Lovely Local Indie
Just into the Nottinghamshire border, nestled in Sherwood Forest, is the iconic Welbeck Estate. Spanning 15,000 acres, seeped in history and with an impeccable reputation within the foodie community, Welbeck – and particularly the Harley Café – has become one of my favourite places to visit over the last couple of years. So far, I’ve […]
AD – The historic market town of Chesterfield is famed for its outdoor market (one of the largest in the country, and currently enjoying a well deserved glow-up), cobbled medieval alleyways and infamous crooked spire. As the second largest town in Derbyshire, and recently named one of The Guardian’s “happiest places to live” there’s plenty […]
Whether it’s being knee-deep in post-Christmas overdrafts, the bite of the cost of living crisis or you’re just wanting to save some pennies., lots of us are looking to save money this January. Whether you can’t resist a discount or just want an excuse to try somewhere new – here’s my round up of the […]
AD – I’ve teamed up with Visit Amber Valley to showcase some of the most picturesque and historically interesting walks, each paired with a cosy coffee shop to warm up in afterwards. Situated in the heart of Derbyshire, Amber Valley takes its name from the meandering River Amber. Explore the borough’s varied landscapes and nature’s […]
Sette Coffee is now closed – in its place is Little Gem Coffee and Cake. AD – Despite being firmly tucked away, this little gem of a coffee shop has quickly established itself on the rotation of serious coffee lovers. Sette Coffee in Clay Cross in North East Derbyshire has garnered a great reputation for […]
Looking for family friendly days out in the Easter school holidays? Look no further! Here’s my curated guide to the best of Derbyshire this Easter. From egg hunts to meeting the Easter bunny, fluffy chicks, newborn lambs and plenty of chocolate! Here’s Derbyshire best Easter events, adventures and activities. For most Derbyshire schools, the Easter […]
[AD] Monsal Head offers a world-class view of the Peak District, and perfectly situated to enjoy the stunning scenery, with it’s awe-inspiring sunrises and sunsets, is the delightful Hobbs Café. Thankfully Hobbs’ prime location hasn’t lead to any kind of complacency about the quality of its food and drink offering. The small but perfectly formed […]
This February half term, both Derby city and Derbyshire schools breakup on Friday 14th February 2025. Obviously, INSET days vary between schools so check that directly with your child’s school or academy trust, but for most families in Derbyshire, the 2025 February half term runs from Saturday 15th February to Sunday 23rd February. Just like […]
[AD] Mother Goose is an action-packed adventure put together by a Derbyshire-based award-winning theatre company. Starring homegrown talent, Morgan Brind and Coronation Street villain, Todd Boyce catch the sparkling production at Derby Arena until 31st December. Warning: this review contains spoilers. To keep the surprise, head straight to the Derby Live box office to book […]
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 […]