Farmers' Market

Feb 2010 (monthly)

Every third Thursday of the month, the large open area of the Market Place in Derby is enlivened by a dozen stalls selling locally grown and sourced produce.

International Horse Trials

May 2010 (annual)

Chatsworth, stately home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, welcomes the best riders in the country every May to compete in its International Horse Trials. Testing both rider and steed to their limits, it makes for a great day out.

HANNspree SBK Superbike World Championship

Jun 2010 (annual)

The Superbike Championship vies with the Road Racing World Championship (Moto GP) to be the world's premier motorcycle competition. This round of the competition at Donington Park is quite simply the biggest and best Superbike event of the year.

CAMRA Summer Beer Festival

Jul 2010 (annual)

Derby is the Real Ale capital of England, and local producers come out in force for the annual CAMRA Summer Beer Festival. The Assembly Rooms are mobbed by beer-lovers eager to sample the scores of real ales on offer.

Body Art Festival - Tattoo Convention

Jul 2010 (annual)

If the idea of sticking needles into your skin appeals, Derby's Body Art Festival is for you. The two-day event welcomes hundreds of artists. There are live bands, tattoo competitions and plenty of show-offs exhibiting their tattoos to admiring fans.

Chesterfield Medieval Market

Jul 2010 (annual)

Chesterfield's popular local market takes a step back in time every July, as it takes on a medieval theme and offers shopping and entertainment for all the family. Expect medieval re-enactments, a court jester and a funfair for the children.

Bloodstock Open-Air Metal Festival

Aug 2010 (annual)

Bloodstock Open-Air Metal Festival is a mecca for metal heads. The number one UK heavy rock event presents a host of international metal bands outdoors at Catton Hall in Walton-on-Trent.

Chatsworth Country Fair

Sep 2010 (annual)

Chatsworth, stately home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, hosts a country fair every year in its 1000-acre grounds. The fair offers visitors a chance to peruse local arts and crafts and buy delicious treats from over 200 stalls.

Darley Park Concert

Sep 2010 (annual)

Derby's Darley Park attracts people in their thousands for this concert, armed with blankets, picnic hampers and candles. Past events have included a community parade, Spitfire displays and a programme of musical crowd-pleasers. The evening closes with a fireworks display.

Derbyshire Well Dressing

May - Sep 2010 (annual)

Dating back hundreds of years, well dressing is all about celebrating Derbyshire's many freshwater springs (including the popular Buxton water). The annual celebrations are a time for traditional fun and take place in towns throughout the county.

Peak District National Park

Daily

Located in Derbyshire, the Peak District is Britain's oldest national park, with many great locations for walking, climbing, cycling and bird-watching. The park's website offers plenty of advice on places to visit and activities to try.

Atlow Mill

Daily

Tucked away in a secluded valley in the beautiful Derbyshire Dales, Atlow has been the site of a mill for more than 1000 years. But now, instead of grinding wheat into flour, it opens its doors to those who are seeking new ways of dealing with the challenges of life.

Derby Cathedral

Daily

With its impressive perpendicular tower, the second-highest in England, Derby Cathedral has been dominating the local skyline since the 16th century. Look out for Robert Bakewell's famous wrought iron screen, which is so intricate that it appears like lacework.

Derwent Valley Heritage Way

Daily

For those that like the outdoor life, the Derwent Valley Heritage Way offers the chance to explore a 55-mile stretch of Derbyshire through fields and along woodland paths and tracks.

The Silk Mill - Derby's Museum of Industry and History

Daily

The Silk Mill - Derby's Museum of Industry and History - tells the story of the industrial heritage of the city and its people. The museum is housed in the historic Silk Mill, the oldest in the world and part of the 15-mile stretch of the Derwent Valley Mills, which collectively are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Kedleston Hall

Daily

Kedleston Hall is a neo-Classical mansion with well-preserved interiors, landscaped gardens and park, located just outside the city of Derby.

Derby Museum of Industry & History

Daily

Derby Industrial Museum is on the site of the world's oldest factories, the Silk Mills built by George Sorocold in the early 18th century. The foundations and parts of the tower from the 1717 mill are still visible.

Pride Park Stadium

Daily

Take a guided tour and discover what goes on behind the scenes at the Pride Park Stadium, home of Derby County Football Club.

Royal Crown Derby

Daily

The Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company, located on a 4.5-acre site in the city, has an international reputation for producing quality decorated bone china and gifts. A Visitor Centre and factory provide an insight into the traditions, history and the skills that go into making the china.

Donington Park

Daily

Set in the heart of the East Midlands, Donington Park is one of Britain's most popular racing circuits. It hosts several exhibitions and events throughout the year, but is best-known for being the home of the British Motorcycle Grand Prix.

Pickford's House Museum

Daily

Visitors can learn about domestic life for a late Georgian professional man at Pickford's House in Derby, a Grade Ilisted building that has been renovated and recreated to its former style.

Farmers' Market

Feb 2010 (monthly)

Every third Thursday of the month, the large open area of the Market Place in Derby is enlivened by a dozen stalls selling locally grown and sourced produce.

Wirksworth Festival

Sep 2010 (annual)

Wirksworth's annual festival displays the works of 200 artists at venues all over town, including shops, historical buildings and private homes. The supporting programme includes street entertainment, homemade food, refreshments on every corner and two special themed weekends.

Twenty20 Cup: Derbyshire Phantoms

1 Jun - 14 Aug 2010 (annual)

The Friends Provident T20 begins with a group format in June, before quarter finals in July and Finals Day at Southampton's Rose Bowl in August. Derbyshire Phantoms play their home games in Derby and Chesterfield.

The Big Fun Run

Aug 2010 (annual)

Derby gets active as The Big Fun Run comes to Darley Park. The 5km organised annual run invites people of all ages to take part, in the name of fun and of whatever charity you want to support.

Royal Shrovetide Football

16 - 17 Feb 2010 (annual)

This ancient English tradition has very little to do with the beautiful game. Despite safety concerns, every Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday Ashbourne town centre is boarded up and two teams prepare to do battle for the Royal Shrovetide Football...

International Horse Trials

May 2010 (annual)

Chatsworth, stately home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, welcomes the best riders in the country every May to compete in its International Horse Trials. Testing both rider and steed to their limits, it makes for a great day out.

HANNspree SBK Superbike World Championship

Jun 2010 (annual)

The Superbike Championship vies with the Road Racing World Championship (Moto GP) to be the world's premier motorcycle competition. This round of the competition at Donington Park is quite simply the biggest and best Superbike event of the year.

Download Festival

Jun 2010 (annual)

The Download Festival at Donington Park features more heavy metal bands than you can shake a studded wristband at. Headliners in 2009 are Faith No More, Slipknot and Def Leppard.

Derbyshire Well Dressing

May - Sep 2010 (annual)

Dating back hundreds of years, well dressing is all about celebrating Derbyshire's many freshwater springs (including the popular Buxton water). The annual celebrations are a time for traditional fun and take place in towns throughout the county.

Derby City Council Bonfire and Fireworks

Nov 2010 (annual)

Every year, Derby's Markeaton Park hosts an impressive pyrotechnic display to commemorate the 1605 attempt by Guy Fawkes to blow up the Houses of Parliament. The free event is accompanied by a funfair.

Darley Park Concert

Sep 2010 (annual)

Derby's Darley Park attracts people in their thousands for this concert, armed with blankets, picnic hampers and candles. Past events have included a community parade, Spitfire displays and a programme of musical crowd-pleasers. The evening closes with a fireworks display.

Chesterfield Medieval Market

Jul 2010 (annual)

Chesterfield's popular local market takes a step back in time every July, as it takes on a medieval theme and offers shopping and entertainment for all the family. Expect medieval re-enactments, a court jester and a funfair for the children.

Chatsworth House

14 Mar - 23 Dec 2010 (annual)

Chatsworth House, stately home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, is also known as the "Palace of the Peak". In addition to art treasures, it has a beautiful 105-acre garden and a working farmyard which is great fun for kids.

Chatsworth Country Fair

Sep 2010 (annual)

Chatsworth, stately home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, hosts a country fair every year in its 1000-acre grounds. The fair offers visitors a chance to peruse local arts and crafts and buy delicious treats from over 200 stalls.

Castleton Ancient Garland Ceremony

May 2010 (annual)

This beautiful summer ceremony in Castleton is well worth a visit if you're in the area. In an extremely merry procession, the Garland King carries a bell-shaped garland of flowers to the market on horseback.

CAMRA Summer Beer Festival

Jul 2010 (annual)

Derby is the Real Ale capital of England, and local producers come out in force for the annual CAMRA Summer Beer Festival. The Assembly Rooms are mobbed by beer-lovers eager to sample the scores of real ales on offer.

Buxton Festival

Jul 2010 (annual)

Every year since 1979, the Buxton Festival has created its own niche in the operatic world by unearthing some rare pieces and staging them in the town's opera house. There's also a literature programme as well as walks.

Bonnie Prince Charlie Commemoration

Dec 2010 (annual)

Derby city centre remembers the unfortunate turn of events for Bonnie Prince Charlie with an impressive parade and re-enactment of a battle - loud muskets included.

Body Art Festival - Tattoo Convention

Jul 2010 (annual)

If the idea of sticking needles into your skin appeals, Derby's Body Art Festival is for you. The two-day event welcomes hundreds of artists. There are live bands, tattoo competitions and plenty of show-offs exhibiting their tattoos to admiring fans.

Bloodstock Open-Air Metal Festival

Aug 2010 (annual)

Bloodstock Open-Air Metal Festival is a mecca for metal heads. The number one UK heavy rock event presents a host of international metal bands outdoors at Catton Hall in Walton-on-Trent.

Ashbourne Show

Aug 2010 (annual)

Thousands of visitors gather at Ashbourne's Polo Ground to enjoy a day out at the town's annual agricultural show. With a variety of classes for cattle and sheep, the competition is keen. There's a vintage tractor and classic car parade too.

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