Discover Derbyshire and the Peak District

Whilst every care has been taken in compiling the information below, this website cannot be held responsible for errors or omissions. As events can be subject to change at short notice, it is always advisable to telephone the contact number in advance to check the position. If you are travelling by car, it is best to arrive early for most outdoor events - if in doubt telephone the number supplied a few days before the event for guidance. Some events require booking in advance. More information to be published shortly on Derbyshire and the Peak District Events 2008. Plan ahead and enjoy the events.

SECTION 1
CURRENT EVENTS - For full event details and other information click the links below to go to the feature. Events published as details are made available.
Derbyshire and the Peak District Events 2008 - main events.
Buxton Pavilion Gardens - impressive range of monthly events. .
Derby Cathedral - details of the events at Derby Cathedral and opening times for St Mary's Bridge Chapel. .
Farmers' Markets - various locations for these popular markets.
Hartington Arts and Craft Fayres - monthly event in the delightful village of Hartington.
Let's Go Wild in Derby - enjoy seeing and learning about the wildlife in Derby, on a guided walk. 2007 Details awaited.
Steeple Grange Light Railway - ideal for visitors to the High Peak Trail.
Tissington Craft Fairs - regular events in the lovely village of Tissington.
Well Dressings - list of events and historical information.
1623 Theatre - Shakespeare in unusual locations in and around Derbyshire.
SECTION 2
DATE	EVENT	VENUE	TIME	CONTACT
Derbyshire and the Peak District Events 2008 - main events.
MAY
4 May	Bess of Hardwick Anniversary Service	Derby Cathedral	Feature	01332 341201
4 May	Spring Craft Fair,	Whitworth Centre, Darley Dale	10am - 4pm	07876784002
4/5 May	Grand Medieval Joust	Bolsover Castle	Contact	01246 822844
5/11 May	Heanor Festival Week	Heanor	Various	01773 570222
10/11 May	Chatsworth International Horse Trials	Chatsworth Park	Feature	01246 582204
11 May	Wild Ways Walk 2008 - NCH, the children's charity	Lady Manners School Bakewell	Contact	Website
11/26 May	Belper Celebration of Music & Arts Festival	Belper	Various	01773 824527
16th May	RAF's Battle Of Britain Memorial Flight - "Dambuster Raids"	Derwent Dams	Contact	Website
16/17 May	Walks, Talks and Mill Tours	Derwent Valley	Various	01629 823256
16/18 May	Derby Garden Show - CONTACT smcclune@hotmail.com	Locko Park Nr Spondon	Contact	smcclune
19/20 May	Derbyshire Food & Drink Fair	Bolsover Castle	Feature	01246 822844
26 May	Bamford Sheepdog Trials	Bamford	Feature	01433 651588
26 May	Belper Wakes Fun Day	Belper Meadows	From 12 Noon	01773 822116
29 May	Castleton Garland Ceremony	Castleton	Feature	01433 621595
JUNE
1 June	Stanton in Peak Open Gardens - Over 20 gardens open	Stanton in Peak	1pm - 5pm	01629 636696
7/8 June	Belper Steam and Vintage Event	Home Farm Street Lane	Contact	0780 3902053
7 June	Edale Jazz in The Field	Edale playing field	Contact	01433 670338
8 June	Elvaston Castle National Radio & Computer Rally	Elvaston	Contact	01332 559965
8 June	Edale Country Day	Edale Playing Fields	Contact	07973 553375
8 June	Chaddesden Carnival	Chadesden Park	Contact	01332 715608
14 June	Ilkeston Lions Carnival	Ilkeston	Contact	0115 9258346
14/29 June	Land of the Thunder Dragon Exhibition www.pollyannapickering.co.uk	The Gallery Brookvale House Oaker Matlock	Website	01629 55851
15 June	Pikehall Harness Racing	Pikehall	Contact	01335 390412
21/26 June	Derby Well Dressing	City Centre	Contact	01332 295858
22 June	Derbyshire County Show	Elvaston Castle	Contact	01332 793068
28 June	Duffield Carnival	Eyes Meadow	Contact	01332 840098
29 June	Tideswell Carnival	Tideswell	Contact	01298 871682

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