acre garden developed over 44 yrs with mature choice trees and shrubs, old and modern shrub roses, fern garden, wildlife garden, alpine troughs and... more >

15 The Woodcroft, Derby DE74 2QT

Sun 23 Jun 24

58A Main Street - Open Garden for NGS

¾ acre garden formed from a once open field over the last few years. The garden has developed into themed areas and is changing and maturing... more >

58A Main Street, Swadlincote DE12 8JW

Sun 23 Jun 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Derbyshire

Chesterfield MBS Weekend

We have 40+ amazing exhibitors offering you everything from incense, angels, herbal teas, psychic readings, complementary therapies and of course... more >

Chesterfield Football Ground 1866 Sheffield Road Chesterfield S41 8NZ

Sat 22 Jun 24

The Three Inch Fools UK Tour: Hardwick Hall

The Three Inch Fools, known for their contemporary spin on the traditional touring troupe, are preparing for a summer that will go down in (Early... more >

Hardwick Hall - National Trust Doe Lea Chesterfield Derbyshire S44 5QJ

Sat 22 Jun 24

Dippy Craft Fair Bakewell

A fabulous Craft & Gift Fair with 40-50 stalls. Free entry for visitors & dogs are welcome. more >

Agricultural Centre, Agricultural Way, Bakewell DE45 1AH

Sat 22 Jun 24

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... more >

Melbourne Hall Gardens, Derby DE73 8EN

Sat 22 Jun 24

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 or steps to lawn with..... more >

The Dower House, Melbourne DE73 8JH

Sat 22 Jun 24

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,..... more >

330 Old Road, Chesterfield S40 3QH

Fri 21 Jun 24

The Three Inch Fools UK Tour: Kedleston Hall

The Three Inch Fools, known for their contemporary spin on the traditional touring troupe, are preparing for a summer that will go down in (Early... more >

Kedleston Hall Kedleston Road near Quarndon, Derby DE22 5JH

Thu 20 Jun 24

FREE taster session with the Marple/New Mills Rock Choir

If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! The High Peak Rock Choir is led by local vocal tutor Gina Blease... more >

Spring Bank Arts Centre, Spring Bank, New Mills, High Peak SK22 4BH

Wed 19 Jun 24

More Rock Choirs

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 19 Jun 24

Darkness in the Fields: Midsummer 2

Darkness in the Fields: Midsummer 2 Online Folk Horror Festival Wednesday 19th - Sunday 23rd June Tickets from... more >

Online DE22

Wed 19 Jun 24

FREE taster session with the Chesterfield Rock Choir

If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!... more >

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

Wed 19 Jun 24

More Rock Choirs

Join our choir in Matlock for a FREE taster session

If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Matlock?' then why not join your local Rock Choir... more >

Matlock Methodist and United Reformed Church, Oak Road, Matlock DE4 3FJ

Wed 19 Jun 24

More Rock Choirs

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 16 Jun 24

Ashen Clough - Open Garden for NGS

Located in a beautiful Peak District valley this large garden has stunning views of Cracken Edge and South Head... more >

Ashen Clough, High Peak SK23 6AH

Sun 16 Jun 24

Hag hopping on the Kinder Scout plateau 15th June

Distance: 12km/7.5 miles Ascent: 400m Important information Early start – to get parking in Edale village... more >

Edale Village S33 7ZP

Sat 15 Jun 24

Writing the Occult: Connection to Land

Writing the Occult: Connection to Land Saturday 15 June, 2024 Starts 1pm UK / 9am ET Early bird tickets are £35 until 8 June 2024, or £40 from 9... more >

Online DE22

Sat 15 Jun 24

Edensor Fete and open gardens 15th June 2024 11am-4pm

Opening 12 noon by Lord & Lady Burlington Many gardens open to enjoy, entertainment includes Powder Keg Morris dancers, Pantonic Steel Band,... more >

Edensor, Chatsworth Estate, Bakewell. DE45 1PH

Sat 15 Jun 24

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... more >

Elmton Gardens, Worksop S80 4LS

Sat 15 Jun 24

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... more >

Edensor Village, Chatsworth Estate DE45 1PH

Sat 15 Jun 24

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... more >

Longford Hall Farm, Ashbourne DE6 3DS

Sat 15 Jun 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 15 Jun 24

The Magic Of Motown

Seen by over a million people, now in its 18th year! Get ready for the biggest Motown party of the year with the classics from The Temptations,..... more >

Derby Arena Royal Way Pride Park Derby DE24 8JB

Fri 14 Jun 24

FREE taster session with the Marple/New Mills Rock Choir

If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!... more >

Spring Bank Arts Centre, Spring Bank, New Mills, High Peak SK22 4BH

Wed 12 Jun 24

More Rock Choirs

Brierley Farm - Open Garden for NGS

This hillside site features a 2 acre garden and 3 acre woodland with paths, with a bridge over a stream connecting the two... more >

Brierley Farm, Chesterfield S45 0HS

Wed 12 Jun 24

Join our choir in Duffield for a FREE taster session

Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? The Belper Rock Choir is led by local vocal tutor Danny..... more >

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

Tue 11 Jun 24

More Rock Choirs

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... more >

The Smithy, Buxton SK17 6HD

Sun 9 Jun 24

15 Windmill Lane - Open Garden for NGS

Densely planted town garden providing ideas others may wish to develop. Using a limited palette (mainly white, pink, mauve and burgundy) and..... more >

15 Windmill Lane, Ashbourne DE6 1EY

Sun 9 Jun 24

Gorsey Bank Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Gorsey Bank is a charming hillside hamlet at the southern edge of the historic market town of Wirksworth, set in the beautiful Derbyshire Dales... more >

Gorsey Bank Gardens, Matlock DE4 4AB

Sun 9 Jun 24

Jennifer Reid

Jennifer Reid is a superb singer, who researches and performs nineteenth century Lancashire dialect and Victorian broadside ballads, and applies them... more >

Glossop Labour Club SK13 8AT

Sat 8 Jun 24

Cirque - The Greatest Show

It's time to step into the light. Escape with us for a night like no other, where we take you into a world where the very best of musical..... more >

Buxton Opera House Water Street Buxton SK17 6XN

Sat 8 Jun 24

Buxton Health & Healing Festival

We have 45+ amazing exhibitors offering you everything from clothing, angels, herbal teas, psychic readings, complementary therapies and of course... more >

Buxton Pavilion St Johns Road Buxton SK17 6BE

Sat 8 Jun 24

Dick Miles

Dick Miles has been singing and playing traditional music since he was 13. Now living in the South-West of Ireland he incorporates more of the local..... more >

Glossop Labour Club SK13 8AT

Fri 7 Jun 24

Oxfam Fashion show

Fashion Show Presented by Bakewell Oxfam, in association with SOS Charity Fashion Shows. A fun and unique shopping experience with clothes..... more >

Medway Centre Bakewell DE45 1DY

Fri 7 Jun 24

FREE taster session with the Marple/New Mills Rock Choir

If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!... more >

Spring Bank Arts Centre, Spring Bank, New Mills, High Peak SK22 4BH

Wed 5 Jun 24

More Rock Choirs

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

Wed 5 Jun 24

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... more >

Highfield House, Alfreton DE55 7AP

Sun 2 Jun 24

Gin & Rum Festival Derby

Join the fun and discover a unique experience that celebrates the best of Gin and Rum and promises the party of the year!... more >

The Chocolate Factory, Siddals Road DE1 2QD

Sat 1 Jun 24

Marston Montgomery Arts Society Arts Festival

This is an Arts Festival, showing paintings, woodcraft, photography and floral art, all done by local people. Refreshments will be available. more >

New Village Hall, Old School Meadows, Marston Montgomery, Ashbourne. DE6 2FQ

Sat 1 Jun 24

Northumberland Landscape Photography Workshop | 4 Days | May

Northumbria - Landscape photography workshop for practising long exposures at sunrise to sunset to get those iconic views of the Northumbrian coast. more >

19 Dunstanburgh Rd, Craster NE66 3TT

Thu 30 May 24

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 27 May 24

Craft Destash Sale in aid of Alzheimer's Society

Destashing Sale of Craft Supplies. Sunday May 26th 2024 from 10am til 2pm. Art Supplies, Card and Paper, Card making, Cross Stitch, Diamond Art,..... more >

The Arkwright Centre, Hardwick Drive, Arkwright Town, Chesterfield S44 5BS

Sun 26 May 24

13 Chiltern Drive - Open Garden for NGS

A small walled garden on an estate with a woodland feel. A true plant lover's garden, brimming with plants, many rare and unusual... more >

13 Chiltern Drive, Ilkeston DE7 6PA

Sun 26 May 24

Otaku Link 9 - The Gothic Anime Gathering

Get Ready for OTAKU LINK 9 - The Gothic Anime Gathering! Join Otaku World LTD as we transform Derby into a vibrant hub of anime and Japanese..... more >

51 Sadler Gate DE1 3NQ

Sun 26 May 24

Moorfields - Open Garden for NGS

Two adjoining gardens, each planted for seasonal colour, which during the late spring and early summer feature perennials inc alliums, lupins,... more >

Moorfields, Chesterfield S42 5DE

Sun 26 May 24

88 Church Street West - Open Garden for NGS

Plantwomens garden,developed over 25 years to inc collections of hardy geraniums, agaves, ferns, persicaria and grasses... more >

88 Church Street West, Derbyshire NG16 6PU

Sun 26 May 24

Plant Fair at Carsington Water on Saturday 25 May 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

Sat 25 May 24

Otakulink 8 Anime Event

Otaku World LTD proudly announces the highly anticipated return of Otaku Link, now in its 8th installment, as it transforms Derby into the vibrant... more >

The Bell Hotel, 51 Sadler Gate, Derby DE1 3NQ

Sat 25 May 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!