DERBYSHIRE DAY 2019 VENUES AND DETAILS BIRDSWOOD BOAT TRIP The Wharf, Mill Lane, Cromford, DE4 3RQ Birdswood is the historical narrow boat belonging to The Friends of Cromford Canal. The boat and our gift shop are run entirely by our dedicated team of volunteers. Birdswood runs scheduled trips throughout the year, open to members of the public. Come and enjoy a peaceful journey along the Cromford Canal and get up close to the fabulous wildlife and take in the amazing scenery. OFFER DETAILS: The morning trip leaves promptly at 11:00 am. Passengers are advised to be on the wharf no later than 10.45am. Boarding closes 5 minutes before departure for passenger safety notice and welcome The afternoon trip leaves promptly at 2:00 pm. Passengers are advised to be on the wharf no later than 1.45pm. Boarding closes 5 minutes before departure for passenger safety notice and welcome Tickets are LIMITED and can be ordered by phone 07552 055 455, mentioning BBC Radio Derby Derbyshire Day. Parking is charged for either on the wharf or at the Rugby ground next door. Dogs are welcome (with well-behaved passenger!). Disabled access is (regrettably) limited. Being a heritage boat, Birdswood is not adaptable. Hot & cold drinks are available to buy on board and there is a toilet on board (for emergencies, as there are facilities on the wharf.) The trip is approximately 2hrs (an hour out & an hour back) with historic commentary. BLUEBELLS FARM Bluebell Dairy, Brunswood Farm, Locko Road, Spondon, Derby, DE21 7AR OFFER DETAILS: Offer is for free entry to Bluebells Farm for adults and children. This does NOT include entry to any other special events taking place at the same time at this location. Places are LIMITED and MUST be booked by calling the office at Bluebells on 01332 673924 DERBYSHIRE DAY 2019 VENUES AND DETAILS If you are using a sat nav the postcode is DE21 7AR, but take care as this will take you to Spondon Cricket Club, so please look out for the Bluebells sign at the bottom of our drive. www.bluebelldairy.co.uk DENBY POTTERY VILLAGE Derby Road, Denby, Derbyshire, DE5 8NX Established in 1809, it all began when an expansive seam of clay was found at Denby during the building of a turnpike road from Alfreton to Derby. Denby's products have constantly evolved to meet the changing needs in the home. Early products were salt glazed bottles and jars through to ceramic hot water bottles and kitchenware leading to the beautiful and versatile tableware of today which is exported to over 40 countries. Although the products made at this world famous pottery have changed throughout the decades they all carry the quality for which Denby is renowned. Denby Pottery Village welcomes visitors every day to its Visitor Centre next to the Pottery where it all began. Go behind the scenes in our working pottery and watch our skilled crafts people creating your favourite Denby pieces with skills used for over 200 years. Then get creative yourself with the many activities on offer in the Craft Studio. www.denbypotteryvillage.com OFFER DETAILs: Choose from one of the two activities on offer: Throw a Pot: There are 14 x 20 minute taster sessions throughout the day with our Craft Potter which will give one adult or child* at a time the chance to experience creating a piece of pottery on a Potter's Wheel. After creating your clay pot you can take it home. *child must be over 6 years old and 3' 6"tall to fit on a wheel) Timings: First session commences at 10 am and the last session commences at 3.20 pm. Taster sessions last for approximately 20 minutes. Location: The Craft Studio, Denby Pottery Village, Denby Pottery, Derbyshire DE5 8NX Parking: There is an extensive FOC carpark for all visitors DERBYSHIRE DAY 2019 VENUES AND DETAILS Places are LIMITED and MUST be booked by calling Denby Craft Studio on tel. 01773 740799. Please quote 'Derbyshire Day Experience' when booking. Paint a Plate: There are sessions throughout the day for 2 adults or children to paint a plate. Once you are happy with your design, the plates will then be fired in our kiln and you will need to return to collect your plate a week or so later. Plates can be sent by mail if preferred for the cost of postage. Location: The Craft Studio, Denby Pottery Village, Denby Pottery, Derbyshire DE5 8NX Parking: There is an extensive free carpark for all visitors Places: 2 Adults or children per session. Timings: Sessions start at 10 am and continue at hourly slots with the last session being at 3 pm. Places are LIMITED and MUST be booked by calling Denby Craft Studio on tel. 01773 740799. Please quote 'Derbyshire Day Experience' when booking. DERBY CATHEDRAL TOWER CLIMB: Irongate, Derby, DE1 3GF Climb the 189 steps and see Derby like never before from the top of Derby Cathedral’s 212- foot high Tudor tower and explore the history of the second highest bell tower in the UK! OFFER DETAILS: Places are LIMITED and MUST BE BOOKED by calling Derby Cathedral office on 01332 341201. Tour time: 12.40 pm No under- 8’s allowed. www.derbycathedral.org DERBY COUNTY FOOTBALL CLUB TOUR Pride Park Stadium, Derby, DE24 8XL Ever wondered what it's like to make the journey out of the home changing room and down the tunnel? Derby County is offering you the chance to do exactly that – plus a whole lot more – with our exclusive stadium tours. Each trip around the Pride Park Stadium lasts approximately one hour and gives you a look behind the scenes at your favourite footballing venue. DERBYSHIRE DAY 2019 VENUES AND DETAILS The stadium tour covers many areas, including*: Hospitality lounges The tunnel Dug-out area Home and away changing rooms The Director's Box Media area Derby County's Trophy Cabinet * While we aim to include everything, we cannot guarantee that the tour will visit all these areas as hospitality lounges and other areas may be in use. OFFER DETAILS: 3 x 1 hour tours starting at 4:30pm – 5:30pm and 6:30pm. There are no age restrictions but children must be accompanied by an adult. Places are LIMITED and must be booked online using the following links for the tour of your choice: Tour 1 – 4:30pm - https://www.dcfc.co.uk/toptix/en-GB/events/stadium%20tour%2022- 09-2019%20-%20derbyshire%20day%2012-30pm/2019-9-22_12.30/stadium%20tour Tour 2 – 5:30pm- https://www.dcfc.co.uk/toptix/en-GB/events/stadium%20tour%2022-09- 2019%20-%20derbyshire%20day%201-30pm/2019-9-22_13.30/stadium%20tour Tour 3 – 6:30pm - https://www.dcfc.co.uk/toptix/en-GB/events/stadium%20tour%2022- 09-2019%20-%20derbyshire%20day%202-30pm/2019-9-22_14.30/stadium%20tour www.dcfc.co.uk ECCLESBOURNE VALLEY RAILWAY Wirksworth Station, Derbyshire, DE4 4FB Ecclesbourne Valley Railway is a heritage railway station that serves the town of Wirksworth in Derbyshire. It was the former terminus of the Midland Railway Wirksworth branch line, leaving the Midland Main Line at Duffield. The line was reopened as the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway OFFER DETAILS: A FREE RETURN JOURNEY on a 1950's heritage diesel train. The journey must start at Wirksworth Station and passengers can alight at Duffield Station. Train waits for 20 mins. Total return journey time is 1.5 hours. FREE CAR PARK at Wirksworth Station. Extras such as refreshments and shop purchases are chargeable. Train times are 11:15am, 13:20pm, 15:15pm. Each train can take a couple of wheelchairs in the guard’s cabin. There DERBYSHIRE DAY 2019 VENUES AND DETAILS are toilets on board the trains but there are also facilities at both stations which passengers are also able to use. Journeys can be booked by following the link here: https://wyvernrail.digitickets.co.uk/category/23894 HOPE HOUSE COSTUME MUSEUM Hope House Museum, Alstonefield, Nr. Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2GE. Notty Hornblower began accumulating her incredible collection of costume in her thirties, having had a fascination with history and clothes since a small girl. Her collection grew, and after just three years Notty had assembled over a hundred costumes, not to mention a substantial amount of shoes and accessories. Hope House Costume Museum has now been running for 21 years and Notty has been collecting costumes and textiles for over 40 years. As a result of this avid collecting the Museum now boasts a large collection of period clothing from the late eighteenth century up to the 1970s, and includes women's, men's and children’s outfits, military uniforms, wedding dresses, shoes and accessories. OFFER DETAILS: Places are LIMITED and you must book by emailing [email protected] If you do not have access to a computer then please call 01335 310318 / 07779 944687 Opening times on Derbyshire Day: 11.00am – 4.00pm Refreshments are available to purchase. No dogs are allowed in the Museum. There is wheelchair access to the ground floor of Museum only and the tea rooms. www.hopehousemuseum.co.uk MATLOCK FARM PARK Jaggers Lane, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5LH OFFER DETAILS: DERBYSHIRE DAY 2019 VENUES AND DETAILS Tickets include free admission to the farm park ONLY. Extras such as refreshments, rides and animal food can be purchased on the day. Places are LIMITED and MUST be booked by telephone directly on 01246 590200. Four tickets limited to one person Upon booking, the customer will be given a unique ticket number which MUST be quoted, along with their name, on arrival at the farm park on 22nd September (Derbyshire Day) to gain free entry.