The Magazine
The Spring issue marks the time when nature begins to sing again. Embrace the joys of the outdoors with our ode to bird watching, perfect for those brighter mornings. Plus, with the new season comes the perfect excuse for a reset - our spring cleaning feature will help you welcome spring with clarity and calm. Step inside the Cromford studio of Alice Moylan, the talented maker behind Beauvamp lampshades. Looking ahead to 2026, we explore how to find your tribe through local groups, community events, and opportunities to connect with like-minded people right on your doorstep. With plenty more to discover, this issue is packed with uplifting stories, local inspiration, and everything you need to step into spring.
The Winter issue embraces the season in all its depth and stillness, bringing together inspiring stories from across Derbyshire. Inside, you’ll find thoughtful wellness insights in our Winter Well feature, along with profiles of ceramicist Scott Allan, Pursuing the Past founder Rebecca Merrifield, and Jade Devall of Design 44. We explore the centuries-old tradition of wassailing, visit some of the county’s cosiest fireside pubs, and guide you on a crisp winter walk from Osmaston to Shirley. Our postcards this month are from South Derbyshire, an often forgotten part of our county and we head to some of the county’s best wintery food spots, Arthurs in Belper and The Packhorse in Little Longstone. It’s an issue shaped by warmth, creativity and the quiet magic of Derbyshire in winter.
The Autumn issue is a real celebration of the season, with inspiring interviews with Katie Rhodes of Pulp & Pigment, Craig Bunting of BEAR, and Derbyshire-based author Laura Jane Williams. The issue also features a guide to foraging the hedgerows, the best book shops in the region, and the cosiest coffee spots. Not only that, but we take a look around the beautiful Blakelow Farm holiday cottages in Matlock, perfect for an autumnal staycation, PLUS to celebrate Halloween, we explore the most haunted spots in Derbyshire.
The Summer issue dives into inspiring interviews with some of Derbyshire’s most influential voices, and people shaping the region in exciting ways including Deb of Fabulous Places and Eloise of Salt & Co Studio. The issue also features fun-filled ideas to keep the kids entertained during the school holidays, to a guide to the county’s finest beer gardens for those long, sunny afternoons, this debut edition is your go-to companion for making the most of the season. With even more local stories, hidden gems, and must-visit events, Your Derbyshire is all about celebrating the people, places, and possibilities that make this county truly special.
