PT Derby Summer 2019

Primary Times Derbyshire
WHAT’S ON WHERE
enjoy the Arboretum and heighten their
development and enjoyment of learning.
Sounds, colours, textures, auditory sensory
activities and other hands-on elements will
add to the month’s chosen theme. Booking
Essential, £2.50 per child/sapling.
T: 01283 245 100.
The BIG Bubbleman!
Matlock Farm Park DE5 5LH
www.matlockfarmpark.co.uk
11am-4pm. The Big Bubbleman, his bubble
mill, wands and special potions make
the most amazing bubbles. Whether
it’s monster bubbles the size of a car, or
swirling clouds of smaller bubbles being
chased by crowds of happy children, this is
pure joy. Children can also make their own
big bubbles with scaled-down monster
versions or create smaller multi-coloured
bubbles with hoops and trays of bubble
liquid. FREE with farm park entry.
T: 01246 590200.
Chatsworth Young Farmers Plus
Chatsworth DE45 1PP
www.chatsworth.org
1-5.30pm. Get hands-on in caring for
Chatsworth’s farmyard animals, with
exciting jobs such as collecting eggs,
grooming, milking the cows and taking the
animals out to the fields - perfect for older
children interested in animals and farming.
Suitable for children aged between
12 and 16. Children do not need to be
accompanied by an adult. T: 01246 565300.
2 August – 4 August
Dog Lovers Festival 2019
Elvaston Castle DE72 3EP
www.derbylive.co.uk
Dog Lovers Festival is back with a dog
friendly bang in 2019. With the introduction
of camping and weekend tickets which will
include Friday, Saturday and Sunday access
all areas. There is a new competition arena
that will be running all day on Saturday
and Sunday. A full line up of entertainment
in the display arena so there will always
be something to watch or have a go with
your dog.
3 August
1940s Tea Dance
Calke Abbey DE73 7JF
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
2.15-3.15pm. Step back in time to the 1940s,
and join the land girls and home guard for a
good old-fashioned tea dance.
3 August – 4 August
Cromford Steam Rally
Highacres Farm DE55 6DB
www.visitchesterfield.info
8am-5pm. Cromford Steam Rally has
something for all the family. The tractor
section gives you a unique insight into life
on the farm in days gone by. There is a rural
crafts section with demonstrations each
day as well as traditional steamers, vintage
vehicles, stationary engines, a model
marquee and miniature steam. Amble
around the stalls and took at our old time
fair rides, and don’t miss the motorbikes,
commercial vehicles, military displays and
our wonderful old time organs.
T: 01629 582272.
4 August
Marvellous Moths
Kedleston Hall DE22 5JH
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
10-11.30am. It’s worth the early start to
get a close up view of some of the big,
bright and beautiful species of mysterious
moths as it is revealed what is inside the
overnight moth trap. All children must be
accompanied by an adult. T: 01332 842191.
5 August – 8 September
Make-do-and-Mend
Crich Tramway Village DE4 5DP
www.tramway.co.uk
12-3pm. Want to know how to keep the kids
entertained during the holidays? Bring the
family and take part in make-do-and-mend
craft activities. They can also let off steam
in the children’s play areas and ride the
vintage trams. T: 01773 854 321.
6 August
Buxton Pirates - Crafts and
Storytelling
Pavilion Arts Centre SK17 6XN
www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
10am. Come along and make one of the
fierce and fabulous pirates who roam the
world from the wild seas to Buxton’s hills,
carrying treasures and terrible tales of
storms, sea monsters and sinking ships. In
this workshop, everyone will make their own
tiny pirate, a ship and a treasure chest. Age
guidance: 3-7. Price: £6 per child (no price
for parents or guardian). T: 01298 72190.
7 August
Chatsworth Young Farmers
Chatsworth DE45 1PP
www.chatsworth.org
1-5.30pm. Join the farmyard team to help
with their daily jobs. This is a chance for
hands-on involvement in caring for the
Chatsworth farmyard animals. This event is
suitable for children aged between 6 and
11. Children must be accompanied by an
adult. T: 01246 565300.
Kids at Cromford - Mini Makers
Cromford Mills DE4 3RQ
www.cromfordmills.org.uk
9am-5pm. Exciting and fun activities for
kids of all ages. Imagine what you will make
today. T: 01629 823256.
8 August
Under The Sea - Puppet Making
Crafts and Show
Pavilion Arts Centre SK17 6XN
www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
10am. Mermaids, monsters, giant squid
and tiny crabs, beautiful fish, sharp sharks
and speeding tuna: help make a world of
underwater puppets. Add your creatures
and characters to the ‘the tide comes in’
puppet show. Age guidance: 3-7. Price: £6
per child (no price for parents or guardian).
T: 01298 72190.
Ranger Tots
Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern
Moors
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
9.45am-1.45pm and 12.30-2.30pm. Mini
explorers (2 to 5 years of age) and intrepid
tots and their adults are invited to take part
in fun outdoor activities at Longshaw. Drinks
and fruit provided. T: 03442491895.
10 August
Steam Tots
Museum and Art Gallery DE1 1BS
www.derbymuseums.org
1.30-3pm. Play, make and learn together
amongst historic collections in this
sensory exploration of STEAM (Science,
Technology, Engineering, Art and
Mathematics). Drop-in session, suitable for
children 2-5 years old with their grown-ups.
10 August – 11 August
Punch and Judy
Matlock Farm Park DE5 5LH
www.matlockfarmpark.co.uk
A fun, traditional show for the children and
grown-ups to enjoy – see this classic act
throughout the day. T: 01246 590200.
11 August
Big Fun Run and Dog Jog Derby
Markeaton Park DE22 3BG
www.derbylive.co.uk
11am. A unique 5k jogging event for you and
your dog to get fit and have fun with likeminded
dog owners in the local area. Each
event offers a relaxed and fun atmosphere
with no times and no pressure. Also a
great opportunity to meet like-minded
dog owners in your area. Plus, when you
cross the finish line you’ll receive a fantastic
Doggy Bag jam-packed with goodies for
both you and your dog, as well as Dog Jog
Collar Keyring medal. Dog Jog is all about
getting involved, having fun and enjoying
the great outdoors with your favourite fourlegged
friend. All ages and dogs welcome.
12 August
Chatsworth Young Farmers Plus
Chatsworth DE45 1PP
www.chatsworth.org
1-5.30pm. Get hands-on in caring for
Chatsworth’s farmyard animals, with
exciting jobs such as collecting eggs,
grooming, milking the cows and taking the
animals out to the fields - perfect for older
children interested in animals and farming.
Suitable for children aged between
12 and 16. Children do not need to be
accompanied by an adult. T: 01246 565300.
12 August – 16 August
Discovery Week
Crich Tramway Village DE4 5DP
www.tramway.co.uk
12-3pm. Bring the family for five days of
fun learning. Activities include science and
crafts. T: 01773 854 321.
14 August
Chatsworth Young Farmers
Chatsworth DE45 1PP
www.chatsworth.org
1-5.30pm. Join the farmyard team to help
with their daily jobs. This is a chance for
hands-on involvement in caring for the
Chatsworth farmyard animals. This event is
suitable for children aged between 6 and
11. Children must be accompanied by an
adult. T: 01246 565300.
Kids at Cromford - Sow and Grow
Cromford Mills DE4 3RQ
www.cromfordmills.org.uk
9am-5pm. Get your green fingers ready and
celebrate National Allotment Week with us.
Gardening fun for any age. T: 01629 823256.
17 August
Nature Detectives
National Memorial Arboretum DE13 7AR
www.thenma.org.uk
10.30- 11.30am. Each Nature Detectives
session provides a great opportunity for
you and your child to engage with the vast
variety of nature that calls the Arboretum
home. Parents / guardians must remain
with their children at all times. The session
will be held in one of our covered outdoor
Discovery Shelters so it is important that
all children are appropriately dressed. In
the event of inclement weather, an indoor
space will be provided for the group.
Booking Essential, £2.50 per child.
T: 01283 245 100.
19 August – 23 August
Woodland Week
Crich Tramway Village DE4 5DP
www.tramway.co.uk
12-3pm. Five days of family activities
exploring nature and woodland.
T: 01773 854 321.
21 August
Chatsworth Young Farmers
Chatsworth DE45 1PP
www.chatsworth.org
1-5.30pm. Join the farmyard team to help
with their daily jobs. This is a chance for
hands-on involvement in caring for the
Chatsworth farmyard animals. This event is
suitable for children aged between 6 and
11. Children must be accompanied by an
adult. T: 01246 565300.
Kids at Cromford - Micro Hikes
Cromford Mills DE4 3RQ
www.cromfordmills.org.uk
9am-5pm. Take a closer look at the
everyday natural world around us on a
micro hike filled with games and activities.
T: 01629 823256.
24 August
Double or Quit
Shipley Country Park, DE75 7GX
www.derbyshire.gov.uk
3-7pm. The Double or Quit Race is an
annual multi-terrain 5 or 10 miles race
around scenic Shipley Country Park
organised by Ilkeston Running Club to raise
money for local charities. You can choose
the distance you want to run on the day, 5
or 10 miles or even Nordic Walk. The race
starts at 5pm from Shipley Country Park
Event Field. Registration required. On the
day entries may be available until race limit
is reached. Race entry fee applies. See
www.ilkestonrunningclub.co.uk for more
information.
LEGO ® Engineers
Museum and Art Gallery DE1 1BS
www.derbymuseums.org
10am-12noon and 1-3pm. In this
engineering-focussed workshop, families
can get creative to complete a range of
LEGO® challenges, which will encourage
teamwork and inventive thinking. Suitable
for families with children aged 7+. £5 Adult /
£3.50 Child (children must be accompanied
by an adult). Booking essential. T: 01332
641901.
24 August – 25 August
British BMX Championships 2019
Alvaston Park DE24 8QQ,
www.derbylive.co.uk
The British BMX Championships BMX
race event open to riders holding a british
cycling racing licence aged 4+yrs. The event
is suitable for all age ranges to view. Car
parking charges £6 for the whole weekend.
25 August
The Peak District Highland Games
Matlock Farm Park DE5 5LH
www.matlockfarmpark.co.uk
10am-4.30pm. Don’t miss this date in your
diary. Come and watch these super strong
men compete with their varied events
throughout the day, including the 8 tonne
tractor pull, the massive Stone of Destiny
carry and more. Don’t miss the tossing of
the Caber. There will be craft and market
stalls, the children’s entertainer The Great
Lorenzo, huge inflatables and all the usual
fun Matlock Farm Park has to offer.
T: 01246 590200.
Bark in the Park Fun Dog Show
Darley Park DE22 1EN
www.visitderby.co.uk
11am-3pm. Bark in the Park Fun Dog Show
is held to raise money for The Ark Rescue
and Rehoming Centre run by Ashbourne
Animal Welfare. Dog show classes inc. Most
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