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Peak District events, dates for your diary in and around Derbyshire.

WHAT'S ON IN THE PEAK DISTRICT - dates for your diary, major events, car boot sales, craft fair dates, quiz nights, charity walks, events and much more....

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Every 2^nd Thursday and last Sunday of every month

Chesterfield Farmers' Market

9am-4pm Thursdays
10am-2pm Sundays

01246 345 777/8

Every last Saturday in the month

Farmers' Market at Bakewell Agricultural Business Centre

9am – 2pm

01629 – 813777

Food products are the main attraction here from Bakewell Puddings to Ashbourne gingerbread and Hartington cheese, many producers hold the Peak District Environmental Quality Mark for businesses which support the National Park’s natural assets.

Every 1^st Sunday in the month

Farmers' Market at Castleton

Hope Valley
Derbyshire

10.00 – 15.00

01433 620699

Every 1^st Thursday in the month

Farmers' Market at Buxton

Buxton Pavilion Gardens

10 am to 3 pm

Every 3^rd Saturday in the month

Farmers' Market at Holmesfield

Vicarage Close

S18 7WZ

11.30 am to 4 pm

Every 3^rd Saturday in the month

Farmers' Market at Ashbourne

01629 76110 ext 1318

Every 3^rd Saturday in the month

Farmers' Market at Matlock

9am-1pm

01629 57488

Every weekend until end of November

Bakewell Crafts every Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays

From Saturday February 7^th until Christmas Fairs in December

10.30am-4.30am at the Brigade Hall through the gardens in

Bakewell. Lots of handmade crafts and gifts for sale with

Free Admission. 07765 404354 or email

peakfairs@aol.com

Every Easter Tuesday

Flagg Races

Point to point race meeting where you could be witnessing the future stars of National Hunt racing.

www.flaggraces.co.uk

E-mail: secretary@flaggraces.co.uk

Tel: 01889 500223
Mobile: 07985 156813

2010

2^nd – 4^th September

Longshaw Sheep Dog Trials

Sheep dog trials, with the championship held on the Saturday, the Parade of Foxhounds on the Thursday, and the fell race also on the Saturday.

Adults £4

For more information call 01433 651 852 or visit www.longshawsheepdog.co.uk

Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th September

Chatsworth Country Show

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/

Saturday 4^th September

Great Longstone Annual Charity Walk Day

2, 7 or 10 miles. Organised in collaboration with the Crispin Inn, Great Longstone - this annual walk day helps raise funds for local causes and provides a perfect excuse for a good walk, followed by pie and peas at the excellent local pub, The Crispin Inn...all welcome! The 2010 walk will be raising funds to help towards the refurbishment of the playground in the village park.

Longer walks: 10.15am sign-in - 11am start (sharp)

2 mile walk: 12.30 sign in - 1pm start (sharp)

Suggested entry fees:

Adults: £5 - £10 (or more via sponsorship)

Children under 14 - £1

Dogs - 50p

Optional Pie & Peas - £5

Please call Crispin landlord Paul on 01629 640 237 for more details/sponsorship forms etc.

4^th September – 30^th October

Matlock Bath Illuminations and Venetian Nights

Popular annual event featuring superb illuminations, clifftop fireworks and much, much more.

For further information contact Nicola Wildgoose on 01629 761 390 or via email on nicola.wildgoose@derbyshiredales.gov.uk.

10^th – 26^th September

Wirksworth Festival

Wirksworth Festival's dates (September 10-26) are dictated by the ancient ceremony of ‘clypping' the church when the congregation of St Mary's Church surround their church with joined hands. The music and celebration that accompanied the clypping have grown into an exciting festival of contemporary visual arts and performance.

For the Art & Architecture Trail (11-12 September) Wirksworth is taken over by 150 artists exhibiting everywhere, in private homes from the grandest town house to the tiniest cottage and in public spaces all around. The Festival offers new commissioned work including the town's first Arts Pavilion, installations in shop windows and curated galleries. There is music, performance, dance, crafts and a carnival atmosphere.

Programme details on the Festival website www.wirksworthfestival.co.uk.

11^th – 26^th September

Autumn Footprints: The Amber Valley & Erewash Walking Festival

Walkers will once again be stepping out in the popular Autumn Footprints, Amber Valley and Erewash Walking festival, taking place from the 11th to the 26th of September 2010.

The walks will take place in Amber Valley and Erewash, two areas known for their natural beauty, superb scenery, industrial heritage and attractive towns and villages and are led by knowledgeable local expert volunteers and staff who are enthusiastic to show off their patch.

The Festival has proved very popular with both inexperienced and experienced walkers and now in its eighth year, they return time and again to enjoy the stunning seasonal colours.

For more details telephone 08456 058 058 to book your place.

10^th – 26^th September

Melbourne Festival

Now in its sixth year in 2010, Melbourne Festival has an arts and architecture trail as part of its festival activities. The Art and Architecture Trail will see approximately 90 professional Artists and Makers exhibiting in private houses, public buildings and businesses in the historic heart of Melbourne on September 18 and 19 this year.

There'll also be exhibitions by local schools and art groups and musicians, buskers and other activities along the trail including The 1623 Theatre Company with their Olympic Shakespearean Workout 2010.

A concert programme runs for the two week duration of the festival (September 10-25) offering music, poetry and theatre, to complement the Arts Trail weekend where you can get the opportunity to experience the talent of the local artists of South Derbyshire.

Tel: 07765 819428

Saturday 18^th and Sunday 19^th September

Hayfield Sheepdog Trials & County Show

The ever popular annual event at Hayfield. Featuring, of course, sheepdog trials plus falconry displays, pet shows, craft demonstrations, stalls and much more.

11.30am-5pm

For more information call 07790 674 998.

24^th – 26^th September

Derby Festé

Three days of entertainment, most of which is free of charge and perfect for all the family.

01332 255 802

Saturday 16^th & Sunday 17^th October

Free guided walk with Will4Adventure in the Peak District

'Tops and Tails of the Dark and White Peak'

Saturday: A 12 mile walk talking in Baslow, Grindleford and other Peak District delights.

Sunday: A short walk around the Burbage Valley.

Base Camp: Castleton

Saturday: This walk has us begin our day on the Longshaw Estate. From here we will trudge up to White Edge - and once this height has been gained it's all down hill from there on. (Well sort of/and not if you include the end bit). Along the tops we'll find our way to the picturesque Peak District town of Baslow - our half way point at around 6 miles. From here we will travel back along the river (a complete contrast in scenery - but delightful nevertheless) back to our start point via Grindleford.

Sunday: A short walk around the Burbage Valley taking local Peak District history from Viking burial grounds to Bronze-age hill forts. A lovely walk to shake out cob-webs before the drive home.

ase Camp: Castleton

Sunday: A short walk around the Burbage Valley taking local Peak District history from Viking burial grounds to Bronze-age hill forts. A lovely walk to shake out cob-webs before the drive home.

For more info visit:

http://www.will4adventure.com/free_walking_weekends.shtml#2

Tel: 07791860163

Saturday 16^th & Sunday 17^th October

Great Peak District Fair, Buxton

Held at The Pavilion Gardens, Buxton.

10am-4pm

For more information call 01298 23114.

23^rd – 31^st October

Discovery Days at Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site

08456 058 058

24^th October – 1^st November

Spookyshire

A series of spooky happenings, plus Halloween events, fireworks and much more.

For more information go to www.visitpeakdistrict.com/events/spookyshire.aspx or call 0845 833 0970

28^th – 30^th October

Chesterfield Arts & Markets Festival

is set to go ahead for the seventh year during October half term, running from Thursday 28 to Saturday 30. This year's events include the nations's favourite orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic - who will be performing Mozart's Violin Concerto number 1 and Beethoven's Symphony number 4, as well as the brilliant Introduction and Allegro by Elgar - young Iranian stand-up comic Shappi Khorsandi, the fantastic Lau (winners of the Best Group at the 2010 BBC Folk Award), the CAMRA Beer Festival and the Garden of Light. Visit the Chesterfield Arts & Markets page for full details and to book online.

www.visitpeakdistrict.com/events/chesterfield-arts-markets.aspx

28^th – 30^th October

Chesterfield Garden of Light

Chesterfield's famous Queen's Park is transformed into a twinkling Garden of Light, plus live music and other entertainment.

01246 345777/8

6^th November– 23^rd December

A Russian Christmas

Taking inspiration from the diverse cultures and rich traditions of Russia, Chatsworth House gets dressed for Christmas. Also featuring gift ideas, Christmas markets, nativities and fine dining evenings.

01246 565 300

20^th November – 23^rd December

Santa Specials, Midland Railway

Santa's Grotto climbs aboard the train and gives away a present for the kids, and mince pies and a mini bottle of spirits for the adults.

01773 570140

Saturday 28^th & Sunday 29^thNovember

Free guided walk with Will4Adventure in the Peak District

'Victorian Ways - Dark Peak'

Saturday: A 15 mile walk combining the rugged NE corner of the Dark Peak with a strong flavour of Victorian agriculture and engineering.

Sunday: A short walk of total contrasts, taking in the villages of Eyam, Stoney Middleton and more.

For further info please visit:

http://www.will4adventure.com/free_walking_weekends.shtml#3

Tel: 07791860163

5^th – 13^th December

Haddon Hall Christmas Opening

Every festive season sees Haddon Hall open its doors to the public. Glowing with twinkling lights, traditional decorations and open fires, with Tudor music providing a fitting soundtrack - a perfect Christmas present.

01629 812855

Saturday 18^th & Sunday 19^thDecember

Free guided walk with Will4Adventure in the Peak District

'Winning Ways in the Dark Peak (New Route!)'

Saturday: This will be a short route designed for a winter’s day short on daylight hours … best pack the torches though … just in case. Two hills and a tad over ten miles.

Sunday: A short walk around the Burbage Valley taking local Peak District history from Viking burial grounds to Bronze-age hill forts. A lovely walk to shake out cob-webs before the drive home.

For further info please visit:

http://www.will4adventure.com/free_walking_weekends.shtml#4

Tel: 07791860163

2011

Saturday 22^ndJanuary

Free guided walk with Will4Adventure in the Peak District

'The Dark Peak Dash'

Saturday: A whopper of a walk circumnavigating 26Km (that's about 16 miles in old speak) of the Peak District.

Sunday: A cheeky little five miler with this lovely round of Hathersage that takes south along the Derwent Valley into Upper Padley – before commencing our way back via Millstone Edge.

For further info please visit:

http://www.will4adventure.com/free_walking_weekends.shtml

Tel: 07791860163

Saturday 26^thMarch

Challenge4Charity with Will4Adventure in the Peak District

Will4Adventure is now planning the next Challenge4Charity in aid of the Peak District Mountain Rescue Organisation: this will be an insane 50mile sponsored walk through the Peak District National Park.

Wherever you stop – we’ll pick you up – how far will you go? Challenge4Charity 2010 is a continuous sponsored walk - with no opportunities for sleeping, or for separate team members to walk separate stages - it is purely a case of walk … as far as your legs will take you! With regular marshals and support drivers you have the option to walk as far as you can up to the maximum of 50 miles inside 24 hours.

For further info please visit:

http://www.will4adventure.com/c4c.shtml

Tel: 07791860163

Saturday 2^ndApril

Free guided walk with Will4Adventure in the Peak District

'The Peak District Rocks!'

Saturday: This is a brilliant walk – and if you only ever do one walk, do this one.

Sunday: A leisurely walk out of Castleton up to Hollins Cross and along to Lose Hill with plenty nuggets of local folk lore.

For further info please visit:

http://www.will4adventure.com/free_walking_weekends.shtml#7

Tel: 07791860163

Saturday 4^thJune

Free guided walk with Will4Adventure in the Peak District

'Across Kinder: It's Got Teeth' (New Route!)

Saturday: A challenging walk of 18 miles with over 1200m of ascent.

Sunday: Let’s take it easy – a few miles stroll out of Surprise View car park taking in Mother Cap and Padley Gorge should be about all we’re good for!

For further info please visit:

http://www.will4adventure.com/free_walking_weekends.shtml#8

Tel: 07791860163

Saturday 6^th August

Free guided walk with Will4Adventure in the Peak District

'War of the Roses - Dark Peak'

Saturday: A challenging walk with the satisfaction of ending up in the Cheshire Cheese Inn!

Sunday: Keeping it wild we'll head up to Dovestone Tor above Strines Moor and Derwent Reservoir.

For further info please visit:

http://www.will4adventure.com/free_walking_weekends.shtml#9

Tel: 07791860163

Saturday 29^th October

Free guided walk with Will4Adventure in the Peak District

'Tops and Tails of the White and Dark Peak'

Saturday: A 12 mile walk talking in Baslow, Grindleford and other Peak District delights.

Sunday: A short walk around the Burbage Valley.

For further info please visit:

http://www.will4adventure.com/free_walking_weekends.shtml#10

Tel: 07791860163

Saturday 3^rd December

Free guided walk with Will4Adventure in the Peak District

'Western Edges'

Saturday: 12 mile circular walk along the Western Edge of the Peak District Sunday.

Sunday: A short walk around the Burbage Valley.

For further info please visit:

http://www.will4adventure.com/free_walking_weekends.shtml#11

Tel: 07791860163

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