DISCOVER DERBYSHIRE

AND THE

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DECEMBER 2011 NEWSLETTER 3 - CONTENTS

Newsletter 1 - What's New

Newsletter 2 - What's Coming  

Newsletter 3 - What's On

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DATES FOR YOUR  DECEMBER DIARY

PLEASE READ NOTES

Section 1 - click the link to go to the feature containing event information for the month and other details.

Section 2 - please use the contact details supplied if you require further information.  

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 2011. 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.

 

Buxton Pavilion Gardens - impressive range of monthly events.

Farmers' Markets - various locations for these popular markets.

Let's Go Wild in Derby - enjoy seeing and learning about the wildlife in Derby, on a guided walk.

Steeple Grange Light Railway - ideal for visitors to the High Peak Trail.

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

OCTOBER

3 September/29 October

Matlock Bath Illuminations (Fireworks 1, 15 & 29)

Matlock Bath

Feature

01629 583388

9 October

Apple Day

Calke Abbey

11am - 4pm

01283 863822

9 October

Baslow Food Fair

Village Hall

10.30am - 5pm

01629 816558

15/16 October

Jacobite Rebellion

Cromford Mill

10am - 4pm

01629 825995

15/16 October

Great Peak District Fair

Pavilion Gardens Buxton

10am -4pm

01298 23114

21/30 October

World Heritage Site Discovery Days

Derwent Valley Mills

Various

Website

22/23 October

Models Weekend

Crich Tramway Village

Contact

01773 854321

22/23 October

National Trust Hedge Laying Course

Fairholmes Upper Derwent Valley

9.30am - 4.30pm

01433 620679

23 October

Book Fair

Pavilion Gardens Buxton

10am - 4.30pm

01298 23114

25 October

Derby Cathedral Tower Climb

Derby City Centre

10.45am - 3.45pm

01332 341201

29/30 October

Antique and Collectors Fair

Pavilion Gardens Buxton

9am - 5pm

01298 23114

29 October

Halloween Fright Night

Midland Railway Butterley

From 5.30pm

01773 570140

NOVEMBER

4 November

Fireworks Evening

Recreation Ground Ashbourne

From  7.45pm

01335 343666

4/6 November

Coopers Antiques Fair

Pavilion Gardens Buxton

11am - 6pm

01298 23114

5 November

Melbourne Arts and Crafts Market

Leisure Centre

10am - 4pm

01332 863509

5 November

Derby Bonfire & Fireworks Display

Markeaton Park

From 2pm

01332 255802

5 November

Chatsworth Bonfire and Fireworks Display

Chatsworth

Contact

01246 565300

5 November

Fireworks Evening

Midland Railway Butterley

Contact

01773 570140

6 November

Dovedale Dash

From Thorpe

From 9am

01335 343666

13 November

Toy Fair

Pavilion Gardens Buxton

10.30am - 4.30pm

01298 23114

19 November

Derby Christmas Lights Switch On

Market Place

From 4pm

01332 255802

19 November

Indoor Dickensian Market

Pavilion Gardens Buxton

10am - 4pm

01298 23114

19 Nov/4 December

An English Country Garden - Pollyanna Pickering Gallery

Brookvale Oaker Matlock

10am - 6pm

Website

21 November

Chesterfield Ghost Walk

From Rutland Hotel

7pm - 10.30pm

0800 277928

25 November

Melbourne Christmas Shopping & Lights Switch On

Market Place

From 5.30pm

01332 864635

 26/27 November

Christmas Weekend

Bakewell

From 9am

01629 812261

26/27 November

Antique and Collectors Fair

Pavilion Gardens Buxton

9am - 5pm

01298 23114

26/27 November

Santa Special Trains

Midland Railway Butterley

Contact

01773 570140

DECEMBER

19 Nov/4 December

An English Country Garden - Pollyanna Pickering Gallery

Brookvale Oaker Matlock

10am - 6pm

Website

1/24 December

Christmas Fayre Derby

Market Place

10am - 5pm

01332 255802

2/4 December

Matlock Victorian Christmas Market

Hall Leys Park

Contact

01629 583388

3/4 December

Christmas Art & Designer Fair

Pavilion Gardens Buxton

10am - 4.30pm

01298 23114

3/4 December

Edwardian Christmas

Kedleston Hall

11am - 3pm

01332 842191

4 December

Santa Day

Heage Windmill

From 12.30pm

01773 853579

10 December

Victorian Christmas

Strutt's North Mill Belper

3.30pm

01773 880474

10/11 December

Christmas Wonderland Fair

Pavilion Gardens Buxton

10am - 4.30pm

01298 23114

10/11 December

Edwardian Christmas

Kedleston Hall

11am - 3pm

01332 842191

10/11 December

Santa Specials

Midland Railway Butterley

Contact

01773 570140

10/18 December

Christmas at Haddon

Haddon Hall

10.30am - 4pm

01629 812855

9/11 December

Ice Skating

Civic Square Ashbourne

Contact

01335 343666

15 December

Santa Specials

Midland Railway Butterley

Contact

01773 570140

17 December

Antique and Collectors Fair

Pavilion Gardens Buxton

9am - 5pm

01298 23114

17/18 December

Santa Specials

Midland Railway Butterley

Contact

01773 570140

18 December

Friends of Kinder Choir - Christmas Concert

Pavilion Gardens Buxton

From 4pm

01298 23114

18 December

Christmas Carol Concert

Shipley Park Visitor Centre

3pm - 4pm

08456 058 058

20 December

Radio Derby Carol Service

Derby Cathedral

7pm seated

01332 255802

23 December

Sing Christmas

Derby Cathedral

12.45pm seated

01332 255802

23 December

Journey to Bethlehem

Derby Cathedral

3pm seated

01332 255802

22/24 December

Santa Specials

Midland Railway Butterley

Contact

01773 570140

24 December

Christmas Carol Concert by Candlelight

Derby Cathedral

6.30pm seated

01332 255802

24 December

Midnight Mass

Derby Cathedral

11.30pm seated

01332 255802

26 December

Boxing Day History Walk

Strutt's North Mill Belper

2pm

01773 880474

26 December

Boxing Day Walk

Kedleston Hall

10am - 1pm

01332 842 191

Whilst every care has been taken in compiling the above information, 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.

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