What's On in Derbyshire

Goat Kid Experience

Venue: Chatsworth

Address: Bakewell, Derbyshire

Website: www.chatsworth.org/events/goat-kid-experience/

Meet and cuddle the pygmy goat kids in the farmyard. Ages 7 years and up. £15 per person including all day access to the farmyard and playground, and a bag of animal feed. All children must be accompanied...

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....

GOBLUE for Blythe!

Venue: Blythe House Hospice

Address: Eccles Fold, Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak, Derbyshire

Website: blythehousehospice.org.uk/goblue/

Going blue is an easy and fun way for you to get involved and support Blythe House Hospice. The possibilities are endless and you can get as creative as you like! Dress up blue! Host a cake sale. A blue...

Born to Dance

Venue: Winding Wheel Theatre

Address: Holywell Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Website: chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk/shows/born-to-dance-2025/

Diane Bradbury Theatre Dance School returns for its annual showcase. With dazzling costumes and electric routines, one of Chesterfield's leading dance schools once again raises the roof in this thrilling...

Bubble Bonanza

Venue: National Forest Adventure Farm

Address: Tatenhill, Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire

Website: www.adventurefarm.co.uk/our-events/bubble-bonanza/

Get ready for a truly unforgettable day with Bubble Bonanza, a brand-new event for the farm this May half term! They're thrilled to welcome the incredible SamSam the Bubbleman - a world-famous bubble performer...

May Half Term

Venue: Gulliver’s Kingdom

Website: www.gulliverskingdomresort.co.uk/opening-times-and-prices

Enjoy fun-filled adventures at Gulliver’s every day during May half term. Book early to save more on your theme park tickets or extend the fun with a magical short break!

May Half Term

Venue: Gulliver’s Kingdom

Website: www.gulliverskingdomresort.co.uk/opening-times-and-prices

Enjoy fun-filled adventures at Gulliver’s every day during May half term. Book early to save more on your theme park tickets or extend the fun with a magical short break!

Sharpe’s Family May Flower Trail!

Venue: Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

Address: West St, Swadlincote, Derbyshire

Website: www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk/event/sharpes-family-may-flower-trail/

Celebrate all things spring with the May Flower Family Trail! £1 per trail, including a prize! Book online or via the Sharpe’s Pottery Museum front desk.

Top Secret

Venue: Pavilion Arts Centre

Address: Buxton

Website: buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/event/top-secret-the-magic-of-science-2025

Fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science. Hang on to your seats and experience a non-stop action-packed interactive magical science show with experiments and magic that...

Top Secret - The Magic of Science

Venue: Pavilion Arts Centre

Address: St John's Rd, Buxton

Website: buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/event/top-secret-the-magic-of-science-2025

Fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science. Top Secret is a fast-moving colourful magical science show filled with mystery, suspense, and lots and lots of mess!

Bank Holiday Weekend Spring Spectacular

Venue: Pavilion Gardens

Address: Buxton

Website: paviliongardens.co.uk/events/

In the Octagon Hall there will be large range of stalls selling an array of interesting, unique and often handmade gifts, photographs, homeware, ladies fashion, cards, jewellery, plants, toys and more....

Bank Holiday Monday: The Big Bubbleman!

Venue: Matlock Farm Park

Address: Jaggers Lane, Matlock

Website: matlockfarmpark.co.uk/coming-up/bank-holiday-monday-the-big-bubbleman-2/

The Big Bubbleman, his bubble mill, wands and special potions make the most amazing bubbles! Whether it’s monster bubbles or swirling clouds of smaller bubbles being chased by happy children, this is...

“Bramhall’s Amusements” Children’s Inflatable Fun

Venue: Pavilion Gardens

Address: St John's Road, Buxton, Derbyshire

Website: paviliongardens.co.uk/events/

“Bramhall’s Amusements” Children’s Inflatable Fun in the Octagon Hall! Costs £6 per child plus booking fee. Advance booking is essential to guarantee entry.

Hansel and Gretel

Venue: Buxton Opera House

Address: Buxton

Website: buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/event/hansel-and-gretel

In this reimagined classic, Hansel and Gretel take a walk through the woods, unaware of the damage they leave behind. But when they get lost, they meet a host of spirited friends who teach them how we...

Wildfamilies Wildflowers Drop-In

Venue: Biddulph Grange Country Park

Address: Stoke on Trent

Website: www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events/

These two hour long activities give you and your children the chance to explore the great outdoors. This session will be focused on wildflowers so you'll be using scavenger hunts, trails and ID guides...

Chatsworth Young Farmers

Venue: Chatsworth Farmyard

Address: Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire

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

Children and adults can spend a summer 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...

Clay Play!

Venue: Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

Address: West St, Swadlincote, Derbyshire

Website: www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk/event/clay-play-16/

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

Really Wild Wildfamilies

Venue: The Wolseley Centre

Address: Stafford, Staffordshire

Website: www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events/

These two hour long activities give you and your children the chance to explore the great outdoors. Each activity will encourage you to get a bit wild. Whether that is swinging in the hammocks, playing...

The Staffordshire County Show

Venue: Staffordshire County Showground

Website: www.staffscountyshowground.co.uk

The show offers something for visitors of all ages, and this year’s main attraction is the exhilarating Bolddog Lings Motorcycle Display Team. With a packed Main Ring programme, several competitions...

Sea Glass for Families

Venue: Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

Address: West St, Swadlincote, Derbyshire

Website: www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk/event/sea-glass-for-families-2/

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

Wildfamilies

Venue: Hem Heath Woods

Address: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

Website: www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events/

Visit Hem Heath for some Wildplay fun! You might swing in hammocks, build a den, try some wildlife identification, use your senses to explore the area or get crafty and make something to take home. Wellies...

Chatsworth Family Festival

Venue: Chatsworth

Website: www.chatsworth.org/events/chatsworth-family-festival/

The family festival in the garden returns for a second year offering a host of entertainment and activities designed to entertain every family member. The festival will follow a week of half term activities...

Mayflower Make & Take

Venue: Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

Address: West St, Swadlincote, Derbyshire

Website: www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk/event/mayflower-make-take/

This crafty workshop is designed to get your creative juices flowing! Each session has a different theme and a fun thing to make… and take! £5 per person participating, accompanying non-participating...

The Enchanted Princess Ball

Venue: Gatehouse Theatre

Address: Eastgate Street, Stafford

Website: www.gatehousetheatre.co.uk/whatson-event/the-enchanted-princess-ball/

This royal princess ball extravaganza is a fast-paced, high energy and engaging musical toe-tapping adventure that is perfect for the whole family featuring stunning sets, sparkling costumes and lots of...

Rotary Charity Bazaar

Venue: Pavilion Gardens

Address: St John's Road, Buxton, Derbyshire

Website: paviliongardens.co.uk/events/rotary-charity-bazaar/

The Rotary Bazaar is proud to present a day of family fun, community stalls, music and more! Featuring handmade crafts and merchandise, fairground rides, face painting, archery, model boats and trains,...

The Big 1

Venue: Chaddesden Park

Address: Derby

Website: www.inderby.org.uk/parks/events/the-big-1/

The Big 1 at Chaddesden Park returns this year with a great selection of stalls, food, dance displays, live entertainment, and the return of the fantastic dog show plus a Fun Fair! Free entry.

Forest Friends Outdoor Stay and Play at Longnor

Venue: St Bartholomew's Primary School

Address: Buxton Rd, Longnor, Buxton

Website: www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events/

Play forest school style, using nature as your guide and see where curiosity takes you as you play and explore.  The adventures will be different each month but could range from swinging in hammocks,...

The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe

Venue: Regent Theatre

Address: Stoke-on-Trent

Website: www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe/regent-theatre/

Step through the wardrobe into the magic kingdom of Narnia where a world of wonder awaits. Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they meet new friends, face dangerous foes and learn the lessons of courage,...

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

Venue: Regent Theatre

Address: Stoke-on-Trent

Website: www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe/regent-theatre/

Step through the wardrobe into the magic kingdom of Narnia where a world of wonder awaits. Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they meet new friends, face dangerous foes and learn the lessons of courage,...

Wildlings at Hem Heath Woods

Venue: Hem Heath Woods

Address: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

Website: www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events/

Wildlings is a play group with a twist with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust! Go along and try new things outdoors. Following the Forest School ethos of child-led explorations you could swing in a hammock,...

Under 5s Make & Take

Venue: Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

Address: West St, Swadlincote, Derbyshire

Website: www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk/event/under-5s-make-take-2/

A new session, combining the popular Messy and Sensory Play sessions and adding a splash of creativity! Each month will offer a themed craft activity for under 5s. £5 per child, additional adults (not...

Derby Silk Mill Turn Out Festival

Venue: Cathedral Green

Address: Derby City Centre

Website: www.derbylive.co.uk/whats-on/

Family-friendly commemoration of the historic struggle of The Derby Silk Mill workers with procession led by local marching band. Visit the website to find out more.

Family Clay Play!

Venue: Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

Address: West St, Swadlincote, Derbyshire

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

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

Museum on the Move: Vikings

Venue: Duckmanton Primary School

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

A Viking extravaganza with Duckmanton Primary School. Tactile handling objects and fun activities including weaving, writing your names in runes and making a Viking sheild. Free entry.

Pretty Muddy

Venue: Markeaton Park

Address: Derby

Website: www.inderby.org.uk/parks/events/

Climb, crawl and slide your way around the Pretty Muddy® obstacle course, have fun and raise money for life-saving cancer research.

Squirrels Nature Club

Venue: Chatsworth Stickyard

Address: Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire

Website: www.chatsworth.org/events/squirrels-nature-club/

Squirrels is a group designed for children with different needs. It has been designed to allow both children and carers to explore and learn about the natural world, while promoting social interaction...

STEAM Tots – June

Venue: Museum of Making - Derby Museums

Website: derbymuseums.org

This loose parts play session offers a sensory and playful exploration of objects and materials, stimulating children’s curiosity, imagination and experimentation. Drop-in session, suitable for children...

The Snow Sisters!

Venue: Matlock Farm Park

Address: Jaggers Lane, Matlock

Website: matlockfarmpark.co.uk/coming-up/the-snow-sisters-2/

Time to channel your inner Anna and Elsa and join in with the fantastic Snow Sisters’ sing-along shows! The sisters will be singing their well-known songs for you to join in with on the Rainforest lawn,...

The Worst Princess

Venue: Lichfield Garrick Theatre

Address: Lichfield

Website: www.lichfieldgarrick.com/events/the-worst-princess

A delightful dragontastic show for pop princesses and naughty knights. Full House Theatre’s new family show is about to explode into a theatre near you bringing this bestselling picture book to life...

Race for Life

Venue: Markeaton Park

Address: Derby

Website: www.inderby.org.uk/parks/events/

The 5k and 10k course is suitable for all abilities. Take part with a group of friends or family, have fun and raise money for life-saving cancer research.

Little Pips Gardening Club

Venue: Chatsworth Stickyard

Address: Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire

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

From sunflowers to strawberries and potatoes to pumpkins, pre-schoolers can discover how to sow and grow a range of plants at this fortnightly gardening club. Discover more about wildlife and how to help...

An Evening with the Junior & Inters Young Company

Venue: Pavilion Arts Centre

Address: Buxton

Website: buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/event/an-evening-with-the-junior-inters-young-company-double-bill-2025#dates-and-times

Buxton Opera House Junior Young Company present Winnie the Pooh and Buxton Opera House Inters Young Company present The Dream Collector.

Celebrating Jane Austen

Venue: Chatsworth

Website: www.chatsworth.org/events/celebrating-jane-austen/

Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday, and the 20th anniversary of Chatsworth becoming 'Pemberley' for Joe Wright's 2005 film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. Experience a range of talks, garden tours...

The Taylor Swift Experience

Venue: The County Ground

Address: Derby

Website: www.livetickets.org/whats-on/

Taylor Swift, Little Mix, Dua Lipa and The Spice Girls. Whether you’re looking to ‘Shake it Off’ with Taylor, summon some ‘Black Magic’ with Little Chicks or want to have the best of both eras,...

Father’s Day BBQ

Venue: Pavilion Gardens

Address: St John's Road, Buxton, Derbyshire

Website: paviliongardens.co.uk/events/fathers-day-bbq/

Visit for a delicious BBQ on Father's Day on the promenade with bar, classic cars and music! BBQ 12pm – 5pm with delicious burgers, bratwurst and vegan sausages. Classic cars on the Promenade from 2pm.

Father’s Day!

Venue: Matlock Farm Park

Address: Jaggers Lane, Matlock

Website: matlockfarmpark.co.uk/coming-up/fathers-day/

Visit Matlock Farm Park to enjoy a day of animal, sporting and playtime fun with the family. A dad goes free with each accompanying paying ‘child ticket’ holder (2-16 years only), plus they have fun...

Flowers & Friendship Bracelets

Venue: Regent Theatre

Address: Stoke-on-Trent

Website: www.atgtickets.com/shows/flowers-and-friendship-bracelets/regent-theatre/

Celebrate the biggest hits from five of the hottest artistes of the moment. Flowers and Friendship Bracelets creates unforgettable memories for children and families. This show is the ultimate concert...

Flowers and Friendship Bracelets

Venue: Regent Theatre

Address: Stoke-on-Trent

Website: www.atgtickets.com/shows/flowers-and-friendship-bracelets/regent-theatre/

Get ready for a dazzling explosion of music, dance, and excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets takes to the stage! It's the ultimate pop concert and celebrate the biggest hits from the hottest...

The Greatest Showman (2018)

Venue: Loundsley Green Community Centre

Address: Chesterfield

Website: chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk/shows/the-greatest-showman-2018/

'The Greatest Showman' is a bold and original musical that celebrates the birth of show business and the sense of wonder we feel when dreams come to life. Cast includes Zac Efron, Rebecca Ferguson and...

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Venue: New Mills Art Theatre

Address: High Peak

Website: www.ticketsource.co.uk/btw/chitty-chitty-bang-bang/e-eyexzl

Based on the 1968 film of the same name, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang tells the story of an eccentric inventor named Caractacus Potts who sets about restoring an old race car from a scrap heap. With a fantastical...

Chatsworth Young Farmers

Venue: Chatsworth Farmyard

Address: Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire

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

Children and adults can spend a summer 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...

Pop Up Theatre: Red Fairy Storybook

Venue: Markeaton Park - Craft Village

Address: Derby

Website: www.derbylive.co.uk/whats-on/

Step inside the Magic Storybook as the fairy and a cast of mischievous puppets bring some well-known fairy tales to life. This engaging show offers interaction, humour, and a few surprises along the way,...

The Big Bubbleman!

Venue: Matlock Farm Park

Address: Jaggers Lane, Matlock

Website: matlockfarmpark.co.uk/coming-up/the-big-bubbleman-5/

The Big Bubbleman, his bubble mill, wands and special potions make the most amazing bubbles! Whether it’s monster bubbles or swirling clouds of smaller bubbles being chased by happy children, this is...

Matricks Illusion: Reimagined

Venue: Lichfield Garrick Theatre

Address: Lichfield

Website: www.lichfieldgarrick.com/events/matricks-illusion

Matricks Illusion is excited to bring their new production of Reimagined! Taking the classics of magic and reimagining them with a modern twist, this is their most dynamic and innovative show yet. Balancing...

Shrek The Musical

Venue: Regent Theatre

Address: Stoke-on-Trent

Website: www.atgtickets.com/shows/stage-productions-presents-shrek-the-musical/regent-theatre/

Get ready for a hilarious and heartwarming adventure as your favourite ogre returns in a brand-new production produced by Stage Productions. Packed with humour, charm, and toe-tapping tunes, the hit Broadway...

Stage Productions presents Shrek The Musical

Venue: Regent Theatre

Address: Stoke-on-Trent

Website: www.atgtickets.com/shows/stage-productions-presents-shrek-the-musical/regent-theatre/

This vibrant and whimsical musical brings to life the beloved characters from the hit animated film, featuring a sensational score with memorable songs. Follow the lovable ogre Shrek as he embarks on a...

Flowers and Friendship Bracelets

Venue: Lichfield Garrick Theatre

Address: Lichfield

Website: www.lichfieldgarrick.com/events/flowers-friendship-bracelets

Get ready for a dazzling explosion of music, dance, and excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets takes to the stage! Visit for the ultimate pop concert and celebrate the biggest hits from the hottest...

Transformers Fun Day!

Venue: Matlock Farm Park

Address: Jaggers Lane, Matlock

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

Get ready for an unforgettable family adventure at Matlock Farm Park! Meet towering giants Optimus Prime and Bumblebee at time slots throughout the day, as they bring the magic of the Transformers to life!...

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...

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...