Events in Derbyshire and Staffordshire 2010
For details of hundreds of events in the area please visit
www.visitpeakdistrict.com
www.enjoystaffordshire.com
Free Guided Walks of Ashbourne
Every Tuesday and Saturday from the Ashbourne Tourist Information Centre
Tel. 01335 343666
Summer at Chatsworth Starts 24th July
Special family events throughout the school summer holidays
www.chatsworth.org
Chatsworth Country Fair 3rd – 5th Sept
One of the largest country fairs in the UK. Sheep dog trials, fishing, clay pigeon shoot, large fine food village and entertainment for all the family.
www.chatsworthcountryfair.co.uk
Matlock Bath Illuminations 5th Sept – 31st October
A smaller version of Blackpool illuminations! Illuminated boats and firework displays on certain nights. For further information & to book tickets please click the link below:
www.visitpeakdistrict.com/illuminations
Open Day & Sponsored Dog Walk 12th Sept
Ashbourne Animal Welfare tours of the cattery & kennels, stalls and homemade lunches & teas.
www.ashbourneanimalwelfare.org
Beer In The Park at Ilam 18th Sept
A day celebrating the best of local beer (including our own brews from our Haywood Bad Ram brewery) with live music in the evening.
www.yha.org.uk
Hartington Show & Sports 19th Sept
Harness racing. gymkhana, fun fair, stalls, sports & attractions for all the family
www.hartingtonwakes.co.uk
Derby Feste 24th – 26th September
A 3 day festival in Derby of live performance, film and lots more
www.deda.uk.com
Candle-Lit Ghost Tours at Peak Cavern during October
Ghost Tours on Friday and Saturday nights throughout October
www.peakcavern.co.uk
Chesterfield Art & Markets Festival 28th – 30th October
Music, performance, beer festival, Garden of Light and much more
www.visitpeakdistrict.com/chesterfield
Spookyshire 23rd – 31st October
Lots of local events for Half-Term and Halloween
www.visitpeakdistrict.com/spookyshire
