Matlock Bath Illuminations 2026

12th September – 1st November 2026

When summer starts to draw to a close in Derbyshire, one event that always attracts plenty of visitors is Matlock Bath Illuminations. Continue reading →

Events at Chatsworth 2025 –

Chatsworth House is a year-round highlight of any Peak District visit, but its programme of seasonal events adds even more reason to plan time there. From garden-focused experiences to countryside skills, family activities and festive celebrations, the estate offers something to enjoy in every season. Continue reading →

Spring is one of the most rewarding times to visit the heart of Derbyshire, and Bakewell and Matlock come alive as the days grow longer and the countryside bursts into colour. Continue reading →

4–6th September 2026

The Chatsworth Country Fair returns from Friday 4th to Sunday 6th September 2026, bringing three full days of countryside entertainment to the spectacular parkland surrounding Chatsworth House. Just a short drive from Darley Dale, the fair makes an excellent centrepiece for a late-summer holiday in Derbyshire. Continue reading →

8 November 2025 – 4 January 2026 –

Celebrate the festive season at Chatsworth, where the house, garden, and parkland will once again be transformed with lights, decorations, and Christmas displays. Continue reading →

5–7 December 2025 –

Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th November 2025 –

Join the festive celebrations at the Bakewell Christmas Weekend, a much-loved event held in the heart of this beautiful Peak District town. Continue reading →

Autumn’s crisp days bring a host of Derbyshire highlights—from exhilarating runs to magical boat lights and seasonal events.

View our list of upcoming events in the Derbyshire Dales in September and October.

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With over half of England’s population just a short drive away, the Derbyshire Dales buzzes with family-friendly events all summer long. Here’s a list of what’s coming up in July and August 2025. Continue reading →

Saturday 19th June – 2nd July 2024

Bakewell transforms into a hub of celebration for its annual Carnival Week, weaving a vibrant array of events that span the imaginative, such as Scarecrow Competitions, to the physically demanding Bakewell Pudding Fell Race. Continue reading →

17 May – 19 May 2024

Experience the pinnacle of equestrian excellence and unparalleled family entertainment at the Chatsworth International Horse Trials, scheduled from the 17th to the 19th of May 2024. Continue reading →

8 November – 14 December 2025 –

The Chatsworth Christmas Market returns for 2025, transforming the grounds of the Chatsworth Estate into one of the most festive destinations in Derbyshire. Each year, this much-loved market attracts visitors from across the country who come to enjoy the sights, sounds, and scents of Christmas in a truly beautiful setting. Continue reading →

26 Aug 2023 – 27 Aug 2023 – Free to all

For the past few years now, Hall Leys Park Matlock plays host to the Matlock Food and Drink Festival.

Street food, bars, artisan stalls, gifts and craft stalls, entertainment and dog friendly.

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