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MATLOCK BATH ILLUMINATIONS AND

VENETIAN NIGHTS 2008

(2008: 30 August - 25 October)

The details for the Illuminations and Venetian Nights for 2008 are set out below. The red asterisks indicate the dates for the firework displays. The event is promoted by Derbyshire Dales District Council - please read statement near foot of page.

MATLOCK BATH

DATE

EVENT                                        

* Fireworks

30 August/25 October 2008

The illuminations are switched on every evening.

30/31 August

Illuminations and Venetian Nights.

6/7 September

Illuminations and Venetian Nights.

13/14 September

Illuminations and Venetian Nights.

20/21 September

Illuminations and Venetian Nights.

27*/28 September

Illuminations and Venetian Nights.

4/5 October

Illuminations and Venetian Nights.

11*/12 October

Illuminations and Venetian Nights.

18/19 October

Illuminations and Venetian Nights.

25* October

Illuminations and Venetian Nights.

 

The dates for the firework displays are: Saturdays 27 September, 11 and 25 October. - all displays are staged at 9pm.

DATE

EVENT

TIME

EVENT

TIME

30 August

Bakewell Silver Band

7pm

Parade & Judging of Illuminated Boats

8pm

31 August

BM&W Brass Band

7pm

Parade of Illuminated Boats

8pm

6 September

Hottbox

7pm

Parade of Illuminated Boats

8pm

7 September

 

7pm

Parade of Illuminated Boats

8pm

13 September

 

7pm

Parade of Illuminated Boats

8pm

14 September

Winster Morris Dancers

7pm

Parade of Illuminated Boats

8pm

20 September

Prego

7pm

Parade of Illuminated Boats

8pm

21 September

Shirland Welfare Training Band

7pm

Parade of Illuminated Boats

8pm

27 September

Any Vass Juggling and Fire Shows

7pm

Parade of Illuminated Boats

8pm*

28 September

Ireland Colliery Chesterfield Band

7pm

Parade of Illuminated Boats

8pm

4 October

Blinski

7pm

Parade of Illuminated Boats

8pm

5 October

Matlock Band

7pm

Parade of Illuminated Boats

8pm

11 October

Dan Collins Juggling & Fire Shows

7pm

Parade of Illuminated Boats

8pm*

12 October

Three Shires Clog Dancers

7pm

Parade of Illuminated Boats

8pm

18 October

Bellaroots

7pm

Parade of Illuminated Boats

8pm

19 October

Hope Valley College Big Band

7pm

Parade of Illuminated Boats

8pm

25 October

Kris Katchit Juggling & Fire Shows

7pm

Parade of Illuminated Boats

8pm*

*Firework display staged at 9pm.

A park and ride scheme will operate for the firework displays only. Services operate from (see below) 6pm on 'Firework' Saturdays.

  -  Matlock (Derbyshire County Council Offices Car Park) to Matlock Bath Station.

  -  Cromford Meadows to Matlock Bath Pavilion.

 

Derbyshire Dales District Council Statement. - "Programme times and content subject to change. DDDC accept no liability for any cancellation or change. Ring 01629 583388 for more details."

For further information not available on this independent website: please call Matlock Tourist Information Centre (01629 583388) or e-mail matlockinfo@derbyshiredales.gov.uk.

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MATLOCK BATH ILLUMINATIONS AND VENETIAN NIGHTS 2008

Lights switched-on from Saturday 30 August, 2008 at 7pm and then every  night until Saturday 25 October.

The parade of Illuminated and decorated boats takes place at 8.00pm every Saturday and Sunday during the season – with a programme of entertainment in or near the bandstand in Derwent Gardens each evening, commencing at 7.00pm.

The Admission Prices to Derwent Gardens are £4.00 Adults (Aged 16 and over), £3.50 Over 60s, Accompanied children under 16 free, Disabled persons/carers free.


CLIFFTOP FIREWORK DISPLAYS

Clifftop firework displays 9pm Saturdays 27 September, 11 and 25 October.

All scheduled to start at 9pm


PARK AND RIDE

Park and Ride from Cromford Meadows and Matlock County Offices on 27/09, 11/10, 25/10.

Services operate from 6pm on the above dates.  See main column for full details.


FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please call Matlock Tourist Information Centre (01629 583388) or e-mail matlockinfo@derbyshiredales.gov.uk.


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