Listing Showing Events from 20/05/2016 to 30/05/2016 and Within 12 Miles of Ashbourne

Listing showing events from 20/05/2016 to 30/05/2016 and within 12 miles of Ashbourne. For more details please contact Ashbourne VIC 01335 343666

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Belper Arts Festival at Belper Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1AY 1st May 2016 - 30th May 2016 Contact: . Web: http://www.belperartsfestival.org/index.php Please see our website for various tickets prices Welcome to the fourth Belper Arts Festival with it's blend of art, music, dance, photography, film, literature, theatre, comedy, performance, talks and workshops.

Etwall Well Dressing Under Construction at Etwall Etwall, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 6LU 16th May 2016 - 20th May 2016 Contact: Paul Cullen Tel: 01283 223443 Web: http://www.well-dressing.co.uk Donations gratefully accepted. Why not have a go at this ancient Derbyshire custom? Visitors are invited to ‘have-a-go’ at making a well dressing with the help of the villagers.

New Buggy Walks at Ashbourne Leisure Centre Ashbourne Leisure Centre, Clifton Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1AA 20th May 2016 - 30th Sep 2016 12:00 and 13:00 Contact: Howard Griffith Tel: 01629761194 Email: [email protected] Web: http://derbyshiredales.gov.uk/parent&baby Walking works.... It's free, simple and gentle on the body.. walking a part of a small group is a good way to start. It's a fun way of getting together and making new friend, helping you to get out and about. It's perfect for people who d

History of the Church Choir at St Giles Church - Great Longstone St Giles Church - Great Longstone, The Vicarage, Church Lane, Great Longstone, Bakewell, DE45 1TB 20th May 2016 19:30-21:00 Contact: Frank Parker Donations accepted as you leave Films of the history of the church choir and village scenes

Free Friday Walks at Ilam Park Ilam Park, White Peak Estate Office, Home Farm, Ilam, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2AZ 20th May 2016 11:00-13:00 27th May 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. Choose from a 1hr, 2hr or 3hr walk. Dogs are welcome too.

Free Guided Walks at Ashbourne Visitor Information Centre Ashbourne Visitor Information Centre, Ashbourne Town Council, Town Hall, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1ES 21st May 2016 11:00-12:15 26th May 2016 11:00-12:15 28th May 2016 11:00-12:15 Contact: Ashbourne VIC Tel: 01335 343666 Email: [email protected] .

All information believed to be correct at time of print. Derbyshire Dales District Council cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Ashbourne Visitor Information Centre, Tel: 01335 343666: [email protected] Page 1 Horse Tram Day at Crich Tramway Village Crich Tramway Village, Crich, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP 21st May 2016 Contact: Enquiries Tel: 01773 854392 Web: http://www.tramway.co.uk Adults - £16.00 Seniors (60+) - £12.00 Children (4-15yrs)- - £9.00 Family (2A+3C) - £39.00 The ‘clip-clop’ of horses hooves on the cobbled street of Crich Tramway Village is a sign that today is one of the six planned days in 2016 when you will be able to experience real horse-power.

Calan at The Whitworth Centre The Whitworth Centre, Station Road, Darley Dale, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2EQ 21st May 2016 19:15 Contact: Peak Concerts Tel: 01246 860022 Web: http://www.peakconcerts.co.uk £12.50 Calan play fiddles, whistles, guitar and bagpipes and a traditional reed instrument from Wales called a pibgorn made from a wooden pipe and the horns of a bull.

Etwall Well Dressing at Etwall Etwall, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 6LU 21st May 2016 - 23rd May 2016 Contact: Paul Cullen Tel: 01283 223443 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.well-dressing.co.uk Donations gratefully accepted. Etwall Well Dressing will have 8 decorated Wells, floral church displays. Large craft fair, entertainment, fairground rides, refreshments (sat and sun only)

Carsington Flower Festival at St Margaret's at Carsington Carsington, Derbyshire, DE4 4DE 21st May 2016 - 25th May 2016 10:00-18:00 Contact: Karen Thompson Annual Flower Festival

Handmade and Vintage Fair at Ashbourne Town Hall Ashbourne Town Hall, Market Place, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1ES 21st May 2016 11:00-16:00 28th May 2016 11:00-16:00 Contact: Michelle Email: [email protected] Saturday 2nd April Craft Fair Cancelled

The Big Ego Charity Duck Race at Ashbourne Recreation Ground Ashbourne Recreation Ground, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE 1DG 22nd May 2016 15:00 Contact: Lucy Haddon Tel: 01335360034 Web: http://www.duckrace.designbyego.co.uk Tickets available on the day or from http://www.duckrace.designbyego.co.uk Charity Duck Race

Food and Drink Festival at Hall Leys Park Hall Leys Park, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3AP 22nd May 2016 10:00-16:00 Contact: Irfan Shabir Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.facebook.com/MaaziMatlock/ Food and Drink festival located in beautiful Hall-Leys Park in Matlock town

All information believed to be correct at time of print. Derbyshire Dales District Council cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Ashbourne Visitor Information Centre, Tel: 01335 343666: [email protected] Page 2 Afternoon Cream Tea Train at Churnet Valley Railway Churnet Valley Railway, Kingsley and Froghall Station, Froghall, Staffordshire, ST10 2HA 22nd May 2016 29th May 2016 30th May 2016 Contact: Bookings Tel: 01538 750755 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.churnet-valley-railway.co.uk Adult £17.00 Child £12.00 (Tickets include both your train travel and food) Join us to enjoy a very English Traditional Cream Tea served on-board our dedicated dining train, from where you can enjoy the beauty of the Churnet Valley throughout the summer whilst being hauled by one of our heritage locomotives.

Yeldersley Hall Open Gardens at Ashbourne Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1EU 22nd May 2016 14:00-17:30 Contact: Yeldersley Hall Tel: 01335 343432 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.yeldersleyhall.co.uk/ £2.00 Accompanied children U12 free Yeldersley Hall is a wonderful country house 2.7 miles southeast of Ashbourne (DE6 1LS) The Hall stands within 12 private acres, including formal gardens, kitchen garden, walled garden and restored restored Victorian greenhouse

Middleton by Youlgrave Well under Construction at Middleton by Youlgreave Middleton by Youlgreave , Derbyshire, DE45 1LS 23rd May 2016 - 27th May 2016 Contact: Joseph Watmore Tel: 0782 5415321 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.middleton-by-youlgrave.org.uk/ Donations gratefully accepted Find out more about this ancient custom by watching the well dressers working on the dressing. Venue Shed in the Playground, The Square (DE45 1LS)

Free Monday Walks at Ilam Park Ilam Park, White Peak Estate Office, Home Farm, Ilam, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2AZ 23rd May 2016 11:00-13:00 30th May 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.

Flower Festival at St Giles' Church at Hartington Hartington, Derbyshire, SK17 0AS 27th May 2016 - 1st Jun 2016 10:00-17:00 Contact: Sarah Lacey Tel: 01298 84319 Web: http://www.hartingtonvillage.com 40th Flower Festival at St Giles Church, Hartington -open daily from 10am - 5pm. Warslow Silver Band Concert in Church on Friday 27th May at 7.30pm. Admission £6.00 on door. Refreshments available in the interval.

Natural Creativity OUrdoors at Derbyshire Eco Centre Derbyshire Eco Centre, Porter Lane, Middleton-by-Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4LS 27th May 2016 10:00 28th May 2016 10:00 Contact: Viveka Web: http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/education/adult_education/centres/derbyshire_eco_centre/default.asp?VD=ecocentre £45 Here's a chance to make your own pieces of temporary sculpture from natural objects around you; petals, leaves, branches, twigs, stones etc - no experience needed!

Welcome to Derbyshire Open Arts! at Derbyshire Open Arts Derbyshire Open Arts, Derbyshire, - 28th May 2016 - 30th May 2016 10:00-17:00 Contact: Enquiries Email: [email protected]. Web: http://www.derbyshireopenarts.co.uk Our artists stage the event in all sorts of venues and it's a great opportunity for the public to meet them, get to know about their work, and purchase work direct from the artist.

All information believed to be correct at time of print. Derbyshire Dales District Council cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Ashbourne Visitor Information Centre, Tel: 01335 343666: [email protected] Page 3 Discovery Walks Festival at Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, PO Box 6297, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3WJ 28th May 2016 - 12th Jun 2016 Contact: Enquiries Tel: 01629 536831 Web: http://www.derwentvalleymills.org/discovery-days/ Our walks in the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site offer something for everyone.

Woodland Explorer Trail at Ilam Park Ilam Park, White Peak Estate Office, Home Farm, Ilam, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2AZ 28th May 2016 - 5th Jun 2016 11:00-17:00 Contact: National Trust White Peak Office Tel: 01335 350503 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk £1 per trail map Dogs on leads welcome. No booking needed. Trail maps available from the shop.

Georgian Weekend at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 28th May 2016 10:00 and 17:00 29th May 2016 10:00 and 17:00 Contact: Cromford Mills Tel: 01629 825995 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.cromfordmills.org.uk Free Entry Prices for some activities from £1-£5 Family Fun Weekend - meet the Mill Workers, Join the Riot & Rule Tour, Climbling Wall, Model Boats, Owls, Georgian Market & Games, dressing up and face painting and more...

Market at Middleton by Youlgreave Middleton by Youlgreave , Derbyshire, DE45 1LS 28th May 2016 - 30th May 2016 13:00 Contact: Bakewell Visitor Centre Tel: 01629 813227 Books, bouncy castle, cakes and produce, strawberries and cream, drinks, raffle, skittles, tombola, music and huge plant stall. refreshments. All proceeds go to village funds.

Tissington Village Hall Craft Fairs at Tissington Tissington, Derbyshire, DE6 1RA 28th May 2016 - 30th May 2016 10:30-16:30 Contact: Stall Enquiries Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.facebook.com/Tissingtoncraftfairs Tissington Village Hall Craft Fairs Buy direct from the makers Open 10:30am - 4:30pm

Middleton by Youlgrave Well Dressing at Middleton by Youlgreave Middleton by Youlgreave , Derbyshire, DE45 1LS 28th May 2016 - 4th Jun 2016 Contact: Joseph Watmore Tel: 0782 5415321 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.middleton-by-youlgrave.org.uk/ Donations gratefully accepted. This ancient custom is only found in Derbyshire. In Middleton-by-Youlgrave one well is dressed. Blessing Service in The Square

Beside the Seaside at Crich Tramway Village Crich Tramway Village, Crich, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP 28th May 2016 - 5th Jun 2016 Contact: Enquiries Tel: 01773 854392 Web: http://www.tramway.co.uk Adults - £16.00 Seniors (60+) - £12.00 Children (4-15yrs)- - £9.00 Family (2A+3C) - £39.00 Visitors wont' have to travel to the coast to have all the fun of the fair as we are bringing the British Seaside inland to Crich Tramway Village.

All information believed to be correct at time of print. Derbyshire Dales District Council cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Ashbourne Visitor Information Centre, Tel: 01335 343666: [email protected] Page 4 Teddy Bears Bank Holiday Weekend at Ecclesbourne Valley Railway Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, Wirksworth Station, Station Road, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4FB 28th May 2016 - 30th May 2016 Contact: EVR Tel: 01629 823076 Web: http://www.e-v-r.com Come along with your teddy bear and children can travel free between Duffield and Wirksworth. There are also lots of additional fun family activities - see the website for further details.

Pip and the Great Teddy Bear Rescue at Ecclesbourne Valley Railway Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, Wirksworth Station, Station Road, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4FB 28th May 2016 Contact: EVR Tel: 01629 823076 Web: http://www.e-v-r.com Part of the Teddy Bears' Bank Holiday Weekend. Why has Pip gone and where could he be? Help us solve this mystery! Advance booking is essential for this special train - full details on the website.

Wrights Bank Holiday Family Fun Race Day at Uttoxeter Racecourse Uttoxeter Racecourse, Wood Lane, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8BD 29th May 2016 12:00 Contact: Uttoxeter Racecourse Tel: 01889562561 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.uttoxeter- racecourse.co.uk/whats-on/fixture/29-may-2016/ Centre Course Ticket | £12 per person online and on the day Premier Enclosure Ticket | £22 online / £25 on the day or over the phone Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure Ticket | £17 online / £20 on the day or over the phone Family Fun Plus Package | £45 Fancy a Flutter Package | £30 online and over the phone, not available on the day Classic Raceday Package | £39 online and over the phone, not available on the day Hoops Bistro & Champagne Bar | £72 per person inc. VAT Private Hospitality | From £95 per person plus VAT Have an entertaining afternoon with the kids whilst mastering your circus skills at the racecourse!

Queens Birthday Fun Day at Ashbourne Recreation Ground Ashbourne Recreation Ground, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE 1DG 29th May 2016 11:00 Contact: Ashbourne VIC Tel: 01335 343666 There will be a cost for some activities Ashbourne celebrates the Queen;s 90th birthday with a Fun Day set in the scenic Ashbourne Recreation ground . The event will include an ' Its a Knock-out' competition

Specialist Plant Fair at Carsington Water Carsington Water, Carsington, Ashbourne, DE6 1ST 30th May 2016 10:00-16:00 Contact: Carsington Water Visitor centre Tel: 01629 540696 Web: http://www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk Pay and Display Car Parks at the Carsington Water Nurseries attending include Bob Brown's well known nursery Cotswold Garden Flowers, renowned Edrom Nursery from Scotland. Hall Farm Nursery, Pottertons Alpine Nursery, Packhorse Farm Nursery, National Collections of Helenium and Centaurea,