Upcoming events.

Dec
20
to 21 Dec

Matlock Christmas Market

Sat 20th & Sun 21st Dec

With over 150 stalls, a funfair and live entertainment, Matlock Christmas Market in Hall Leys Park provides the ultimate opportunity to pick up those last minute gifts and enjoy festive family fun.

Free to Attend

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Dec
11
to 14 Dec

Denby Christmas Market

Thurs 11th Dec - Sun 14th Dec

With more than 40 independent stallholders each weekend offering handcrafted and personalised gifts alongside delicious artisan food and drink, it’s the ideal spot to enjoy festive food, fun and shopping with the family - or to find something special for loved ones.

Free to attend

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Dec
7

The West Mill Christmas Market

Sun 7th Dec

Join the team at The West Mill in Darley Abbey for their annual Christmas market. With over 40 stallholders, a grotto for the children and a background buzz of live music while you browse.

More Information: instagram.com/thewestmill

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Dec
6
to 20 Dec

Carols by Candlelight

Weekends in December

For a truly unique Christmas experience head to Treak Cliff Cavern for well-known carols by candlelight inside the Witch’s Cave.

Tickets: bluejohnstone.com

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Dec
6
to 7 Dec

Buxton Christmas Fair

Sat 6th & Sun 7th Dec

Get in the Christmas spirit with Buxton Pavilion Gardens' Christmas Fair. With over 50 stalls including a range of gifts, children’s toys, jewellery and ladies clothing. this free to attend event is sure to get you in the festive feels.

Free to Attend

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Dec
6
to 21 Dec

Santa Special at Peak Rail

Weekends in December

Peak Rail’s Santa Specials offer a magical steam train ride through the Derwent Valley, where Santa and his helpers visit every carriage, giving gifts, entertainment and festive treats to children aboard. Departing from Rowsley station.

Tickets: peakrail.co.uk

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Dec
6
to 14 Dec

Breakfast With Santa, Renishaw Hall

Sat 6th & Sun 7th Dec / Sat 13th & Sun 14th Dec

Enjoy a full English breakfast in the presence of Santa. Your ticket entitles you to a gift for the children, plus a winter walk through the gardens.

Tickets: renishaw-hall.co.uk

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Dec
5

Ashbourne Lantern Parade

Ashbourne town centre gets lit up with a half-mile parade of lanterns on Friday 5th December, with late night shopping available in town plus a gifts, arts and crafts fair in the Town Hall.

Free to attend

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Dec
5
to 31 Dec

Dick Whittington, Derby Arena

Fri 5th - Weds 31st Dec

This year’s Dick Whittington pantomime is a lavish, laughter-filled production featuring Wendi Peters as Queen Rat, plus beloved performers, dazzling costumes, comedic antics, songs and magical moments. Follow Dick’s quest to London, with his trusty cat and Fairy Bow Bells, to stop a villainous rat and discover whether the streets really are paved with gold.

Tickets: derbylive.co.uk

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Dec
5
to 14 Dec

Thornbridge Christmas Shopping Village

Fri 5th - Sun 7th Dec & Fri 12th - Sun 14th Dec

Held over two weekends, Thornbridge Hall’s Christmas Shopping Village welcomes stalls of local makers, bakers, creatives and traders of unique gifts to fill visitors with Christmas cheer and plenty of shopping magic.

Tickets: thornbridgehall.co.uk

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Dec
5
to 7 Dec

Victorian Matlock Christmas Market

Fri 5th - Sun 7th Dec

Discover the delights of the Victorian Matlock Christmas Market. Held in Hall Leys Park, the event showcases over 200 stalls of crafts, food and unusual gift ideas, rounded off on Sunday with an incredible Christmas fireworks display.

Free to attend

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Dec
4
to 14 Dec

Christmas at Renishaw Hall

Thurs 4th Dec - Sun 7th Dec & Thurs 11th Dec - Sun 14th Dec

At Renishaw Hall this Christmas, guided tours through the stately rooms tell the Sitwell family’s story, while seasonal décor, and festive meals, breakfast, lunch, or tea, complete your magical heritage visit.

Tickets: renishaw-hall.co.uk

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Dec
4
to 7 Dec

Denby Christmas Market

Thurs 4th Dec - Sun 7th Dec

With more than 40 independent stallholders each weekend offering handcrafted and personalised gifts alongside delicious artisan food and drink, it’s the ideal spot to enjoy festive food, fun and shopping with the family - or to find something special for loved ones.

Free to attend

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Nov
30
to 23 Dec

Matlock Farm Park Christmas Experience

The Matlock Farm Park Christmas Experience lets families enjoy full-day farm entry plus festive fun: crafts, reindeer food, letters to Santa, a grotto visit with Santa delivering gifts, and interactive seasonal activities.

Tickets: matlockfarmpark.co.uk

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Nov
29

Derby Christmas Lights Switch On

Sat 29th Nov

Celebrate the start of Derby’s festive season with the Christmas lights switch on event.

Be amongst the first to skate on the Cathedral Quarter’s Ice Rink or have a tipple in the Nordic Bar followed by a stage show of local and community acts presented by Smooth Radio.

Free to attend

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Nov
29

Bolsover Winter Festival

Bolsover Winter Festival & Lantern Parade returns with artisan market stalls, fairground rides and even some real reindeer. The Lantern Parade begins around 4pm commencing at Bolsover Castle travelling through the town and culminating at the Cenotaph for Christmas carols.

Free to attend

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Nov
29
to 24 Dec

Santa's Enchanted Christmas, Bluebell Dairy

Selected dates from 29th Nov - 24th Dec

At Bluebell Dairy, Santa’s Enchanted Christmas brings festive magic to life: watch Father Christmas appear from a chimney, meet real reindeer, and step into interactive shows filled with wonder.

Tickets: bluebelldairy.co.uk

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Nov
29
to 24 Dec

Conkers Winter Wonderland

Selected dates Sat 29th Nov - Weds 24th Dec

Conkers’ Winter Wonderland takes families on a magical forest journey with elves, festive lights, Santa’s grotto, Christmas crafts, train rides, shows, and seasonal fun across Discovery and Waterside.

Tickets: visitconkers.com

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Nov
28
to 23 Dec

Christmas at Calke

Experience a festive winter wonderland at Calke Abbey from 28 November to 23 December. The historic House and St Giles Church are beautifully dressed for Christmas, with glittering trees, whimsical antlers, vibrant feathers, and playful knitted mice to discover. Outside, the Pleasure Grounds and Stableyards glow with lights, while an illuminated trail and magical underground tunnel walk offer enchanting evening adventures. In the Riding School, Christmas markets by Curly Magpie provide seasonal treats, handcrafted gifts, and local crafts. Whether exploring twinkling gardens or enjoying festive shopping, Calke Abbey offers a warm and memorable seasonal escape for all ages.

Normal admission applies

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Nov
26
to 31 Dec

Woolaton Hall Winter Light Trail

Weds 26th Nov - Weds 31st Dec

An immersive festive evening at Wollaton Hall & Deer Park, featuring dazzling light installations, interactive displays and soundscapes, food stalls, fire-pit treats, funfair amusements, and seasonal magic for all ages.

Tickets: winterlighttrail.co.uk

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Nov
22
to 4 Jan

Elf on the Shelf at Clumber Park

Sat 22nd Nov - Sun 4th Jan

At Clumber Park, a new festive sculpture trail brings The Elf on the Shelf to life: 12 giant, artist-painted elves placed across the park invite visitors to explore, discover, and share seasonal magic.

Usual admission applies

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Nov
22
to 30 Nov

Eyam Makers Market

Sat 22nd Nov - Sun 30th Nov

Choose handmade this Christmas by heading to Eyam Makers Market. Shop in the historical setting of Eyam Market Hall with gifts, homewares, festive treats and much more.

Free to attend

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Nov
21
to 30 Dec

Lights of Abraham

ri 21st Nov - Tues 30th Dec

The Lights of Abraham winter trail transforms Heights of Abraham into a magical illuminated landscape from 21 Nov–30 Dec. Expect glowing gardens, neon forest, giant swans, interactive surprises, food, drink & festive warmth.

Tickets: heightsofabraham.com

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