What's on in Bakewell

Discover Puccini's devastating tragedy, performed live in the garden with a full orchestra.

A Tai Chi session in the park by the River Derwent.

You will learn the skills needed to carve your own spoon from a billet of green wood selected from the Haddon estate.

Have you ever wondered what Pilates is all about? Come and find out at our introductory session led by our very own Tour Guide and experienced Pilates Instructor, Andrea

A weekend at The Pavillion Gardens with amazing tribute artists, brilliant local bands, kids entertainment, food & drink and more..

Join Chesterfield-based printmaker Dave Elsom at Thornbridge Hall for a fun children's printing with Lego workshop.

A shorter and slower tour with the garden team looking into the workings of the Chatsworth Production Garden or Rock Garden, suitable for wheelchairs and folding stools will be provided.

Brand new for 2025, we are delighted to welcome Amelia Jane Gilding to lead a Kintsugi art workshop in the Tudor Stables Studio at Haddon Hall. Kintsugi, which roughly translates as …

Featuring grand ring displays in the air and on land, demos from celebrity chefs plus family entertainment.

Come practise Vinyasa yoga with us in the beautiful Thornbridge Estate for a class that will both challenge and ground you. Using breath-led movement, this all-levels flow aims to increase …

Spend a summer's evening learning to make paper by hand, from recycled materials

The Festival showcases local businesses from in and around the Peak District, welcoming visitors of all ages to feast your eyes upon the fantastic products on offer