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LEAWOOD PUMPHOUSE OPERATING DAYS – STATIC
Visit Leawood Pump to view the wonderful Victorian engineering of this powerful pumping engine. Not in steam today but an excellent opportunity to see the steam engine in all it’s glory. Find out about the history and working of the engine and climb the stairs to see a top view of the 27 ton beam. […]
ANTIQUES AND VINTAGE FAIR
Cromford Mills Antiques Fair is the ideal chance to browse quality antiques, relics and vintage collectables. Venue: Cromford Mills Time: 10am to 4pm Cost: free to enter – No booking required – drop-in event More information: Click here
LARKS IN THE PARK, BELPER
Holymoorside Brass Band perform at a free event centred around the Bandstand in the beautiful Belper River Gardens. Venue: Belper River Gardens Time: 2-4pm Cost: Free More information: Visit Belper Town Council
LEAWOOD PUMPHOUSE OPERATING DAYS – IN STEAM
Experience the power of this great steam engine. The heat of the boilers, the smell of grease and coal and the power of the wave as tons of water are pumped from the River Derwent to the Cromford Canal. Venue: Leawood Pumphouse on the Cromford Canal. (Park at High Peak Junction car park, or enjoy […]
STEAM BABIES (0-2 YEARS) MUSEUM OF MAKING
In this facilitator led session babies aged 0-2 years old and their adults can explore a range of themes through the lens of our fabulous collections. There are opportunities to look at materials in different ways and get creative with how to play. Venue: Silk Mill, Museum of Making, Derby Time: 10.15 – 11.15am Cost: […]
STEAM TOTS (2-5 YEARS) MUSEUM OF MAKING
This loose parts play session offers a sensory and playful exploration of objects and materials, stimulating children’s curiosity, imagination and experimentation. Venue: Derby Silk Mill, Museum of Making Time: 10.00 – 11.30 Cost: Free – give what you think Booking: Drop in session suitable for children 2-5 years old with their carers. More information: Click […]
LARKS IN THE PARK, BELPER
Belper Jazz Company and Jeanie Barton perform at a free event centred around the Bandstand in the beautiful Belper River Gardens. Venue: Belper River Gardens Time: 2-4pm Cost: Free More information: Visit Belper Town Council
STEAM BABIES (0-2 YEARS) MUSEUM OF MAKING
In this facilitator led session babies aged 0-2 years old and their adults can explore a range of themes through the lens of our fabulous collections. There are opportunities to look at materials in different ways and get creative with how to play. Venue: Silk Mill, Museum of Making, Derby Time: 10.15 – 11.15am Cost: […]
ARTISAN MARKET AND ARKWRIGHT SPINSTERS
A marvellous Artisan Market showcasing local makers, artisans and producers. The market runs each third Sunday of the month in Arkwright’s historic mill yard. Venue: Cromford Mills Time: 10am to 4pm Cost: free to enter No booking required drop-in event More information: Click here Arkwright Spinsters (Gothic Warehouse) 11am – 4pm Demonstrations take place on the […]
LARKS IN THE PARK, BELPER FOOD FESTIVAL
Belper Food Festival and Larks in the Park – acts to be announced. Venue: Memorial Gardens, Belper Time: to be confirmed Cost: Free More information: Visit Belper Town Council
STEAM BABIES (0-2 YEARS) MUSEUM OF MAKING
In this facilitator led session babies aged 0-2 years old and their adults can explore a range of themes through the lens of our fabulous collections. There are opportunities to look at materials in different ways and get creative with how to play. Venue: Silk Mill, Museum of Making, Derby Time: 10.15 – 11.15am Cost: […]
MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM – THE HANDLEBARDS
Join the HandleBards in the mill yard for a hilarious, high-octane production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Venue: Cromford Mills Time: 7.00pm Cost: £20 Booking: Click here to book tickets Tickets will also be available to purchase on the day at the venue for £20 each. Four young lovers find themselves lost in […]
AM I NOT A WOMAN OR A SISTER? WITH RACHEL CARTER
Join artist Rachel Carter as she shares her sculptural journey researching her ancestors working in the Darley Abbey cotton mill of the early 1800s and the textile industries’ links to the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. Discover how Rachel’s research developed into a new sculpture highlighting the contributions of women to the wealth of the industrial Midlands. […]
THE TEDESCA QUARTET – ‘THREADS’ CLASSICAL CONCERT
This string quartet concert is part of a series on the theme of ‘Threads’, exploring the cultural impact of cotton manufacturing on local and global communities. Venue: St Paul’s Church, Seale St, Chester Green, Derby. The church has limited parking so please park in the free City Road car park DE1 3RP. Time: 3.00pm Cost: […]
MILFORD’S MAGNIFICENT MILLS AND MORE – HERITAGE WALK
A short easy walk taking in the remains of the Strutt mills and other industrial sites along the River Derwent. We will also take a quick peek at the Strutt family homes in Milford and Makeney. Venue: Milford Time: 11am Cost: Adults £6.50 children under 16 free Booking: Click here to book tickets Walk is […]
LARKS IN THE PARK, BELPER
Heage Brass Band perform at a free event centred around the Bandstand in the beautiful Belper River Gardens. Venue: Belper River Gardens Time: 2-4pm Cost: Free More information: Visit Belper Town Council
LOKI: LORD OF MISCHIEF & SIR GAWAIN OF THE ROUND TABLE – WILD GEESE THEATRE COMPANY
Two shows from the Wild Geese Theatre Company: Sir Gawain of the Round Table: ‘A raucous family reimagining of the epic Arthurian legend and Loki: Lord of Mischief: Loki is a wild force of nature, like fire or the sea. Venue: Cromford Mills: Times: Check the link below Cost and Booking: Click here for more […]
HISTORIC DERBY GUIDED TOUR
Come on a guided tour and find out about the history of Derby: a Cathedral city in the centre of England, lying on the River Derwent, rich in history, culture and diversity. A story of Romans, Vikings and onto the 18th century Enlightenment, Derby became noted for fine ceramics, industry and engineering. A centre of […]
BELPER GHOST WALK
Dare to uncover the secrets of the unseen in Belper town centre, and share your own stories as we wander the haunted streets. Venue: Strutt’s North Mill Belper Time: 2pm Cost: Adults £6.50 Children (under 16 free) Booking: Click here to book tickets Taking place on June 3 and July 29 at 2pm.
LOKI: LORD OF MISCHIEF AND SIR GAWAIN OF THE ROUND TABLE – WILD GEESE THEATRE COMPANY
2 shows from the Wild Geese Theatre Company: Sir Gawain of the Round Table: ‘A raucous family reimagining of the epic Arthurian legend and Loki: Lord of Mischief: Loki is a wild force of nature, like fire or the sea. Venue: Cromford Mills: Times: Check the link below Cost and Booking: Click this link […]
BELPER PUBS PAST AND PRESENT HERITAGE WALK
Step back in time to the Inns and Taverns of the Town to discover their historic past and entertaining stories. Venue: Strutt’s North Mill, Belper Time: 2pm Cost: Adults £6.50, under 16s free Booking: Click here to book tickets This easy one mile walk includes stopping inside a couple of the pubs for an opportunity […]
LARKS IN THE PARK, BELPER
Dalesman Male Voice Choir perform at a free event centred around the Bandstand in the beautiful Belper River Gardens. Venue: Belper River Gardens Time: 2-4pm Cost: Free More information: Visit Belper Town Council
