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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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. […]
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 […]
Family friendly, school holiday activities to keep the kids entertained over the 2023 summer holidays in Derbyshire Schools out for summer! Keeping the kids entertained over the six weeks can feel like hard work. Banish cries of “I’m bored…” with this handy guide to some of the best things to do with kids this summer […]
When it feels a very long way until payday, most of us are looking for free or cheap activities. The vast majority of these are outside – so wrap up warm. Here’s my edit of fabulous free things to do in Derbyshire this January. I originally wrote a version of this post last year – […]
Head here for the 2025 Events Guide The Lovely Local Indie What’s On guide has moved! Click here for the 2025 events guide.