What's On in the Peak District?
May
15th - 23rd May, 2010
• Peak District's Historic Border Country Walking Festival. Enjoy the Border Country on foot, discovering the pretty village of Ashover, exploring the beautiful bluebell woods around the Linacre Reservoirs, taking in history as you follow Elizabeth Shrewsbury's footsteps round Hardwick Hall or finding out how Whittington is connected to the Revolution of 1688. Walks range from the challenging 34 mile trek round the countryside surrounding Chesterfield to a short stroll round Pools Brook Country Park and everything in between. Most of the 38 walks (and 2 cycle rides) are free of charge. Further information, full programme and bookings at Chesterfield Tourist Information Centre (Tel: 01246 345777/8, Email: tourism@chesterfield.gov.uk) or book online at www.visitpeakdistrict.com/hbwf.
16th May, 2010
• The 46th Annual Buxton Antiques Fair Pavilion Gardens, St John's Road, Buxton, Derbyshire 11:00 to 17:00 (0)1278 784912
21st May, 2010
• Lady Manners School Golf Day at Sickleholme Golf Club, Bamford.
To enter, sponsor or donate please contact:
Denis Mooney - 01629 810120, email denis.mooney@w3z.co.uk
Jill MacDonald - 01629 815685, email jill@jilly-anne.co.uk
David Baldwin - 07931 838333, email david@structuralinteriors.co.uk
22nd May, 2010
• Macmillan Cancer Support's annual Carsington Water walk at 10am. Enjoy an 8 mile walk around an award-winning venue that makes for a fun, full-packed day. People of all ages and fitness levels will love the Carsington Water walk, a beautiful route offering stunning views of the Derbyshire countryside. The walk will start off at the visitor centre at 10am before heading off to enjoy the fantastic views and wildlife. There is a pub en route where you can stop for a well earned break, before making your way back to the restaurant and shops at the visitor centre.Please note, anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. There is no registration fee for people under 16.
If you raise £50 or more you will receive a t-shirt on the day! Please note you will need to bring your sponsorship forms with you on the day. Once you have registered you will receive an information pack. Web address: http://www.macmillan.org.uk/Fundraising/WalkingEvents/Event_search_details.aspx?id=598
• Derbyshire Food and Drink Fair Kedleston Hall , Kedleston, Derby, Derbyshire 10:00 to 17:00 01629 538464
22nd & 23rd May, 2010
• Bakewell Craft & Gift Fair The Brigade Hall-Peak Fairs, Bath Street, Bakewell, Derbyshire 10:30 to 16:30 07765 404 354
22nd May to 6th June, 2010
• Leadminers' Trail at The Heights of Abraham, Matlock Bath. tel: 01629 582365 or www.heightsofabraham.com
23rd May, 2010
• Derbyshire Food and Drink Fair Kedleston Hall, Kedleston, Derby, Derbyshire 10:00 to 16:00 01629 538464
29th May, 2010
• Bakewell Farmers Market Bakewell Farmer's Market, Agricultural Business Centre, Bakewell, Derbyshire 09:00 to 14:00 01629 813777
• Bakewell Farmers Market Agricultural Business Centre Bakewell, Agricultural Way, Bakewell 09:00 to 14:00 01629 813777
• Bank Holiday Craft & Gift Fair The Brigade Hall-Peak Fairs, Bath Street, Bakewell, Derbyshire 10:30 to 16:30 07765 404 354
29th - 31st May, 2010
• Tissington Village Hall Craft Fairs Tissington, Derbyshire 11:00 to 17:00 07854 426735
30th May, 2010
• Bank Holiday Craft & Gift Fair The Brigade Hall-Peak Fairs, Bath Street, Bakewell, Derbyshire 10:30 to 16:30 07765 404 354
• Big Walk for Water, 2010. Hathersage, Peak District. In aid of Project African Wilderness and Malawi.
7 mile circular walk, cost £10 per person or £15 for a family with children under 16. Light refreshments and cake will be available. Register at http://www.justgiving.com/Walk-for-Water-2010 or find out more by phoning Cara or Gaynor on 0161 228 1689 www.projectafricanwilderness.org
30th - 31st May, 2010
• Family Countryside Fair, Dunscar Farm, Castleton. 11am-4pm.
Come and explore the beautiful landscape of the Peak District on these fun days out for the whole family.
There’s lots to see and do and it’s a great chance to find out more about how the National Trust looks after the countryside of this spectacular area. Stone carving . Crafts for children . Helicopter rides (Monday only) . Drystone walling . Have-a-go pole lathe . Climbing wall (Sunday only) . refreshments . Maze . Birdwatching . Working dogs . Local produce...and much more!
Adults £3, child £3, family £10
Call 01433 670368. www.peakdistrict.nationaltrust.org.uk
31st May, 2010
• Bank Holiday Craft & Gift Fair The Brigade Hall-Peak Fairs, Bath Street, Bakewell, Derbyshire 10:30 to 16:30 07765 404 354
• Monyash Village Market/Antiques Fayre Monyash, Derbyshire 10:00 to 17:00 01629 812778
June
1st - 4th June, 2010
• Craft & Gift Fair - School Holidays Special Event The Brigade Hall-Peak Fairs, Bath Street, Bakewell, Derbyshire 10:30 to 16:30 07765 404 354
2nd to 6th June, 2010
• Tess Willoughby 'Wonder Wall' at The Heights of Abraham, Matlock Bath. Paint and place your wooden tile on our very own wonder wall.
tel: 01629 582365 or www.heightsofabraham.com
5th & 6th June, 2010
• Bakewell Craft & Gift Fair The Brigade Hall-Peak Fairs, Bath Street, Bakewell, Derbyshire 10:30 to 16:30 07765 404 354
5th June, 2010
• Hathersage Farmers Market Hathersage, Derbyshire 10:00 to 14:00 07814 311181
• Wirksworth Farmers' Market Wirksworth, Derbyshire 09:00 to 14:00
6th June, 2010
• Castleton Farmer's Market Castleton, Hope Valley, Derbyshire 10:00 to 15:00 01298 814650
• Peak District Charity Bike Ride - raising funds for MAG (Mines Advisory Group), a UK based landmine clearance charity and co-laureate of the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize, working to clear the remnants of conflict for the benefit of communities worldwide. Starting and finishing in Buxton you can choose from three different length routes - 16, 30 or 55 miles. Minimum age 8 years and must be accommpanied by an adult. Starts 8.30 - 10.30 at Pavilion Gardens, Buxton. Admission fees apply. Tel: 0161 238 5486
12th & 13th June, 2010
• MONYASH OPEN GARDENS - Monyash’s first ever Open Gardens event, plus A “Best Scarecrow” competition to be judged by the public. A fascinating range of gardens will be open to the public across this picturesque Peak District village, with plenty to interest children too. Village map and refreshments provided at selected gardens.Plant sales on the village green. Gardens tour starts at Rowson House Farm, on the Bakewell Rd.Entrance Fee :-£3 per adult; £1 per child under 16; under 5’s free. Gardens will be open to view from 10.00 am - 5.00 pm. Proceeds to Derwent Rural Counselling & St Leonard’s Church
.For more information please contact Sally or Simon on: sally@peakdistrictonline.co.uk Tel 01629 810 544 Scorble@yahoo.co.uk Tel 01629 813083
• Bakewell Craft & Gift Fair The Brigade Hall-Peak Fairs, Bath Street, Bakewell, Derbyshire 10:30 to 16:30 07765 404 354
12th June, 2010
• Whaley Bridge Farmers Market Whaley Bridge, High Peak, Derbyshire 10:00 to 14:00 01629 650462
13th June, 2010
• Car Boot Sales, Lady Manners School, Bakewell Lady Manners School Bakewell, Shutts Lane, Bakewell, Derbyshire 07:30 to 13:00 01629 812671
• Hartington Village Hall Craft & Gift Fayres Hartington, Derbyshire 10:00 to 17:00 01782 822713
• Antiques Valuation Day at Sudbury Hall - Dust down your family heirlooms and antiquities and bring them along to courtyard at Sudbury Hall in Derbyshire between 11.00am and 3.00pm. Hosting the event is TV's Bargain Hunt and Flog It expert Charles Hanson known as 'Hands-on Hanson' by the other experts in the industry. For more information, please call Paula on 07880 721 750 or email paula.north@rainbows.co.uk
18th & 19th June, 2010
• Italian Continental Market Chesterfield Market, Market Place, Chesterfield, Derbyshire 01246 345777/8
19th & 20th June, 2010
• Bakewell Craft & Gift Fair The Brigade Hall-Peak Fairs, Bath Street, Bakewell, Derbyshire 10:30 to 16:30 07765 404 354
• Tissington Village Hall Craft Fairs Tissington, Derbyshire 11:00 to 17:00 07854 426735
19th June, 2010
• Leek Fine Food Market Leek, Staffordshire Moorlands 09:00 to 15:00 01538 483741
• Matlock Farmers' Market Matlock, Derbyshire 09:00 to 13:00 01629 57488
20th June, 2010
• Father's Day Calke Abbey, Ticknall, Derby 12:00 to 14:30 01332 863822
• Summer Fayre Tara Centre, Tara Buddhist Centre, Ashe Hall, Ash Lane, Etwall 11:00 to 17:00 01283 732338
• Tom's Golden Mile Challenge - Ales & Angels Event. Charity walk in aid of Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice. 18 ladies will walk 35 miles through 20 Derbyshire villages and people can join them for the final 7 miles (11.15am meet at Baslow) with bagpipes and picnic in Chatsworth finishing with a finale party "Ales & Angels" at Thornbridge Hall, 3.30pm to 7.30pm. This is a ticket only event due to restricted places. For full details see www.goldenmiles.co.uk .
26th & 27th June, 2010
• Bakewell Craft & Gift Fair The Brigade Hall-Peak Fairs, Bath Street, Bakewell, Derbyshire 10:30 to 16:30 07765 404 354
26th June, 2010
• Bakewell Farmers Market Bakewell Farmer's Market, Agricultural Business Centre, Bakewell, Derbyshire 09:00 to 14:00 01629 813777
July
3rd & 4th July 2010
• Bakewell Craft & Gift Fair The Brigade Hall-Peak Fairs, Bath Street, Bakewell, Derbyshire 10:30 to 16:30 07765 404 354
• Chatsworth Food and Drink Festival, Chatsworth House, Derbyshire. For further details / bookings please contact Christina@eventmen.co.uk of 0121 321 3138
3rd July 2010
• Hathersage Farmers Market Hathersage, Derbyshire 10:00 to 14:00 07814 311181
• Wirksworth Farmers' Market Wirksworth, Derbyshire 09:00 to 14:00
11th July, 2010
• Walk for Rainbows at Carsington Water - Our annual 8 mile walk for Rainbows will once again be taking place at the beautiful Carsington Water in Derbyshire on Sunday 11th July. This year, we have added a shorter children’s fairies and fantasies fancy dress walk. Everyone completing the walk will receive a medal, certificate and goodie bag, and all fairies and fantasy superheroes will receive a small gift. £5.00 entry fee
For more information please call Paula on 07880 721 750 or email paula.north@rainbows.co.uk
12th July to 3rd September, 2010
• Monday to Friday at The Heights of Abraham, Matlock Bath. Punch and Judy entertain the faily 3 times a day. tel: 01629 582365 or www.heightsofabraham.com
14th July, 2010
• Lunch with the Gardener at Calke Abbey - Enjoy a private tour of the stunning gardens at Calke Abbey in Derbyshire on Wednesday 14th July with the resident gardener. The tour starts at 11.30am and includes the opportunity for questions, followed by a delicious home cooked three course lunch.
£25.00 per person - places are strictly limited so book early to avoid disappointment
For more information please call Paula on 07880 721 750 or email paula.north@rainbows.co.uk
17th July, 2010
• Birchover Carnival
17th July, 2010 - 31st August, 2010
• Summer Safari Chatsworth House, Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire 01246 582204
20th - 23rd July, 2010
• Jazz Dinner: 'Jazz and Scottish Landscape' - Ian Millar and Dominic Spencer.
Buxton Fringe Festival, The Shrewsbury Room, Old Hall Hotel, The Square, Buxton at 7.30pm - 10pm. Tickets £41 (for 3 course meal and show). Bookings from hotel 01298 22841. Contact admin@millarandspencer.co.uk tel: 0131 6672491
23rd July, 2010
• ‘Past and Present Celebrity Golf Day’ – Sickleholme Golf Club, Bamford – for further information please contact s.eustace@cavcare.org.uk
24th July to 22nd August, 2010
• Petwise, Pets Corner at The Heights of Abraham, Matlock Bath. rabbits, meerkats, spiders and snakes plus ferret racing. weekends (10 dates). tel: 01629 582365 or www.heightsofabraham.com
24th & 25th July, 2010
• The 3rd Annual Great Dome Art Fair organised by Peak District Products at The Dome, Devonshire Rd, Buxton, SK17 6RY (Follow AA signs), 10am – 4.30pm, Free Admission.
Over 60 Peak District Products members will be exhibiting their high quality art & craft work in this Award Winning annual exhibition. Paintings, jewellery, furniture, ceramics, stoneware, carved wood, photography, calligraphy, metal & bronze sculpture, blown glass & stained glass, textiles, fashion & chocolate! Full programme of free talks and demonstrations plus a raffle of artists’ postcards and a special display of work ‘Inspired by the Dome’. For more information: tel: 01298 22117
25th July, 2010
• Great Hucklow Fell Race. 6 miles / 1000 feet. Free parking, changing facilities and showers. Entry £4.00 on the day only. Prizes in many categories. Proceeds to local charities. For further information call Matt Watson on ring 01298 873134.
August
4th & 5th August, 2010
• The BAKEWELL SHOW
The 180th show with all the entertainment, trade stands, horse show and cattle ring events
as well as all the usual animal tents and food of every variety.
For more information go to www.bakewellshow.org
01629 812736
11th August, 2010
• The 79th Ashover Show - The Rectory Fields, Ashover. 9am till dusk.
Adults £7, Senior citizens £5, Children 5-15 £3, Under 5's Free. Free parking, dogs welcome on a lead. For further information call 01623 811545 or email ashovershow@aol.com
21st August 2010
• Ashbourne Show - Held on the Polo Ground in the picturesque village of Osmaston, approximately 2 miles from Ashbourne.
One of the few traditional country shows in existence displaying a wide variety of livestock including the majestic Shire Horse. Local crafts, local foods, agricultural stands and childrens' attractions offer a great day out for all the family.Don't miss this year's main ring event - The Cheshire Dog Display Team. For more information visit www.ashbourneshow.co.uk
24th July to 22nd August, 2010
• Petwise, Pets Corner at The Heights of Abraham, Matlock Bath. rabbits, meerkats, spiders and snakes plus ferret racing. weekends (10 dates). tel: 01629 582365 or www.heightsofabraham.com
30th August , 2010
• Hope Agricultural Show and Sheep Dog Trials
Marsh Farm, Castleton Road, Hope. S33 6RD
8.30am to 5.30pm www.hopeshow.org
• Antiques Valuation Day at Renishaw Hall - Dust down your family heirlooms and antiquities and bring them along to the antiques marquee in the grounds of one of Derbyshire’s best kept secrets, Renishaw Hall. Hosting the event is TV's Bargain Hunt and Flog It expert Charles Hanson, known as 'Hands-on Hanson' by the other experts in the industry. The event is open between 11.00am and 3.00pm.
For more information please call Paula on 07880 721 750 or email paula.north@rainbows.co.uk
September
12th July to 3rd September, 2010
• Monday to Friday at The Heights of Abraham, Matlock Bath. Punch and Judy entertain the faily 3 times a day. tel: 01629 582365 or www.heightsofabraham.com
3rd, 4th and 5th September, 2010
• CHATSWORTH COUNTRY FAIR
One of England’s most spectacular annual outdoor events held in the beautiful Chatsworth Park.
Gates open at 9.00am, closing ceremony at about 6.30pm
www.countryfairoffice.co.uk
4th and 5th September, 2010
• Sohpie Snell Derbyshire based story teller at The Heights of Abraham, Matlock Bath. Tales of caves, dragons and more! Each hour 11am - 3pm. tel: 01629 582365 or www.heightsofabraham.com
10th - 25th September, 2010
• WIRKSWORTH FESTIVAL - The festival displays the works of 200 artists at venues all over town. The supporting programme includes street entertainment, homemade food, refreshments on every corner and two special themed weekends.
24th September, 2010
• Worlds Biggest Coffee Morning - Macmillan Cancer Support. For more information please click here
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