A landing page of all the seasonal content on Lovely Local Indie – from autumn walks to cosy cafés and the best places to for pumpkin picking.
Here’s all the most seasonal content on Lovely Local Indie. The best places to eat, drink and go this autumn in Derbyshire and the Peak District.
Click each picture to go to each post. Enjoy!
The Ultimate Guide to Autumn in Derbyshire
I have always loved autumn. It is simply the best season! Crisp mornings, bright sunny skies, leaves turning every hue of copper and gold, wrapping up warm, sweaters, scarves and thick woolly tights. Dark nights, cosying up at home with candles and pumpkin spice everything… It’s not too hot, it’s not too cold. There’s the…
Pumpkin Picking Derby and Derbyshire
Pumpkin picking has seen a huge surge in popularity in recent years and now there’s a great range of PYO pumpkin farms and pumpkin patches in Derby and across Derbyshire. Unsurprising really since it’s good, seasonal, wholesome family fun. What could be better than wrapping up warm and spending some time in the fresh air…
Halloween Events in Derbyshire this October Half Term
This was originally written as a roundup of the spookiest Halloween events in Derbyshire this October 2023 half term. Sadly as yet I’ve not had time to update this post so Please head to my What’s On Derbyshire 2025 Events Guide for the most up to date events listings. However, most places tend to run…
Pumpkin Spice Lattes from Independent Coffee Shops in Derbyshire
Excited for pumpkin spiced latte season? Swerve the big chains and support local by getting your seasonal coffee fix from a fabulous independent. Updated 28th October 2025. Independent Coffee Shops in Derby Glamberry Café on The Strand is go-to place for barista made seasonal specials, matcha and the like. Anum and team have just scooped…
Best Places for a Sunday Roast in Derbyshire
Looking for the best places for a Sunday roast in Derbyshire? As a Derbyshire food blogger I’ve made it my personal mission to find out. Is there anything better on a Sunday than a delicious Sunday lunch? Perfectly roasted, good quality meat (or a vegetarian or vegan alternative), fluffy Yorkshire puddings, crispy roast potatoes and…
20 Cosy Pubs in Derbyshire
Is there anything better than relaxing in a cosy pub on a cold or drizzly day? Open fires and warm hospitality make the perfect backdrop to enjoy a real ale or a glass of red. Derbyshire is blessed with dozens, probably hundreds of excellent pubs, but here are my favourites and then those which were…
And for the best seasonal events
What’s On Derbyshire 2025 Events Guide
Head to the 2026 guide to What’s On in Derbyshire The best events and what’s on in Derbyshire, the Peak District in 2025. Whether you’re looking to immerse yourself in live music, indulge in the best foodie events or want to know the must-see exhibitions and artisan markets, this is for you! There’s always lots…
