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Here’s everything you need to know about Christmas at Chatsworth House, Gardens and Christmas Market in 2022. Click HERE for the 2023 guide to Chatsworth at Christmas. Thank you to the Chatsworth press team for the information and photos of previous years. I’m not going to share too many of the details (no spoilers here […]
The Snowman Tour is returning to Derbyshire this December! An award winning, magical production – and you can win tickets for you and your family at either the Derby or Buxton performances (the winner chooses). GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED – Congratulations to Joyce who won the tickets. Read our review of The Snowman Tour or head […]
Chrimbo Limbo (or Twixmas if you insist) is that funny old time in between Christmas and New Year when the days all merge into one. Personally, I now love it and am more than happy to lurch from one festive meal of leftovers to the next, combinations becoming increasingly odd as the best before dates […]
The Barley Mow Bonsall is a tiny Derbyshire pub. In many ways it’s the perfect example of a traditional country inn. One room, exposed wooden beams, full of characters, not least the landlady Colette. She’ll regale you with tales of the celebrities that have visited and have you laughing and chuckling along with the locals. […]
[AD] I was gifted a place and a plus one on this workshop in exchange for a review. As always, all opinions are entirely my own. I really love flowers – and all things Christmas. For the last few years I’ve been tempted to book myself on to a wreath making workshop. They always sound […]
I don’t normally do these sort of posts but I was recently tagged by Jupiter from Life with Jupiter and Dann and thought this was a fun way to share a bit about me in my capacity as a Derbyshire blogger. What is your favourite winter treat? Just being warm and cosy at home with […]
[AD] I was invited to dine on a gifted basis in exchange for a review. As always, all opinions expressed here are completely my own. The Scotsman’s Pack is a traditional country inn in the pretty Peak District town of Hathersage. It prides itself on serving up home cooked meals using locally sourced ingredients. […]
Each year (aside from last, for obvious reasons!) Chatsworth House plays host to one of the biggest and most popular Christmas markets in Derbyshire and the Peak District. Somehow, I hadn’t actually been before until today, but I’ve been asked so many questions I thought it was worth putting together a blog post. Here’s everything […]
Shopping small and local is so important. If we don’t buy from our local shops and businesses they simply won’t exist in the future. This Christmas let’s not further line the pockets of distant billionaires and their global corporations. Let’s support the brilliant, hardworking owners, makers and shopkeepers, their families and our local community. Here’s […]
Get in the Christmas spirit with my guide to the most festive events to make your Christmas in Derbyshire sparkle in 2022! Christmas at Chatsworth Chatsworth is stunning at any time of year but comes into its own in the festive season when the house is beautifully dressed for Christmas. The theme this year is […]