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DERBYSHIRE AND THE PEAK DISTRICT

EVENTS 2009

A wide array of exciting events will be taking place in Derbyshire and the Peak District during 2008, a small selection of which are listed below.  Make a note in your diary of the dates of the events that most appeal. A contact number has been supplied to enable you to obtain more information.

 

The What's On page on this website provides a monthly taster of events taking place in the area, but it does not stop there - as in many cases special features have been written to provide background information of the events themselves. Click here for more information.

Horse Trials. © The Chatsworth House Trust

NOTE: 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 advisable 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.

 

SELECTION OF EVENTS 2009

(More Events for 2009 to be added shortly)

JANUARY

8/10 January

CAMRA Winter Beer Festival

Assembly Rooms Derby

01332 255800

31 Jan/28 Feb

Hopton Hall Snowdrops

Hopton Hall

01629 540923

FEBRUARY

31 Jan/28 Feb

Hopton Hall Snowdrops

Hopton Hall

01629 540923

24/25 Feb

Shrovetide Football

Ashbourne

01335 343666

MARCH

APRIL

14th April

Flagg Races Point-to-Point Steeplechases

Flagg

Website

25 April/4May

Peak District Walking Festival

Various

01298 25106

MAY

16/17 May

Chatsworth International Horse Trials

Chatsworth Park

01246 582204

29 May

Castleton Garland Ceremony

Castleton

01433 620595

JUNE

6 June

Edale Jazz in The Field

Edale Playing Fields

01433 670338

7 June

Edale Country Day

Edale Playing Fields

07973 553375

14 June

Pikehall Harness Racing

Pikehall

Website

14 June

12th Annual Emergency Services Display Day

Pavilions Gardens Buxton

 

28 June

Derbyshire County Show

Elvaston Castle

01332 793068

JULY

8/12 July

CAMRA Summer Beer Festival

Assembly Rooms Derby

01332 255800

10/28 July

Buxton International Festival

Buxton

01298 70395

10/28 July

Buxton Fringe Festival

Buxton

01298 79351

12 July

Pikehall Harness Racing

Pikehall

Website

12 July

Shacklocks Walk for Rainbows

Carsington Water V. Centre

Details

19 July

Ashbourne Highland Gathering

Recreation Ground

01335 350415

25 July

Britannia Leek & District Show

Birchall

Website

25 July

The Great Dome Art Fair

The Dome Buxton

Website

28 July

Chesterfield Medieval Market

Market Place

01246 345777

AUGUST

1/2 August

Cromford Steam Rally

Brackenfield

01629 582272

1/23 August

International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival

Buxton

01422 323252

5/6 August

Bakewell Show

Bakewell

01629 812736

8/9 August

Crich Tramway Village 1940s Weekend

Crich

01773 854321

12 August

Ashover Show

Ashover

01623 811545

SEPTEMBER

4/6 September

Chatsworth Country Fair

Chatsworth Park

01328 701133

5 Sept/31 Oct

Matlock Bath Illuminations and Venetian Nights

Matlock Bath (VN w/ends)

01629 55082

6 Sept

Whooverville - Dr Who Convention ~ with Colin Baker & other stars from the popular TV series

Midland Railway Centre Ripley

Website or ring 01773 747674

11/27 September

Wirksworth Arts Festival

Wirksworth

01629 824003

OCTOBER

5 Sept/31 Oct

Matlock Bath Illuminations and Venetian Nights

Matlock Bath (VN w/ends)

01629 55082

24 Oct/1 Nov

World Heritage Site Discovery Days

Various

01773 841488

29/31 October

Chesterfield Arts and Market Festival

Market Place

01246 345777

NOVEMBER

14 November

Christmas Lights Switch-on

Castleton

01433 623291

22 November British Heart Foundation - High Peak Trail Winter Challenge Hike Start Cromford Meadows www.bhf.org.uk/highpeak

DECEMBER

5/13 Dec

Haddon Hall Christmas Opening

Haddon Hall

01629 812855

Matlock Bath Illuminations and Venetian Nights © Phil Murfin  

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SPECIAL FEATURES

The following list of special features, have either been or will be updated for 2008. In addition other features will be added throughout the year.

 

DERBYSHIRE AND THE PEAK DISTRICT

Ashbourne Shrovetide Football           

Bakewell Show      

Belper Celebration of Music and Arts Festival 

Buxton Pavilion Gardens - Events      

Castleton Christmas Lights           

Castleton Oak Apple and Garland Day     

Carsington Church and Flower Festival     

Chatsworth Events           

Chesterfield Christmas Market and Lights     

Chesterfield Queen's Park - County Cricket       

Derby Christmas Lights, Events and Shops 2008

Edale Country Day       

Farmers Markets          

Hartington Art and Craft Fayres        

Hopton Hall Snowdrops        

Leawood Pump - Open Days   

Matlock Bath Illuminations and Venetian Nights           

Matlock Bath Illuminations and Venetian Nights - Events Timetable         

Middleton Top Beam Engine - Open Days   

Pikehall Harness Racing       

Peak District Food and Events      

Peak District Food Fairs        

Sheepdog Trials      

Tissington Craft Fairs      

1623 Theatre      

 

DERBY

Derby Events 2008   

Derby Cathedral Events 2008

St Mary's Bridge Chapel, Derby Events 2008

Let's go wild in Derby 2008 - Events   

Derby at Christmas 2008

 


TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES

 

As well as booking your accommodation at Tourist Information Centres, you can book tickets for local theatres, festivals and events. Pick up leaflets, guidebooks, souvenirs and travel information. For more information on activities in the area and to check What's On contact your nearest Tourist Information Centre.  Click for all the details in the area.

 


 

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