Developed over the last 17 years from a muddy ¼ acre patch attached to a barn conversion, the garden now contains a large Japanese Koi Carp pond,... more >

1 The Dairy, Hurst Court, Swadlincote DE12 8DU

Sun 19 May 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 19 May 24

Broomfield Hall - Open Garden for NGS

25 acres of constantly developing educational Victorian gardens/woodlands maintained by volunteers and students... more >

Broomfield Hall, Ilkeston DE7 6DN

Sun 19 May 24

Fir Croft - Open Garden for NGS

Massive scree with many varieties. Plantsmans garden; rockeries, water garden, extensive collection (over 3000 varieties) of alpines, conifers and..... more >

Fir Croft, Calver S32 3ZD

Sun 19 May 24

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... more >

Dronfield Hall Barn High Street Dronfield S18 1PX

Sun 19 May 24

The Whitworth Craft Fair 19th May

Join Us at the Whitworth in Darley Dale for our Craft Fair event. Featuring over 25 Stalls packed full of crafts and local products and..... more >

The Whitworth, Station Road, Darley Dale, Derbyshire DE4 2EQ

Sun 19 May 24

The National Forest Walking Festival 2024

The National Walking Month falls during May and we think this is one of the best times of the year to be outdoors in the National Forest... more >

The National Forest DE11 8JG

Sat 18 May 24

Milton Hide

Milton Hide (Jim Tipler and Jo Church from East Sussex), weave eloquent, well-crafted story-based songs... more >

Glossop Labour Club SK13 8AT

Sat 18 May 24

Etwall Well Dressing Art Exhibition

Etwall Well Dressing Art Exhibition where original paintings cards and crafts will be on sale. Light refreshments also available on the..... more >

ETWALL VILLAGE -FRANK WICKHAM HALL PORTLAND STREET ETWALL DE65 6JF

Sat 18 May 24

334 Belper Road - Open Garden for NGS

Beautiful country garden with many attractive features inc a laburnum tunnel, rose and wisteria domes, old workmen's hut, wildlife pond... more >

334 Belper Road, Stanley Common DE7 6FY

Sat 18 May 24

2 Haddon View - Open Garden for NGS

The thirty rhododendrons and azaleas make a lovely spring display. They wrap around the summerhouse and are part of the herbaceous borders... more >

2 Haddon View, Matlock DE4 2LR

Sat 18 May 24

Arts at The Folly - exhibition by Derbyshire artists

Arts at The Folly is always a very popular local event and 2024 sees it returning stronger than ever. The exhibition takes place at The Folly in Lea..... more >

The Folly, Main Road Lea DE4 5GJ

Fri 17 May 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

Fri 17 May 24

Cheese & Wine Evening at Denby Pottery Village with Amber Wines

Join us for a fun and relaxed evening with Barry Lewis of Amber Valley Wines on 17th May. Sample great award-winning English wines and see how your..... more >

Denby Pottery Village, Derby Road, Denby DE5 8NX

Fri 17 May 24

Art Demonstration by Lesley Linley

Art demonstration - landscape in watercolour by Lesley Linley. more >

Smisby Village Hall LE65 2TJ

Mon 13 May 24

27 Wash Green - Open Garden for NGS

Secluded 1 acre garden, with outstanding 360 views. Inner enclosed area has topiary, pergola and lawn surrounded by mixed borders, with paved seating..... more >

27 Wash Green, Matlock DE4 4FD

Sun 12 May 24

26 Stiles Road - Open Garden for NGS

A small town garden full of surprises. New for 2024 Tulip display. Pass through our ever growing wisteria tunnel and fernery to find ponds, a stream,..... more >

26 Stiles Road, Derby DE24 0PG

Sun 12 May 24

Get Eurovision Ready at Vicar Lane Shopping Centre

On Saturday 11th May, Vicar Lane will be welcoming visitors to come along with friends and family for entertainment and glitter galore to celebrate... more >

Vicar Lane Shopping Centre Management Suite, 21 Steeplegate, Chesterfield S40 1PY

Sat 11 May 24

North Derbyshire Cottage Garden Society Plant Sale

Annual plant sale. Good plants at reasonable prices. All plants labelled. Pay with cash or card more >

Arkwright’s Mill, Cromford DE4 3RQ

Sat 11 May 24

Murder Mystery Evening at Buxton Crescent

Buxton Crescent is Dying to Meet You! Buxton Crescent Ensana Health Spa Hotel to Host Their First Ever Murder Mystery Night This May On 10th..... more >

The Crescent, Buxton SK17 6BH

Fri 10 May 24

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... more >

Tissington Hall, Ashbourne DE6 1RA

Mon 6 May 24

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

Sun 5 May 24

Creswell Events Centre Craft Fair 5th May

Join us at Creswell events centre on 5th May 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 5 May 24

1940s & Wartime

The event will involve re-enactors from the 1940s and wartime era. There will be exhibits of arms equipment, dress, transport and memorabilia of the..... more >

STAVELY HALL S43 3TN

Sun 5 May 24

Japan FEST Cromford Mills

apan Fest initially set out to introduce Japanese culture to the UK, but in recognizing the richness of Asia, we had a lightbulb moment!... more >

Cromford Mills, Matlock DE4 3RQ

Sat 4 May 24

12 Ansell Road - Open Garden for NGS

Now in its 96th year since being created by my grandparents, this is a suburban mixed productive and flower garden retaining many original plants and... more >

12 Ansell Road, Sheffield S11 7PE

Sat 4 May 24

Grow How

Dobbies is encouraging gardeners to brighten up their garden with summer bedding plants at its free Grow How session, taking place on Saturday 4 May... more >

Burton Road, Findern DE65 6BE

Sat 4 May 24

Grow How

Dobbies is encouraging gardeners to brighten up their garden with summer bedding plants at its free Grow How session, taking place on Saturday 4 May... more >

4 Highwood Way, Balborough Links, Chesterfield S43 4XN

Sat 4 May 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

Wed 1 May 24

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 1 May 24

Jurassic Earth Live - Derby Arena - Sunday 28th April 2024

DOES YOUR CHILD LIKE DINOSAURS? JURASSIC EARTH is stomping to DERBY ARENA on SUNDAY 28th APRIL 2024!!... more >

Derby Arena, Royal Way DE24 8JB

Sun 28 Apr 24

Doncaster Mind Body Spirit Event

Our Mind Body Spirit Events held at this amazing venue will have over 40 exhibitors and 2 rooms for talks and workshops... more >

Doncaster Holiday Inn, High Rd, Warmsworth, Doncaster , UK DN4 9UX

Sun 28 Apr 24

Bakewell Food Festival

On the weekend of April 27th to 28th the streets of Bakewell will be at the centre of all things delicious as the annual spring food festival gets... more >

Bakewell Town Centre DE45

Sat 27 Apr 24

Part-exchange home buyers event

A special event is coming to Castle Donington in Derbyshire to help homebuyers in the region move up the property ladder without any hassle... more >

Redrow East Midlands’ Foxbridge Manor development Park Lane, Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2JW

Sat 27 Apr 24

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 24 Apr 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 21 Apr 24

Dronfield Heritage Trust - Open Garden for NGS

The garden is part of the Dronfield heritage centre, situated in the grounds of the original manor house of Dronfield... more >

Dronfield Heritage Trust, Dronfield S18 1PX

Sun 21 Apr 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 21 Apr 24

Arkwright Centre Craft Fair 21st April

Join us at the Arkwright Centre Chesterfield for our Craft fair, featuring over 25 stalls full of local crafts, produce, arts and artisan... more >

Arkwright Centre Craft Fair, Hardwick Drive, Arkwright town, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S44 5BS

Sun 21 Apr 24

26 Stiles Road - Open Garden for NGS

A small town garden full of surprises. New for 2024 Tulip display. Pass through our ever growing wisteria tunnel and fernery to find ponds, a stream,..... more >

26 Stiles Road, Derby DE24 0PG

Sun 21 Apr 24

Willington Floating Market

The Roving Canal Traders Association are excited to announce they are holding an floating market on the towpath of the Trent & Mersey Canal between... more >

Trent & Mersey Canal, Willington, Derbyshire DE65 6BP

Sat 20 Apr 24

Geoff Lakeman & Rob Murch

Geoff Lakeman (concertina) and Rob Murch (banjo) - a duo with a sparkling yet relaxed stage presence. Geoff teases English and Irish folk, Americana..... more >

Glossop Labour Club SK13 8AT

Sat 20 Apr 24

Sitwell Singers Concert - Bruckner & Cornelius - Birthday Boys

The Sitwell Singers are celebrating 200 brilliant years of the composers Anton Bruckner and Peter Cornelius... more >

St Nicholas’ Church, Allestree Lane, Derby DE22 2PE

Sat 20 Apr 24

A Taste of Faulty Towers The Dining Experience

Straight from London’s West End via the legendary Sydney Opera House, this international sensation has been specially adapted to be performed on a... more >

Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, Wirksworth Station, Coldwell Street, Wirksworth DE4 4FB

Sat 20 Apr 24

The Sixteen - Choral Pilgrimage 2024: Masters of Imitation

Celebrating the art of imitation, our 2024 Choral Pilgrimage explores music from the master of parody, Orlande de Lassus, alongside works by Josquin,... more >

Derby Cathedral, 18-19 Iron Gate DE1 3GP

Fri 19 Apr 24

Wildlife Walk: The Bird Life of Haddon Medieval Park

Join BBC Springwatch’s bird expert Jack Baddams in a Bird Walk in Haddon Medieval Park. The Medieval Park at Haddon Hall is a rare treasure,..... more >

Haddon Hall, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1LA

Fri 19 Apr 24

Circus CORTEX a Masquerade at Bakewell

Come along and witness a unique, fun for all the family performance. 5 Star review from all locations!... more >

Bakewell Showground Agricultural Way Lowedges DE45 1AH

Thu 18 Apr 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!