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Things to do this summer in Derbyshire?

Festivals & Music Events

  • Y Not Festival (August 2025, Pikehall) – One of Derbyshire’s biggest music festivals featuring top artists.
  • Derby Folk Festival (October 2025, Derby) – A celebration of folk music with performances and workshops.
  • Bloodstock Open Air (August 2025, Walton-on-Trent) – A must for heavy metal fans!

Food & Drink Festivals 🍻

  • Derby Beer Festival (Summer 2025, Derby) – Great selection of real ales and ciders.
  • Chatsworth Country Fair (Late August 2025, Chatsworth House) – A mix of food stalls, country sports, and entertainment.
  • Bakewell Food Festival (Spring 2025, Bakewell) – Local produce, street food, and artisan goods.

Heritage & Cultural Events

  • Well Dressing Festivals (May – September 2025, various villages) – Traditional flower displays in Derbyshire villages.
  • Eyam Plague Commemoration (August 2025, Eyam) – Remembering the 1665 plague with reenactments and history talks.
  • Matlock Victorian Christmas Market (December 2025, Matlock) – A festive market with a Victorian twist.

Sports & Outdoor Events

  • Peak District Challenge (September 2025, Peak District) – A long-distance walking and running challenge.
  • Eroica Britannia (Summer 2025, Peak District) – A vintage cycling festival with retro bikes and outfits.
  • Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide Football (March 4-5, 2025, Ashbourne) – A chaotic and historic street football game.