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My 2024 guide to events you actually want to go to, in Derbyshire and just beyond Always carefully curated, here’s my guide to the best events and what’s on in Derbyshire (and if it’s really of interest, in surrounding counties) in 2024, all organised by date. There are lots of free activities, and most events […]
[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. Most events are family […]
Read on for a roundup of the spookiest Halloween events in Derbyshire this October 2023 half term. Typically, the October half term in Derbyshire schools runs from Saturday 28th October 2023 to Sunday 5th October 2023 – but do check directly with your own school as holidays and INSET days can vary from school to school. […]
[AD] The award-winning Snowman Tour is returning to Derbyshire this December, with scintillating performances in both Derby and Buxton. Make it a Christmas to remember, with a special screening of the much loved family favourite, The Snowman, accompanied by a live orchestra. Presented by Carrot Productions, the world’s leading performers, their captivating show features some of […]
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 […]
Following a million pound renovation, this historic pub with stylish, chic brasserie is a seriously stylish destination for Derby foodies [AD] The Pattenmakers Arms in Duffield is determined to become one of Derby’s most alluring foodie destinations. The pub has assembled a stellar cast of the brightest and most experienced hospitality staff – from Head […]
[AD – PR invite] We were invited to check out the Easter Eggventure at Bluebells Dairy Farm in Spondon near Derby. Bluebells is a family owned dairy farm, that diversified into making luxury ice cream back in 2008 and then opened as a family friendly farm with plenty of play opportunities. Last year my daughter […]
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 – […]
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