Listing showing events from 04/08/2016 to 14/08/2016 and within 12 miles of Ashbourne Time to....... www.visitpeakdistrict.com Summer Play Trail at Ilam Park Ilam Park, White Peak Estate Office, Home Farm, Ilam, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2AZ 16th Jul 2016 - 11th Sep 2016 11:00 and 17:00 Contact: National Trust Ilam Park Tel: 0344 800 1895 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ £1.00 per trail map Summer Play Trail at Ilam Park Punch and Judy at Heights of Abraham Heights of Abraham , Derby Road, Matlock Bath, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3NT 23rd Jul 2016 - 4th Sep 2016 Contact: Enquiries Tel: 01629 582 365 Web: http://www.heightsofabraham.com/ Normal admission applies Join Richard Coombs at the Heights of Abraham this summer for his popular Punch and Judy show! Shows at 11:30am, 1:30pm and 3:30pm. Bonsall Well Dressing at Bonsall Bonsall, Derbyshire, DE4 2AY 30th Jul 2016 - 5th Aug 2016 Contact: Marion Heasman Tel: 01629 821816 Email: [email protected] Web: http://welldressing.com/venue.php?id=16 Donations gratefully accepted. This ancient custom is only found in Derbyshire and is the art of decorating wells with pictures made from natural materials. Bonsall is proud to present 7 wells every year. Blessing of the Well 31st July 10:15, 2016 Tennis Course FULL at Ashbourne Leisure Centre Ashbourne Leisure Centre, Clifton Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1AA 1st Aug 2016 - 4th Aug 2016 09:00-15:00 Contact: Ashbourne Leisure Centre Tel: 01335 343712 Email: [email protected] Web: http://derbyshiredales.gov.uk/leisurecentre £60 for 4 days or £17.50 per day book at the Leisure Centre 6 years + Come and try our 4 days of tennis coaching on the Recreation Ground. Learn to serve, smash and volley; next stop Wimbledon! Summer Gardens at Hopton Hall Hopton Hall , Hopton, Wirksworth, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4DF 2nd Aug 2016 - 4th Aug 2016 10:30-16:00 9th Aug 2016 - 11th Aug 2016 10:30-16:00 Contact: Hopton Hall Tel: 01629 540923 Web: http://www.hoptonhall.co.uk £4.00 per person Summer garden spectacular with visual surprises at each corner. Free Guided Walks at Ashbourne Visitor Information Centre Ashbourne Visitor Information Centre, Ashbourne Town Council, Town Hall, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1ES 4th Aug 2016 11:00-12:15 6th Aug 2016 11:00-12:15 11th Aug 2016 11:00-12:15 13th Aug 2016 11:00-12:15 Contact: Ashbourne VIC Tel: 01335 343666 Email: [email protected] . 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 Sports Days at Ilam Park Ilam Park, White Peak Estate Office, Home Farm, Ilam, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2AZ 4th Aug 2016 11:00-16:00 11th Aug 2016 11:00-16:00 Contact: National Trust Ilam Park Tel: 01335 350503 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue Take part in fun sporty games at Ilam Park this summer. You'll find our games area in the park between the hall and church. Paddle Boarding FULL at Ashbourne Leisure Centre Ashbourne Leisure Centre, Clifton Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1AA 4th Aug 2016 14:00-15:00 Contact: Ashbourne Leisure Centre Tel: 01335 343712 Email: [email protected] Web: http://derbyshiredales.gov.uk/leisurecentre £5 Free with The £70 Summer Saver Deal 8-15 years Come and learn the basics of Paddle Boarding and take part in some fun games. Sports Mania at Ashbourne Leisure Centre Ashbourne Leisure Centre, Clifton Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1AA 5th Aug 2016 09:00-16:00 12th Aug 2016 09:00-16:00 Contact: Ashbourne Leisure Centre Tel: 01335 343712 Email: [email protected] Web: http://derbyshiredales.gov.uk/leisurecentre £17.50 Free with The £70 Summer Saver Deal 5 years + It's not manic at all but it is a whole lot of fun. A day packed full of activities including football, rounders, badminton, bouncy castle, quizzes, games, fun session in the swimming pool and much more. Free Friday Walks at Ilam Park Ilam Park, White Peak Estate Office, Home Farm, Ilam, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2AZ 5th Aug 2016 11:00-13:00 12th Aug 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. Diesel Locomotive Weekend at Ecclesbourne Valley Railway Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, Wirksworth Station, Station Road, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4FB 6th Aug 2016 - 7th Aug 2016 Contact: EVR Tel: 01629 823076 Web: http://www.e-v-r.com All trains will be hauled by our heritage diesel locomotives. The special seven-train 'orange' timetable will be in use - enjoy the rare chance to see trains pass at Shottle! A Summer Fair at Youlgreave Village Hall at Youlgreave Youlgreave, Derbyshire, DE45 1UR 6th Aug 2016 14:00-16:00 Contact: Cancer Research UK Web: http://cruk.org Bakewell Local Community invites you to a Summer Fair at the Youlgreave Village Hall. Cream teas and various stalls. Tissington Village Hall Craft Fairs at Tissington Tissington, Derbyshire, DE6 1RA 6th Aug 2016 - 7th Aug 2016 10:30-16:30 13th Aug 2016 - 14th Aug 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 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 Handmade and Vintage Fair at Ashbourne Town Hall Ashbourne Town Hall, Market Place, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1ES 6th Aug 2016 11:00-16:00 13th Aug 2016 11:00-16:00 Contact: Michelle Email: [email protected] Unique handmade crafts art and produce alongside an eclectic mix of everything vintage and second hand. Come and browse and buy from the weekly craft and handmade gift fair in Ashbourne Town Hall Scarecrow Festival at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 6th Aug 2016 - 7th Aug 2016 10:00-17:00 Contact: Cromford Mill Tel: 01629 825995 Web: http://www.cromfordmills.org.uk/events Cromford Mills' Scarecrow Festival returns with fun for all the family. Meet the living scarecrows along the way and why not come dressed as a scarecrow yourself and be entered into a free prize draw. Lots of fun activities over the weekend Owls and Parrots at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 6th Aug 2016 - 7th Aug 2016 10:00-17:00 Contact: Cromford Mill Tel: 01629 825995 Web: http://www.cromfordmills.org.uk/events Free Entry Come along and meet a selection of gorgeous owls and colourful, entertaining parrots and see the mischief they can cause! Summer Crafts and Food Fair at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 6th Aug 2016 - 7th Aug 2016 10:00-17:00 Contact: Cromford Mill Tel: 01629 825995 Web: http://www.cromfordmills.org.uk/events Free Entry Celebrate local produce with a selection of stalls selling hand crafted arts and crafts as well as culinary delights. Donkey Rides at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 6th Aug 2016 - 7th Aug 2016 11:00-16:00 Contact: Cromford Mill Tel: 01629 825995 Web: http://www.cromfordmills.org.uk/events Cost: £3 per ride Visit Cromford Mills and see the donkeys. There will also be donkey rides during the day around the mill yard. Guided Tours at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 6th Aug 2016 - 7th Aug 2016 11:00 Contact: Cromford Mill Tel: 01629 825995 Web: http://www.cromfordmills.org.uk/events Cost: £5 Come to one of our regular mill tours and find out why Cromford was so important in the industrial revolution. Dress like a Georgian at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 6th Aug 2016 - 7th Aug 2016 10:00-17:00 Contact: Cromford Mill Tel: 01629 825995 Web: http://www.cromfordmills.org.uk/events Free Entry Families can step back in time and dress up in Georgian costume. Bring a camera for your very own portrait! Scarecrow Ball at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 6th Aug 2016 - 7th Aug 2016 13:30-16:30 Contact: Cromford Mill Tel: 01629 825995 Web: http://www.cromfordmills.org.uk/events Free Entry Come along and join our scarecrows as they prepare to have a ball with barn dancing throughout the afternoon. Fun for all ages. All information believed to be correct at time of print. Visit Peak District & Derbyshire cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions.