Listing Showing Events from 22/12/2016 to 01/01/2017 and Within 12 Miles of Ashbourne

Listing showing events from 22/12/2016 to 01/01/2017 and within 12 miles of Ashbourne

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12 Days of Christmas Trail at Kedleston Hall Kedleston Hall, Kedleston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 5JH 1st Dec 2016 - 31st Dec 2016 10:00-16:00 Contact: Kedleston Hall Tel: 01332 842191 Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events/4592a306-265e-4386-aab4-45dd0a88a727/pages/details This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. Pull on your boots and enjoy bracing walks around the park A variety of bookable walks are planned or you can enjoy the ’12 Days of Christmas’ trail.

Santa and Steam at Churnet Valley Railway Churnet Valley Railway, Kingsley and Froghall Station, Froghall, Staffordshire, ST10 2HA 3rd Dec 2016 - 24th Dec 2016 Contact: Churnet Valley Railway Tel: 01538 750755 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.churnet-valley- railway.co.uk 3rd – 14th December: Adults: £16.00, Child: (2 and over) £11.00, (Under 2) £6.00 17th – 24th December: Adult: £18.00, Child: (2 and over) £12.00, (Under 2) £6.00 Sit back and enjoy everyone’s seasonal favourite, the Santa and steam specials through Staffordshire’s little Switzerland.

Christmas Treasure Hunt at Highfields Happy Hens Highfields Happy Hens, Heage Lane, Etwall, Derbyshire, DE65 6LS 3rd Dec 2016 - 2nd Jan 2017 10:00-17:00 Contact: Highfield Happy Hens Tel: 01283 735063 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.highfieldshappyhens.co.uk Event Free of Charge but normal entry price applies. £4.50 per person Family Ticket for 4: £15.00 Under 2yrs Free of Charge Look out for the Christmas treasure hunt pictures as you make your way around the farm and answer the questions correctly at the end, then receive a Christmas treat!

Christmas carriage rides at Red House Stables & Carriage Museum Red House Stables & Carriage Museum, Old Road, Darley Dale, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2ER 10th Dec 2016 - 24th Dec 2016 Contact: Red House Stables Tel: 01629 733583 Web: http://www.redhousestables.co.uk 30 minute trip (includes museum entry): adults £15, children under 12yrs £5. I hour trip: £30 per person. Carriage seats 4-6 people. Museum entry: adults £5, concessions £3.50, family £12. Working Carriage Museum Christmas carriage rides. Booking essential.

Winter Festival at Hognaston Hognaston, Derbyshire, DE6 1PW 11th Dec 2016 - 2nd Jan 2017 Contact: Hognaston Festival Email: [email protected] Tickets for various events from £6.00 Hognaston Winter Festival is a series of festive events planned by the village of Hognaston.

Santa's Sleepover Christmas Break at Alton Towers Resort Alton Towers Resort, Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB 17th Dec 2016 - 23rd Dec 2016 Contact: 0871 360 2689 Web: https://www.altontowers.com/activities/events/santas-sleepover Visit www.altontowers.com for the best prices and to book. Alton Towers Resort's popular Santa's Sleepover Christmas breaks are the ultimate treat for the whole family combining fun Christmas activities with an unforgettable night's stay.

All information believed to be correct at time of print. Visit Peak District & Derbyshire cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Visit Peak District & Derbyshire care of University of Derby, 1 Devonshire Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6RY Tel: 01332 594634 Page 1 Santa Specials at Ecclesbourne Valley Railway Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, Wirksworth Station, Station Road, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4FB 21st Dec 2016 - 24th Dec 2016 Contact: EVR Tel: 01629 823076 Web: http://www.e-v-r.com See Santa in his on-train grotto for Christmas. Full details are available on the website or in our separate leaflet.

Childrens Christmas Sports Mania at Ashbourne Leisure Centre Ashbourne Leisure Centre, Clifton Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1AA 23rd Dec 2016 09:00-16:00 Contact: Ashbourne Leisure Centre Tel: 01335 343712 Email: [email protected] £17.50 Parents, lets us entertain your child/children for the day. Activities include sports, games, quizzes, bouncy castle, Santa,s Grotto and pool fun session.

Walk with a View at Kedleston Hall Kedleston Hall, Kedleston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 5JH 23rd Dec 2016 09:30-12:00 30th Dec 2016 09:30-12:00 Contact: Kedleston Hall Tel: 0344 2491895 Web: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events/50757a2d-58b5-4144-8aed- 56e1ab65f407/pages/details Adult £8.50 Child £5.50 Price includes a hot drink and bacon roll Join the Head Gardener for a walk through Robert Adam's pleasure ground designed for the entertainment of ladies, with a winding path dotted with temples and follies.

Free Friday Walks at Ilam Park Ilam Park, White Peak Estate Office, Home Farm, Ilam, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2AZ 23rd Dec 2016 11:00-13:00 30th Dec 2016 11:00-13:00 Contact: National Trust White Peak Office Tel: 01335 350503 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue Join us for a free walk in the White Peak this Friday morning. No booking needed, just meet our team of friendly walk volunteers by the visitor centre at 11:00am and choose from a 2hr or 3hr walk Dogs are welcome too.

Christmas Carols around the Tree at Ashbourne Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1EU 24th Dec 2016 19:30 Contact: Ashbourne VIC Tel: 01335 343666 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.ashbournetc.co.uk/ Christmas Carols around the Tree

Boxing Day Bloodhounds Hunt at Ashbourne Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1EU 26th Dec 2016 12:00 Contact: Ashbourne VIC Tel: 01335 343666 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.ashbournetc.co.uk/ The Four Shires Bloodhound Hunt meet on the Market Place for the Boxing Day Hunt. The Bloodhounds track down the quarry by human scent.

Boxing Day Raft Event at Matlock Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3AT 26th Dec 2016 10:00-13:00 Contact: Stephen Eyre Tel: 07813207944 Web: http://www.dasac.co.uk Street collection in aid of the RNLI Derbyshire Association of Sub-Aqua Clubs invite you to enter or watch the Boxing Day Raft Event from Matlock to Cromford Meadows on the River Derwent.

All information believed to be correct at time of print. Visit Peak District & Derbyshire cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Visit Peak District & Derbyshire care of University of Derby, 1 Devonshire Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6RY Tel: 01332 594634 Page 2 Free Monday Walks at Ilam Park Ilam Park, White Peak Estate Office, Home Farm, Ilam, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2AZ 26th Dec 2016 11:00-13:00 Contact: National Trust White Peak Office Tel: 01335 350503 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue Join us for a free walk in the White Peak this Monday morning. No booking needed, just meet our team of friendly walk volunteers by the visitor centre at 11:00am and go on a 2hr walk. Dogs are welcome too.

Christmas Winter Warmers at Churnet Valley Railway Churnet Valley Railway, Kingsley and Froghall Station, Froghall, Staffordshire, ST10 2HA 26th Dec 2016 - 28th Dec 2016 10:00-16:00 Contact: Information Tel: 01538 750755 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.churnet-valley-railway.co.uk Family Ticket £46.00 Adult Ticket £16.00 Senior Ticket £14.00 Child Ticket £10.00 (4-14yrs) Under 4yrs Free Come and join us for our final set of train services of 2016, with two return trips available taking you along both the scenic Churnet Valley Line and steeply graded Cauldon Branch to Ipstones Loop.

Festive Break at Alton Towers Resort Alton Towers Resort, Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB 27th Dec 2016 - 30th Dec 2016 1st Jan 2017 - 3rd Jan 2017 Contact: 0871 222 1100 Web: https://www.altontowers.com/activities/events/festive-breaks/ Visit www.altontowers.com for the best prices and to book. The big day may have passed but the festive fun continues at the Alton Towers Resort. With a choice of amazing family attractions on your doorstep, you can make your festive break as relaxed or as action-packed as you like!

New Year's Eve Gala Dinner & Stay at Alton Towers Resort Alton Towers Resort, Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB 31st Dec 2016 - 1st Jan 2017 Contact: 0871 702 7013 Web: https://www.altontowers.com/activities/events/nye/ From £175.00 per person, Children (2 - 11 years) from £140 each. Experience the ultimate New Year’s family celebration at Alton Towers Resort's New Year's Eve Gala event! Overnight stay, 5-course Gala dinner, superb live entertainment & 2-day theme park and water park entry.

Sir Algenon's New Year Extragavanza at Alton Towers Resort Alton Towers Resort, Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB 31st Dec 2016 - 1st Jan 2017 Contact: 0871 702 7013 Web: https://www.altontowers.com/activities/events/nye/ From £165.00 per person, Children (2 - 11 years) from £115 each. Celebrate the New Year in style with a special family break in the Alton Towers Hotel. Dine in the Secret Garden Restaurant and enjoy a delicious three course dinner with a glass of Prosecco!

Ma Garitta's Carribean Countdown at Alton Towers Resort Alton Towers Resort, Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB 31st Dec 2016 - 1st Jan 2017 Contact: 0871 702 7013 Web: https://www.altontowers.com/activities/events/nye/ From £150.00 per person, Children (2 - 11 years) from £110 each. The whole family can welcome in the New Year with the Caribbean party package. Enjoy a delicious exotic buffet in Flambo's restaurant and a Caribbean cocktail with fantastic views overlooking the tropical Waterpark!

New Year's Eve Raceday at Uttoxeter Racecourse Uttoxeter Racecourse, Wood Lane, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8BD 31st Dec 2016 10:15-16:00 Contact: Uttoxeter Racecourse Tel: 01889 562561 Web: http://www.uttoxeter-racecourse.co.uk/whats-on/fixture/31-decemeber-2016/ Admission: £12 - £25. Hospitality packages also available. Kick-off New Year's Eve with an afternoon of 7 exciting jump races. Bring family and friends and make a day of it with the option to add a hospitality and dining package to your admission.