Primary Times Derbyshire May 2017

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ADVENTURE GOLF 

NOW OPEN AT INTU DERBY 

EASTER ISSUE 2017 

21 MARCH – 14 MAY 

MAY HALF TERM 

15 maY – 2 JULY 2017

Say hello to nature this half-term 

Explore every secret garden, hidden nook, and crooked old tree 

this spring. Whether you’re visiting somewhere new or heading 

back to your favourite spot, make the most of the long, spring 

days and start peeping, peering, climbing and building at a 

National Trust place near you. 

• Calke Abbey • Dovedale and Ilam Park 

• Kedleston Hall • Eyam Hall and Craft Centre 

• Sudbury Hall and the Museum of Childhood 

• Longshaw • Hardwick 

nationaltrust.org.uk/midlands 

#NTMidlands 

When you visit, donate, volunteer or join the National Trust, your support helps us to 

look after special places for ever, for everyone. 

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Welcome to our May half term issue, the number 1 What’s on Guide for 

family fun in Derbyshire. 

The weather seems to be improving and warming up nicely, although 

there are many gardeners amongst us who are doing a little bit of a rain 

dance as I write. I hope the rain does fall, but not during the half term 

holiday which will soon be upon us! 

In this issue we are delighted to bring you lots of wonderful events and 

activities to help you keep your children busy during half term and 

beyond – many of them are either free or low cost. Don’t forget to check 

our website for more fun things to do or if you are going to visit a different 

county this holiday and would like to see What’s On, www.primarytimes. 

net. 

May half term is always a tricky school holiday for some families, 

particularly for working parents who prefer not to take extended leave so 

close to the summer holidays. We offer suggestions that will be a big hit 

with your kids, from holiday activity camps to fun days out, whatever the 

weather. 

Our regular Box Office features some family favourites to choose from 

– a trip to the theatre is always such a treat whatever your age. Our 

Competitions are on page 13 with some fabulous prizes up for grabs. 

We hope you enjoy this issue and have a happy and fun filled time with 

our help over the coming weeks. 

4 News and Offers 

6 WOW – What’s On Where 

13 Competitions 

15 Box Office 

Good 

Luck to all those 

taking part in the Mini 

Ramathon fun run on 4 June, 

in aid of Sporting Communities. 

Prize for best represented school 

in the Mini Ramathon! Schools that 

are part of Derby City School Sports 

Partnership have the chance of 

winning a visit by Rammie! Mention 

the name of your school when 

you enter the race to ensure 

it adds to your school 

tally. 

Calling all pupils, 

teachers & parents 

Please don’t forget to send 

in your news for our news 

pages. 

We would love to hear 

from you! 

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check us out online 

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15 MAY – 2 JULY 

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NEWS & OFFERS 

Gulliver’s Tabbalabba 

Family Festival 

27th May – 4th June 2017 

Gulliver’s Theme Parks are hosting 

their annual Tabbalabba event with 

fantastic activities for the whole family 

to enjoy. It’s a unique family festival 

featuring bubbles, bunting and blue cake. 

Save 20% on children’s tickets by using 

the online discount code TLDBY by 

31st May 2017. There will be a free return 

ticket for every child wearing a sock puppet 

and all guests will have the chance to see 

brand new characters arriving especially for 

Tabbalabba. Take part in the Gulliver’s Cakeoff, 

join the sock puppet parade and enjoy the 

magical bubble show, only at Tabbalabba! 

www.gulliversfun.co.uk 

Oxygen Freejumping, Derby’s favourite trampoline 

park, is set to make your family time soar! 

Bolsover Castle is preparing for a 

May Bank holiday and half term of fun for 

all the family! 

Are you ready for 48 armoured knights to do battle in front of your 

eyes this bank holiday weekend? Pick your team – Red, Blue, Green 

or Yellow – and cheer for them as they fight with club and shield! This 

action-packed, chain-mailed and adrenalin-fuelled event will entertain 

the whole family! Revel in the atmosphere of the medieval encampment 

and enjoy merry music while your budding young knights test their 

bravery on the field and burn off energy in battle drills. 

Come along 30 May to 2 June and let your little ones step back in time 

for Roundheads and Cavaliers! It’s Civil War England and you’ve been 

recruited into King Charles I’s army – aim your muskets and hold your 

pikes as you are put through your paces and fall into step to defend 

the Castle against Oliver Cromwell’s army. Hear expert tales from 

the battlefield, learn all about their weapons and prepare for the fun 

children’s battle! 

For more information, times and prices please visit 

www.english-heritage.org.uk/Bolsover 

Elliot Wins Gold Award in British 

Physics Olympiad Competition 

Derby Grammar School pupil, Elliot Butterworth, has been 

recognised for his outstanding achievement in the 2016 British 

Physics Olympiad competition with a prestigious Gold award. 

Attracting over 4000 entries from year 11 physicists, the annual 

competition is set by Oxford University. 

Elliot achieved one of the top marks in the UK and said: “It was a 

tough exam paper where we had to apply our physics knowledge 

to work through practical problems. I was absolutely thrilled to learn 

my result was one of the top 10 in the 

country.” 

Headmaster Richard Paine 

added: “we support each of 

our students to achieve their 

absolute potential. Elliot’s 

result is testament to the 

hard work and dedication 

he put in to preparing for 

the examination.” 

Derby Grammar School 

is Derbyshire’s leading 

independent day school 

for boys aged 7 to 18 and 

girls aged 16 to 18. Places 

are available for September 

2017 and 2018. Find out more 

at their Open Week during June 

12 to 17. Call 01332 510030 to 

reserve your place. 

Oxygen Freejumping is the place where you can jump, flip, leap, play 

and soar to your heart’s content. Unlike other trampoline parks it has 

multiple different jumping zones, so whether you’re a superstar flipper or a 

bouncing beginner you’ll be in for a treat at Oxygen Freejumping! 

Located in Pride Park, DE24 8BW. Visit oxygenfreejumping.co.uk to 

book, use code PT20 for 20% off! 

May half term holiday will go with a bang 

at the National Forest Adventure Farm. 

The fantastic Mad Science team will be at the Farm 27 May 

to 4 June, putting on spectacular shows designed to amaze 

and entertain. There’s plenty more going on too! Cheer on your 

favourite in the fast-paced Sheep Races. Watch the sheep 

getting their summer 

haircuts in the Sheep 

Shearing demos and get 

wet, very wet, in the Water 

Splash-Out. Don’t forget 

you can meet and feed 

the farm animals, take a 

tractor and trailer ride and 

play in our huge indoor 

and outdoor play areas. 

Don’t forget 

to use your 

money saving 

VOUCHERS in 

this issue 

Chase and Marshall from 

PAW PATROL will be at Denby 

Pottery Village on 3rd June. 

You can enjoy a PAW PATROL 

appearance lasting 30 minutes 

followed by a Paint a Pot activity to paint your own Denby tea plate, 

for £15 per session to be booked in advance. QUOTE PTPP17 when 

booking for a HALF-PRICE adult ticket with every child ticket booked. 

See details on page 7. 

The Highfields Happy Hens voucher on page 11 gives FREE ENTRY 

for one person with another paying visitor. You can use it to take the 

children along to enjoy their Spring Treasure Trail this half-term. 

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Great for 

toddlers 

& big kids 

- separate 

areas 

Ball 

Pits 

Laser 

Quest 

Party 

Parties 

from 

£6.50 

Hot & 

Cold 

Food 

Build 

a 

Teddy 

Parent & 

Toddler 

Play 

Activities 

Every 

Day 

Giant 

Adventure 

Play 

Frame 

Call us on: 01332 662322 

or book online at: 

www.freddysplaykingdom.co.uk 

50 Nottingham Road, 

Spondon, Derby DE21 7NL 

Breakfast, After school & Holiday Club 

‘The judgement of outstanding means your setting 

is exceptional and significant elements of your work are 

exemplary.’ OFSTED. 

Available for children aged 3-14 

years with age appropriate areas. 

Schools we serve are: Lawn, St Marys, Ashgate, Marketon, Portway infants 

and juniors, Curzon, St Benedicts, Woodlands Secondary School, Kilburn 

infants and juniors, Horsley Woodhouse, Horsley C of E, Denby Free, Street 

Lane, John Flamstead. Nurseries we currently serve are: Busy Bees, 

St Edmunds, Central, Whitecross, St Mary’s, Ashgate and Kilburn. 

www.schoolsoutclub.com 

OFSTED RATED 

OUTSTANDING! 

See the latest holiday club 

newsletter on our website. 

From September 2017 we will be offering the Extended Childcare 

places to children aged 3 & 4 years old. Parents can receive 30 hours 

a week funded childcare places. To find out more visit 

www.derby.gov.uk/freechildcare.www.derby.gov.uk/freechildcare 

We are also registered for the Tax-Free Childcare System which can 

be accessed by any parent who has children under 12 years of age. 

To find out more visit www.derby.gov.uk/childcare 

Tel: 07984 908836 / 01332 737947 

office number between 9:00 and 2:00pm 

01332 296447. 

Email: info@schoolsoutclub.com 


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If you are looking for more inspiration, there 

are over 350 events on our website 

www.primarytimes.net/derbyshire 

20 May 

Kids With Cameras Walk 

Calke Abbey, DE73 7LE 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk 

1:30pm-2:30pm Join this photography walk 

for children, teaching them some handy 

tips. See the best places in the park 

to take great pictures. Children - 

don't forget to bring a camera 

and your adult! Free event, 

normal admission charges apply. 

T: 01332 863822 

Ey Up Mi Duck Race 

Cathedral Green, DE1 3GP 

www.derbylive.co.uk 

11:00am-3:00pm Clear the Derwent - the 

ducks are back. At Sight Support Derbyshire’s 

biggest annual fundraising event watch 

brightly decorated giant plastic ducks, and 

thousands of little ones, take to the water in a 

keenly-contested race from St Mary’s Bridge to 

the Millennium Bridge. Stalls, refreshments, 

family activities! Watch the judging of the 

Best Dressed Duck competitions before the 

excitement of the big race. Sponsor a little 

duck for just £1 a ticket and be in with the 

chance of winning the £250 cash prize! 

T: 01332 287027 

Action Medical Research 

Garden Party 

Heage, DE56 2HU 

www.action.org.uk 

12:30pm Lots of family 

entertainment including visit 

from the mascot of the charity, 

Paddington Bear. T: 01773 824442 

‘Museums at Night’ - A Sleepover at 

Sudbury 

Sudbury Hall and National Museum Of 

Childhood, DE6 5HT 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sudbury-hall 

4:30pm This year’s Museums at Night 

Sudbury Sleepover goes back to the end of 

the Country House Era. Join a Garden Party 

with a difference. High Tea served in the 

stable yard, plus lots of games for the whole 

family to enjoy. Venture into the house 

with the Sudbury servants to complete the 

Treasure Trail. Campfire with singing, stories 

and marshmallow toasting to round off the 

evening. Finally, wake up in our beautiful 

surroundings and enjoy breakfast together 

Places are extremely limited and must be 

booked in advance. Price £100 per family 

(two adults and two children). 

T: 01283 586800 

Don’t forget to 

say you saw it in 

Primary Times! 

We check 

listings carefully but 

event details and prices 

may be subject to change. 

Please always check 

with the venue. 

The Great British Dog Walk 

Kedleston Hall, DE22 5JH 

www.greatbritishdogwalk.org 

10:15am-4:00pm Calling all dog lovers! 

The Great British Dog Walk is coming to 

Kedleston Hall and aims to raise funds to 

train hearing dogs. All children must 

be accompanied by an adult at all 

times. Adults £12, Child Under 16 

Free. Booking essential 

T: 01332 842191 

Activities For All 

Matlock Library, DE4 3DP 

www.derbyshire.gov.uk 

1:00pm-3:30pm Games, Quizzes, Toys and 

Crafts for all the family. T: 01629 533837 

Family Forest School 

Millfields Car Park, Carsington Water, DE6 1ST 

www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk 

10:00am-11:30am, 12:30pm-2:00pm, 

2:15pm-3:45pm Explore the woods and enjoy 

activities. Suitable for ages 5+. Adults £2, 

Child £4. Booking essential T: 01773 881 188 

Wildlife Watch 

National Memorial Arboretum, DE13 7AR 

www.thenma.org.uk 

10:30am-12:30pm Young 

explorers will use the natural 

materials found in the 

Arboretum to build a nest, 

and learn more about spotting 

birds at the Arboretum and in 

their own gardens. Child £1.50. 

Booking essential 

T: 01283 245100 

20 – 21 May 

Cavendish’s Horses: The Art of the 

Manège 

Bolsover Castle, S44 6PR 

www.english-heritage.org.uk/bolsover 

11:30am-3:30pm Witness expert horsemen 

in flamboyant 17th century costume, training 

for art and battle to baroque music in the 

spectacular surroundings of the Riding School. 

Behold breathtaking displays of horses in 

training, as they refine the methods created by 

one of the great equestrian masters, William 

Cavendish. Booking essential T: 0370 333 1181 

Glamping Pod & Pizza Weekend 

Mount Cook Adventure Centre, DE4 4LS 

www.mountcook.org/events 

10:00am To celebrate the launch of the brand 

new Glamping Pods (‘Hobbit Huts’) The 

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weekend includes a 2 hour session of onsite 

activities, homemade pizza evening, campfire 

under the stars, overnight accommodation 

in the new pods, and a hearty breakfast on 

Sunday! £55 per person, Family of Four £160. 

Booking essential T: 01629 823702 


The Creation Station Arts and Crafts 

Classes 

Denby Pottery Village, DE5 8NX 

www.denbypotteryvillage.co.uk 

10:00am-10:50am Inspire your child’s journey 

of discovery and learning. Create an individual 

piece of art work/model to treasure. Suitable 

for ages 15 months-5years. Child £6. Booking 

essential T:07875054266 

10:00am-11:30am We welcome 2-5 year olds 

and their grown-ups for crafts, games and 

stories inspired by our fabulous collections. 

T: 01332 641901 


Children’s Creative Crafts 

Chesterfield Museum, S41 7TD 

www.chesterfield.gov.uk/museum 

10:00am-4:00pm Come along to get creative 

and have some hands on fun at our craft 

workshop. Free entry, donations gratefully 

accepted. T: 01246 345727 

26 May – 18 June 

Derby Book Festival - Children’s Book 

Trail FREE EVENT 

Sadlergate, DE1 3NH 

www.derbybookfestival.co.uk 

See what you can find in the shop windows. 

Pick up your quiz sheet from participating 

stores. Suitable for ages 12 and under. 

T: 01332 290606 


Glewy and His Alien Friends 

Matlock Farm Park, DE4 5LH 

www.matlockfarmpark.co.uk 

11:00am or 12:00noon or 1:00pm or 2:00pm 

Come and meet Glewy the Alien and his 

puppet friends for some fun and games. 

Normal admission charges apply. 

T: 01246 590200 


Family Fun Weekend: Once Upon A Time 

Cromford Mills, DE4 3RQ 

www.cromfordmills.org.uk 

10:00am-5:00pm Step into a fairy tale 

kingdom and meet knights, princesses and 

dragons. A day of magical fun for all the 

family to enjoy with animals, games, crafts, 

storytelling for children including a signing 

workshop from Tiny Talk, guided storytelling 

walks around the wharf..…and more! 

T: 01629 825995 


Kids Go Free 

Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, DE4 4FB 

www.e-v-r.com 

Bring the whole family because kids up 

to the age of 15 will get free travel on the 

Duffield line across this weekend. Booking 

recommended T: 01629 823076 

Spring Spectacular 

Pavilion Gardens Octagon, SK17 6BE 

www.paviliongardens.co.uk 

10:00am-5:00pm Wide range of stalls and 

entertainment for all the family including 

children’s rides, face painters, balloon 

modelling, birds of prey, miniature animals 

and much more. T: 01298 23114 


Butterley Brick 

Week 

Butterley Station, DE5 3QZ 

www.midlandrailway-butterley.co.uk 

View the amazing model of Flying Scotsman 

built from LEGO® bricks. Children can join 

in a workshop to build their own model 

of a locomotive from a LEGO® bricks kit. 

Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday 

Monday, £5 per child and spaces strictly 

limited. T: 01773 570140 

Tabbalabba 

Gulliver’s Kingdom, DE4 3PG 

Gulliver’s Land, MK15 0DT 


All about fun, families and fantastic 

festivities. Discover Tabbalabba traditions 

in all shapes and sizes, from sock puppets 

to bluecake. Sock puppets are one of the 

most important parts of Tabbalaba - FREE 

return ticket for every child wearing a sock 

puppet to this special event! There will be 

The Big Bubble Show, The Sock Puppet 

Parade and The Gulliver’s Cake-Off. Booking 


Mad Science Week 

National Forest Adventure Farm, DE13 9SJ 

www.adventurefarm.co.uk 

10:00am-6:00pm This May half term 

holiday will go with a bang that the 

National Forest Adventure Farm. The 

fantastic Mad Science team will be at 

the Farm putting on spectacular shows 

designed to amaze and entertain.To book 

T: 01283 533933 

50 Things Trail 




11:00am-4:15pm Pick up a ‘50 things to do 

before you are 11¾’ booklet and see what 

things you can tick off. Normal admission 

charges apply. T: 01283 585337 


Love Your Zoo Week 

Chestnut Centre, SK23 0QS 

www.chestnutcentre.co.uk 

Follow the trail and learn about conservation 

and the importance of visiting zoos and 

wildlife parks. Find out more about the 

endangered species in our collection at the 

Keeper talks. Trail Quiz £1. T: 01298 814099 


Map Reading and Orienteering 

Experience Day 



10:00am-3:00pm A fun and practical day 

teaching you the fundamentals of map 

reading and orienteering. Adult £12.50, Child 

£8.50. Booking essential 

T: 01629 823702 


Clash Of Knights 



11:00am-5:00pm Chain-mailed and 

adrenalin-fuelled, massed ranks of armoured 

knights meet head on. Feel the heat of the 

battle as four teams fight with clubs and 

shields in this contest of skill and strength. 

Enjoy merry music while your budding young 

knights test their bravery on the field and 

burn off energy in battle drills. Booking 

essential T: 0370 333 1181

BOOKING 

ESSENTIAL 


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Family Track Cycling Sessions 

Derby Arena, DE24 8JB 

www.derby.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/sportrecreation/holidays 

9:30am-10:30am Come with your family and 

try a track cycling session. Suitable for ages 

9 plus. One adult and one child £20. Booking 


Make and Take Day FREE EVENT 

Derby Quad, DE1 3AS 

www.derbyquad.co.uk 

11:00am-40pm Drop in and join QUAD artist 

Helen Jackson where you can make whatever 

you want, with whatever materials are 

available. Your imagination awaits! 

T: 01332 290606 

Giant Games Session 

Springwood Leisure Centre, DE21 2RQ 

www.derby.gov.uk 

1:30pm-3:30pm Come along and enjoy 

Connect Four, Tumble Tower, Parachute, 

Twister, Race the Mat and many more indoor 

games. Suitable for children aged 4-10. Cost 

£4.50. T: 01332 664433 


Half-term Nature Activities 



10:30am-4:00pm Plenty of nature-inspired 

activities in Squirt’s Stable to keep kids busy . 

Free event, normal admission charges apply. 

T: 01332 863822 

Country House Character Craft 




12:00noon-3:30pm Make a Lord, Lady, maid or 

butler and re-enact your own country house. 

Child £1, normal admission charges apply. 

T: 01283 585337 

30 June 




1:30pm-2:30pm See event details 29 May. 

Booking recommended T: 01332 640011 

Georgian Jollies : Toys and Games FREE 

EVENT 

Pickford’s House, DE1 1DA 

www.derbymuseums.org 

10:00am-12:00noon or 1:00pm-3:00pm 

Pickford’s House is full of beautiful traditional 

toys and games. Come and have a closer look 

at them before creating your very own to take 

home and play with. T: 01332 715181 

Half Term Crafts FREE EVENT 

Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, DE11 9DG 

www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk 

10:30am-1:00pm Drop in and make 

something special to take home with you in 

this family workshop. T: 01283 222600 

Cupcake Decorating 



10:00am-11:00am Let your mini bakers 

unleash their creativity. Suitable for children 

aged 5-11. Parents participate in this session. 

Cost £4.95. T: 01332 664433 


Roundheads and Cavaliers 



11:00am-5:00pm Pikes at the ready! Aim your 

muskets! 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. 

Booking essential T: 0370 333 1181 

Jumping CAMP Holiday Club 

Markeaton Craft Village, DE22 3BG 

www.jumpingclay.co.uk 

8:00am-5:30pm Children ages 5 – 12 years 

can have a full day of fun, creative stimulation 

and be well looked after. £25 per day. Book 

online or for more information 

Circus Week 

The Erewash Museum, DE7 5JA 

www.erewashmuseum.co.uk 

11:00am-3:00pm T: 0115 907 1141 


The Art Hub : Indian Adventure FREE EVENT 

Museum and Art Gallery, DE1 1BS 


10:00am-12:00noon or 1:00pm-3:00pm Enjoy 

this sensory exploration of the sights and 

sounds of the magic of India, create a unique 

art installation and play beautiful instruments. 

T: 01332 641901 

Wild Wednesday 

Wildlife Discovery Room Carsington Water, 

DE6 1ST 


11:00am-3:00pm Look at the wonderful 

world of butterflies and bees and the 

important roles they play. We will have lots 

of fun crafts, a ‘wild’ trail and hands-on 

activities for you to get involved in. Booking 

essential. T: 01773 881188 

Soap Carving Workshop 




12:30pm-1:30pm or 2:00pm-3:00pm Learn 

how to carve soap to add some luxury to 

your home - suitable for children aged 7 and 

above. Tickets £3, normal admission charges 

apply. Booking essential T: 01283 586800 

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May Holiday Club For ages 8+ 



9:00am-4:00pm Monday: High ropes, 

building rockets, crossing swamps, 

constructing Land Carts, Archery. Tuesday: 

Walk to Cromford Canal, Canoeing, Rock 

Climbing and Abseiling. Lunch included. 

Monday £25, Tuesday £40, Both £60. Booking 

essential T: 01629 823702 


Adventure Days 

Lea Green Learning and Development Centre, 

DE4 5GJ 

leagreen.derbyshire-outdoors.org 

9:00am-5:00pm Active outdoor fun for 5-12 

year olds which are all about having fun, 

working as a team and making great friends! 

£33.50 per child. Booking essential 

T: 01629 534561 

1 June 

Meet The Romans 



10:00am-4:00pm Try out Roman drill 

training and learn about Roman life in the 

Chesterfield area. Free entry, donations 

grateful received. 

T: 01246 345727 

Pickford’s Plot : Summer Garden FREE 

EVENT 



10:00am-12:00noon or 1:00pm-3:00pm 

Help create some beautiful planters for the 

Georgian Garden. You can create a plant 

pot to take home and continue your garden 

adventures! T: 01332 715181 

2 June 




3:30pm-4:30pm See event details 29 May. 

Booking recommended T: 01332 640011 

Family Friday: Shadow Puppets FREE 

EVENT 



10:00am-11:30am Capture the beautiful 

stories in the Ragamala paintings on display 

and create your own shadow puppet. Bring 

your puppets to life in the light theatre and 

fill the gallery with the beautiful tales. 

T: 01332 641901 

Little Saplings Sensory Play 



10:00am Little Saplings Sensory Play and 

Story Telling is designed to help our youngest 

visitors enjoy the Arboretum and heighten 

their development and enjoyment of 

learning. Following story time, children and 

accompanying adults will be given complete 

free-reign of our expanding and evolving 

array of sensory toys. Child £1.50. Booking 

essential. T: 01283 245100 

You Shall Go To The Ball Fairy Tale In 

The Glade 

Rosliston Forestry Centre, DE12 8JX 

www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk 

11:00am This story takes place after the 

original fairy tale, with Cinderella and her 

Prince teaching the Ugly Sisters how to 

behave more like Princesses in time for their 

wedding ball. Tickets £5, Under 2’s go free. 

T: 01283 563483 

Ninja Warrior Style Circuit Session 


www.derby.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/sportrecreation/holidays 

1:30pm-2:30pm (5-11 years) Come and try out 

our child-friendly circuit. A great way to have 

fun and keep fit. Suitable for ages 10 and under. 

Cost: £5. T: 01332 664433 

Ducks, Drakes and Ducklings 

Tapton Lock Visitor Centre, S41 7JB 

www.chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk 

11:00am-3:00pm Jump aboard the John Varley 

or walk the towpath and follow the duck trail 

counting and colouring your ducks. Come back 

to the Visitor Centre and make your duck hat or 

swan puppet. Child £3 (extra charge for boat 

trips). T: 01629 533020 

Wild Play Friday: Wildlife Discovery 

Grand Opening 

Whistlestop Centre, DE4 3PT 


11:00am-3:00pm Wildlife related activities and 

arts and crafts for everyone. Suitable for ages 

4-11. T: 01773 881188 

3 June 

Story Telling - Seaside and Holidays 



11:00am or 2:00pm Come along to the Museum 

and hear what happened when Granny lost her 

bloomers at the seaside and other stories to do 

with holidays. For children aged 4-7 years old. 

Free entry, donations gratefully received. 

T: 01246 345727 

Chase and Marshall from Paw Patrol 



9:30am, 11:00am, 12:30pm, 2:00pm or 3:30pm. 

PAW PATROL appearance lasts approx 30 

minutes. 30 minute Paint a Pot session includes 

Paint your own Denby tea plate (collected 

approximately 1 week after final glazing) Child/ 

Adult £15. Booking essential 

T: 01773 740 799 

Museum Explorers: Egyptian Wonders 

FREE EVENT 



1:30pm-3:00pm Collect your passport and 

begin your exploration. Discover the collections 

and complete the challenges. The mysteries 

of Ancient Egypt lie waiting to be discovered, 

decipher the codes and unravel the clues to 

create your own Egyptian adventure. 

T: 01332 715181 

Nature In Focus : Bumblebees 

The Silk Mill, DE1 3AF 


2:00pm-3:30pm Join the Bumblebee 

Conservation Trust to celebrate the brilliant 

bumblebee! Take part in experiments, crafts, 

drawing and even a bumblebee safari! T: 01332 

642234. Also at the Museum and Art Gallery 

10.00am – 12.30pm, and Pickford’s House 

12.30pm to 2.00pm. 

3 – 4 June 

Cavendish’s Horses: From Manège to 

Dressage 



11:30am-3:30pm See event details 20-21 May. 

Booking essential T: 0370 333 1181

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4 June 

The Big 1 FREE ENTRY 

Chaddesden Park, DE21 4JR 


11:00am-6:00pm Derby’s annual summer 

family fun day for all to enjoy! There’s a fair 

with everything from children’s to scary 

rides plus side stalls to tempt you. Fantastic 

Dog Show with lots of different categories 

ranging from ‘cruffs to scruffs’! The park will 

also be filled with exhibitions, stalls and 

information about a number of different 

groups and charities. There is also dance and 

live entertainment! Funfair opens 1st-3rd June 

2:00pm-10:00pm, 4th June 10:00am-5:30pm. 

T: 01629 825995 

Tree Fairies 

Ilam Park, DE6 2AZ 


12:00noon-4:00pm Drop in and explore in the 

woods to make your very own tree fairy using 

clay and natural materials you find in the 

woods. Free event, normal admission charges 

apply. T: 01335 350503 

Mini Ramathon 

iPro Stadium, DE24 8XL. 

www.ramathon.co.uk 

9:30am A 2 mile children and families fun run 

starting and finishing at Pride Park Stadium 

while the main half marathon race is taking 

place. In aid of Sporting Communities which 

supports local children and disabled people, 

using sport and the creative arts in schools and 

communities as a tool to bring about positive 

social development. All children and families 

are invited to take part and compete in the 

race alongside Rammie, the Derby County 

Football Club mascot! Advance entries £4.50, 

£6 on the day. 

9 June 

Derby Book Festival - Tots Make and Do 

Where The Poppies Now Grow FREE EVENT 



10:00am-11:30am Hilary Robinson’s award 

winning Where The Poppies Now Grow is 

a delightful children’s picture book, with 

powerful illustrations by Martin Impey, about 

two boyhood friends who go to war. Suitable 

for ages 2-5 and their grown-ups. 

T: 01332 290606 

10 June 

CQ Street Circus FREE ENTRY 

Derby Market Place, DE1 3AH 

11:00am-3:00pm Chango Fuego: Fire 

juggling, unicycle. Tinna Misto: Hula Hoops 

performance & workshop Sam Davey: Circus 

skills & tricks. 

The Boat and The Blue 


11:30am-12:15pm Join Jack Ross, Eleanor 

Meredith and Sinfonia Viva for a magical 

maritime adventure with songs, live visuals 

and musical games. You’ll also get a free CD 

and book of the story. Suitable for under 5’s. 

Tickets £6. Book at www.vivaorch.co.uk 

Derby Book Festival 


T: 01332 290606 

Bringing Books to Life FREE ENTRY 


10:00am-4:00pm A fun-filled, book-filled 

and entertainment-filled day for children and 

families to enjoy and celebrate friendship! 

The Mad Hatter gets the party started! Calling 

all budding artists and writers - chalk your 

favourite literary friends on the Pavement. 

Make your own medal with Hilary Robinson 

and Martin Impey and learn about their book 

Where The Poppies Now Grow. Grab a seat 

on board the Trent Barton Bus to hear the 

Bard on the Bus, with lively tales from Derby 

Shakespeare Theatre Company. Captivating 

Stories (10:00am, 12:25pm, 2:40pm) with 

author Richard O’Neill. Street Theatre 

(10:55am, 1:55pm) for ages 2-6 with Quite 

Remarkable Productions - Join Mandy and 

her silly friend Geoffrey Jumper. Using music, 

magic and puppetry to tell stories, explore the 

wonderful world of reading and friendship. 

Fancy Dress Competition 11:30am. Family 

Book Quiz (11:50am, 1:20pm) for Under 7s. 

Derby Book Festival - NT Live: Peter 

Pan (PG) 

Derby Quad Derby, DE1 3AS 

1:00pm-3:30pm All children, except one, 

grow up … A riot of magic, music and make 

believe ensues. Captured live at the National 

Theatre, a recorded performance of JM 

Barrie’s much-loved tale. 

Storytelling FREE EVENT 

Intu Derby Level 1, Outside Boots, DE1 2PQ 

11:00am-4:00pm Inspired and engaging 

event full of magical storytelling and crafts. 

Little ones are invited to let loose their 

imaginations and listen to a variety of classic 

children’s short stories. Afterwards, they can 

take part in a crafty workshop and create 

personalised friendship bracelets for their 

best buddies. Like any good kids’ books, it’ll 

be thoroughly entertaining and full of fun 

and laughter. Readings will take place every 

30 minutes. 

The Derby Book Fair FREE ENTRY 

The Silk Mill Derby, DE1 3AF 

10:00am-4:00pm Stalls will include 

publishers, charities, comics, book shops and 

authors. There will be readings throughout 

the day by authors in The Silk Mill café. 

T: 01332 642234 

Meet Mog FREE EVENT 

Waterstones, DE1 1SR 

10:00am-5:00pm Meet children’s book 

character, Mog! T: 01332 296997 

Museum Sleepover Dahl Delights 


7:00pm-8:00am This family sleepover takes 

the phizz-whizzing wonders of Roald Dahl’s 

magnificent stories and characters as its 

inspiration. From Matilda to The Witches, 

Fantastic Mr Fox to The BFG, there’ll be a 

packed programme of activities and games! 

The evening will culminate in a torchlight 

tour of the museum before bedtime stories 

and lights out! Enjoy sunrise and breakfast in 

the galleries the following morning before 

heading home. Suitable for children aged 

7-12 who must be accompanied by an adult. 

Adults £15, Child £20. Booking by phone 

only. T: 01332 290606 

Darley Abbey Day 

Darley Abbey Park, DE22 1JL 

www.darleyabbey.com 

11:00am-11:00pm Scarecrow competition, 

open gardens, attic trail, “we love cake” 

competition, photography competition, 

cricket match, live music on the terrace, 

raffle, scouts field day, Hearts on Hats, Arts 

trail, Paddle boarding on the river. 

10 – 11 June 

Cavendish’s Horses: The Art of the 

Manège 



11:30am-3:30pm See event details 20 -21 

May. Booking essential T: 0370 333 1181 

Dino Encounters 




Expect Jurassic adventures with exciting 

activities plus meet and greets with ‘living’ 

walking dinosaurs. Take part in the dino trail 

for the chance to dig for long lost fossils. 

Games and competitions. Roaming dinosaurs 

could be anywhere on park so prepare to 

come face to face with a ‘living’ dino! Expect 

giant surprises throughout your family 

adventure, there’ll even be a unique dinosaur 

disco hosted by the fantastic Dinky. Booking 


Family Forest Fun 

Kedleston Hall, DE22 5JH 


10:30am-12:00noon (ages5-8), 1:00pm- 

2:30pm (ages 9-12) Come along for a mix 

of craft, games, stories and woodland skills. 

Adult £1, Child £3, normal admission charges 

apply. Booking essential T: 01332 842191 

11 June 

Open Farm Sunday FREE ENTRY 

Betty’s Farm and Shop,DE65 6BW 

www.farmsunday.org 

10:00am-3:00pm Feed and pet chickens, 

goats, horses, lambs, guinea pigs and rabbits. 

There will be pony rides and tractors on site. 

Award winning sausages on the BBQ, the 

play area, sandpit and slides will be open all 

day as will the café. There will be a bouncy 

castle, Usborne Books, Bluebell ice-cream 

and other stalls with tasters in the shop. 

T: 01283 703582 

Open Farm Sunday FREE ENTRY 

Farnah House Farm & Croots Farm Shop, 

DE56 4AQ 

www.farmsunday.org 

11:00am-3:00pm Sheep Shearing Display, 

Blacksmith Display, Farm Walk, Farm 

machinery displays, competitions, BBQs and 

live music. T: 01332 843032 

Mini Makers 

Peak Shopping Village, DE4 2JE 

www.peakshoppingvillage.com 

10:00am-4:00pm Makers Sundays will 

showcase a range of stalls selling everything 

from handcrafted foods to jewellery from 

the extraordinary talent and diversity in 

Derbyshire and its neighbouring counties. 

T: 01629 735326 

Dancing Dogs Open Day 

The Ark, DE6 1NB 

www.ashbournewelfare.org 

11:00am-4:00pm The Ark’s version of Strictly 

Come Dancing! Enjoy displays of freestyle 

dancing with dogs and heelwork to music by 

The Academy for Canine Education. 

T: 01335 300494 

Derby Book Festival - Mad Hatter’s 

Tea Party 



2:00pm-3:00pm Join this very important 

date in Wonderland! Spend an afternoon at 

the Museum, and enjoy storytelling, crafts 

and cake - all inspired by Lewis Carroll’s 

classic story. Create your very own hat and 

enjoy some delicious treats and tasty drinks 

together in Wonderland. Ages 14+ £4, Under 

14 £2 (must be accompanied by an adult) 

T: 01332 290606 

The Philosopher’s Dome 

The Devonshire Dome 1, SK17 6RY 

www.devonshiredome.co.uk 

10:00am-4:00pm Grab your broomsticks, 

wizard hats and wands and prepare to enjoy 

a day of magic, spells and intrigue as the 

Devonshire Dome casts an enchanted spell on 

a magical family-friendly Harry Potter event. 

Packed with wizardry and wonder, with 

special guest appearances, competitions, 

photo opportunities, the Weasley car on 

show and of course lots of owls. Adults £10, 

Child (5-12) £6, Under 5’s go free. Booking 

essential T: 01298 330620 

12 – 16 June 

School Open Week 

Derby Grammar School, DE23 4BX 

www.derbygrammar.org 

All week visitors are welcome to visit Derby 

Grammar School during our normal school 

hours. Visitors will be able to take tours, call 

in on lessons, meet teachers and students 

and see the School ‘in action’. Reserve your 

place – call Sarah Green on 01332 510030 or 

email admissions@derbygrammar.org 

T: 01332 523027 

14 June 

Derby Book Festival - Derby On Board 

Games FREE EVENT 



4:00pm-10:00pm All games played will have 

a book theme. Come and join in the fun! 

T: 01332 290606 

Dance In The Forest At The Glade 

Rosliston Forestry Centre, DE12 8JX 

www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk 

6:30pm Annual showcase of school and 

community dance now in its seventh year - 

an evening of family fun in The Glade. Adults 

£5, Child £3, Under 2’s go free. 

T: 01283 563483 

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Sun 28 – Mon 29 May 

10.30am – 5pm 

Experience this all-action contest as 

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what's on where 

16 June 

Derby Book Festival - Tots Make and 

Do The Very Hungry Caterpillar FREE 

EVENT 



10:00am-11:30am Draw inspiration from 

Eric Carle’s classic tale of one very hungry 

caterpillar! Hear the story and paint, print and 

create your own beautiful butterfly to take 

home. Suitable for ages 2-5 and their grownups. 

T: 01332 290606 

17 June 

Pond Dipping FREE EVENT 

Markeaton Park Boat Hut By The Lake, DE22 

4NH 


2:00pm-4:00pm Using pond nets, magnifiers 

and specimen tubes, help will be on hand 

to identify what you find and tell you a little 

about how it lives underwater. Children under 

16 to be accompanied by an adult. 

T: 01332 255800 

Family Forest School 

Millfields Car Park Carsington Water, DE6 1ST 


10:00am-11:30am, 12:30pm-2:00pm, 

2:15pm-3:45pm Explore the woods and enjoy 

activities such as den building, woodland 

crafts using tools, fire lighting or art activities. 

Suitable for ages 5+. Adults £2, Child £4. 


Spirit Of Chellaston 

Swarkestone Road Park, DE73 6TQ 

www,.derby.gov.uk 

12:00noon-5:00pm Multigroup village 

event, showcasing local groups and activities 

bringing the community together. 

T: 01332 640000 

Derby Book Festival - The Writer’s Den 

University Of Derby, DE22 1GB 

www.writingeastmidlands.co.uk 

10:00am-5:00pm Take part in fun, creative 

writing workshops, performances, 

competitions and games, all delivered by 

professional writers and designed to keep you 

inventing and imagining long after the Den 

closes. For ages 9 - 14. T: 01332 290606 

Derby Book Festival - Meet The Gruffalo 

FREE ENTRY 

Waterstones, DE1 1SR 


10:00am-5:00pm Meet children’s book 

character, The Gruffalo. T: 01332 296997 

17 – 18 June 

Cavendish’s Horses: Power and Grace 





Knight’s School for Father’s Day 



11:00am-5:00pm Arise Sir Dad! Bring your 

little ones and become knights for the day, 

hone your skills for the battlefield and impress 

fair maidens this Fathers’ Day. Be greeted 

by the medieval castle knight and hear 

tantalising tales of chivalrous battles and 

fearsome quests. Booking essential 

T: 0370 333 1181 

Celebrating Cromford FREE ENTRY 

Cromford Mills, DE4 3RQ 

www.cromfordmills.org.uk 

10:00am-4:00pm Come along to Cromford 

Mills for a weekend of fun for all the family 

with a variety of Georgian games (and a few 

modern ones too!) T: 01629 825995 

Father’s Day Weekend 




Dads go FREE throughout Father’s Day 

Weekend when accompanied by at least one 

full paying person. Experience a wonderful 

weekend that’s full of family rides, shows and 

attractions. Gully and the gang will help you 

create some magical memories that dad can 

treasure. Booking recommended 

T: 01925 444888 

Great Food and Drink Fair ‘The Big 

Bake’ 

Markeaton Park, DE22 4AA 


10:00am A fantastic weekend of food and 

drink, cooking and baking demonstrations as 

well as a host of activities for the whole family. 

The search is on for local budding bakers 

from the region to present their masterpieces 

ranging from Bread to Tray Bakes to compete 

for some fabulous prizes and be crowned 

champion. Tickets £8 in advance, £10 on the 

door. Under 10’s free with a paying adult. 

T: 01332 361941 

18 June 

Sudbury Sports Day 




12:00noon-4:00pm Come and try some of our 

old fashioned games and races in the stable 

yard. Reminisce, unleash your inner child and 

have a go at our outdoor activities. There is 

something for the whole family and a good 

old laugh for everyone. Free event, normal 

admission charges apply. T: 01283 585337 

Kite Flying Day 



11:00am-4:00pm Treat Dad to a day out 

on Father’s day and bring him along to this 

annual kite-flying event. Free event, normal 

admission charges apply. T: 01332 863822 

24 June 

Findern Village Fete FREE ENTRY 

Findern The Green, DE65 6AA 

www.findernvillagefete.co.uk 

12:00noon-4:00pm A traditional village fete 

on The Green - a day jam-packed with fun for 

all the family. 

Armed Forces Day 



9:00am-5:00pm Join this celebratory event to 

recognise the service and work of our Armed 

Forces. With live musical entertainment, action 

displays, children’s adventure activities and a 

flypast it’s a great day out for the whole family. 

Free event, donations gratefully received. 

T: 01283 245100 

24-25 June 

Dogs Unleashed 

Bakewell Showground DE45 1AW 

www.dogsunleashed.co.uk 

10am – 5pm. The ulti-mutt day out!. A doggy 

fun-filled day out for the whole family. Onsite 

camping available. To book 01246 828980. 


Dressage 





Festival Of Leisure FREE EVENT 

Maurice Lea Memorial Park, DE11 0QG 

www.south-derbys.gov.uk 

12:30am-5:00pm Fun-packed weekend for 

all ages to enjoy including the Main Arena 

entertainment, together with brass bands, 

fairground rides, cultural events, side shows, 

displays and much more! . T: 01283 595846 

25 June 

Brass On The Grass FREE ENTRY 



10:00am-5:00pm Brass Band festival and 

Charity Day. Bands will perform a mini 

concert to compete for the title Pottery 

Village Champion 2017. Bring a picnic 

and chairs and enjoy the fun. BBQ and 

refreshments. Prize draw with collection 

buckets for air ambulance. T: 01773 740899 

Derbyshire County Show 

Locko Park, DE72 3RY 

www.derbyshirecountyshow.org.uk 

All the attractions of a Traditional County 

Shown so children, Mums and Dads, Grannies 

and Grandads are certain to have a day out 

to remember. Dog Show, The J.C. Balls and 

Sons Digger Dance, Show jumping, one of 

the many competitions to compete in. T: 

01332 793068 

30 June – 1 July 

Children’s Creative Crafts 



10:00am-4:00pm Come along to get creative 

and have some hands on fun at our craft 

workshop. Free entry, donations gratefully 

accepted. T: 01246 345727 

1 July 

Bakewell Carnival 

Bakewell, DE45 1DS 

www.visitpeakdistrict.com 

The biggest carnival in Derbyshire. 

T: 01629 813227 

Story Telling - Going Shopping With 

Grandma 



11:00am or 2:00pm Come along to the 

Museum and listen to stories about 

shopping with Grandma. For children 

aged 4-7 years old. Free entry, donations 

gratefully received. T: 01246 345727 

Sinfin Ward Community Fun Day 

Osmaston Park, DE24 9HY 


12:00noon-4:00pm Come and celebrate all 

that Osmaston and Sinfin have available. 

Help bring together the communities 

within the Sinfin Ward banner. 

Summer Craft Fair 


www.peakshoppingvillage.com 

10:00am-4:00pm Derbyshire is a haven 

of brilliant crafters. Come and shop the 

brilliant creations of the supremely creative. 

T: 01629 735326 

Ice Cream Cruises 

Tapton Lock Visitor Centre, S41 7JB 

www.chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk 

10:00am-4:00pm The Chesterfield Canal 

Trust trip boat, John Varley, will be running 

‘Ice Cream Cruises’ every hour. This short, 

family-oriented cruise combines sailing and 

delicious Ice Cream! T: 01629 533020 

1 – 2 July 

Cavendish’s Horses: Power and 

Grace 



11:30am-3:30pm See event details 20-21 

May. Booking essential T: 0370 333 1181 

2 July 

Derbyshire Open Day FREE ENTRY 

The Donkey Sanctuary, SK17 9QQ 

www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk 

10:00am-4:00pm Visit the adorable rescued 

and unwanted donkeys at this Derbyshire 

Centre. Visitors can meet the staff and get 

‘hands on’ with the donkeys. 

T: 01298 83866 

Lakeside Festival 

Kirk Hallam Lake, Ilkeston 

www.friendsofkirkhallamlake.btck.co.uk 

12:00noon-4:00pm Summer festival, stalls 

and small fair rides too. Free entry, small 

charge for some activities. 

8 – 9 July 


Dressage 



11:30am-3:30pm See event details 20-21 

May. Booking essential 

T: 0370 333 1181 

9 July 

Mini Makers 


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10:00am-4:00pm Makers Sundays 

will showcase a range of stalls selling 

everything from handcrafted foods to 

jewellery from the extraordinary talent and 

diversity in Derbyshire and its neighbouring 

counties. T: 01629 735326 

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Bringing Books to Life 

9 — 17 June 2017 

Enjoy our special 

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Pick up a leaflet in your local library 

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Ashby de la Zouch 

Castle LE65 1BR 

Box Office: 01530 413343 

www.english-heritage.org.uk 

2 July 

Jane Eyre 

Gates Open at 6.30pm. Young 

governess Jane Eyre arrives at the 

mysterious Thornfield Hall deep in the 

Yorkshire moors and meets enigmatic 

Mr Rochester. So begins this most 

unforgettable of love stories. When a 

secret from the past returns to haunt 

them, can Jane and Rochester’s passion 

survive the forces that might tear them 

apart forever? Adapted from Charlotte 

Bronte’s classic novel and presented by 

Chapterhouse outdoor theatre. Please 

bring a picnic blanket or low back chair to 

watch the performance - and be prepared 

for the British weather! Adult £15, Child 

5-15 years £10. 

Buxton Opera House 

SK17 6XN 

Box Office: 01298 72190 

www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk 

17 June 

Mister Maker and The Shapes Live! 

1:30pm or 4:00pm CBeebies’ Mister 

Maker with a fabulous supporting cast 

and art at its heart encourages Mini 

Makers and grown-ups to sing, dance 

and make some noise! There’s a big 

‘make’ to take part in, lots of audience 

participation and... The Shapes! Yes, 

you’ll be able to share the fun with 

Circle, Square, Rectangle and Triangle 

too! Adults £17, Child £13. 

24 June 

The Kinder Children’s Choirs of the 

High Peak 

7:30pm Regarded as one of the UK’s 

leading children’s choral organisations, 

the choirs take you through a broad 

repertoire of popular classics ending with 

a finale of Sondheim’s Into the Woods. 

Aged from 6 to 18, these amazing young 

songsters wow everyone with their 

melodies and sweet harmonies sung with 

youthful commitment and vitality. 

Deda DE1 3GU 

Box Office: 01332 290606 

www.deda.uk.com 

17 June 

Derby Book Festival - Dogs Don’t Do 

Ballet 

11:30am-12:30pm or 2:30pm-3:30pm Biff 

is not like other dogs. He doesn’t do dog 

stuff like weeing on lampposts, or scratching 

his fleas, or drinking out of the toilet. No, Biff 

likes moonlight and music and walking on 

his tiptoes. You see, Biff doesn’t think he’s 

a dog. He thinks he’s a ballerina! Based on 

Anna Kemp and Sara Ogilvie children’s book 

and featuring music, songs, hand-crafted 

puppets and Biff, the ballet-dancing dog! 

Suitable for ages 3+. Tickets £7. 

Derby Theatre DE13AE 

Box Office: 01332 593939 

www.derbytheatre.co.uk 


Something Else 

1:00pm or 3:00pm A small creature lives 

his life always trying to fit in but never 

does, because he’s Something Else. Then 

one day a stranger turns up who wants 

to be friends... But does Something Else 

want to know someone who’s not like him? 

Definitely Theatre, the UK’s leading deaf 

theatre company, brings this award-winning 

picture book to life combining the power of 

British Sign Language with the immediacy 

of spoken English, making it ideal for deaf 

and hearing audiences alike. There will 

be a short post-show session open to 

the audience exploring the themes of the 

piece and staging bilingual theatre - an 

opportunity to meet the cast and members 

of the Creative Team and learn some sign 

language. A story for children aged 3+ and 

their families celebrating everyone’s right to 

be different. 

3 June 

One Little Word 

1:00pm or 3:00pm A beautiful and gentle 

story of friendship, power struggles and 

the rich world of creative play. Meet two 

characters who play together - exploring a 

new space, new objects, dressing up and 

taking turns - but struggles arise when one 

of them wants to be the ONLY Captain of the 

ship! For ages 3+. 

17 June 

Derby Book Festival - A Tale To Tell 

2:00pm-3:00pm or 4:00pm-5:00pm An 

enchanting journey into storytelling and 

shadow play. For 1,000 nights, Queen 

Scheherazade has told her stories of magic 

and adventure to the King. But now she’s 

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run out of ideas and needs your help to 

finish her final story. If you’re clever and 

brave enough, come and meet her in her 

tent in the palace gardens for an enchanting 

journey into the world of The Arabian 

Nights. Theatre Company Blah Blah Blah 

are specialists in stimulating enquiry and 

exploration, using compelling stories and 

high quality participatory theatre made with, 

and for, children and young people. Suitable 

for ages 7+. Adults £10, Child £7. 


Babe, The Sheep-Pig 

2:00pm or 4:00pm Meet the lovable Babe 

in a heart-warming tale of friendship, 

adventure and bravery. When Babe arrives 

at Hogget’s Farm he is taken in by the 

trusty sheep dog Fly and discovers a talent 

for herding. With the help of his adopted 

Mum, our polite piglet soon wins over the 

most suspicious of sheep. But can a small 

pig make it in a dog’s world, and when 

his farmyard friends are in trouble can 

Babe save the day? A show brimming with 

laughter, thrills, stunning puppetry and 

original live music. 

Guildhall Theatre DE13AE 

Box Office: 01332 255800 



The Magic Of Razz 

5:30pm Razzamatazz Theatre School 

Derby present a journey through three 

different musicals and the music of 

three different pop legends. Junior 

groups interpretation of Frozen whilst 

the Inters group take you through the 

French Revolution with Les Miserables 

and Seniors will be performing Chicago. 

Commercial section will celebrate the 

music of Prince, George Michael and 

David Bowie, a show not to be missed! 

Adults £14.50, Child £10.50. 


Don’t Dribble On The Dragon 

2:00pm My brother has a dragon and he 

keeps it secretly. Within a box beneath his 

socks. He’s hiding it from me…Tom is a 

toddler with a cool older brother, a secret 

dragon… and a dribbling problem that just 

won’t stop! When Tom’s endless drooling 

threatens to tear the brothers’ friendship 

apart can their dragon’s amazing magic 

help them put it back together again or 

will it only end up making things worse? 

Based on the book by Steven Lee with 

magic designed by Paul Daniels, this 

musical adventure about growing up and 

the importance of family is the perfect 

feel good show for big hearted adults and 

loving little ones alike. Adults £10.25, 

Child £9.25. 

8 – 10 June 

BIG - The Musical 

Josh Baskin is twelve-years-old and 

hates being little, until one night at the 

carnival the mysterious Zoltar machine 

grants his wish to be big. Now trapped 

in an adult’s body and all alone in New 

York, he innocently tries to find his way 

around in a grown-up world where it’s all 

work and no play. Whilst everyone around 

him tries to act their age, Josh just can’t 

help being himself. Maybe he’s going to 

end up teaching the real adults a thing 

or two… A joyous musical spectacular 

that will enchant audiences of all ages 

as it brilliantly brings to life the classic 

Hollywood movie starring Tom Hanks. 

Tickets £9. 

Kedleston Hall DE22 5JH 

Box Office: 01332 842191 


16 June 

Pride and Prejudice Outdoor Theatre 

7:30pm-10:00pm Take a step back in time 

with Chapterhouse theatre Company to 

meet Elizabeth Bennet, Jane Austen’s most 

loveable heroine. Picnic under a summer sky 

and lose yourself in this unforgettable love 

story commemorating the 200th Anniversary 

of Jane Austen’s death. Adult £15, Child £10. 

Mansfield Palace Theatre 

NG18 1NG 

Box Office: 01623 633133 

www.mansfield.gov.uk 


High School Rocks 

2:30pm Featuring all the very best hits 

from High School Musicals 1, 2 and 3, 

plus the No 1 hits from West End and 

Broadway smash School of Rock and the 

biggest songs from Golden Globe-winning 

TV series Glee. Rocking out to We’re All in 

This Together, Don’t Stop Believing, Breaking 

Free, Stick it to the Man, Fabulous, and – of 

course – High School Musical, it’s slam 

dunking, cheer leading, rollercoaster ride 

of fun, music and dance. While the world 

eagerly awaits the release of High School 

Musical 4, the legend lives on… Adults £14, 

Child £12. 

20 – 21 June 

Through The Looking Glass 

7:30pm Alice is at home playing chess when 

suddenly she is drawn through the mirror 

into a strange world where her chess figures 

come to life. Terrorised by the Red Queen, 

protected by the White Knight and hunted 

by the Jabberwock, she goes on a thrilling 

quest through the Forgotten Forest, meeting 

Humpty Dumpty, Tweedle Dum and Tweedle 

Dee, plus the Lion and the Unicorn along the 

way. Join her on her adventure, packed full 

of songs, dancing and some crazy nonsense 

characters. www.newyouththeatre.co.uk 

24 – 25 June 

Once Upon A Dance 

A celebration of dance through the 

magic of make-believe in Neverland and 

Wonderland...With a cast ranging from tots 

to adults (including the dads) showcasing 

Tap, Ballet, Modern, Street, and gymnastic 

dance, this will entertain the whole family. 

Presented by The Believe Academy. 

Markeaton Park Craft 

Village DE22 4AA 

Box Office: 01332 361941 


14 – 16 June 

Romeo and Juliet 

Oddsocks Productions are breathing new 

life into Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet by 

giving it a musical Mods & Rockers twist! 

There’s Nowhere to Run To for the Capulets 

and Montagues as violent confrontation

stalks every meeting. Juliet’s Nurse is looking 

forward to a good old Twist and Shout at 

the Capulet party, which Romeo’s mates are 

planning to gatecrash. Romeo has doubts 

about going to the Capulet Nite Klub but that 

is where he meets his Juliet, and It Must Be 

Love. Maybe, just maybe, The Power of Love 

will end the families’ violent feud. Tybalt has 

other ideas, and when The Boys Are Back 

In Town, Romeo gets into a fatal fight that 

sees two dead and Romeo banished. Juliet 

is distraught, her father reassures her that 

Everybody Hurts and he will cheer her up 

by marrying her to the County Paris. Juliet, 

desperate to avoid this unwanted wedding, 

takes the Friar’s sleeping potion and is buried 

in the family tomb. Romeo, hearing of his 

lover’s “death” goes to her. In a final act of 

coincidence and confusion our star-crossed 

lovers Don’t Fear The Reaper and their 

parents are left thinking If I Could Turn Back 

Time. Adults £13, Child £10. 

Pavilion Arts Centre 

SK17 6BE 

Box Office: 01298 72190 



Don’t Dribble On The Dragon 

2:00pm See event description above. Adults 

£14, Child £12. 

23 – 24 June 

Annie Jr. 

The story of a plucky 11-year-old in 1930s 

America who dreams of escaping the 

clutches of the child-hating orphanage matron 

Miss Hannigan and going in search of her 

real parents. Following Annie as billionaire 

businessman Oliver ‘Daddy’ Warbucks invites 

her and her dog Sandy to his home and 

featuring the well-known hits It’s The Hard 

Knock Life, Easy Street, I Don’t Need Anything 

But You and Tomorrow. A cast of 60 local 

children and the award winning choir Perfect 

Pitch star in this new children’s version of the 

Tony Award-winning musical Annie. Tickets 

£10. 

Pomegranate Theatre 

S41 7TX 

Box Office: 01246 345222 

www.chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk 


Peppa Pig - My First Cinema Experience 

(U) 

This unique and exciting first cinema 

experience is perfect for pre-schoolers, so 

bring along your little ones for plenty of snorts, 

giggles and jumping up and down in muddy 

puddles! Adults £7.70, Child £5.40. 

10 – 11 June 

The Scarecrows’ Wedding 

Betty O Barley and Harry O Hay invite you to 

. . .The best wedding ever, the best wedding 

yet, The wedding that no one will ever forget. 

Betty O Barley and Harry O Hay are excellent 

scarecrows (they scare a lot of crows). Harry 

loves Betty, and Betty loves Harry, so they 

decide to get married and Harry sets off 

to search for their wedding day essentials 

including a dress of feathers, a bunch of 

flowers and a necklace made from shells. 

However, when the farmer notices he is 

missing a scarecrow, he replaces Harry with 

the devilishly smooth but dangerous Reginald 

Rake. Dashing, daring and ever so cool, 

can Reginald persuade Betty that he is the 

scarecrow for her? Will Harry make it back in 

the nick of time before Reginald ruins their 

special day? This epic love story is suitable for 

all aged 3+ . Adults £14, Child £12. 

25 June 

Alice In Wonderland Ballet 

7:30pm Come with Alice on a magical 

adventure as she tumbles into Wonderland! 

Guided by the White Rabbit, Alice meets 

some astonishing characters, including the 

Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts, a studious 

caterpillar and those mischievous twins, 

Tweedledum and Tweedledee. Whimsical 

flights of the imagination, eclectic music and 

joyful dance presented by Ballet Theatre UK. 

Adults £21, Child £15. 

The Brewhouse Arts Centre 

DE14 1EB 

Box Office: 01283 508100 

www.brewhouse.co.uk 

24 June 

Don’t Stop Us Now 

2:30pm or 6:30pm The students of Central 

Stage present highlights from the musicals 

Bugsy Malone and We Will Rock You as well 

as a fun mixture of comedy sketches, revolting 

rhymes and some of your favourite chart hits! 

Adults £10, Child £7.50. 


Avenue Q 

Avenue Q is part flesh, part felt, and packed 

with heart. Filled with gut-busting humour and 

a catchy score, not to mention puppets. A truly 

unique show that has become a favourite for 

audiences everywhere. Although the show 

addresses humorous adult issues, it is similar 

to a beloved children’s show: a place where 

puppets are friends, Monsters are good and 

life lessons are learned. Adults £12, Child 

£10. 

The Devonshire Dome SK17 

6RY 

Box Office: 01298 72190 


2 July 

Buxton Military Tattoo 

2:00pm-4:00pm or 6:30pm-9:00pm 

Returning for its eighth year ABF The Soldiers’ 

Charity brings some of the United Kingdom’s 

finest bands together for a spectacular 

performance. Performers may vary due to 

changes in military commitments. 

The Winding Wheel 

S41 7SA 

Box Office: 01246 345 222 

www.chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk 

12 – 13 June 

True Colours 

6:00pm Danceworks presents a colourfully 

infused dance display in tap, ballet, modern, 

acro & contemporary. Enjoy a variety of music 

from classical to 1920’s, to pop and rock! 

Introducing our new musical theatre group 

with a delightful selection of songs from 

the magical musical Finding Neverland. An 

exciting fun show for all, that will have you 

smiling, tapping your feet and singing along. 

Tickets £11, Under 12’s £10.50. 

By Kathryn Cave 

Illustrated by Chris Riddell 

Sunday 28 May, 1pm & 3.30pm 

01332 593939 

derbytheatre.co.uk 

Derby Theatre is part of 

Drama, Singing & Dance Lessons! 

Part time Performance 

Arts training at it’s 

best for 4-18yrs 

Shanley Booth-Principal 

Razzamataz Theatre School Derby 

07971 198010 

derby@razzamataz.co.uk 

Merrill College, Brackens Lane, 

DE23 0AN 

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