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Whats On In Derbyshire Summer Holidays

Our comprehensive list for whats on in Derbyshire in the summer holidays 2024. you need in one place. We are constantly updating this list so please bookmark and keep checking in.

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Whats On In Derbyshire Summer Holidays July 2024

Buxton Festival Fringe

Date: 3rd – 21st July 2024
Location: Various venues in Buxton, Derbyshire
Website: Buxton Festival Fringe​ (Arts Derbyshire)

Buxton International Festival

Date: 4th – 21st July 2024
Location: Various venues in Buxton, Derbyshire
Website: Buxton International Festival​ (Arts Derbyshire)

Timber Festival 5th to 7th July

Date: 5th – 7th July 2024
Location: Feanedock, Rawdon Road, Moira, Swadlincote, DE12 6DQ
Website: Timber Festival​ (Arts Derbyshire)

Derby Summer Sessions Festival

Date: 12th – 13th July 2024
Location: Markeaton Park, Derby, DE22 4AA
Website: Derby Summer Sessions Festival​ (Arts Derbyshire)

Repton Festival

Date: 12th – 14th July 2024
Location: Repton, Derbyshire, DE65 6FH
Website: Repton Festival​ (Arts Derbyshire)

Stainsby Festival

Date: 19th – 21st July 2024
Location: Stainsby, North Derbyshire, DE45 1NS
Website: Stainsby Festival​ (Arts Derbyshire)

CHASE from PAW Patrol is Coming to Matlock Farm Park! (20th July £)

Date: Saturday, 20 July
Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

PRE-BOOK ONLY – Early booking advised

Exciting news for PAW Patrol fans in this whats on in Derbyshire listing! Chase is on his way to Matlock Farm Park this summer. Take a break from Adventure Bay and join us for a fun-filled day with Chase. Be sure to bring your camera for plenty of photo opportunities throughout the day!

Event Details:

  • Appearance Times: 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm
  • Cost: FREE with farm park entry
  • Activities: Enjoy our usual animal encounters and playtime fun

Pre-booking your farm park tickets is essential as this event is expected to be highly popular. Don’t miss out on the chance to meet Chase from PAW Patrol!

How to Book: Visit Matlock Farm Park to secure your tickets now!

Summer of Sport at Thornbridge Hall (25th July £)

Dates: Thursday, 25 July 2024, 10:00 am – Tuesday, 3 September 2024, 4:00 pm
Location: Thornbridge Hall, Bakewell, England, DE45 1NZ, United Kingdom
Website: www.thornbridgehall.co.uk

Join us for an action-packed Summer of Sport at The Thornbridge Estate! Throughout the summer holidays, kids can participate in a variety of Olympic-themed activities, including our exciting Olympic trail.

Special Event:
Thornbridge Olympics Family Fun Day
Date: Sunday, 25 August 2024

Come and enjoy a summer full of sporting fun and family activities. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to keep the kids active and entertained!

Junction Arts – Chesterfield Children’s Festival (27th & 28th July Free)

Date: Saturday 27th July – Sunday 28th July
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Queen’s Park, Chesterfield
Website: junctionarts.org

Enjoy a free weekend of fun for families with music, theatre, storytelling, dance, and art workshops with this whats on in Derbyshire listing. The Chesterfield Children’s Festival returns to Queen’s Park this July, offering live performances and interactive activities for all ages.

Festival Highlights:

Accessibility:
RevoLOOtion provides mobile toilets for disabled children and adults, ensuring everyone can participate with dignity.

Blockbuster Factory:
Join Martin Bielspurg’s film venture as a camera whiz, makeup artist, stunt double, or actor. Shape the film’s destiny with bananas as props!

Ghetto Fabulous – Family Catwalk Extravaganza!:
Show your Glamour, Glitz, and Grace in a dance, fashion, and lip sync competition where the audience decides the winner!

Volo: Dreams of Flight:
Experience VR flying machines, including a wheelchair-accessible swing. Soar over cliffs, join a psychedelic aerial ballet, or fly across extraterrestrial landscapes.

Take Flight:
Interactive workshop for babies (0-2 years) and their carers with unique sensory props and toys, including an aerial sling.

Everybody Dance:
Join the mass dance on Saturday 27th July, led by professional dancers and local dance schools. The simple routine is open to all ages and abilities.

Join us for a weekend filled with creativity, excitement, and family-friendly fun!

Dinosaur Fun Day at Matlock Farm Park! (27th July £)

Date: Saturday, 27 July
Time: 10:30 am – 4:30 pm

Join us for a thrilling day of dinosaur-themed activities at Matlock Farm Park!

Event Highlights:

  • Meet Rita the T-Rex: Learn all about Rita and her baby dinosaur friends in exciting outdoor shows.
  • Photo Opportunities: Get up close with these amazing creatures as they wander the park.
  • Dig Site Fun: Kids can join in on fun dig site activities and unleash their inner paleontologist.

Show Times:

  • 10:30 am
  • 11:45 am
  • 1:15 pm
  • 2:30 pm
  • 3:45 pm

Additional Activities:

  • Animal Fun: Enjoy sheep racing, wallaby encounters, ferret racing, small animal petting, meerkat talks, and more.
  • Playtime: Plenty of opportunities for fantastic playtime for the children.

This event is FREE with farm park entry!

Park Hours: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Don’t miss out on a ROARING good time at the park!

Dinosaur Day – Family Fun Events in Crich (27th July £)

Date: Saturday, July 27 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Join us for a fun-filled family day at Crich Tramway Village in this whats on in Derbyshire listing , featuring a Jurassic takeover alongside our vintage trams, exhibitions, woodland walk, and sculpture trail.

About Dinosaur Day: Prepare for a roaring good time as fierce carnivores like T. Rex and Spinosaurus, along with gentle giants such as Triceratops and Brontosaurus, take over the village. Don’t miss the baby dinosaurs and the fossil workshop where you can dig for fossils! Follow the dinosaur trail through the woodland walk, identify dinosaur footprints, and earn a sticker.

Contact Details:

Bring the whole family for an unforgettable dinosaur adventure at Crich Tramway Village!

Little Feet Festivals – Family Fun Events in Swadlincote (27th / 28th July £)

Date: From Saturday, July 27, 2024 From 9:30 AM To Sunday, July 28, 2024

Step into a world where tiny footsteps of creativity lead to big imaginations at the Little Feet Festivals, held at Moira Furnace in Swadlincote, conveniently located between Derby, Nottingham, and Leicester.

About Little Feet Festivals: New this summer, Little Feet Festivals offers a value-for-money kids’ festival featuring live entertainment, hands-on crafts, imaginative play, and storytelling—all for one ticket price. Highlights include:

  • Meet and Greet: Encounter well-known characters, including Peppa Pig, throughout the day.
  • Live Entertainment: Enjoy surprise and scheduled shows all day long.
  • Story Tent: Engage in captivating storytelling sessions.
  • Workshops: Participate in various creative workshops.
  • Arts and Crafts: Create slime, paint pots, and more with Tilly Pots, and take your creations home.
  • Dinosaurs: Meet dinosaurs and their babies.
  • Face Painting: Transform into your favorite characters.
  • Balloon Modelling and Magic: Delight in magical performances and balloon creations.
  • Kimble’s Music and Movement: Get moving with fun musical activities.
  • Bubble and Sand Art: Make bubbles and sand art to take home.
  • Imagination Avenue: Let your imagination run wild.
  • Circus Entertainment: Enjoy two 40-minute shows on the main stage.
  • Super Sparkles Entertainment: Be dazzled by two 30-minute shows.
  • Petting Farm: Pet and play with friendly farm animals.

While food and drink are not included in the ticket price, there are no hidden costs within the festival. Moira Furnace Museum will be offering limited canal boat rides (not included in the ticket price), and museum entry is free during the festival, allowing you to explore the local history.

For more information, please check our FAQs: Little Feet Festivals FAQ.

Contact Details:

Join us for a weekend of endless fun and creativity at Little Feet Festivals!

Denby Pottery Village 28th July Free.

Sunday 28th July 10am to 4pm

Fun and games at the Denby Pottery Village including meet the animals, pony rides, carnival games and more

Whats On In Derbyshire Summer Holidays August 2024

Y Not Festival

Date: 2nd – 4th August 2024
Location: Pikehall, Derbyshire, DE4 2PG
Website: Ynotfestival

Vikings of Middle England at Cromford Mills (3rd August £)

Dates: August 3 @ 10:00 am – August 4 @ 4:00 pm
Location: Cromford Mills, Mill Rd, Cromford, Matlock, DE4 3RQ, United Kingdom
Website: www.cromfordmills.org.uk

Prepare for an exciting Viking takeover at Cromford Mills! Step back in time and experience life as it was over 1,000 years ago. This immersive event features Viking camps, demonstrations, weapon displays, battle skirmishes, and a variety of family activities.

Event Highlights:

  • Viking Camps: See how Vikings lived and worked.
  • Demonstrations: Learn about Viking crafts and daily routines.
  • Weapons Display: Explore the arms and armor of the Viking warriors.
  • Battle Skirmishes: Witness thrilling combat reenactments.
  • Family Activities: Enjoy interactive activities suitable for all ages.

Add to Calendar:

  • Start: August 3 @ 10:00 am
  • End: August 4 @ 4:00 pm

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to delve into Viking history and culture. Join us for a weekend of adventure and discovery at Cromford Mills.

For More Information and to Plan Your Visit: Visit www.cromfordmills.org.uk.

Build It – Family Fun Events in Crich (5th August – 6th August £)

Date: Monday, August 5, 2024 – Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM (First tram ride at 10:30 AM, last admissions at 4:00 PM)

Join us at Crich Tramway Village for a fantastic family fun event featuring everyone’s favorite building bricks—LEGO®!

About Build It: Help us create this year’s LEGO® mosaic with our friends from Fairy Bricks. Younger children can dive into the brick pits in the Exhibition Hall and have a blast making their own LEGO® creations.

Contact Details:

Bring the whole family for a day of creative fun and building adventures at Crich Tramway Village!

The Little School of Ecology at Haddon Medieval Park (6th, 13th, 20th, 27th August)

Dates:

  • 6 August
  • 13 August
  • 20 August
  • 27 August
  • 29 October

Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Haddon Hall, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1LA, United Kingdom
Website: www.haddonhall.co.uk

Join them at Haddon Medieval Park for The Little School of Ecology, a unique opportunity for children aged 5 – 11 years to explore and learn about nature in our historic parkland.

Event Details:

  • Age Group: 5 – 11 years (with an accompanying adult, maximum of 3 children per adult)
  • Cost: £5.00 per child, £5.00 per adult
  • Parking: £3.80 (contactless payment at the exit barrier)

Important Information:

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
  • Adults are responsible for the safety of the children they accompany.
  • Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for walking in natural, uneven terrain which may be wet or muddy.

Why Attend?

  • Nature Education: Children will learn to identify trees, flowers, birds, and insects.
  • Historical Insight: Discover the importance of the park’s medieval history.
  • Free Children’s Admission: Children (15 and under) have free entry to Haddon Hall.
  • Additional Activities: Free children’s tours every Tuesday and archery sessions for a small fee.

Book Now: Visit www.haddonhall.co.uk to secure your spot!

Kid’s Lego Printing Workshop at Thornbridge Hall (7th August £)

Date: Wednesday, 7 August 2024
Time: 10:15 am – 11:45 am
Location: Thornbridge Hall, Bakewell, England, DE45 1NZ, United Kingdom
Website: www.thornbridgehall.co.uk

Unleash your child’s creativity at Thornbridge Hall with Chesterfield-based printmaker Dave Elsom’s Lego Printing Workshop!

Workshop Highlights:

  • Dates: 7th & 27th August
  • Duration: 1 – 1.5 hours
  • Activities: Kids will use Lego to create unique printing plates and transfer their designs onto card and paper.
  • Materials: All materials and equipment provided.
  • Attire: Water-based inks will be used (usually wash out easily), but we recommend not wearing your Sunday best.

Cost: £20 per child (includes entry for one accompanying adult)
Note: Due to space limitations, only one adult per child is permitted.

Bonus: Garden access for one child and one accompanying adult is included.

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity for a fun and creative experience at Thornbridge Hall! Book now on the website.

Babbling Vagabonds Live Show – “Here Be Dragons!” (10th August £)

Date: Saturday, 10 August 2024
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Thornbridge Hall, Bakewell, England, DE45 1NZ, United Kingdom
Website: www.thornbridgehall.co.uk

Join the Babbling Vagabonds for an outdoor adventure with their live show, “Here Be Dragons!” Perfect for families, this enchanting tale follows the bold and slightly silly Monster Menders as they treat peculiar creatures.

Event Highlights:

  • Follow a daring village vet on a quest to defeat a dragon.
  • Meet an ogre with a headache and a mermaid with scale-rot.
  • Help conjure stories to calm bewildered beasts.

Suitable For: Children aged 3-11 and their families
Tickets Include: All-day garden entry
Performance Location: The South Lawns (rain or shine)

Ticket Prices:

  • Adults (17+): £12
  • Children (3-16 yrs): £9
  • Under 3’s: £4

Book your tickets now for a magical and memorable experience!

Action for Wildlife Day – Derby (10th August – FREE)

Date: Saturday, August 10, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Live stage events start at 12:30 PM)

Join us for a free, family-friendly event at Carsington Water next to the Visitor Centre, featuring top conservation speakers, live music, stalls, and kids’ activities.

About Action for Wildlife Day: Hen Harrier Action, in partnership with Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, Protect the Wild, and Wild Justice, is hosting this exciting event. Enjoy a packed schedule of compelling guest speakers, including:

  • Chris Packham from Wild Justice
  • Jo Smith from Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
  • Rob Pownall and Charlie Moores from Protect the Wild
  • Mark Cocker, author and naturalist
  • Gill Lewis, award-winning children’s author

The event will also feature spotlight performances by the Sing It Bold Gospel Community Choir and a guest set by legendary English folk musician Martin Simpson.

Explore 20 stalls from organizations such as the RSPB, Woodland Trust, Badger Trust, Creeping Toad Environmental Storytelling, Derbyshire Wildlife Crime Unit, Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, Wild Justice, Derbyshire Swift Conservation, Yorkshire Coast Nature, and more.

Children’s Activities:

  • Kite making
  • Seed bomb making
  • Creative writing
  • Bird feeder making
  • Animal puppet making
  • Bird walks and more

Carsington Water’s own Carsington Bird Club will be at the Visitor Centre, offering sign-ups for their excellent Walks and Talks and the monthly Bird Walks for Beginners.

Scenic Trails:
Enjoy breathtaking views from three routes around the site:

  • Stones Island 1.5km trail, featuring a Bronze Age barrow and standing stones
  • Full 12km reservoir loop trail through wildflower meadows and semi-ancient woodland

Most tracks are surfaced and accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Visitor Information:

  • Car parks are open from 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM (automatic number plate recognition system)
  • Visitor Centre, shops, cafes, and restaurants are open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Dogs are welcome but must be on leads at all times
  • Picnic areas available (barbeques not allowed due to fire risk)

Contact Details:

Come and enjoy a day of wildlife conservation, live entertainment, and fun activities for the whole family at Carsington Water!

Eat in the Park Chesterfield (10th – 11th August)

Date: 10th – 11th August 2024
Location: Queen’s Park, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 2ND
Website:

Sounds of the 50s and 60s – Family Fun Events in Crich (10th August to 11th August £)

Date: Saturday, 10th August to  Sunday, August 11, 2024

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the infectious songs of the 50s and 60s with live music, vintage tram rides, exhibitions, a woodland walk, a sculpture trail, and a fantastic atmosphere at Crich Tramway Village.

About Sounds of the 50s and 60s: Join us for a nostalgic journey as you learn some of the dance crazes from the 1960s and enjoy live music from popular groups and singers of the 1950s and 60s. It’s a perfect day for families and music lovers to relive the magic of these iconic decades.

Contact Details:

Come and enjoy a day filled with music, history, and fun for the whole family at Crich Tramway Village!

Discovery Week – Family Fun Events in Crich (12th August to 16th August £)

Dates: Monday, August 12, 2024 – Friday, August 16, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM (First tram ride at 10:30 AM, last admissions at 4:00 PM)

Join us for Discovery Week at Crich Tramway Village, a week filled with discovery and learning fun for all the family, from science to history fun facts.

About Discovery Week: Dive into a world of science and history with fascinating fun facts. Meet characters from the past and challenge yourself to guess the mystery museum objects. Check out our daily program on our website for a detailed schedule of activities: Discovery Week Program

Contact Details:

Come and explore a week of educational fun and discovery at Crich Tramway Village. Perfect for curious minds of all ages!

Eat in the Park Buxton (17th to 18th August)

Date: 17th – 18th August 2024
Location: Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6BE
Website:

Models Weekend – Family Fun Events in Crich (17th August to 18th August £)

Dates: Saturday, August 17, 2024 – Sunday, August 18, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Last admissions at 4:00 PM)

Join Crich Tramway Village for Models Weekend, featuring an impressive exhibition of model tramways, buses, and railways.

About Models Weekend: Marvel at the amazing working layouts of these models and engage in conversations with their talented creators. Enjoy standard tram rides with stunning views of the Derwent Valley as part of your visit in this whats on in Derbyshire listing .

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Experience the fascinating world of model transport at Crich Tramway Village. Perfect for enthusiasts and families alike in this whats on in Derbyshire listing !

Woodland Week – Family Fun Events in Crich (19th August – 23rd August £)

Dates: Monday, August 19, 2024 – Friday, August 23, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Join Crich Tramway Village for Woodland Week in this whats on in Derbyshire listing , a back-to-nature event perfect for the whole family.

About Woodland Week: Engage in willow weaving and nature crafts, and listen to enchanting stories from our storyteller. Explore the beauty of nature and let your creativity flourish. Check out our daily program on our website for a detailed schedule of activities: Woodland Week Program

Contact Details:

Reconnect with nature and enjoy a week of outdoor fun and creativity at Crich Tramway Village. Perfect for families and nature enthusiasts!

Matlock Summer Food & Drink Festival (24th to 25th August)

Date: 24th – 25th August 2024
Location: Hall Leys Park, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3AP
Website:

Chatsworth Country Fair (30th August – 1st September)

Date: 30th August – 1st September 2024
Location: Chatsworth House, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1PP
Website: Chatsworth Country Fair​ (Chatsworth)

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