Peak District

Events

The Peak District hosts a number of exciting events throughout the year. Local attractions such as the Heights of Abraham and Crich Tramway Museum host special events during the school holidays and the Chatsworth Estate host a range of events throughout the year. There are also country fairs, food festivals, markets and Christmas themed events to enjoy. We list events that are happening in the next couple of weeks below, but please ask reception if you have any questions. 

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Below are a number of events that are happening in the local area.

Easter Trail

5th April 2025 - 23rd April 2025
Calke Abby

Make your way along the trail and find ten spring-inspired activities for the whole family.

Paddington Steam Train

6th April 2025 - 6th April 2025
Ecclesbourne Valley Railway

Fox & Edwards Events will be joined by Paddington™ on the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, bringing lots of fun and excitement. There will be steam train trips, the chance to see Paddington at intervals and more.

Make 'n' Do week

7th April 2025 - 11th April 2025
Crich Tramway Village

Children will get a chance to take park in ‘Make ‘n’ Do’ craft activities from Monday to Friday this week, as well as enjoying the woodland walk and sculpture trail, the vintage tram rides and the interactive exhibitions.

The Mystery of the Golden Eggs

7th April 2025 - 20th April 2025
Heights of Abraham

Join in the Easter fun this year with a cracking new trail, the mystery of the golden eggs! Help Lady Lettuce to work out why the mysterious eggs emerged from the ground to earn your reward!

Easter Egg Hunt

11th April 2025 - 27th April 2025
The Childrens Country House

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at The Children's Country House at Sudbury on an Easter trail.

Twin Peaks Diesel Gala

11th April 2025 - 12th April 2025
Ecclesbourne Valley Railway

The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway and Peak Rail are once again joining forces to put on a great show... The Twin Peaks Diesel Gala returns!

Easter Activities

20th April 2025 - 20th April 2025
Peak Village

Get creative with Easter inspired activities at this Alice in Wonderland themed event with storytelling, craft sessions and a fun, Easter trail for all the family.

Clay Modelling

20th April 2025 - 20th April 2025
Peak Village

Enjoy a day of clay-based family fun, led by the creative duo Helen and Sarah from The Clayrooms. This free activity asks participants to create a clay figure for inclusion in a collective artwork for The Courtyard at Peak Village. The theme is celebration of diversity in the community.

Makers Market

20th April 2025 - 20th April 2025
Cromford Mills

A marvellous Maker’s market showcasing  artisans, local producers and craftspeople with a focus on handmade products of quality.

Derbyshire Makers Spring Fair

26th April 2025 - 27th April 2025
Peak Village

Browse and shop a showcase of locally handmade products by over 20 talented local artisan makers, including homewares, interiors, gifts, jewellery and more, alongside live music.

Sublime science workshop

3rd May 2025 - 3rd May 2025
The Childrens Country House

Calling all budding scientists aged from 8 to 12. Come and join the team from the award-winning Sublime Science and take part in a range of fantastical experiments in led workshops.

Vintage Road & Rail Rally

11th May 2025 - 11th May 2025
Ecclesbourne Valley Railway

The Vintage Road and Rail Event at Wirksworth Station features classic road transport from before 1986 including cars, lorries, buses and traction engines on display for a nostalgic trip to the past. Steam and diesel trains will be playing their part too making it a true vintage transport day out.