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Chrimbo Limbo – the hazy period between Christmas and New Year – ‘betwixmas’ if you must – can be a funny old time. Whatever your situation, here’s some suggestions of what to do in Derbyshire after Christmas but before the schools go back (around the 7th January 2025, depending on the school). My take on […]
This has been months in the making… I can only imagine you’ve been counting down the sleeps… but wait no more… Your Derbyshire Festive Food Guide is here – hurrah! Here’s my take on the most fabulous places for eating and drinking out in Derbyshire this Christmas season. Some of what’s included here is the […]
[AD] The lunch I enjoyed at Fischer’s last year was probably my foodie highlight of 2023. Every single morsel was utterly sublime. Since then, there’s been a change of Head Chef, so when I was kindly invited to experience a festive lunch at Fischer’s I was intrigued to see what had changed. Read my Derbyshire […]
Here’s your curated guide to the absolute best Christmas events in Derbyshire (and just beyond, if it’s really special) this holiday season. From winter wonderlands to explore with the family, to festive pub tours… here’s everything you need to know to get into the Christmas spirit! Updated November 2025. As always, I’ve tried to include […]
AD* Welcome to my fifth Derbyshire Christmas gift guide! Every brand featured is locally based and independently operated. All have an exceptionally high quality offering and exemplary levels of customer service. The vast majority are female founded and have a strong commitment to sustainability – businesses with heart and soul that I am truly proud […]
11 Things to do in Derbyshire between Christmas and New Year – click here for an updated version I can’t quite bring myself to use the term ‘Twixmas’, but we all know that Chrimbo Limbo can be a funny old time… here’s some suggestions of what to do in Derbyshire between Christmas and New Year. […]
[AD] For some seriously stylish festive vibes, don’t miss Nordic Bar in Derby city centre this December. Part of Derby LIVE’s Festive Derby programme of live entertainment, the pop-up festive tipis are located on the Market Place, right next to the ice rink in the historic Cathedral Quarter with its quality boutique shopping and bustling […]
[AD] Festive Derby is back and bigger than ever, bursting with family-friendly festive fun, including the return of the Cathedral Quarter Ice Rink, children’s fairground rides and plenty of opportunities to meet Santa. There’s grown-up fun to be had too. Tick off your gift list with a range of festive shopping experiences and sensational seasonal […]
[AD – contains sponsored links and content created at PR invites] Spectacularly seasonal Christmas events in Derbyshire. From South Derbyshire to the very north of the county, via the Peak District and Derby city centre, here’s my carefully curated guide to the best festive things to do in Derbyshire in 2023 click here for the […]
[AD – Contains occasional affiliate links] Welcome to the 2023 Derbyshire gift guide – head here for my 2024 Derbyshire gift guide for an updated version. This is my guide to a Derbyshire small business Christmas, bursting with brands with heart and soul offering thoughtful gifts that are guaranteed to delight this festive season. Shop […]