One of the much-loved events of The Denby Pottery Village calendar, the Summer Fete, is taking place on Sunday, 28th July from 10am to 4pm with free... more >

Denby Pottery, Derby Road, Denby, Derbyshire DE5 8NX DE5 3BE

Sun 28 Jul 24

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..... more >

The Paddock, Chesterfield S41 8LZ

Sun 28 Jul 24

Creswell Events Centre Craft Fair 28th July

Join us at Creswell events centre on 28th July for our craft fair. Over 25 stalls packed with local crafts and produce... more >

Creswell Events Centre, Elmton Road, Creswell, Worksop, Derbyshire S80 4BH

Sun 28 Jul 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Derbyshire

Summer Fun!

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 24

Belper Pubs Past and Present Heritage Walk Heritage Walk

Step back in time to the Inns and Taverns of the Town to discover their historic past and entertaining stories... more >

Archway House, Belper Mills, Bridgefoot DE56 1YD

Sun 28 Jul 24

Stanton in Peak Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Stanton in Peak is a hillside, stone village which is a Conservation Area in the Peak District National Park... more >

Stanton in Peak Gardens, Matlock DE4 2LR

Sat 27 Jul 24

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... more >

Byways, Chesterfield S40 3NX

Sat 27 Jul 24

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

Thu 25 Jul 24

Waterpower in Belper - Past and Present and Future Heritage Walk

A walk around the waterways of the Belper Mill complex, seeing how the Strutt’s used water from the River Derwent to power the 11 water wheels... more >

Belper Mills DE56 1YD

Sun 21 Jul 24

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..... more >

26 Windmill Rise, Belper DE56 1GQ

Sun 21 Jul 24

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

Sun 21 Jul 24

Swadlincote Small Business Showcase

Enjoy a great day out while supporting local businesses! Swadlincote’s first ever Small Business Showcase will take place in the town centre on..... more >

The Delph market place, Midland Road, Swadlincote town centre DE11 8JG

Sat 20 Jul 24

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..... more >

Winster DE4 2DJ

Sat 20 Jul 24

Great Dome Art & Design Fair 2024

Peak District Artisans will be holding their largest event for several years at The Great Devonshire Dome in Buxton with nearly 50 professional and... more >

The Devonshire Dome, Buxton SK17 6RY

Fri 19 Jul 24

Coal Aston Craft Fair 14th July

The Coal Aston craft fair features over 25 stalls of locally made craft wares, products and produce. Free entry and free parking. Join us 10am to 3pm more >

Coal Aston Village hall, Eckington Road, Dronfield, Sheffield, Derbyshire S18 3AX

Sun 14 Jul 24

Japan Fest Derby 2024

Event Overview Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Japan at Japan Fest Derby 2024! Hosted in the heart of Derby at QUAD, this festival is a..... more >

Market Place Cathedral Quarter, Market Pl, Derby DE1 3AS

Sat 13 Jul 24

Phoenix Concert Band Summer Concert - Music For Everyone

Come along and enjoy 'Music For Everyone' at our summer concert in support of St John Ambulance. Refeshments available more >

St Thomas’ Church Chatsworth Road Chesterfield S40 3AW

Sat 13 Jul 24

Buxton Carnival Featuring Burbage Band

Buxton Well Dressing and Carnival is celebrated each year during the first two weeks of July. The annual event is hugely popular with locals and..... more >

Spring Gardens Central Buxton SK17 6BJ

Sat 13 Jul 24

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... more >

New Mills School, High Peak SK22 4NR

Sat 13 Jul 24

Barlborough Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Barlborough is an ancient village, steeped in history, perched on the top of yellow limestone scarp in the furthest North East corner of Derbyshire... more >

Barlborough Gardens, Chesterfield S43 4EH

Sat 13 Jul 24

Allestree Classic Car Show

Welcome to the Allestree Classic Car Show at Park Farm! Join us for a fantastic day of automotive nostalgia, set against the vibrant backdrop of..... more >

Park Farm Shopping Centre, Park Farm Dr, Allestree, Derby DE22 2QN

Sat 13 Jul 24

Proms on the Pitch Ockbrook Cricket Club

Newhall Band will play an open-air set of all your popular favourites! Followed by a 'Last Night of the Proms' finish with flag waving..... more >

Ockbrook and Borrowash Cricket Club Bakehouse Lane Ockbrook Derby DE72 3RH

Fri 12 Jul 24

Les Misérables School Edition

Winner of over 100 international awards and seen by over 65 million people worldwide, Les Misérables is an epic and uplifting story about the... more >

The Civic Hall Unit 9 Civic Centre Dronfield S18 1PD

Fri 12 Jul 24

Antiques in the Street - Swadlincote

We have a wide range of traders for Antiques in the Street of the year on Sunday 7th July 2024. From Furniture, Gardenalia, Automobilia, Vintage,..... more >

High Street, Swadlincote town centre DE11 8JG

Sun 7 Jul 24

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..... more >

Hill Cottage, nr Chesterfield S45 0BL

Sun 7 Jul 24

Oxfam Open Gardens

The gardens are located in the north west of the town, up North Church Street and above the parish church and surrounding area... more >

Rowanshaw 35 Wyedale Crescent DE45 1BE

Sun 7 Jul 24

Flash (near Buxton Peak District) – A Free Guided Healthy Hike 7th Jul

There will be a small group of clients (max 12) for the event. The Circular hike will be starting from Flash (the highest village in England) we..... more >

flash nr Buxton SK17 0SW

Sun 7 Jul 24

Milford's Magnificent Mills Heritage Walk

A short easy walk taking in the remains of the Strutt mills and other industrial sites along the River Derwent... more >

Milford Triangle, Chevin Road, Milford DE56 0QW

Sun 7 Jul 24

Masterclass with Adam Bokaris

Adam Bokaris , principal euphonium player for Black Dyke Band will be running a Masterclass at the Thornsett bandroom on Saturday July 6th 2024... more >

Thornsett Band room 93 Batemill Rd Birch Vale High Peak SK22 1BB

Sat 6 Jul 24

Belper Ghost Walk

Dare to uncover the secrets of the unseen in Belper town centre, and share your own stories as we wander the haunted streets. more >

Belper Mills DE56 1YD

Sat 6 Jul 24

A Musical Tour through Europe

Chesterfield Philharmonic Choir will be taking you on a musical tour of Europe in their concert at the Crooked Spire church on Saturday, 6 July, at... more >

Church of St Mary & All Saints (Chesterfield Crooked Spire) S40 1XJ

Sat 6 Jul 24

A Musical Trip Through Europe

Chesterfield Philharmonic Choir proudly presents A Musical Tour through Europe European Sacred music. Accompanied (piano) Kathleen Hesford... more >

Chesterfield Parish Church, Church Way, Chesterfield S40 1XJ

Sat 6 Jul 24

22 Hastings Close - Open Garden for NGS

Set on a slight incline the south facing medium sized garden has stunning views of Breedon Priory church... more >

22 Hastings Close, Derby DE73 8BN

Sat 6 Jul 24

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... more >

12 Hastings Close, Derby DE73 8BN

Sat 6 Jul 24

Marlborough Cottage - Open Garden for NGS

Victorian gardener's cottage close to the centre of Georgian Buxton. A fifth of an acre organic garden, reclaimed in the last six years... more >

Marlborough Cottage, Buxton SK17 6RQ

Sat 6 Jul 24

Art at the Crescent

Peak District Artisans are showcasing an exciting exhibition of their contemporary artwork. Art the Crescent is to be held for the third year..... more >

Assembly Room, Buxton Crescent Hotel SK17 6BH

Fri 5 Jul 24

The Heath Chorus Showcase

The Heath Chorus present 2 showcase concerts celebrating their twentieth anniversary year. Join us for new songs showcasing some of the most..... more >

The Gasworks, School Lane, Sudbury DE6 5HZ

Fri 5 Jul 24

Join our choir in Glossop for a FREE taster session

Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? Your local Glossop choir is run by vocal tutor David Bicarregui... more >

Glossop Central Methodist Church, Chapel Street, Glossop SK13 8AT

Wed 3 Jul 24

More Rock Choirs

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..... more >

Renishaw Hall & Gardens, Sheffield S21 3WB

Wed 3 Jul 24

FREE taster session with the Chesterfield Rock Choir

If you are wanting to learn to sing you'll find just what you were looking for with us in the Chesterfield Rock Choir... more >

St John’s Walton, Walton Back Lane, Chesterfield S42 7LT

Wed 3 Jul 24

More Rock Choirs

Join our choir in Duffield for a FREE taster session

If you are wanting to join a choir you'll find a happy place with us in the Belper Rock Choir. The Belper Rock Choir is led by local vocal..... more >

Holbrook Cof E Primary School, Belper, Moorside Lane, Belper DE56 0TW

Tue 2 Jul 24

More Rock Choirs

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 30 Jun 24

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..... more >

High Roost, Glossop SK13 6UZ

Sun 30 Jun 24

Hayfield Flower festival and Well Dressings

Hayfield Flower Festival will take place this year from June 30th until to July 6th on the theme of “Customs and Folklore”... more >

St Johns Methodist church, New Mills Road, Hayfield, High Peak, Derbyshire, UK SK22 2EX

Sun 30 Jun 24

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..... more >

Yew Tree Bungalow, Matlock DE4 5FD

Sun 30 Jun 24

Steph Laing headlines our June night in Belper!

We're back for our last show before the summer break on June 29th! Headliner - Stephanie Laing Stephanie is best described as goofy and..... more >

28 Market Pl, Belper DE56 1FZ

Sat 29 Jun 24

Hidden Courtyards and Gardens of Wirksworth

Wirksworth is a small yet vibrant Market town on the edge of the Peak District. Among it's many attractions, it holds an annual Open Gardens..... more >

Wirksworth, near Matlock,Derbyshire DE4 4AD

Sat 29 Jun 24

Bakewell International Day of Dance

This is the 20th Bakewell International Day of Dance - when 30 multi-cultural dance groups fill the streets of Bakewell - dancing at six outdoor... more >

Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1DY

Sat 29 Jun 24

A Special Relationship - Concert by The Sitwell Singers

The Sitwell Singers are proud to present our Summer Concert on Saturday 29th June at 7:30pm at Broadway Baptist Church, 166 Broadway, Derby DE22 1BP... more >

Broadway Baptist Church 166 Broadway Derby DE22 1BP

Sat 29 Jun 24

FREE taster session with the Chesterfield Rock Choir

If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Chesterfield Rock Choir... more >

St John’s Walton, Walton Back Lane, Chesterfield S42 7LT

Wed 26 Jun 24

More Rock Choirs

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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!