
1st January 2019 – 31st December 2019
Trentham Gardens
Keep your eyes peeled as you walk around our beautiful mile-long lake, and through the woodland and garden, where the Fairies at Trentham live.

1st October 2019 – 31st January 2020
Treak Cliff Cavern, Castleton
From October 1st 2019 to January 31st 2020, visitors can polish and take home their very own Blue John Christmas tree decoration or window hanger.
Our skilled craftspeople will guide you through the processes of creating your own unique Blue John ornament in our new visitor workshop area.
Prices for this activity start at £10 per hanger / decoration.
9th November 2019 – 5th January 2020
Chatsworth House
In a land far, far away...
Discover lands afar at Chatsworth this Christmas, following in the footsteps of explorers Phileas Fogg and Amelia Earhart. The guides at Chatsworth will lead you on a festive adventure around the globe as you travel from a Nordic winter wonderland, through blossom trees in Japan, to a baroque Portuguese church on the journey of a lifetime.

30th November 2019 – 22nd December 2019
Calke Abbey
Christmas weekends at Calke are a magical time to make memories with the family. As darkness falls, follow a twinkling trail of lights and illuminations through the Pleasure Grounds to the church, and catch a glimpse of the house lit up in festive lights. In the Riding School, you'll find a range of gift and food fairs, while Squirt's Stable is packed with Christmas cheer to keep the kids entertained.

7th December 2019 – 22nd December 2019
Treak Cliff Cavern, Castleton
Enjoy the magical experience of carol singing in the ancient Treak Cavern, home to Blue John. All Carol events are at 2.00pm and last for approx 1 hour with free mulled wine and mince pie afterwards. A guided tour and a present for younger ones from Santa are also included in the ticket price. Tickets are available from 01433 621487. Adults £10 Children £5 under 5s free.

7th December 2019 – 22nd December 2019
Chatsworth House Farmyard
Join us in bringing the nativity to life with our farmyard animals and your children as the stars of the show in a heart-warming Christmas performance.
Available All Year Round
Matlock
There are two Clay Pigeon schools that we can recommend, one close to Darwin Forest and one close to Sandybrook Country Park. Please ask for details and make sure you book in advance.

Matlock
Do you have what it takes to defeat Deception? Choose from 4 different game experiences and see if you can escape....

Ashbourne
Wild Park Derbyshire is a family run Paintballing, Laser Tag, Quad Biking Trekking and Archery venue.
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- 486 Independent Reviews
- Certificate of Excellence 2019
Lovely Place
11 June 2019We are currently half way through our break here at Sandybrook, over the moon with our lodge it's gorgeous and so clean!... Read Full Review
Brogan 89
Great family break in lovely location
20 May 2019Just spent a long weekend in a lodge at sandy brook with two young teens. The lodge was very clean and comfortable with... Read Full Review
Jane 06
Relaxing break in beautiful lodge
9 April 2019Just returned from a three night break at this lovely park. Lodges are modern, well equipped and spotlessly clean. Read Full Review
Traveller Stoke
Great alternative to Center Parcs
1 April 2019Great accommodation, modern, immaculate site. Decent activities onsite for the kids in between exploring the local area. Read Full Review
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