Bonnie Prince Charlie Commemoration

6 - 7 Dec 2008 (annual)

Derby city centre remembers the unfortunate turn of events for Bonnie Prince Charlie with an impressive parade and re-enactment of a battle - loud muskets included.

Farmers' Market

Dec 2008 (monthly)

Every third Thursday of the month, the large open area of the Market Place in Derby is enlivened by a dozen stalls selling locally grown and sourced produce.

Chatsworth

12 Mar - 23 Dec 2008 (annual)

Chatsworth, stately home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, is also known as the "Palace of the Peak". In addition to art treasures, it has a beautiful 105-acre garden and a working farmyard which is great fun for kids.

CAMRA Winter Beer Festival

8 - 10 Jan 2009 (annual)

Derby's Assembly Rooms fill with beer lovers, eager to sample the 90+ real ales, ciders and perries, foreign bottled beers and fruit wines at the CAMRA Winter Beer Festival.

Chatsworth Horse Trials

May 2009 (annual)

Chatsworth, stately home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, welcomes the best riders in the country every May to compete in its three-day event. Testing both rider and steed to their limits, it makes for a great day out.

Download Festival

Jun 2009 (annual)

Held over three days at Donington Park, the Download Festival features more heavy rock bands than you can shake a studded wristband at. Headliners in 2008 are Kiss, The Offspring and Lost Prophets.

CAMRA Summer Beer Festival

Jul 2009 (annual)

Derby is the Real Ale capital of England, so it's no surprise that local producers come out in force for the annual Summer Beer Festival. The Assembly Rooms are mobbed by beer-lovers eager to sample the 120 real ales on offer.

Body Art Festival - Tattoo Convention

Jul 2009 (annual)

If the idea of sticking needles into your skin appeals, Derby's Body Art Festival is for you. Tattooing has ancient roots and a growing number of devotees, as the 8000 people who come to Derby for the annual convention prove.

Buxton Festival

Jul 2009 (annual)

Every year since 1979, the Buxton Festival has created its own niche in the operatic world by unearthing some rare pieces and staging them in the town's opera house.

Chesterfield Medieval Market

Jul 2009 (annual)

Chesterfield's popular local market takes a step back in time every July, as it takes on a medieval theme and offers shopping and entertainment for all the family.

Peak District National Park

Daily

Located in Derbyshire, the Peak District is Britain's oldest national park, with many great locations for walking, climbing, cycling and bird-watching. The park's website offers plenty of advice on places to visit and activities to try.

Atlow Mill

Daily

Tucked away in a secluded valley in the beautiful Derbyshire Dales, Atlow has been the site of a mill for more than 1000 years. But now, instead of grinding wheat into flour, it opens its doors to those who are seeking new ways of dealing with the challenges of life.

Derby Cathedral

Daily

With its impressive perpendicular tower, the second-highest in England, Derby Cathedral has been dominating the local skyline since the 16th century. Look out for Robert Bakewell's famous wrought iron screen, which is so intricate that it appears like lacework.

Derwent Valley Heritage Way

Daily

For those that like the outdoor life, the Derwent Valley Heritage Way offers the chance to explore a 55-mile stretch of Derbyshire through fields and along woodland paths and tracks.

The Silk Mill - Derby's Museum of Industry and History

Daily

The Silk Mill - Derby's Museum of Industry and History - tells the story of the industrial heritage of the city and its people. The museum is housed in the historic Silk Mill, the oldest in the world and part of the 15-mile stretch of the Derwent Valley Mills, which collectively are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Kedleston Hall

Daily

Kedleston Hall is a neo-Classical mansion with well-preserved interiors, landscaped gardens and park, located just outside the city of Derby.

Derby Museum of Industry and History

Daily

Derby Industrial Museum is on the site of the world's oldest factories, the Silk Mills built by George Sorocold in the early 18th century. The foundations and parts of the tower from the 1717 mill are still visible.

Pride Park Stadium

Daily

Take a guided tour and discover what goes on behind the scenes at the Pride Park Stadium, home of Derby County Football Club.

Royal Crown Derby

Daily

The Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company, located on a 4.5-acre site in the city, has an international reputation for producing quality decorated bone china and gifts. A Visitor Centre and factory provide an insight into the traditions, history and the skills that go into making the china.

Pickford's House Museum

Daily

Visitors can learn about domestic life for a late Georgian professional man at Pickford's House in Derby, a Grade Ilisted building that has been renovated and recreated to its former style.

Farmers' Market

Dec 2008 (monthly)

Every third Thursday of the month, the large open area of the Market Place in Derby is enlivened by a dozen stalls selling locally grown and sourced produce.

Wirksworth Festival

Sep 2009 (annual)

Wirksworth's annual festival displays the works of 200 artists at venues all over town, including shops, historical buildings and private homes. The supporting programme includes street entertainment, homemade food, refreshments on every corner and a "Gig on the Roof" finale.

Twenty20 Cup: Derbyshire Phantoms

Jun 2009 (annual)

Twenty20 has brought a new generation of fans to English cricket. Derbyshire Phantoms play their home games at the County Ground in Derby and at Queen's Park, Chesterfield.

The Big Fun Run

Oct 2009 (annual)

Derby gets active as The Big Fun Run comes to Darley Park. The 5km organised annual run invites people of all ages to take part, in the name of fun and of whatever charity you want to support.

Royal Shrovetide Football

Feb 2009 (annual)

This ancient English tradition has very little to do with the beautiful game. Despite safety concerns, every year Ashbourne town centre is boarded up and two teams prepare to do battle...

Download Festival

Jun 2009 (annual)

Held over three days at Donington Park, the Download Festival features more heavy rock bands than you can shake a studded wristband at. Headliners in 2008 are Kiss, The Offspring and Lost Prophets.

Derbyshire Well Dressing

May - Sep 2009 (annual)

Dating back hundreds of years, well dressing is all about celebrating Derbyshire's many freshwater springs (including the popular Buxton water). The annual celebrations are a time for traditional fun and take place in towns throughout the county.

Derby Dawdle Dash

Mar 2009 (annual)

Hundreds of jogging enthusiasts gather in Markeaton Park for the anuual Derby Dawdle Dash. There's a short run for the under-tens and a 5km run for older children and adults. All money raised goes to the British Heart Foundation.

Derby City Council Bonfire and Fireworks

Nov 2009 (annual)

Every year, Derby's Markeaton Park hosts an impressive pyrotechnic display to commemorate the 1605 attempt by Guy Fawkes to blow up the Houses of Parliament. The free event is accompanied by a funfair.

Darley Park Concert

Aug 2009 (annual)

Darley Park in Derby presents its annual classical concert, picnic and fireworks display.

Chesterfield Medieval Market

Jul 2009 (annual)

Chesterfield's popular local market takes a step back in time every July, as it takes on a medieval theme and offers shopping and entertainment for all the family.

Chatsworth Horse Trials

May 2009 (annual)

Chatsworth, stately home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, welcomes the best riders in the country every May to compete in its three-day event. Testing both rider and steed to their limits, it makes for a great day out.

Chatsworth Country Fair

Aug 2009 (annual)

Chatsworth, stately home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, hosts a country fair in its 1000-acre grounds, offering a chance to peruse local arts and crafts and buy delicious treats from over 200 stalls.

Chatsworth

12 Mar - 23 Dec 2008 (annual)

Chatsworth, stately home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, is also known as the "Palace of the Peak". In addition to art treasures, it has a beautiful 105-acre garden and a working farmyard which is great fun for kids.

Castleton Ancient Garland Ceremony

May 2009 (annual)

This beautiful summer ceremony in Castleton is well worth a visit if you're in the area. In an extremely merry procession the Garland King, on horseback, carries a bell-shaped garland of flowers to the market.

Calke Abbey Craft Show

May 2009 (annual)

If you're desperate to get hold of some Derbyshire bits and bobs to furnish your home, this craft show at Calke Abbey offers everything from ceramics to needlecraft. There are also demonstrations and plenty of entertainment for kids.

CAMRA Winter Beer Festival

8 - 10 Jan 2009 (annual)

Derby's Assembly Rooms fill with beer lovers, eager to sample the 90+ real ales, ciders and perries, foreign bottled beers and fruit wines at the CAMRA Winter Beer Festival.

CAMRA Summer Beer Festival

Jul 2009 (annual)

Derby is the Real Ale capital of England, so it's no surprise that local producers come out in force for the annual Summer Beer Festival. The Assembly Rooms are mobbed by beer-lovers eager to sample the 120 real ales on offer.

Buxton Festival

Jul 2009 (annual)

Every year since 1979, the Buxton Festival has created its own niche in the operatic world by unearthing some rare pieces and staging them in the town's opera house.

British Moto GP

Jun 2009 (annual)

The superb race track at Donington Park, right at the heart of Britain's motorway system, provides motorsport fans with the opportunity to witness one of the world's most thrilling sports at the British Moto Grand Prix.

Bonnie Prince Charlie Commemoration

6 - 7 Dec 2008 (annual)

Derby city centre remembers the unfortunate turn of events for Bonnie Prince Charlie with an impressive parade and re-enactment of a battle - loud muskets included.

Body Art Festival - Tattoo Convention

Jul 2009 (annual)

If the idea of sticking needles into your skin appeals, Derby's Body Art Festival is for you. Tattooing has ancient roots and a growing number of devotees, as the 8000 people who come to Derby for the annual convention prove.

Bloodstock Open Air Metal Festival

14 - 16 Aug 2009 (annual)

The UK's number one heavy metal festival, Bloodstock, has added an even bigger Bloodstock event to its crown. Bloodstock Open Air Metal Festival is held outdoors at Catton Park, between Lichfield and Burton upon Trent.

Bakewell Show

Aug 2009 (annual)

Bakewell Show is an opportunity for town and country to meet over prize bulls and vintage vehicles. Held annually at the town's Showground, it boasts a fine selection of all that British agriculture has to offer, and plenty of entertainment.

Ashbourne Show

Aug 2009 (annual)

Thousands of visitors gather at Ashbourne's Polo Ground to enjoy a day out at the town's annual agricultural show.

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