DERBY summer 16

what's on where
27 – 28 August
BMX British Championships
Alvaston Park, DE24 8QQ
The British BMX Championships is by far the
biggest event on the UK domestic calendar.
With over 1,000 competitors in action across
the weekend, there’s a real festival style
atmosphere as racers compete for glory and
the awards for the season’s achievements
are presented. T: 01332 519896
www.derby.gov.uk
Pirate Weekend
Arkwright’s Cromford Mills, DE4 3RQ
10:00am-5:00pm Meet the pirates and
why not come dressed as one yourself and
be entered into a free prize draw. Activities
include a Treasure Trail, meet the Parrots,
Pirate themed crafts and Pirate boat trips.
T: 01629 823256 www.cromfordmills.org.uk
Sports & Saloon Car Races (BRSCC)
Donington Park, DE74 2RP
Saloon car action comes from the Alfashop
Alfa Romeo Championship, which will
pitch big grids of iconic Italian machinery
against each other, with similar action from
the BMW Compact Cup. Sports prototypes,
similar in look to those seen at Le Mans will
race in the Excool OSS Championship, with
further sports car drama from the BRSCC
Porsche Championship and the big grids
of the Mazda MX5 Supercup. Single seater
action will come from the BRSCC Formula
Ford 1600 series, a formula responsible for
spawning many Formula One stars past and
present. Tickets £17, Children under 13 go
free with a paying adult. T:01332 819506
www.donington-park.co.uk
Survival in the Wilderness Family
Weekend
Mount Cook Adventure Centre
A fun adventurous 2 day course for families
to try bushcraft and survival tchniques
together, with one overnight stay and meals
at the new Mount Cook Adventure Centre
near Wirksworth. To book call Victoria
T: 07808 883 942. www.mountcook.org
27 – 29 August
Clip Clop
Denby Pottery Visitor Centre, DE5 8NX
Let the children enjoy a donkey ride at the
Pottery beach this bank holiday weekend
plus face painting and tattoos
T: 01773 740799
www.denbypotteryvillage.co.uk
28 August
Wanted, at Cromford, Children of
all Ages
Arkwright’s Cromford Mills, DE4 3RQ
2:30pm- 4:00pm What was it like to live and
work in Richard Arkwright’s Cromford? This
workshop is aimed at children aged 7-11
who must be accompanied by an adult.
Children will have the opportunity to dress
up in millworkers’ costumes before stepping
back in time and learning about the jobs
in the mills and the way of life in Georgian
times. Cost £5, accompanying adults free.
Booking recommended T: 01629 825995
www.cromfordmills.org.uk
Bark in the Park Fun Dog Show
Darley Park, DE22 1EN
FREE ENTRY 11:00am-3:00pm Classes for all
sorts of dogs - including Most Handsome
Dog, Prettiest Bitch, Waggiest Tail, Best
Puppy etc with lots of lovely prizes and
rosettes to be won. The dog show costs £1
per dog per class. All the proceeds go to
Ashbourne Animal Welfare and help run
their rescue and rehoming centre, The Ark.
T: 01335 300494 www.derby.gov.uk
Tyrolean Zip Wire Experience
Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors,
S11 7TZ
1:00pm-4:00pm Adventure Expeditions
will rig up the Tyrolean Zip Wire at Bole Hill
Quarry; once you have got your safety gear
on you are harnessed in and speed across
the gap! After this you can abseil down to
the ground and then have a go at some rock
climbing. Suitable for children aged 6+.
Tickets £20. T: 01433 670368
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Come and Try Rock Climbing
Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors,
S11 7TZ
See event details 24 July. Booking essential.
T: 01433 670368 www.nationaltrust.org.uk
28 – 29 August
Grand Medieval Joust
Bolsover Castle, S44 6PR
11:00am-5:00pm Feel the heat of the
contest as magnificent knights on
horseback clash at the greatest event of
medieval England. Cheer on your favourite
in this thundering battle of bravery and
honour. Soak up the medieval way of life
in the colourful encampments and be
entertained by the naughty court jester
while your budding young knights test their
strength in the field. Booking recommended
T: 0370 333 1183
www.english-heritage.org.uk
30 August
Toys & Games
Pickford’s House, DE1 1DA
FREE ENTRY It’s play time for the last
Georgian Jollies of the summer! Make a
puppet, play Georgian games and decorate
a board game in this celebration of Georgian
play! .10-12 noon/1-3pm
T: 01332 715181 www.derbymuseums.org
Ski with a Princess
Swadlincote Ski Centre, DE11 8LP
Got an energetic little one, who loves to
dress up? Bring them down for a beginner’s
ski lesson with our very own snow princess.
Followed by an arts and Crafts Tea Party.
£7.50 per child. T: 01283 217200 www.
jnlswadlincote.co.uk
31 August
Orienteering Day
Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak,
DE6 2AZ
10:00am-3:00pm Have a go at orienteering
with Derwent Valley Orienteers. Ideal for
families and beginners. Adult £3, Child £1.50,
normal admission charges apply.
T: 01335 350503 www.nationaltrust.org.uk
My Wild Summer: Go Batty
Wildlife Discovery Room, DE6 1ST
7:30pm-10:00pm Love bats? Learn how
to look for them on an evening adventure.
Celebrate the end of our Wild Summer by
joining us for a bat walk. We will be getting
batty with crafts in the classroom before we
head out into the night with bat detectors.
Suitable for ages 7+. Adult £2, Child £4.
Booking essential T: 01773 881 188
www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Meet Chase and Marshall
Planet Happy, DE5 3GH
Your favourite characters from Paw Patrol
will be out for you to meet at 11am and 2pm
www.planethappy.info
1 September
The Park In The Dark
Elvaston Castle Country Park, DE72 3EP
7:00pm-9:00pm Come and meet some of the
night-time residents. Learn about bats and
birds, mammals and moths on this family
friendly stroll around the grounds. Using bat
detectors, we’ll listen to the bat’s night-time
chattering, have a hoot with an owl, meet
the mammals and look at our moth trap in
action. Adults £5, Child £3. Booking essential
T: 01629 533870
www.derbyshire.gov.uk
Summer Safari Family Crafts
Kedleston Hall, DE22 5JH
See event details 28 July. T: 01332 843 400
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
1 – 3 September
Longshaw Sheepdog Trials
Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors,
S11 7TZ
7:30am-5:00pm Come and see the shepherds
and sheepdogs as they demonstrate their
skills. T: 01443 637904 www.nationaltrust.
org.uk
2 September
My Wild Summer : Go Batty
Whistlestop Centre, DE4 3PT
7:30pm-10:00pm Love bats? Learn how
to look for them on an evening adventure.
Celebrate the end of our Wild Summer by
joining us for a bat walk. We will be getting
batty with crafts in the classroom before we
head out into the night with bat detectors.
Suitable for ages 7+. Adult £2, Child £4.
Booking essential T: 01773 881 188
www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Roald Dahl Activity
Ilkeston Library, DE7 5RN
See event details 5 August. T: 01159 301104
www.derbyshire.gov.uk
Roald Dahl Family Activities
South Normanton, DE55 2BS
10:00am-11:00am Tortoise, Fox, Giraffe and
Roly Poly Bird crafts for children and their
parent/carer. Suitable for ages 4+.
T: 01629 535000 www.derbyshire.gov.uk
Make a Mummy!
Museum and Art Gallery, DE1 1BS
FREE EVENT. 10am -11.30am. Take part in
creating a brand new Egyptian mummy for
the collection! We want to make a life-size
replica of our mummy - come and help us
make one! T: 01332 641901
www.derbymuseums.org
3 September
Story Telling
Chesterfield Museum, S41 7TD
See event details 6 August. T: 01246 345727
www.chesterfield.gov.uk
Festival of Fireworks
Catton Hall South Derbyshire DE12 8LN
Four Spectacular Fireworlk Displays in the
elegant grounds of Catton Hall – all set to
music, all in one night. Ideal for families and
you can take along a picnic. Tickets can be
reserved in advance. T: 01384 402266
www.jubileefireworks.com
3 – 4 September
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
Classic Sports Car Races (CSCC)
Donington Park, DE74 2RP
Series in action include the Swinging 60s
category and the Tin Tops series. Machines
from the 1970s and 80s will do battle in the
Future Classics series, while Caterham-style
cars will compete in the Magnificent Sevens.
Further action comes from Special Saloons
and Modsports, Modern Classics, Classic
K Series, modern machinery in the New
Millennium series and the CSCC Open Series.
Tickets £17, Children under 13 go free with a
paying adult. T:01332 819506
www.donington-park.co.uk
Eco Festival and Market
Peak Shopping Village DE4 2JE
A weekend of stalls, activities and
entertainment for all the family at Peak
Shopping Village.
www.peakshoppingvillage.com
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