Matlock Bath Illuminations 2026 dates have not yet been announced. Matlock Bath Illuminations is a long standing tradition (since 1897) where small boats along the River Derwent are decorated with twinkling lights. The first decorations were candle lights to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, but these days the boats are decorated in colourful…
Grab your wellies, woolly hat, gloves, and glow sticks, and remember, remember the 5th of November! Or rather, remember these other dates as Bonfire Nights are held around the 5th November here in the Peak District. Read on for the details of Bonfire Night and Firework events in and around the Peak District for this…
Whilst the thermal spa town of Buxton doesn’t actually lie within the Peak District National Park boundary, it’s pretty much surrounded by it and worthy of a visit. Most tourists come to visit the ornamental gardens and world-famous Georgian and Victorian architecture, or to dine in one of the restuarants, but if you’re visiting with…
Buxton Pottery Painting is such a special way to spend some quality time with family and friends, whilst also creating something completely unique! It certainly is a great addition to a Buxton day out. Located under the stunning glass roof of the Cavendish Arcade, it is nicely located next to The Crescent and a few…
Please check official event websites for the most up-to-date information, as times, dates, and opening hours may change. If you’re looking for ways to keep the kids entertained over the long summer break, we’ve rounded up the best events happening in and around the National Park. From outdoor theatre and nature trails to hands-on workshops…
Located in the grand building that is Matlock Bath’s Pavilion, you will find this charming mining museum. It may get a little overlooked amongst all the action of the Matlock Bath promenade, but once you step inside you are transformed back into the Derbyshire of old, providing a real insight into the life and times…
To complete it’s seaside town status, landlocked Matlock Bath (often coined ‘Derbyshire-on-sea‘) has a small aquarium amongst the row of fish ‘n’ chippies and arcades along it’s ‘promenade’. Matlock Bath Aquarium is far from your standard Sea Life Centre experience; you won’t see any sharks, penguins and rays. But, considering its size, you will find…
Pan for gems, build a drystone wall, and hunt for fossils at The National Stone Centre, just outside the Peak District National Park, close to Matlock Bath. The National Stone Centre is free to enter, although it’s £4 to do the panning for gems, and £1 for geo-trail map. There’s also a café on site…
Discover a hidden gem in Derbyshire where narrow-gauge trains run through scenic limestone countryside. Steeple Grange Light Railway, tucked between the towns of Cromford and Wirksworth, may be slightly hidden away if you’re arriving by road, but it’s well worth the effort. Run entirely by passionate volunteers, this charming little railway offers a fun, friendly,…
Be sure to check official event websites for the most up-to-date information before your visit, as times, dates, and opening hours may change. If you’re planning your family days out in and around the Peak District for May half term, then you’ve come to the right place. With spring in full bloom across the National…