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.

Visit Hopton Hall’s beautiful Snowdrop Walk, wander through the woodlands and marvel at the first signs of Derbyshire spring

Our farmyard and playground will be open for the February school break, so give your young ones a chance to let off some steam during their half-term holiday.

Get set for a truly historic half-term this February and find out what life was like for 17th Century musketeers. Whether it is practising musket drill, gunpowder making or learning what life was like for a soldier, there is lots to discover. 

Can you tell a nuthatch from a chaffinch? Find out about our native birds on a walk with a spotter sheet to help you along the way.

Adventures at CONKERS over half term will keep the family engage for hours.   

Join us to celebrate National Nest Box week and build your own bird box to create homes for wild birds in your garden.

Come and join the photography team on a kid's camera walk and have some fun looking for different views to photograph. Pick up some handy tips and tricks along the way.

Meet 'Bess of Hardwick' and find out all about her amazing life.

Starting your journey at Duffield, ride on one of the Ecclesbourne Valley railway heritage trains and take in the sights and sounds of the valley by night. As you pause at the stations along the line, professional ghost hunters Haunted Heritage will tell the historical stories of the area and see if there is any paranormal activity present. Will anything be found?

This unusual evening can be enjoyed by believers and sceptics alike but is not recommended for persons under 16 years of age.

Whether it is something for dinner, a gift for a friend, a treat for someone special or simply stocking up on essentials that you can’t get elsewhere – Chesterfield Artisan Market is the place to visit. No matter what the weather rain or shine, the market will enliven your spirit, and combined with a scout around the shops and a wonder around this beautiful town; it’s a great day out!

Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide Football is a game played in the Derbyshire town of Ashbourne on Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday. Unlike a conventional football match the game is played over two eight hour periods with goals are 3 miles apart!