What's On in Derbyshire

Foster for East Midlands

Venue: Derby City, Derbyshire, Nottingham City, and Nottinghamshire

Website: fosterforeastmidlands.org.uk

The East Midlands is in critical need of foster carers. In April 2024, the Foster for East Midlands hub was launched to address this shortage. Look on the website for information events in your area, where...

Genius Tuition Derby

Venue: Genius Tuition Derby

Address: Moore Street 

Website: www.geniustuition.co.uk

With experienced PGCE qualified teachers, Genius Tuition deliver quality teaching and learning with the aim of developing their students academically and socially. To find out more, visit the website.

Kip McGrath Tutoring

Venue: Kip McGrath Derby South

Website: www.kipmcgrath.co.uk

Would you like to see your child as a more confident and successful learner, who thrives in school? Thousands of Kip McGrath students have gone on to outstanding educational achievements and inspirational...

Little Oaks Day Nursery

Venue: Derby Grammar School

Address: Derby

Website: www.derbygrammar.org

Opening at the end of May 2025, Little Oaks Day Nursery promises to offer a unique and inspiring start to early education. As part of the Derby Grammar School family, Little Oaks benefits from excellent...

PGL Holiday Camps

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.pgl.co.uk

Since 1957, PGL have operated residential camps for 8-16s during the school holidays. Whether it’s their first time away from home, or they’re a seasoned adventurer, PGL give parents ultimate flexibility....

Spot's Birthday Party

Venue: Lichfield Garrick Theatre

Address: Lichfield

Website: www.lichfieldgarrick.com/events/spots-birthday-party

Spot had such fun celebrating his birthday last year that he is back to celebrate again, and everyone’s invited! Join Spot and his friends for this engaging and interactive show for everyone 2+ and their...

Free Taster Session at Razzamataz Derby

Venue: Razzamataz Derby

Address: Derby

Website: www.razzamataz.co.uk

Join Razzamataz Derby for your free taster session this July or September! They offer free taster sessions for anyone aged 4-18 who loves singing, dance and drama and wants to go along to try out their...

Genius Tuition Derby

Venue: Genius Tuition Derby

Address: Moore Street 

Website: www.geniustuition.co.uk

With experienced PGCE qualified teachers, Genius Tuition deliver quality teaching and learning with the aim of developing their students academically and socially. To find out more, visit the website.

Holiday Activities at Places Leisure

Venue: Alfreton, Ripley and William Gregg VC Leisure Centres

Website: placesleisure.org

Summer holiday activities will be running including Holiday Camp, Trampolining, Multi-Sports, Roller Disco, Family Fun Swim and more! Visit the website for full details.

Kip Summer School

Venue: Kip McGrath Derby South

Address: Derby

Website: www.kipmcgrath.co.uk

Kip McGrath offer a unique opportunity during summer 2025 to give your child a significant boost and to make academic year 2025/26 their best year yet. Kip Summer School is available during August 2025....

Manor Farm Park & Woodlands

Venue: Manor Farm Park & Woodlands

Address: East Leake

Website: www.manorfarm.info

Introduce your children to their favourite animals, then let their imaginations run wild in over 25 acres of countryside, playgrounds and an indoor playbarn for all ages. Every day is an adventure for...

Maze 52

Venue: Maze 52

Address: Derbyshire

Website: www.maze52.com

In the stunning Derbyshire countryside, Maze 52 is the perfect place to enjoy a day of outdoor fun with family, friends and even your furry companions. Wind your way through the seasonal maze, packed with...

New Apple Tree Town Site Opening

Venue: Bridgemere Garden Centre

Address: Nantwich

Website: appletreetown.co.uk

Apple Tree Town is expanding! This September, they will be opening a brand-new site at Bridgemere Garden Centre in Nantwich. It will feature all the elements that make their role play centre so special,...

Stikins® Stick On Name Labels

Venue: Available Nationwide

Website: stikins.co.uk

Personalised clothing name tags that stay on through washing and drying with durable black print. Sold since 2004, thousands of parents have used Stikins® to label their kids’ school kit. This summer,...

Summer at Statfold

Venue: Statfold Country Park

Address: Staffordshire

Website: https://statfold.com/

Gain unlimited general opening visits with the brand-new Summer Membership and head over to the hidden gem in Tamworth from the 1st June to 30th September 2025 for just £20 per person! Plus, with this...

The Great Buxton Bilberry Bumblebee Hunt

Venue: The Pump Room, Buxton

Address: The Crescent

Website: buxtonfringe.org.uk/descriptions2025.html

Embark on a woolly bee shop hunt daily throughout the Fringe - collect a map from the Pump Room and return for a bee-themed prize. Let's celebrate and learn about these vital pollinators together! 9:30am...

Grimm's Fairer Tales

Venue: Underground at Spring Gardens

Address: Buxton

Website: buxtonfringe.org.uk/descriptions2025.html

Wolves, witches and goblins! Interactive storyteller Eden reimagines The Brothers Grimm classic tales for a contemporary audience. When the audience takes part in the story, maybe Little Red Riding Hood...

Bing's Birthday

Venue: Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall

Address: Nottingham

Website: trch.co.uk/whats-on/bings-birthday/

Join Bing and his friends Sula, Pando, Coco, Amma and of course Flop as they get ready to celebrate his special day in the brand-new live stage show, Bing’s Birthday! Go along, dress up and have fun...

Dancetime 2025 - A 40th Anniversary Celebration

Venue: New Mills Art Theatre

Address: High Peak

Website: www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/high-peak/new-mills-art-theatre/dancetime-2025-a-40th-anniversary-celebration/e-xzovmd

Showcase of dance by students of New Mills Dance & Theatre Centre.

A Jurassic Day Out In Cathedral Quarter

Venue: Derby Cathedral Quarter

Address: Derby

Website: www.derbycathedralquarter.co.uk/events/

A Jurassic Day Out in Cathedral Quarter returns for its fourth year on 12th July, and it’s bigger and better than ever. This year, get ready to meet brand-new dinosaurs, including a Parasaurolophus and...

Captain Narwhal's Pirates vs French Dinosaurs

Venue: Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall

Address: Nottingham

Website: trch.co.uk/whats-on/captain-narwhals-pirates-vs-french-dinosaurs/

Captain Narwhal’s happy band are at it again, stealing treasure from the local town. Only this time, they’ve taken more than they bargained for… Join them in their quest to right their wrongs whilst...

Classic Ibiza

Venue: Chatsworth

Website: www.chatsworth.org/events/classic-ibiza/

Designed for people of all ages, from grandchildren to grandparents, Classic Ibiza is a feel-good night of great music, good food and dancing on the banks of the River Derwent. Now in its 10th year, take...

Comics VS Kids - Art of Comedy

Venue: Underground at Spring Gardens

Address: Buxton

Website: buxtonfringe.org.uk/descriptions2025.html

Comedian and kids' entertainer Nik Coppin hosts a show full of jokes, fun, interaction and special guests. Have a laugh with him and his comedy friends and maybe win some prizes to see who is funnier and...

Horrible Histories - Gorgeous Georgians and Vile Victorians

Venue: Winding Wheel Theatre

Address: Chesterfield

Website: chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk/shows/horrible-histories-gorgeous-georgians-and-vile-victorians/

It’s time to prepare for Horrible Histories live on stage with the acclaimed production of Gorgeous Georgians and Vile Victorians! Are you ready to swing with a Georgian king? Can you see eye to eye...

Tall Tales

Venue: Grinlow Woods – At Poole's Cavern

Address: Buxton

Website: buxtonfringe.org.uk/descriptions2025.html

Get lost with the members of REC Youth Theatre as they enthral, enchant and entertain with a selection of spectacular stories. Expect lowly heroes, cruel villains, innocent travellers and magical beings,...

Tiny! Houses In Tiny! Worlds

Venue: Pavilion Gardens – Playground

Address: Buxton

Website: buxtonfringe.org.uk/descriptions2025.html

Join in under the oak tree and create your own world: a house, a castle, a forest, underground, outer space. Add people or creatures or wonderful aliens. Tiny! is back for its 16th year of laughter and...

Seedlings Gardening Club

Venue: Chatsworth Stickyard

Website: www.chatsworth.org/events/seedlings-gardening-club/

This monthly after-school gardening club gives children the opportunity to explore Chatsworth's Kitchen and Cutting Garden and discover how to grow different flowers, fruits and vegetables. It also introduces...

The Addams Family

Venue: Curve Theatre

Address: Leicester

Website: www.curveonline.co.uk/whats-on/shows/the-addams-family/

Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, is all grown up and has a shocking secret. She’s fallen in love with a sweet, young man from a respectable family. With his cherished Morticia in...

School's Out Comedy Club

Venue: Underground at Spring Gardens

Address: Buxton

Website: buxtonfringe.org.uk/descriptions2025.html

A hilariously silly, award-winning joke show where children (and maybe even a few parents) take the mic to tell their favourite gags. Expect silliness, cheeky laughs and almost certainly a few references...

The Big Butterfly Count 2025

Venue: Nationwide

Website: bigbutterflycount.org

The Big Butterfly Count invites everyone in the UK, from countryside dwellers to city residents, to participate in counting butterflies. It's a quick and easy way for people to take action for their survival....

Dinosaur Fun Day!

Venue: Matlock Farm Park

Address: Matlock

Website: matlockfarmpark.co.uk/coming-up/dinosaur-funday/

Get involved in some fantastic dinosaur fun! Learn about Rita the great T-Rex and several baby dinosaurs at small outdoor shows throughout the day, see them wander the park to get up close for photos and...

Dr Jones Funny Bones - Jeannie Jones

Venue: Underground at Spring Gardens

Address: Buxton

Website: buxtonfringe.org.uk/descriptions2025.html

Laugh and learn with Dr Jones Funny Bones, a real-life doctor and comedian. A show for primary school children and their families. Fascinated by poo, farting, bogies and bones? Visit for interesting facts...

Farmarama

Venue: National Forest Adventure Farm

Address: Staffordshire

Website: www.adventurefarm.co.uk/events/

Farmarama returns to the Adventure Farm! During the summer holidays, the Adventure Farm will be hosting the ultimate beach party with gigantic paddling pools and a huge sand area to make the farm a festival...

Summer at Chatsworth

Venue: Chatsworth

Website: www.chatsworth.org/events/summer-at-chatsworth/

Visit the garden and the farmyard this summer and discover a range of activities that every member of the family can take part in, with a different theme each week. From Garden Olympics and face painting...

Summer at Sharpe’s: Summer Fun Day!

Venue: Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

Address: Derbyshire

Website: www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk/event/summer-at-sharpes-summer-fun-day-2/

This summer why not drop by and take part in their crafts, games and some good old museum fun! Entry is free – activities are individually priced. Also running on other selected dates throughout the...

Wondrous Trees

Venue: National Memorial Arboretum

Address: Staffordshire

Website: thenma.org.uk/wondrous

Designed for visitors of all ages, the National Memorial Arboretum’s free summer programme will spark curiosity in the great outdoors and unlock the tales behind the trees. Gather the family every Wednesday...

Tom Gates

Venue: Regent Theatre

Address: Stoke-on-Trent

Website: www.atgtickets.com/shows/tom-gates/regent-theatre/

Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon, and brand-new for 2025, Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show is bringing alive the illustrations and music that makes Tom Gates hugely popular around the world! With...

Little Pips Gardening Club

Venue: Chatsworth Stickyard

Website: www.chatsworth.org/events/little-pips-gardening-club/

A fortnightly gardening club for pre-school aged children. From sunflowers to strawberries and potatoes to pumpkins, pre-schoolers can discover how to sow and grow a range of plants. At each session children...

Rude Science

Venue: Gatehouse Theatre

Address: Stafford

Website: www.gatehousetheatre.co.uk/whatson-event/rude-science/

Brace yourselves for BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates’ revolutionary, high-tech, highly-explosive new show, packed with outrageous science stunts. On the surface it’s a riot of disgusting experiments built...

Natural History Museum: Dinosaurs Live

Venue: Lichfield Garrick Theatre

Address: Lichfield

Website: www.lichfieldgarrick.com/events/natural-history-museum-dinosaurs-live

Ever since they were first identified in the 1800s, dinosaurs have sparked the imagination of kids and adults alike and for the first time ever, the world-renowned Natural History Museum has teamed up...

Splat!

Venue: Lichfield Garrick Theatre

Address: Lichfield

Website: www.lichfieldgarrick.com/events/splat

Splat! is a physical comedy about art and creativity for ages 3-6. The show explores themes of collaboration, play, dedication, spontaneity and letting go. The show features no language and is accessible...

Family Clay Play!

Venue: Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

Address: Derbyshire

Website: www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk/event/family-clay-play-2/

Why not get creative with their popular Clay Play sessions? The possibilities are endless, so pop down and see what you can create. £5 per person participating, accompanying non-participating adults are...

200 Years of Train Travel Trail

Venue: Museum of Making - Derby Museums

Address: Derby

Website: derbymuseums.org/event/200-years-of-train-travel-trail/

2025 is the 200th anniversary of the modern railway, and Derby has a deep and enduring link to the railway industry. Use their 200 Years of Train Travel Trail to explore the collections. Suitable for families.

Arena Fun Fest

Venue: Derby Arena

Address: Derby

Website: www.derbyarena.co.uk/events-and-corporate/whats-on/arena-fun-fest/

Calling all families and fun-seekers! Derby Arena is throwing a party like no other to celebrate its 10-year anniversary in style! Get ready for a fun-packed extravaganza that's bigger and better than...

Irish Storytelling For Children

Venue: Scrivener's Bookshop

Address: Buxton

Website: buxtonfringe.org.uk/descriptions2025.html

Join storyteller Neysa Killeen for a relaxed sharing of Irish folklore for children. Including legends like Oisín in the Land of Youth and other weird and wonderful tales, these stories will delight and...

Sensasian Festival Free Family Day

Venue: New Vic Theatre

Address: Newcastle-under-Lyme

Website: www.newvictheatre.org.uk/productions/sensasian-festival-free-family-day/

The Sensasian Family Fun Day offers visitors the chance to experience a range of activities that celebrate South Asian culture. Created in collaboration with local South Asian communities, the day features...

The Magical Major Oak: Summer in Bloom

Venue: Nottingham Playhouse

Address: Wellington Circus

Website: nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/events/the-magical-major-oak/

Skip through the forest in the summer breeze and join Marian and her friends on an exciting adventure in the forest, guided by the wisdom of the Magical Major Oak. An enchanting interactive show for anyone...

Cirque: The Greatest Show - Reimagined

Venue: Lichfield Garrick Theatre

Address: Lichfield

Website: www.lichfieldgarrick.com/events/cirque-2025

Get ready for a dazzling fusion of musical theatre and jaw-dropping circus acts, taking the original Circus meets Musical Theatre spectacle to thrilling new heights. This all-new production promises to...

Science Museum Live

Venue: Nottingham Playhouse

Address: Wellington Circus

Website: nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/events/science-museum-live/

Join London’s world-renowned Science Museum as they bring you this brand-new stage production aimed at igniting your curiosity, fuelling your imagination, and inspiring you in new and exciting ways....

Museum on the Move: Medieval

Venue: Mary Swanwick Primary School

Address: Chesterfield

Website: chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk/shows/museum-on-the-move-medieval/

Discover life in medieval Chesterfield through this interactive exhibition. The exhibition is free and promises lots of family fun with medieval objects, dressing up, crafts and games. A British Sign Language...

Summer Saturdays at Peak Village

Venue: Peak Village

Address: Rowsley

Website: www.chatsworth.org/events/summer-saturdays-at-peak-village/

Bring the family along to entertaining craft and activity drop-in sessions during the summer holidays and enjoy live music. Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome on-site and in stores. Free entry and...

Toy Fair

Venue: Octagon Hall, Pavilion Gardens

Address: Derbyshire

Website: paviliongardens.co.uk/events/toy-fair/

The Buxton Toy Fair will be taking place in the Octagon Hall. The Buxton Toy Collectors Fair sees the historic Pavilion Gardens packed full with 150 stalls selling all kinds of toys, trains, merchandise,...

The Big Tree Climb

Venue: Chatsworth

Website: www.chatsworth.org/events/big-tree-climb/

Have an adventure and get closer to nature. Climb the tallest trees in Stand Wood under expert guidance. Suitable for adults and children aged 6+ years. Sessions last one hour and are available daily.

The Big Tree Climb - Relaxed Session

Venue: Chatsworth

Website: www.chatsworth.org/events/big-tree-climb-relaxed-session/

Climb the tallest trees in Stand Wood under relaxed and supportive expert guidance. With just four attendees per session, you’ll have plenty of time and space to enjoy the experience at your own pace....

Cathedral Quarter Street Circus

Venue: Derby Cathedral Quarter

Address: Derby

Website: www.derbycathedralquarter.co.uk/events/cathedral-quarter-street-circus-2/

This summer, the much-anticipated Cathedral Quarter Street Circus returns to dazzle audiences on 9th August! Perfect for all ages, this lively celebration of street performance is set to transform the...

Clay Modelling in The Courtyard

Venue: Peak Village

Address: Rowsley

Website: www.chatsworth.org/events/clay-modelling-in-the-courtyard-at-peak-village/

Learn how to model clay, led by The Clayrooms. Enjoy clay-based making activities and demonstrations, suitable for all the family. Free entry and parking.

Chatsworth Young Farmers

Venue: Chatsworth Farmyard

Website: www.chatsworth.org/events/chatsworth-young-farmers/

Spend an afternoon helping the farmyard team with their daily jobs, from collecting eggs to grooming the animals. This is a great opportunity for hands-on involvement in caring for farm animals and learning...

Clay Play!

Venue: Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

Address: Derbyshire

Website: www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk/event/clay-play/

Why not get creative with their popular Clay Play sessions? The possibilities are endless, so pop down and see what you can create. £5 per person participating, accompanying non-participating adults are...

Dinosaur World Live

Venue: Buxton Opera House

Address: Buxton

Website: buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/event/dinosaur-world-live-2025

Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family! Grab your compass and join the intrepid explorer across uncharted territories to...

Sea Glass for Families

Venue: Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

Address: Derbyshire

Website: www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk/event/sea-glass-for-families-4/

Join Karen from Shore Things to create art from the fragments of glass and pottery that are washed up on the beaches every day. Even if you think you’re not creative, Karen will lead you through the...

The 2025 Peak District Highland Games!

Venue: Matlock Farm Park

Address: Matlock

Website: matlockfarmpark.co.uk/coming-up/the-2025-peak-district-highland-games/

See the country’s leading strongmen and mighty strongwomen compete in this hugely popular Peak District and Derbyshire annual event! Enjoy a full and unique day out starting with the athletes’ parade....

Chatsworth Country Fair

Venue: Chatsworth

Website: www.chatsworth.org/events/chatsworth-country-fair/

Chatsworth Country Fair is one of England's most spectacular annual outdoor events. Enjoy three action-packed days of thrilling Grand Ring entertainment, inspirational cookery masterclasses, food, shopping...

Pop Princesses

Venue: Buxton Opera House

Address: Buxton

Website: buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/event/pop-princesses-2025

A magical show where beautiful princesses become pop stars. Featuring a soundtrack of top pop hits from artists such as Taylor Swift, Meghan Trainor, Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa and Lizzo, plus a few of the...

Summer Sparks Spectacular at Gulliver’s

Venue: Gulliver’s

Website: Gulliversfun.co.uk

Celebrate another magical summer season at Gulliver’s with extra ride time on this date!

The Little Mermaid

Venue: New Vic Theatre

Address: Newcastle-under-Lyme

Website: www.newvictheatre.org.uk/productions/the-little-mermaid/

Dive into a world of magic and wonder this Christmas for a breathtaking adventure beneath the waves! In a colourful coral reef, a young mermaid with a heart full of dreams spends her days hoping for a...