Peak District

Events

The Peak District hosts a number of exciting events throughout the year. Local attractions such as the Heights of Abraham and Crich Tramway Museum host special events during the school holidays and the Chatsworth Estate a range of events throughout the year. There are also country fairs, food festivals, markets and Christmas themed evets to enjoy. We list events that are happening in the next couple of weeks below, but please ask reception if you have any questions. 

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

Alton Towers Scarefest

26th September 2026 - 1st November 2026
Alton Towers

Welcome to the home of Halloween. As the nights get longer, Scarefest beckons. Immerse yourself in a frightful world of spine-tingling Halloween attractions and sensational live entertainment.

Half-Term Halloween Fun

24th October 2026 - 1st November 2026
Chatsworth Farmyard

Bring your little monsters to the farmyard to meet the animals and join in with creepy Halloween-themed activities this Autumn half-term.  Book online in advance for free parking.

Fang-tastic Halloween Festival

24th October 2026 - 1st November 2026
Matlock Farm Park

Our hugely popular Halloween Festival & Pumpkin Patch returns this October Half Term with frightfully good family fun! 

Halloween Fun

26th October 2026 - 30th October 2026
National Tramway Museum

Join in with the Halloween Fun including Halloween Trail along the Woodland Walk, scarily fun, family activities with a spooky theme. Stories on a tram, face painter, Halloween crafts, Join in Halloween Show and tricks and treats on our woodland Halloween trail

Little school of sorcery

26th October 2026 - 30th October 2026
Haddon Hall

Kids will love the spooky goings-on at Haddon Hall this Halloween, with a special ‘crafty’ Little School of Sorcery. 

Halloween Party at Little Monkeys

28th October 2026 - 29th October 2026
Little Monkeys at Darwin Forest

Enjoy a Halloween Party at Little Monkeys Play Centre from 4.00pm - 6.30pm on Wednesday 28th October & Thursday 29th October. 

Enjoy a monster buffet, 2 ½ hours playtime at Little Monkeys, a wicked disco and a fancy dress competition.

Spooky games will also be available in the creepy cavern!

£12.95 per child, Bookings to be made via link or calling 01629 736212

Bonfire and fireworks at Chatsworth

30th October 2026 - 31st October 2026
Chatsworth

An evening of family entertainment complete with a bonfire, firework displays, and seasonal food and drink.

Christmas Crafts at Little Monkeys

19th December 2026 - 19th December 2026
Little Monkeys Play Centre

Come and join our silly elves in getting into the Christmas spirit and making some amazing Christmas crafts ,with a child's buffet included and unlimited juice. Lots of Christmas fun and games to be had, watch out for some of those naughty elves. 3pm - 6pm. To book tickets telephone 01629 736212 or book online. 

Breakfast with Santa

19th December 2026 - 19th December 2026
Little Monkeys Play Centre

Come and see Santa in his grotto and receive a special gift, get into the Christmas spirit and have a go at guessing the name of our Christmas elf all while tucking into an all you can eat cooked breakfast, with a free tea and coffee and yummy pastries and buns. 10am - 1pm. To book tickets telephone 01629 736212 or book online.