Below are a number of events that are happening in the local area.

Wander alongside adorable animals, enjoy up-close encounters, and make unforgettable family memories in the heart of nature. Whether it’s feeding friendly wallabies, saying hello to the penguins, or strolling through our scenic park, it’s the perfect way to celebrate Mum’s special day.

Mums go free at Matlock Farm Park.  Enjoy a day of animal, craft and playtime fun with the family

Come on down for some egg-citing, memory making fun at Matlock Farm Park this Easter time! Meet the cade lambs, learn more about them and watch them being bottle fed. See our little chicks and ducklings too for some very gentle petting.

Fox & Edwards Events will be joined by Paddington™ on the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, bringing lots of fun and excitement. There will be steam train trips, the chance to see Paddington at intervals and more.

Children will get a chance to take park in ‘Make ‘n’ Do’ craft activities from Monday to Friday this week, as well as enjoying the woodland walk and sculpture trail, the vintage tram rides and the interactive exhibitions.

The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway and Peak Rail are once again joining forces to put on a great show... The Twin Peaks Diesel Gala returns!

Come along and get involved in some fantastic dinosaur fun!

Learn about Rita the great T-Rex and several baby dinosaurs at small outdoor shows throughout the day, see them wander the park to get up close for photos and let the kids join in some dig site fun.

Go on an Eggventure and help the Super Eggs save Easter on our eggciting Easter Trail and win an Easter themed prize

Get creative with Easter inspired activities at this Alice in Wonderland themed event with storytelling, craft sessions and a fun, Easter trail for all the family.

Enjoy a day of clay-based family fun, led by the creative duo Helen and Sarah from The Clayrooms. This free activity asks participants to create a clay figure for inclusion in a collective artwork for The Courtyard at Peak Village. The theme is celebration of diversity in the community.

Also available on the day will be drop-in throwing and hand building sessions to enjoy.

The Big Bubbleman, his bubble mill, wands and special potions make the most AMAZING bubbles! Whether it’s monster bubbles the size of a CAR, or swirling clouds of smaller bubbles being chased by happy children, this is pure joy!

Children also have the opportunity to make their own big bubbles or create smaller multi-coloured bubbles with hoops and trays of bubble liquid.

They’re back, by popular demand, this Easter Monday!

Time to channel your inner Anna and Elsa and join in with the fantastic Snow Sisters’ Singalong shows!!

Browse and shop a showcase of locally handmade products by over 20 talented local artisan makers, including homewares, interiors, gifts, jewellery and more, alongside live music.

Springtime magic with the popular Fairy Trail. Meet the Fairy Queen and make a wish. You can make your own wand, and the family can make fairy dens in the wood and go to wizarding school.

The Vintage Road and Rail Event at Wirksworth Station features classic road transport from before 1986 including cars, lorries, buses and traction engines on display for a nostalgic trip to the past. Steam and diesel trains will be playing their part too making it a true vintage transport day out.