What's On

From October 1st 2019 to January 31st 2020, visitors can polish and take home their very own Blue John Christmas tree decoration or window hanger.

Our skilled craftspeople will guide you through the processes of creating your own unique Blue John ornament in our new visitor workshop area.

Prices for this activity start at £10 per hanger / decoration.

In a land far, far away...

Discover lands afar at Chatsworth this Christmas, following in the footsteps of explorers Phileas Fogg and Amelia Earhart. The guides at Chatsworth will lead you on a festive adventure around the globe as you travel from a Nordic winter wonderland, through blossom trees in Japan, to a baroque Portuguese church on the journey of a lifetime.

During the Winter Artisan Market a selection of the wonderful rooms of Haddon Hall will play host to a range of artisans and makers selling their individual wares, including jewellery, textiles, wood and ceramics, and of course, a variety of food produce too.  The fires will be crackling, the candles will be glowing and over the four days you will have the chance to shop the very individual selection of produce and artefacts on offer.

Where better to start your Christmas shopping than at the Chatsworth Christmas market? With over 100 market stalls offering a wide range of Christmas gifts and decorations, it's a great way to start the festive season. Enjoy a visit later in the day and experience the market at dusk with a magical feel.

Don’t miss this year’s Christmas Tree Festival at the famous ‘Crooked Spire’ Church with a variety of Christmas trees all decorated by different people and groups within the community.

Last year over 100 Christmas trees were displayed in spectacular glory. This year there will be more!

Tower Tours will also be available at 2:30pm every Friday and Saturday during A Festival of Christmas Trees so why not combine a visit to see these beautiful trees with a trip up the Spire?

Christmas weekends at Calke are a magical time to make memories with the family. As darkness falls, follow a twinkling trail of lights and illuminations through the Pleasure Grounds to the church, and catch a glimpse of the house lit up in festive lights. In the Riding School, you'll find a range of gift and food fairs, while Squirt's Stable is packed with Christmas cheer to keep the kids entertained.

Once again in 2019 Haddon Hall will be offering wonderful Candlelight Tours when visitors can enjoy a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie before walking the Hall with our knowledgeable guides, when it is at its most atmospheric.

You can expect to find over 170 stalls (local / European produce and craft), live entertainment and fun for all the family throughout the weekend.  This is combined with the “switch-on” of the Town’s Christmas lights (Saturday) and Fireworks (Sunday) that light up the skies of Matlock.

Get Christmas off to a magical start by riding Santa’s festive steam train. As you sit back and enjoy the journey Santa with his many helpers will stroll through the train bearing wonderful age suitable gifts together with a Christmas treat and activity pack for every Boy and Girl.

Join us in bringing the nativity to life with our farmyard animals and your children as the stars of the show in a heart-warming Christmas performance.

Enjoy the magical experience of carol singing in the ancient Treak Cavern, home to Blue John. All Carol events are at 2.00pm and last for approx 1 hour with free mulled wine and mince pie afterwards. A guided tour and a present for younger ones from Santa are also included in the ticket price. Tickets are available from 01433 621487. Adults £10 Children £5 under 5s free.

Join us at Landal Darwin Forest for a weekend of Festive Fun. Meet Mrs Claus and her Elves, enjoy a range of Christmas crafts, activities and a Christmas party.