DERBY summer 16

what's on where
30 July
Prehistoric Tools
Buxton Museum and Art Gallery, SK17 6DA
Drop in 11:00am-1:00pm and 2:00pm-
4:00pm Watch flint knapper James Dilley
at work, discover more about primitive
technology and handle real prehistoric tools
from the museum collection.
T: 01629 533540 www.derbyshire.gov.uk
30 – 31 July
Museum and Art Gallery, DE1 1BS
FREE EVENT. 10am -11.30am. Join us as
part of the Festival of Archaeology - meet
our Finds Liaison Officer and discover the
treasures found in our collection.
T: 01332 641901 www.derbymuseums.org
Cavendish’s Horses: From Manège to
Dressage
Bolsover Castle, S44 6PR
11:30am, 1:30pm and 3:30pm Be amazed
as Peter Maddison-Greeenwell and the
team of El Caballo de España demonstrate
the dressage movements from history with
commentary explaining how these classical
methods are still as relevant today. Suitable
for all, perfect for those with an interest in
modern dressage and its heritage.
T: 0370 333 1183
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Buxton Family Festival - The Mystery
Of The Star Eaters
The Devonshire Dome, SK17 6RY
FREE ENTRY FOR ACCOMPANIED UNDER 12’s
You are invited to be a ‘special consultant’ to
help solve a mystery in this new game that
combines Sherlock Holmes investigation
with the fun and adventure of an Indiana
Jones treasure hunt. Players deduce clues
that lead them to up to a dozen locations
around the town centre, solve puzzles
and unravel the mystery to arrive at the
dramatic conclusion. Likely to take approx 2
to 3 hours, but you have all day. Adults £12.
Book online www.casebook.events/buxton
30 July – 14 August
Buxton Family Festival
Buxton Swimming and Fitness Centre,
SK17 6BE
See www.primarytimes.net/derbyshire for
swimming sessions (some are free for under
8’s) happening over the summer.
31 July
Summer Dog Show
Peak Shopping Village DE4 2JE
FREE EVENT Charity novelty dog show in aid
if just for dogs. 12 novelty classes including
dog the judge would most like to take
home. T: 01629 735326
www.peakshoppingvillage.com
Charity Cricket Event
Spondon Cricket Club, DE21 7AR
FREE EVENT FOR KIDS 12:00noon-2:00pm.
Colin Bloomfield Charity cricket match
between Spondon Cricket Club and Derby
County Legends. In aid of Derby County
Community Trust and Holbrook School for
Autism. Adults £2. T: 01332 676658
www.spondononline.co.uk
31 July – 4 September
Schools Out!
Shipley Country Park Visitor Centre, DE75
7GX
11:00am-3:30pm A different self-led
activity each week (a trail,
treasure hunt with a difference etc.), so
make time for fun with the family in the
fresh air. Cost: £1 per child. T: 01773 719961
www.derbyshire.gov.uk
1 August
Superhero Picnic In The Park
Markeaton Park Craft Village, DE22 4AA
FREE EVENT 11:00am-3:00pm Craft
and nature activites, ‘Try it’ sessions,
Derby Homes activity van, face painting,
superhero competitions and more! All you
need to do to take part in the fun is dress up
like a superhero and bring a picnic!
T: 01332 640789 www.derby.gov.uk
Batman Superhero Day at Intu
Intu Derby, DE1 2PL
Villains have taken over intu Derby. We
are inviting you to become a Superhero
and help us take back the centre with free
amazing character visits and Superhero
themed activities. Batman will be zooming
in to help on 1st August, Wonder Woman
is here using her lasso of truth on the 12th
August and Superman is flying by on the
23rd August. www.intu.co.uk/derby.
1 – 5 August
Roundheads and Cavaliers
Bolsover Castle, S44 6PR
11:00am-5:00pm Pikes at the ready! Aim
your muskets! Be put through your paces
as you fall into step and defend Bolsover
Castle against Cromwell’s cronies. It’s Civil
War England and you’ve been recruited into
King Charles I’s army. Discover what it takes
to be a soldier, test your nerve and hear
tales from the battlefield. T: 0370 333 1183
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Eco Explorers
Mount Cook Adventure Centre
Summer camp days with fun outdoor
activities and adventure for children at the
new Mount Cook Adventure Centre near
Wirksworth. www.mountcook.org or
T: 0845 2220 539
Activ-ability
Lea Green Learning and Development
Centre, DE4 5GJ
Residential activities for children with
disabilities and additional needs – a great
opportunity to make new friends and
try something new! With experienced,
supportive staff and an exciting team
environment, activities can include
climbing, accessible buggies, archery and
den building. Booking essential
T: 01629 534561
www.leagreen.derbyshire-outdoors.org/
activities-courses
1 August – 4 September
Heritage Trail Treasure Hunt
High Peak Junction Visitor Centre, DE4 5AA
11:00am-4:00pm Follow the High Peak
Junction route of the Audio Trail with our
Question and Answer sheets. Child £1.
T: 01629 823204
www.derbyshire.gov.uk/images/
countryside
Mini Beast Hunts
Middleton Top Countryside Centre, DE4 4LS
11:00am-4:00pm Collect your bug catching
pots, nets and insect identification cards.
Child £1. T: 01629 823204
www.derbyshire.gov.uk
2 August
Superhero Picnic In The Park
Darley Park, DE22 1EN
FREE EVENT 11:00am-3:00pm Craft
and nature activites, ‘Try it’ sessions,
Derby Homes activity van, face painting,
superhero competitions and more! All you
need to do to take part in the fun is dress up
like a superhero and bring a picnic!
T: 01332 640789 www.derby.gov.uk
Big Friendly Read - Splendiferous
Science
Swadlincote Library, DE11 0AD
10:30am-12:30pm Drop in to the library
and have a go at science inspired by the
Roald Dahl books. Suitable for ages 5+.
T: 01629 533013 www.derbyshire.gov.uk
Georgian banquet
Pickford’s House, DE1 1DA
FREE ENTRY Help us prepare for a
luxurious Georgian banquet! Create floral
decorations, decorate plates and design
menus to help us create a magnificent
Georgian table.10-12 noon/1-3pm
T: 01332 715181 www.derbymuseums.org
2 August – 3 September
50 Things To Do Before You’re 11 3/4
Mr Straw’s House, S81 0JG
11:00am-4:00pm Join us this summer to
kick start your 50 Things To Do Before You’re
11 3/4 adventure. Child £1 (plus normal
admission charge) Closed Sundays and
Mondays. T: 01909 482380
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
3 August
Superhero Picnic In The Park
Derby Arboretum, DE23 8FZ
FREE EVENT 11:00am-3:00pm Craft
and nature activites, ‘Try it’ sessions,
Derby Homes activity van, face painting,
superhero competitions and more! All you
need to do to take part in the fun is dress up
like a superhero and bring a picnic!
T: 01332 640789 www.derby.gov.uk
Big Friendly Read - Dream Jars
Etwall Library, DE65 6LP
10:30am-11:30am Celebrate the BFG and
100 years of Roald Dahl by creating your
own dream jar. Suitable for ages 3+.
T: 01629 533013 www.derbyshire.gov.uk
Big Friendly Read - Dream Jars
Melbourne Library, DE73 1GJ
2:30pm-3:30pm Celebrate the BFG and 100
years of Roald Dahl by creating your own
dream jar. Suitable for ages 3+.
T: 01629 533013 www.derbyshire.gov.uk
Buxton Family Festival - Hotel
Transylvania (U)
Pavilion Arts Centre, SK17 6XN
2:30pm-4:00pm In this family-friendly
animation we meet Dennis – half human,
half-vampire son of Mavis and Johnny.
As his fifth birthday approaches Dennis
shows no signs of developing his vampire
fangs. His Uncle Dracula decides that a trip
to mingle with more monster friends and
family may do the trick. Tickets £4.50.
T: 01298 72190
www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
Buxton Family Festival - Wind In The
Willows Workshop
Pavilion Arts Centre, SK17 6XN
10:00am-11:30am Come along and find out
more about the world of Toad, Ratty and
Mole in a musical workshop incorporating
songs from the show Wind in the Willows.
Suitable for ages 5-14. Tickets £6.
T: 01298 72190
www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
National Play Day - Sudbury By the
Sea
Sudbury Hall and National Trust Museum Of
Childhood, DE6 5HT
11:00am-4:30pm Join us “By The Seaside”
for National Play Day with fun activities,
crafts, Bluebells Ice Cream and donkeys!!
Enjoy the fun or come and just relax in a
deck chair on a guaranteed sunny day !!!!!
Free event, normal admission charges apply.
T: 01283 586800
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
My Wild Summer: Groovy Grasslands
Wildlife Discovery Room, DE6 1ST
See event details 29 July. T: 01773 881188
www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Handling Nature
Museum and Art Gallery, DE1 1BS
FREE EVENT. 10.30-11am Come and
handle our beautiful stick insects, who
are brought out especially for Handling
Nature! Learn all about these fascinating
insects whilst getting the chance to
handle and study them for yourself.T:
01332 641901
www.derbymuseums.org
Meet Chase and Marshall
Freddy’s Play Kingdom, DE21 7NL
Your favourite characters from Paw Patrol
will be out for you to meet at 11am and
2pm www.freddysplaykingdom.co.uk
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