Wielding the distinct voices of fiddle, concertina and double bass, the Grace Smith Trio brings together three like-minded musicians to create one... more >

Glossop Labour Club SK13 8AT

Sat 21 Sep 24

UK Dracula Film Festival

UK DRACULA FILM FESTIVAL Friday September 20th-Sunday September 22nd QUAD, Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AS Tickets £60 full price, £50 concessions... more >

QUAD, Market Place, Derby DE1 3AS

Fri 20 Sep 24

Sacheverell-Bateman Mausoleum

Heritage Open Day: In addition to visiting the Mausoleum and hearing about its history the adjacent Grade I Listed, St Matthew's Church will... more >

Church Lane, Morley, Ilkeston DE7 6DE

Sun 15 Sep 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Derbyshire

Buxtonâ€™s Heritage Wheels: Crafting Connections and Celebrating History

Heritage Open Day: This event, part of BCHTâ€™s Heritage Open Days, features the Friends of Buxton Station (FoBS) and embraces the theme of... more >

The Assembly Room, The Crescent, Devonshire Dome, Buxton SK17 6BH

Sun 15 Sep 24

Pollen in a Peak Bog: A Community Archaeology Project

Heritage Open Day: The Tudor Farming Interpretation Group have been exploring the history & archaeology of a small farmstead in the Dove Valley since... more >

Dove Valley Activity Centre, Buxton SK17 9SE

Sun 15 Sep 24

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 15 Sep 24

Antiques in the Street

Popular town centre event with sales and valuations of antiques, memorabilia and vintage items The popular Antiques in the Street in Swadlincote... more >

High Street, Swadlincote Town Centre DE11 0AG

Sun 15 Sep 24

Reminiscences of All Saints School

Heritage Open Day: A talk by Owen Russell where he reminisces about All Saints School. A talk to be given at St Mary's Crowned RC Church..... more >

St Mary’s Crowned Church, Sumner Street, Glossop SK13 8DP

Sun 15 Sep 24

Calke Abbey: Discovering Connections

Heritage Open Day: With peeling paintwork and overgrown courtyards, Calke Abbey is one of the National Trust's unique houses... more >

Calke Abbey, Ticknall, Derby DE73 7LE

Sat 14 Sep 24

Community Garden Picnic

Heritage Open Day: Bring a picnic to this free family event with entertainment, activities, snacks, videos... more >

Derby Arboretum, Grove Street, Derby DE23 8EL

Sat 14 Sep 24

St Wilfrid's Church, Barrow upon Trent

Heritage Open Day: Curiosities in a small church. St Wilfrid's Church transformation has uncovered many exciting and interesting facts about..... more >

Church Lane, Barrow-on-Trent, Derby DE73 7HB

Sat 14 Sep 24

National Bird Carving Championships, The Festival of Bird Art

Organised by the BDWCA (the British Decoy & Wildfowl Carvers Association) and featuring the BDWCA Annual Competitions 2024... more >

The Agricultural Business Centre, Agricultural Way, Bakewell DE45 1AH

Sat 14 Sep 24

Leawood Pump

Heritage Open Day: Take a tour of Leawood Pumphouse built in 1849 to pump water from the River Derwent into Cromford Canal... more >

Leawood Pump, High Peak Junction, Cromford, Matlock DE4 4LS

Sat 14 Sep 24

Discover the history of our Church and the people associated with it

Heritage Open Day: Discover the history & secrets of this beautiful Grade 1 listed medieval church, 'meet' local celebrities from the... more >

St Peter & St Paul, Main Road, Chesterfield S42 7JG

Sat 14 Sep 24

St Peter's Church, Hartshorne

Heritage Open Day: An opportunity to climb the spiral staircase to the top of the church tower to see the bells and clock room... more >

Church Street, Hartshorne, Swadlincote DE11 7ER

Sat 14 Sep 24

The history of Tideswell village

Heritage Open Day: The history of Tideswell village, ancient industries, wealth, and community. Information on the ancient origins of this Peak..... more >

St John The Baptist, Commercial Road, Tideswell SK17 8NU

Sat 14 Sep 24

Kegworth Heritage Centre

Heritage Open Day: Kegworth Heritage Centre reopened Easter 2024 for the first time since 2018. As part of the Heritage Open Days events, we look..... more >

Kegworth Heritage Centre, 52 High Street, Kegworth DE74 2DA

Sat 14 Sep 24

Middleton Top Engine House

Heritage Open Day: See the worldâ€™s oldest beam engine of its type in action. Discover how it got wagons up and down steep hills on one of the..... more >

Engine House, Rise End, Middleton, Matlock DE4 4LS

Sat 14 Sep 24

Denby Pottery Village Community Weekend

Denby Pottery Village Community Weekend 2024 Saturday 14th September 9am-5pm & Sunday 15th September 10am-4pm Denby Pottery Village is holding a... more >

Denby Pottery Village, Denby, Derbyshire DE5 8NX

Sat 14 Sep 24

Torr Vale Mill

Heritage Open Day: Torr Vale Mill is hosting an open weekend as part of Heritage Open Days in September... more >

Torr Vale Mill, Torr Vale Road, New Mills, High Peak SK22 3HS

Fri 13 Sep 24

The Crown Newhall Psychic Supper

Join us for an enchanting evening at the Crown Newhall Psychic Supper! For just £30, enjoy a delicious meal while talented readers provide you with..... more >

The Crown, 145 Oversetts Rd, Newhall, Swadlincote DE11 0SN

Fri 13 Sep 24

Peak District Challenge 2024 Wilderness Development

Event date: 13-14 September 2024 www.peak-district-challenge.com The Peak District Challenge is a trail running or trekking challenge that..... more >

Hathersage S32 1DU

Fri 13 Sep 24

A History of All Saints and the Howard Family

Heritage Open Day: A talk by Tony Wright on the history of All Saints and the Howard Family. There will be a talk about the history of the..... more >

All Saints RC Church, Church Street, Glossop SK13 7RJ

Thu 12 Sep 24

Derby Arboretum Tour

Heritage Open Day: Michael McNaught, Community Parks Officer, will guide the group around the park, which opened in 1840, and explain the innovative... more >

Derby Arboretum, Grove Street, Derby DE23 8EL

Wed 11 Sep 24

Carismático Tango

Carismático Tango brings the passionate flavours of Argentina to the stage with a contemporary twist and unique style... more >

Pavilion Arts Centre, ST John’s Rd , Buxton SK17 6BE

Wed 11 Sep 24

Kedleston Hall

Heritage Open Day: Kedleston Hall is an extravagant temple to the arts designed by the architect Robert Adam... more >

Kedleston Hall, Quarndon, Derby DE22 5JH

Mon 9 Sep 24

Derbyshireâ€™s Holy Connections: the â€˜Saints of Derbyshireâ€™ linocuts

Heritage Open Day: Meet the murderers, monsters, and misfits who became hermits, abbesses, martyrs, and in more recent times, founders of important... more >

Loudon Lodge, Derby Arboretum, Grove Street, Derby DE23 8EL

Mon 9 Sep 24

Buxton Pop Up Museum and Art Gallery: Did You Know?

Heritage Open Day: Whilst Buxton Museum and Art Gallery is temporarily closed, the staff are bringing the museum and art gallery to you!... more >

The Octagon Lounge, Pavilion Gardens, St John’s Road, Buxton SK17 6BE

Mon 9 Sep 24

Magpie Mine

Heritage Open Day: An opportunity to learn more about this historic Derbyshire lead mine The surface remains of the Magpie Mine near Sheldon in... more >

Magpie Mine, Sheldon, Bakewell DE45 1QU

Sun 8 Sep 24

Coxbench Hall - Open Garden for NGS

Former ancestral Georgian Home of the Meynell family, the gardens focus on sustainability, organic and wildlife friendly themes... more >

Coxbench Hall, Derby DE21 5BB

Sun 8 Sep 24

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,..... more >

Littleover Lane Allotments, Derby DE23 6JF

Sun 8 Sep 24

Stage Coaches, Trains and Trams Heritage Walk

Join knowledgeable guide Trevor Griffin as he takes you on a fascinating walk visiting sites where Belper’s transport history can still be... more >

Belper Mills DE56 1YD

Sun 8 Sep 24

Town Trail - Spot the building

Heritage Open Day: Can you spot the building or monument around Dronfield's historic town centre?... more >

Dronfield Library, Manor House, High Street, Dronfield S18 1PY

Sun 8 Sep 24

Bell tower at Bakewell Parish Church

Heritage Open Day: Behind the Scenes at Bakewell Parish Churchâ€™s belltower. For Heritage Open Week the belltower will be open from 1400 to 1600 on..... more >

All Saint’s Church, South Church Street, Bakewell DE45 1FD

Sun 8 Sep 24

Christ Church Burbage

Heritage Open Day: Everyone is welcome to come. The church is open to visitors with historical documents and photos display... more >

Christ Church Burbage, St Johns Rd, Buxton SK17 9AD

Sat 7 Sep 24

Georgian Rural Life in the Peak district

Heritage Open Day: Living history in Spencer's Yard of Georgian Life. See Georgian farm labourer's cottage, domestic life and..... more >

Moor End Cottage, Moor End, Beeley, Matlock DE4 2NR

Sat 7 Sep 24

Shardlow Inland Port Festival

Heritage Open Day: A weekend of History, Heritage and Entertainment for the whole family. Celebrate the historic village of Shardlow with 50 Grade II..... more >

Shardlow Village, Shardlow, London Road, Derby DE72 2GA

Sat 7 Sep 24

Dunkirk - The Prequel.

Heritage Open Day: The fascinating story behind the Dunkirk Miracle that led to a lasting friendship between Buxton and Oignies... more >

Buxton Visitor Centre, The Pump Room, The Crescent, Buxton SK17 6BH

Sat 7 Sep 24

Beeley project 1840-`1820's

Heritage Open Day: Beeley houses and their occupants in the 1840's -1820s Beeley Project : 1840s â€“ 2020s In the 1840s, The 6th Duke of... more >

Beeley Old Hall, School Lane, Beeley, Matlock DE4 2NU

Sat 7 Sep 24

St Giles Church, Killamarsh

Heritage Open Day: Beautiful 12th century parish church with some interesting features and history. Magnificent stained glass windows, including a..... more >

Kirkcroft Lane, Killamarsh, Sheffield S21 1BS

Sat 7 Sep 24

Bridge Chapel, Derby

Heritage Open Day: One of six bridge chapels in the country in Derby. Discover the Bridge Chapel, which is situated on the banks of the River..... more >

Bridge Chapel, Derby DE1 3AT

Sat 7 Sep 24

Eckington Church: Bells and History

Heritage Open Day: Eckington Parish Church is one of the region's most ancient churches and a centre for bell-ringing... more >

St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Church Street, Eckington S21 4BH

Sat 7 Sep 24

Allestree Scarecrow Festival

The 6th Allestree Scarecrow Festival will take place over the 1st weekend in September and we're looking forward to welcoming you there... more >

Scarecrow HQ is at The Red Cow, 2 St. Edmunds Drive, Allestree. DE22 2DZ

Sat 7 Sep 24

Friends Meeting House, Bakewell

Heritage Open Day: Celebrating 400 years since the birth of George Fox. Built in 1852, Bakewell Friends Meeting House was a typical Victorian Meeting..... more >

Friends Meeting House, Chapel Row, Bakewell DE45 1EL

Sat 7 Sep 24

Holmlea - Open Garden for NGS

Discover the 1½ acre garden, described by many visitors as unique. Formal garden, kitchen garden, gravel garden, boules court, 'Disused..... more >

Holmlea, Belper DE56 2EJ

Sat 7 Sep 24

Apples in Winter

LynchPin Theatre marks its 25th anniversary in 2024 and celebrates by bringing an award-winning play to Derby... more >

Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter’s Quarter, Derby DE1 2NF

Sat 7 Sep 24

St John the Baptist's Church, Ault Hucknall

Heritage Open Day: Grade I listed church with many interesting features. Grade I listed Saxon foundation church in England's smallest village... more >

Ault Hucknall Church, Ault Hucknall Village, Chesterfield S44 5QH

Sat 7 Sep 24

Hardwick Hall

Heritage Open Day: Welcome to Hardwick Hall, a spectacular Elizabethan house filled with rich furnishings and tapestries... more >

Hardwick Hall, Doe Lea, Chesterfield S44 5QJ

Sat 7 Sep 24

Big Quilt of Water & Big Quilt of Change and More Care Design Collective Exhibition

Heritage Open Day: An art exhibition featuring the More Care Design Collective's plaster panels which represent historical animal figures and... more >

The Assembly Room, The Crescent, Devonshire Dome, Buxton SK17 6BH

Sat 7 Sep 24

Freemasons' Hall, Chesterfield

Heritage Open Day: A chance to see one of Chesterfield's hidden gems and find out more about Freemasonry and its rich history... more >

Freemasons’ Hall, 72 Saltergate, Chesterfield S40 1JR

Sat 7 Sep 24

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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!