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  • Matlock Bath Illuminations 2026

    Matlock Bath Matlock

    A fun-packed family event featuring a spectacular parade of illuminated and decorated boats along the River Derwent.

  • Halloween Week at Thornbridge Hall 2026

    Thornbridge Hall Baslow road, Ashford-in-the Water

    A spine-chillingly good lineup of Spooktacular activities that will keep the whole family entertained!

  • Chatsworth Bonfire and Fireworks 2026

    Chatsworth House Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire, United Kingdom

    An evening of family entertainment complete with a bonfire, firework displays, and seasonal food and drink.

  • Halloween Trains at Peak Rail

    Rowsley South Station Matlock

    Peak Rail runs a Halloween version of its heritage train service on 31 October, with decorated carriages and children encouraged to travel in fancy dress.

  • Chatsworth Christmas Market 2026

    Chatsworth House Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire, United Kingdom

    Chatsworth Christmas Market returns for more than five weeks in 2026, with over 100 stalls selling gifts, crafts, food and drink.

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    Haddon Hall Mercatum Christmas Artisan Market 2026

    Haddon Hall Bakewell, Derbyshire

    Haddon Hall’s Mercatum Christmas Artisan Market runs for six weeks, with stalls set throughout the medieval hall, courtyard, gardens and grounds.

  • Bakewell Christmas Market 2026

    Market Place, Bakewell Bakewell, Derbyshire

    Bakewell Christmas Market takes place across Market Street, Granby Road and Riverside Crescent on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November.

  • Bakewell Christmas Sparkle 2026

    Bakewell Showground Agricultural Way, Bakewell, Derbyshire

    The indoor event includes an independent Christmas market, food and drink traders and children's activities.