27 Aug 2022 – 28 Aug 2022 – Free to all
August Bank Holiday weekend sees the much anticipated return of the Matlock Food and Drink Festival.
The location of this event is in the fantastic Hall Leys Park. This is a great location set right in the centre of Matlock Town. Continue reading
International Day of Dance Bakewell: Saturday 25th June 2022
After two years of being away this colourful, musical and creative event will be filling the streets of Bakewell on the 25th June 2022.
Over 20 dance groups and entertainers will be performing a variety of styles from Rock and Roll to Ballroom dancing. There’s also a few Morris dancing troups, all coming together to make a thrilling atmosphere throughout the streets of Bakewell town. Continue reading
If you have an interest in Heritage railways, then why not have a day out at Peak Rail. Peak Rail is a heritage railway, which runs the five miles between Rowsley South Station and Matlock.
If you like seaside attractions, but not necessarily the sea, then the best thing to do is to head to a town that has seaside attractions, but miles from the sea.
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10th September – 30th October 2022
When the summer comes to an end in the Derbyshire Dales, there’s always still plenty to do, and one of the most popular attractions during the Autumn months is Matlock Bath Illuminations.
This immensely popular family event is visited by approximately 100,000 visitors each year to watch the unique display of illuminated boats traversing up and down the Derwent River at Derwent Gardens in Matlock Bath.
Summer and Autumn at Chatsworth 2022
Chatsworth House and Gardens, and indeed the whole Estate is a fantastic place to visit. It has something for everybody including Chatsworth Farmyard and Playground. The House, Gardens and Playground have daily activities, but if you’re looking for a special event at Chatsworth, then there’s events all year round. We’ve compiled a list of what’s coming up over the summer months and into autumn, and don’t forget Chatsworth always does something special for Christmas. Continue reading
If you’re planning a visit to Derbyshire and the Peak District, then Chatsworth House and Gardens provide a great day out for all ages.
There are references to a manor in the Chatsworth area in the Domesday book, back then it was called Chetel’s-worth, meaning “the Court of Chetel”.
The Tissington Trail runs for 13 miles from Ashbourne to Parsley Hay where it is joined by High Peak Junction. Continue reading
