groups performing in six different outdoor venues in the beautiful market town of Bakewell. They represent dancing styles from around the...
Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1DY
Sat 24 Jun
Opera & Organ Extravaganza
This year's annual Chesterfield Philharmonic Choir summer concert will be a selection of well known (and not so well known) opera choruses.
Church of St Mary & All Saints (Chesterfield Crooked Spire) S40 1XJ
Sat 24 Jun
Japan Fest at Swadlincote Festival of Leisure 2023
A celebration of Japanese culture with performances, workshops and stalls
An event in celebration of Japanese culture, meticulously crafted by
Maurice Lea Memorial Park, Common Road, Church Gresley, Swadlincote DE11 9NW
Sat 24 Jun and Sun 25 Jun
The Old Barn - Open Garden for NGS
2 acres in leafy hamlet, lots of interest. Main garden has lawns, many colourful shrubs and tree-lined cobbled paths.
The Old Barn, Swadlincote DE12 8AF
Sat 24 Jun, Sun 25 Jun, Sat 19 Aug, Sun 20 Aug
Calke Abbey - Open Garden for NGS
With peeling paintwork and overgrown courtyards, Calke Abbey tells the story of the dramatic decline of a country-house estate.
Calke Abbey, Ticknall DE73 7LE
Sat 24 Jun
12 Ansell Road - Open Garden for NGS
Now in its 95th year since being created by my grandparents, this is a suburban mixed productive and flower garden retaining many original plants and
12 Ansell Road, Sheffield S11 7PE
Sat 24 Jun, Sun 25 Jun
88 Church Street West - Open Garden for NGS
Plantwomens garden,developed over 25 yrs to inc collections of hardy geraniums, agaves, ferns, persicaria and grasses.
88 Church Street West, Nottingham NG16 6PU
Sat 24 Jun
Hidden Courtyards and Gardens of Wirksworth
Wirksworth is a small yet vibrant Market town on the edge of the Peak District.
For 14 years it has had an open gardens event which only rested for...
Wirksworth, near Matlock,Derbyshire DE4 4AD
Sat 24 Jun and Sun 25 Jun
25 Melbourne Close - Open Garden for NGS
Suburban cottage style garden developed over the past 4 yrs. Mixed colour themed borders and beds with an emphasis on structure and texture, together...
25 Melbourne Close, Derby DE3 9LG
Sun 25 Jun
The Burrows Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Immaculate lawns show off exotic rare plants and trees, mixing with old favourites in this outstanding garden.
The Burrows Gardens, Ashbourne DE6 3BU
Sun 25 Jun, Sun 23 Jul
High Roost - Open Garden for NGS
Garden on terraced slopes, views over fields and hills. Winding paths, archways and steps explore different garden rooms packed with plants, designed...
High Roost, Glossop SK13 6UZ
Sun 25 Jun
Littleover Lane Allotments - Open Garden for NGS
A quiet oasis just off Derby's Outer Ring Road, hidden away in a residential area. A private site of nearly 12 acres, established in 1920,...
Littleover Lane Allotments, Derby DE23 6JF
Sun 25 Jun
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.
Meynell Langley Trials Garden, Ashbourne DE6 4NT
Sun 25 Jun
Burton upon Trent Community Games
The Burton upon Trent Community Games is a one day community event being held on Saturday 1st July, 2023, designed to inspire health and happiness
Shobnall Leisure Complex DE14 2BB
Sat 1 Jul
Premium
Summer with the Haydn Brothers
On 1st July 2023 the Sitwell Singers will be joined by the locally renowned Helix Ensemble to perform two choral masterpieces: Franz Joseph
Broadway Baptist Church
166 Broadway
Derby DE22 1BP
Sat 1 Jul
Barlborough Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Barlborough is an attractive historic village and a range of interesting buildings can be seen all around the village centre.
Barlborough Gardens, Chesterfield S43 4EH
Sat 1 Jul, Sun 2 Jul, Sun 6 Aug
Phoenix Band Summer Concert - Around the World in 80 Minutes
With all profits in aid of Guide Dogs Chesterfield, come and join a journey around the world with Phoenix Band, a Community Concert Band based in
St Thomas’ Church Chatsworth Road Brampton Chesterfield S40 3AW
Sat 1 Jul
Morley Village Open Gardens
Morley is a rural parish set on the sandstone plateau just north of Derby. In this our fourth year, more than 25 large and small gardens and...
Morley between Derby and Heanor DE7 6DE
Sat 1 Jul and Sun 2 Jul
Hill Cottage - Open Garden for NGS
Hill Cottage is a lovely example of an English country cottage garden. Whilst small, the garden has full, colourful and fragrant mixed borders with...
Hill Cottage, nr Chesterfield S45 0BL
Sun 2 Jul
12 Hastings Close - Open Garden for NGS
A medium sized prairie garden, organically managed and planted in the Piet Oudolf style. Also many roses and a wide range of perennials.
12 Hastings Close, Derby DE73 8BN
Sun 2 Jul
Renishaw Hall & Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Renishaw Hall and Gardens boasts 7 acres of stunning gardens created by Sir George Sitwell in 1885. The Italianate gardens feature various rooms with...
Renishaw Hall & Gardens, Sheffield S21 3WB
Wed 5 Jul
Melbourne Mind Body Spirit Evening
An evening with a mediumship demonstration, book your one to one readings or therapy and enjoy some great retail too.
Melbourne British Legion, 87 Derby Rd, Melbourne, Derby DE73 8FE
Fri 7 Jul
12 Ansell Road - Open Garden for NGS
Now in its 95th year since being created by my grandparents, this is a suburban mixed productive and flower garden retaining many original plants and
12 Ansell Road, Sheffield S11 7PE
Sat 8 Jul and Sun 9 Jul
The Old Vicarage - Open Garden for NGS
Glorious garden with mixed flowering borders and mature trees in gentle valley with fantastic views to Black Rocks. All-season interest.
The Old Vicarage, Matlock DE4 4NH
Sat 8 Jul and Sun 9 Jul
New Mills School - Open Garden for NGS
Mixed herbaceous perennials/shrub borders, with mature trees and lawns and gravel border situated in the semi rural setting of the High Peak inc a
New Mills School, High Peak SK22 4NR
Sat 8 Jul and Sun 9 Jul
8 Curzon Lane - Open Garden for NGS
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 9 Jul, Sun 23 Jul, Sun 6 Aug
The Paddock - Open Garden for NGS
½ acre garden incorporating small formal garden, stream and koi filled pond. Stone path over bridge, up some steps, past small copse, across the...
The Paddock, Chesterfield S41 8LZ
Sun 9 Jul
Art in the Octagon
Art in the Octagon is a special one off art event entered in Buxton Festival Fringe. It features the work of 30 artists & makers from the High Peak...
The Octagon Hall, Pavilion Gardens, Buxton SK17 6BE
Mon 10 Jul to Wed 12 Jul
The Grove Psychic Pamper Night
FREE ENTRY - come along and book your one to one reading or therapy for just £20 and enjoy some great shopping and treat yourself to a drink and meal
The Grove, 1 Merrydale Rd, Burton-on-Trent DE15 9DQ
Tue 11 Jul
Japan FEST Derby Quad
Get ready for a cultural experience unlike any other as Japan Fest returns to QUAD in Derby on the 15th July.
Market Place Cathedral Quarter, Market Pl, Derby DE1 3AS
Sat 15 Jul
Allestree Motor Show
We know you love your classics Allestree, so we're pleased to confirm that last year's car show, planned to celebrate Queen Elizabeth
Park Farm Centre, Allestree DE22 2QN
Sat 15 Jul
Wirksworth Community Orchestra & Music Centre Anniversary Celebration
We’re celebrating!
In 2023 Wirksworth Music Centre is 30 and Wirksworth Community Orchestra is 40.
We’re getting together for a day of music and...
Anthony Gell School, Wirksworth DE4 4DX
Sat 15 Jul
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,...
Repton NGS Village Gardens, Derby DE65 6FQ
Sat 15 Jul
Secret Gardens of Winster
Explore the lanes and ginnels of historic Winster to discover a wide variety of gardens on show.
We will have around 20 gardens each afternoon, with...
Winster DE4 2DJ
Sat 15 Jul and Sun 16 Jul
Premium
The Plastic Free Festival
An environmental, zero waste festival based in Chesterfield town centre.
All the stalls sell food/products without any single use plastics in an...
New Square, Chesterfield S40
Sun 16 Jul
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...
72 Burnside Avenue, Alfreton DE55 6AE
Sun 16 Jul, Thu 10 Aug, Sun 20 Aug
Classic & Heritage Vehicle Show ( For Air Ambulance & local Charities)
Classic & Heritage Vehicle Show. Sunday 16th July 2023 10am-4pm
In Aid of the Air Ambulance and Derbyshire Children's Holiday Homes plus...
Carsington Water, Big Lane, Ashbourne, Matlock DE6 1ST
Sun 16 Jul
Premium
Byways - Open Garden for NGS
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
Byways, Chesterfield S40 3NX
Sat 22 Jul and Sun 23 Jul
Stanton in Peak Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Stanton in Peak is a hillside, stone village with glorious views, and is a Conservation Area in the Peak District National Park.
Stanton in Peak Gardens, Matlock DE4 2LR
Sat 22 Jul and Sun 23 Jul
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
Cascades Gardens, Matlock DE4 2AH
Sat 22 Jul, Sat 19 Aug
26 Windmill Rise - Open Garden for NGS
Behind a deceptively ordinary faade, lies a real surprise. A lush oasis, much larger than expected, with an amazing collection of rare and unusual...
26 Windmill Rise, Belper DE56 1GQ
Sun 23 Jul
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.
Meynell Langley Trials Garden, Ashbourne DE6 4NT
Sun 23 Jul, Sun 27 Aug, Sun 17 Sep
Insect Show - Shipley Country Park
INSECT SHOW - Shipley Country Park
Join the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Entomological Society for their bug-tastic Insect Show with insect
Shipley Country Park, Slack Lane, Heanor DE75 7GX
Sun 23 Jul
School's Out! - Shipley Country Park
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...
Shipley Country Park, Slack Lane, Heanor DE75 7GX
Sun 23 Jul to Sun 3 Sep
Mastin Moor Gardens and Allotments - Open Garden for NGS
This public access (open 24/7) three acre site in Mastin Moor Derbyshire has 'open plan' allotments and gardens.
Mastin Moor Gardens and Allotments, Chesterfield S43 3DN
Sat 29 Jul and Sun 30 Jul
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.
Highacres Farm, Dewey Lane, Brackenfield, Nr Matlock. DE55 6DB
Sat 5 Aug and Sun 6 Aug
9 Main Street - Open Garden for NGS
acre hilltop garden overlooking lovely farmland view. Terracing, borders, lawns and pergola create space for an informal layout with planting for...
9 Main Street, Ilkeston DE7 6AU
Sun 6 Aug
Greenacres - Open Garden for NGS
1½ acres of garden in a beautiful rural Derbyshire setting with far reaching countryside views. Many birch and pine trees, a very large selection of...
Greenacres, Belper DE56 0TF
Wed 9 Aug
Writer's Block and How to Avoid It
The Curse of Writer’s Block and How to Avoid it
Writing Workshop with Charlotte Baker
Saturday 12th August, 10am-11:30am
Tickets £8 from
Online DE22
Sat 12 Aug
Bakewell PBFA Book Fair
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 12 Aug
Littleover Lane Allotments - Open Garden for NGS
A quiet oasis just off Derby's Outer Ring Road, hidden away in a residential area. A private site of nearly 12 acres, established in 1920,...
Littleover Lane Allotments, Derby DE23 6JF
Sun 13 Aug
Make Your Words Pay: Earn Money From Your Writing
Make your words pay: Earn Money and Carve a Career from Writing
Workshop with Charlotte Baker
Sunday 13th August, 10am-11:30am
Tickets £8 from
Online DE22
Sun 13 Aug
Autism Friendly Session at Swadlincote Funtopia
The BIG day out for little kids is coming to Swadlincote for the first time ever and, this year we are holding an Autism Friendly Session at EVERY
Eureka Park,
Midland Road,
Swadlincote DE11 0AN
Sun 13 Aug
Funtopia at Swadlincote
The BIG day out for little kids is coming to Swadlincote for the first time ever!
Our fun-filled festival - designed especially for under 10’s, is...
Eureka Park,
Midland Road,
Swadlincote DE11 0AN
Sun 13 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
Tissington Hall, Ashbourne DE6 1RA
Mon 14 Aug, Mon 21 Aug, Mon 28 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 yr with spring flowers, cool leafy areas...
Bluebell Arboretum and Nursery, Ashby de la Zouch LE65 2TA
Wed 16 Aug
Dippy Craft & Gift Fair Bakewell
Fabulous Craft & Gift Fair featuring amazing local artists and crafters. Dogs Welcome
Bakewell Agricultural Centre, Agricultural Way, Bakewell DE45 1AH
Sat 19 Aug and Sun 20 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,...
Chevin Brae, Belper DE56 0QH
Sat 19 Aug
Shell Fayre
The British Shell Collectors Club will be holding their eleventh event in Derbyshire at the Cavendish Hall on the Chatsworth Estate on the 19th of
Cavendish Hall, Chatsworth House DE45 1PJ
Sat 19 Aug
Autism Friendly Session at Belper Funtopia
The BIG day out for little kids is coming to Belper for the first time ever and, this year we are holding an Autism Friendly Session at EVERY
The Park Recreation Ground,
Park Road,
Belper DE56 1LW
Thu 24 Aug
Funtopia Autism Friendly Sessions at Belper
The BIG day out for little kids is coming to Belper for the first time ever and, this year we are holding an Autism Friendly Session at EVERY
The Park Recreation Ground,
Park Road,
Belper DE56 1LW
Thu 24 Aug
Funtopia at Belper
The BIG day out for little kids is coming to Belper for the first time ever!
Our fun-filled festival - designed especially for under 10’s, is...
The Park Recreation Ground,
Park Road,
Belper DE56 1LW
Thu 24 Aug
Swad Live
Swad Live will be putting on a music event in Swadlincote Town centre, to showcase local talent and provide free entertainment for the community.
The Delph, Market Street, Swadlincote DE11 9DA
Sat 26 Aug
Allestree Dog Show
Join in on the fun at the community dog show, which coincides with Presidents Day at the Cricket Ground.
Allestree Recreation Ground, 1 Robincroft, Allestree. DE22 2FQ
Sun 27 Aug
12 Water Lane - Open Garden for NGS
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 Water Lane, Matlock DE4 4LY
Sun 27 Aug and Mon 28 Aug
27 Wash Green - Open Garden for NGS
Secluded 1 acre garden, with outstanding 360 deg views. Inner enclosed area has topiary, pergola and lawn surrounded by mixed borders, with paved...
27 Wash Green, Matlock DE4 4FD
Sun 27 Aug
The Burrows Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Immaculate lawns show off exotic rare plants and trees, mixing with old favourites in this outstanding garden.
The Burrows Gardens, Ashbourne DE6 3BU
Mon 28 Aug
Longshaw Sheepdog Trials
Longshaw Sheepdog Trials is thought to be the oldest trials in England with the first official trial being held in 1898.
Longshaw Pasture, in front of Longshaw Lodge, Grindleford S11 7TZ
Thu 31 Aug, Sat 2 Sep
Allestree Scarecrow Festival
Allestree Scarecrow Festival, 2023, will take place over the 1st weekend in September, and we're looking forward to welcoming you there.
Scarecrow HQ is at The Red Cow, 2 St. Edmunds Drive, Allestree. DE22 2DZ
Sat 2 Sep and Sun 3 Sep
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.
The Hollies, Chesterfield S43 4EH
Sun 3 Sep
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 250 dahlia varieties in the
Landown Farm, Derby DE65 6BH
Sat 9 Sep and Sun 10 Sep
Autumn Footprints - The Amber Valley & Erewash Walking Festival 2023
The Autumn Footprints Festival offers a great choice of around 30 guided walks from 9th - 24th September 2023.
Various DE75 7GX
Sat 9 Sep to Sun 24 Sep
Broomfield Hall - Open Garden for NGS
25 acres of constantly developing educational Victorian gardens/woodlands maintained by volunteers and students.
Broomfield Hall, Ilkeston DE7 6DN
Sun 10 Sep
Yew Tree Bungalow - Open Garden for NGS
Plants womens ½ acre cottage style garden on a slope created by the present owners over 30 years. Many mixed borders planted with many choice and...
Yew Tree Bungalow, Matlock DE4 5FD
Sun 10 Sep
Coxbench Hall - Open Garden for NGS
Former ancestral Georgian Home of the Meynell family, the gardens focus on sustainability, organic and wildlife friendly themes.
Coxbench Hall, Derby DE21 5BB
Sun 10 Sep
Holmlea - Open Garden for NGS
Discover our 1½ acre garden. You will find the conventional and unusual - some might say eccentric! Formal garden, kitchen garden, gravel garden,...
Holmlea, Belper DE56 2EJ
Sat 16 Sep and Sun 17 Sep
Calke Abbey - Open Garden for NGS
With peeling paintwork and overgrown courtyards, Calke Abbey tells the story of the dramatic decline of a country-house estate.
Calke Abbey, Ticknall DE73 7LE
Sat 23 Sep
Arts Fine Arts Watercolour Paintings at Swarkstone Garden Centre
Original Watercolour paintings by Arthur Tindle for sale. There are also no-verse gloss greeting cards featuring past and present paintings by...
Swarkstone Nursery & Garden Centre
Lowes Lane, Swarkestone, Derby DE73 7GQ
Sat 7 Oct and Sun 8 Oct
Dronfield Hall Barn Artisan & Producers' Market
Market with a difference
Buy local by supporting our artisan and producers’ market which is set to provide a great family day out at one of the
Dronfield Hall Barn
High Street
Dronfield S18 1PX
Sun 8 Oct
Moonrakers
Moonrakers (www.moonrakers.net) perform sparkling and unique arrangements of traditional British folk songs and tunes as well as their own...
St Giles Church, Hide Lane, HARTINGTON, Derbyshire SK17 0AP
Sat 14 Oct
Burton Spiritual and Wellbeing Show
Come along and enjoy a great day out which will soothe your mind, treat your body, delight your spirit.
Burton Albion FC
Pirelli Stadium
Princess Way
Burton Upon Trent DE13 0AR
Sun 15 Oct
Mosaic Workshop - Shipley Country Park
MOSAIC WORKSHOP - Shipley Country Park
An introductory workshop to the art of mosaics. We will guide you while you create a stunning piece of mosaic...
Shipley Country Park, Slack Lane, Heanor DE75 7GX
Sun 15 Oct
(Un)Natural Trail (Halloween event) - Shipley Country Park
(UN)NATURAL TRAIL - Shipley Country Park
Come along and follow the Halloween Trail and search for the spooky clues that will help you learn about
Shipley Country Park, Slack Lane, Heanor DE75 7GX
Sun 29 Oct to Sun 5 Nov
Moira Mind Body Spirit Show
Come along and enjoy a great day out which will soothe your mind, treat your body, delight your spirit.
Ashby Rd, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6DZ
Sun 19 Nov
Dronfield Hall Barn Artisan & Producers' Market
Market with a difference
Buy local this Christmas by supporting our artisan and producers’ market which is set to provide two great family days out
Dronfield Hall Barn
High Street
Dronfield S18 1PX
Fri 24 Nov and Sat 25 Nov
Elf Trail - Shipley Country Park
ELF TRAIL - Shipley Country Park
Self-led trail. Come along to this Christmas themed trail and find the clue cards to help you complete the Elf’s...
Shipley Country Park, Slack Lane, Heanor DE75 7GX
Sat 23 Dec to Sun 31 Dec
Winter Wildlife Trail
Winter Wildlife Trail
MONDAY 1 – SUNDAY 7 JANUARY
10.30am-2pm. Turn up any time. Self-led activity.
Shipley Country Park Visitor Centre, Slack Lane, Heanor, DE75 7GX DE5 3DS
Mon 1 Jan 24 to Sun 7 Jan 2024