Events happening in and around Derbyshire
Here is a list of some of the events taking place in and around the Peak District.
- 10th – 12th, 17th Oct – 2nd November- Scarefest at Alton Towers
- Every weekend in October & Throughout Half Term – Okto-bear Fest at Peak Wildlife Park
- 11th October – 1st November – Fright Fiesta at Gullivers Kingdom
- 25th – 31st October – Halloween Fun at Crich Tramway – https://www.tramway.co.uk/whatson/autumn-fun/
- 25th October – Spooktacular Sips and Treats at Peak Rail, Rowsley – https://www.peakrail.co.uk/halloween-afternoon-teas/
- 25th – 26th October – Halloween Trail at Renishaw Hall
- 27th October – 2nd November – Halloween Week at Thornbridge Hall – https://www.thornbridgehall.co.uk/whatsonandevents/halloween25
- 27th October – 2nd November – Half Term Spooky Fun at Heights of Abraham – https://www.heightsofabraham.com/whats-on
- 31st October – Halloween Fun Day at Peak Village
- 31st October – 1st November – Bonfire and Fireworks at Chatsworth
- 2nd November – Buxton Fireworks Spectacular
- 7th-9th November – Bonfire at Alton Towers
- 8th November – 4th January – Christmas at Chatsworth
- 8th-9th November (2pm-7pm) – Tramlight at Crich Tramway Village
- 12th November – 14th December – Mercatum Christmas Artisan Markets at Haddon Hall – https://www.haddonhall.co.uk/events/event/mercatum-christmas-artisan-market-2025/
- 15th – 16th November – Bakewell Christmas Market
- 16th November (10am-4pm) – Belper Winter Food & Gift Fair
- 21st November – 30th December – Lights of Abraham – https://www.heightsofabraham.com/whats-on
- 28th November (4.30pm-8pm) – Bright Winter Nights at Bolsover Castle
- 30th November – 23rd December – The Matlock Farm Park Christmas Experience
- 5th – 7th December – Matlock Victorian Christmas Market
- 5th – 7th December & 12-14th December – Thornbridge Christmas Shopping Village
- 6th – 7th December – Christmas Family Festivities at Markeaton Park
- 7th – 14th December – Christmas Market at Denby Pottery Village
- 13th December – Ashbourne Tractor Christmas Lights
- 28th November – 4th January (Selected dates during this time) – Christmas at Alton Towers
This list is a selection of events happening in and around the Peak District, many more can be found at https://www.visitpeakdistrict.com/events
Please also note that many events may require advance booking. We advise you make contact with the host or visit their website yourselves for pricing and availability before travelling.
Other things to do…
- Take a walk or bring your bikes a cycle along the High Peak Trail – direct off road access from the cottages – miles of traffic free cycling.
- Visit the famous Love Locker at Thornbridge Hall and then explore the beautiful gardens, finish off with lunch in the cafe open 7 days a week
- Explore the grounds of Chatsworth House