What's On

We have some fantastic National Properties throughout Derbyshire with many open throughout the Year. Hardwick Hall and Ilam are popular properties nearby.

Go Active provides a range of fun activities that all the family will enjoy. To reserve your space please contact Evolution Health and Fitness Centre by telephoning 01629 736222. Timetables can be found on our website. 

Peak Rail welcomes you to journey back to a bygone age and experience the thrill of steam and diesel on our preserved railway, operating between Rowsley South and Matlock Platform 2 for a distance of 4 miles and open to the public throughout the year. Open for half term: 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25 February and weekends throughout the year. 

Well Dressings take place in villages around the Derbyshire Dales and the delicate pictures made from natural materials are a delight to see.

Perched on a ridge high above the Vale of Scarsdale, on the site of a medieval fortress, Bolsover Castle is an extraordinary 17th-century aristocratic retreat and runs events for all the family to enjoy at weekends and during school holidays.   

Each Wednesday at Carsington Water we will have wild play activities, crafts and trails for families to join in with together. With a different theme and related activities each week you will be sure to learn and discover a lot together.

From pond dipping to making mini dens, sweep netting to cooking on the camp fire, there is plenty to keep the kids outdoors, interested and wild all summer.

Celebrate summer at Chatsworth with family fun in the house, garden, farmyard and playground. Just remember to find time for an ice-cream...

Richard Coombs returns for his 13th Year to perform the Punch and Judy Show at the Heights. Shows are every day at 11.30 am 1.30pm and 3.30pm from Saturday 21st July to Sunday 2nd September inclusive.

On selected dates throughout the summer you will be able to join in with the bee, butterfly and dragonfly inspired craft activities in the stableyard.  Alternate dates you will be able to enjoy a summer of sport with a range of traditional and modern sports in the North Orchard.

If you are visiting during the school holidays, there will be a range of craft activities for children to get involved in between 12.00pm and 3.30pm.  They will need to be accompanied by an adult and there is a small charge to cover the cost of materials.

Join the Babbling Vagabonds as they sweep you on a magical storytelling journey around the woods and rocks of Longshaw. You may never see Longshaw the same way again...

Sample what life was like in the 1950s with displays, music, steam trains and more to entertain you. There will be a pre-bookable Murder Mystery Evening Land Cruise on the Saturday evening.

There will be entertainment, movie showing, fun fair and many more activities. 

For a true taste of the very best the countryside has to offer, there's nowhere quite like the annual Country Fair here at Chatsworth. Come and sample some superb local produce, find some exquisite crafts and spend a weekend enjoying a whole host of family activities, displays and performances. Massed pipe and military bands, demonstrations and parades, hot air balloons, parachuting and over 300 varied trade stands and rural crafts make this a memorable event with something for everyone. Many of England's heritage of Country Sports and pastimes are on show including Armed service displays, horse shoeing, Ferret racing, archery and sheep dog trials.

To celebrate another magical summer season at Gullivers there will be a spectacular event that both adults & children will love ! The day will be filled with superhero fun, look out for…Superhero Skills, Superhero Olympics, Special shows and entertainment.

Park guests can join us at Darwin Forest for our annual bonfire and fireworks spectacular. Please note this is a ticketed event for Park Guests ONLY.