Events happening in and around Derbyshire

Here is a list of some of the events taking place in and around the Peak District.

  • Kedlaston (National Trust) Spring flowers for those who enjoy there seasonal flowers in a broader landscape
  • Thornbridge Hall.  Rather than a vast carpet of snowdrops these appear in little groups.  Try the Ashford Arms for lunch!
  • Calke Abbey in spring the contours of this NT Garden is rewarding show the first sign of spring.
  • Carsington Water Water
  • Tittlesworth Reseviour
  • High Peak Trail
  • Tissington Trail
  • Monsal Trail
  • This list is a selection of events happening in and around the Peak District, many more can be found at https://www.visitpeakdistrict.com/events

Please also note that many events may require advance booking. We advise you make contact with the host or visit their website yourselves for pricing and availability before travelling.


Other things to do…

  • Take a walk or bring your bikes a cycle along the High Peak Trail – direct off road access from the cottages – miles of traffic free cycling.
  • Visit the famous Love Locker at Thornbridge Hall and then explore the beautiful gardens, finish off with lunch in the cafe open 7 days a week
  • Explore Chatsworth House and gardens
  • Haddon Hall and its medieval setting
  • National Trust; The Childrens Country House at Sudbury, Kedlaston Hall, Kedlaston, Ilam Park, Calke Abbey, Hardwick Hall
  • Matlock Bath-events during the year.
  • Heights of Abraham-Cable car-scenic views of the Derbyshire Landscape
  • Midland Railway-Butterley-Host of special events during the year
  • Peak Rail, Rowsley-Discover the magic of steam!
  • Matlock Farm Park-Interactive family fun all year round.
  • Treak Cliff cavern-Home of the Blue John Stone
  • Upper Derwent Valley- 3 amazing reservoirs, trails inclusive of the Derwent Dam.
  • Tissington Hall-Tissington Village-quaint village with an amazing tearoom!