What's On in Derbyshire

Think Human

Venue: Museum of Making - Derby Museums

Website: derbymuseums.org/event/think-human

Ergonomics, or Human Factors, is a design approach which explores how people interact with the systems, products, and environments around them. From sports clothing and medication packaging to road signs...

Science of the Ice Age

Venue: Creswell Crags Museum & Heritage Centre

Address: Crags Road, Welbeck, Worksop, Nottinghamshire

Website: www.creswell-crags.org.uk/events-listings/science-of-the-ice-age

During the Ice Age, climates sung from cold glacial periods to warm interglacials and back again. Glaciers and ice sheets advanced and retreated, and vertebrate species evolved, adapted, migrated and went...

Winter at Chatsworth

Venue: Chatsworth

Website: www.chatsworth.org/events/winter/

Explore all they have to offer this season, from walks in the winter landscape to talks, tours, and workshops focused on creativity, history, art, and nature. Free parking until 12th March.

Wear it Red 2025

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.midlandsairambulance.com

Join schools, businesses and community groups across Midlands Air Ambulance Charity's six counties by wearing red and showing your love for your local air ambulance. Receive a free fundraising pack full...

H&H Classic Car Auction

Venue: Pavilion Gardens

Address: St John's Road, Buxton

Website: paviliongardens.co.uk/events/hh-classic-car-auction/

An auction of classic, collector and performance motorcars to be held in the beautiful surrounds of the Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, Derbyshire.

The Smartest Giant In Town

Venue: Buxton Opera House

Address: Water St, Buxton

Website: buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/event/the-smartest-giant-in-town#dates-and-times

George wishes he wasn’t the scruffiest giant in town. So, when he sees a new shop selling giant-sized clothes, he decides it’s time for a new look: smart trousers, smart shirt, stripy tie, shiny shoes....

Art Club!

Venue: Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

Address: West St, Swadlincote

Website: www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk/event/art-club-2/

An exciting new club designed for children to explore their artistic side! Let your budding artists unleash their creativity in a fun and supportive environment, inspired by the collections, building and...

Family Trail: Phases of the Moon

Venue: Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

Address: West St, Swadlincote

Website: www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk/event/family-trail-phases-of-the-moon/

Visit this February half term and discover more about the lunar cycle in this family fun trail. £1 per trail sheet, each sheet includes a special prize.

H Ariana Live

Venue: Winding Wheel Theatre

Address: Holywell Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Website: chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk/shows/h-ariana-live/

Celebrate the contemporary icon Ariana Grande, one of the most influential and loved artists of the generation. The sensational Hannah Thomas with her amazing band and dancers will take you on a magical...

Half Term in the Farmyard

Venue: Chatsworth

Website: www.chatsworth.org/events/february-half-term/

With so many things to do for kids young and old, Chatsworth Farmyard and Adventure Playground makes for a fun day out for all the family. Take a ride on the tractor trailer through Stand Wood (small fee...

Wickedly Ariana

Venue: Winding Wheel Theatre

Address: 13 Holywell St, Chesterfield

Website: chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk/shows/h-ariana-live/

The sensational Hannah Thomas, with her amazing band and dancers, will take you on a magical journey through all the greatest hits, plus songs from the blockbuster movie and musical fantasy Wicked. Stunning...

Peak Film Presents - Wonka

Venue: Partington Theatre

Website: partingtontheatre.org.uk/event/peak-film-presents-wonka/

Based on the extraordinary character at the centre of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the jewel in the Roald Dahl crown and one of the best‐selling children’s books of all time, 'Wonka' tells the...

AIMING HIGH Wildfamilies Campfire Cooking

Venue: Ladderedge Country Park

Address: Ladderedge, Leek

Website: www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events/2025-02-17-aiming-high-wildfamilies-campfire-cooking-ladderedge-country-park

Want to get the children outdoors this half term? Try a new adventure with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. Visit for a campfire cooking Wildfamilies. Cook some tasty snacks on the fire and also have some...

Wildfamilies Springtime Family Fun

Venue: The Wolseley Centre

Address: Stafford, Staffordshire

Website: www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events/2025-02-17-wildfamilies-springtime-family-fun-wolseley-centre

Go and celebrate early spring and Valentine's day at The Wolseley Centre! They'll have some lovely themed craft items to make, create some feeders for your feathered friends and there will be a trail for...

Science Museum Live

Venue: Lichfield Garrick Theatre

Address: Castle Dyke, Lichfield

Website: www.lichfieldgarrick.com/events/science-museum-live

The Science Museum is going on tour! Experience the brand-new stage show from Mark Thompson Productions which will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination and inspire you in new and exciting ways....

Workshop & Walk

Venue: Chatsworth

Website: www.chatsworth.org/events/woodland-lab/

What are zombie trees? Find out in this free nature-themed half term workshop and walk. No booking required. This workshop is best suited for children aged 5+ years. Adult supervision is required. 

Clay Play!

Venue: Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

Address: West St, Swadlincote

Website: www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk/event/clay-play-17/

Why not get creative with popular Clay Play sessions? The possibilities are endless, so go and see what you can create… £5 per person participating, accompanying non-participating adults are £1.50...

Megaslam Wrestling

Venue: Gatehouse Theatre

Address: Eastgate Street, Stafford

Website: www.gatehousetheatre.co.uk/whatson-event/megaslam-wrestling/

In a two-hour family entertainment extravaganza like no other, the larger than life characters of Team Nasty (boo!) will battle it out with the charismatic athletes of Team Megaslam (yay!) in a show designed...

Ministry of Science LIVE

Venue: Regent Theatre

Address: Stoke-on-Trent

Website: www.atgtickets.com/shows/ministry-of-science-live-science-saved-the-world/regent-theatre/

Join the presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way.

Ministry of Science Live - Science Saved The World

Venue: Regent Theatre

Address: Stoke-on-Trent

Website: www.atgtickets.com/shows/ministry-of-science-live-science-saved-the-world/regent-theatre/

Join the presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way! 100% Educational. 200% Entertaining. 300%...

AIMING HIGH Wildfamilies Bushcraft Basics

Venue: The Wolseley Centre

Address: Wolseley Bridge, Stafford

Website: www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events/2025-02-20-aiming-high-wildfamilies-bushcraft-basics-wolseley-centre

Want to get the children outdoors this holiday? Visit the outdoor classroom for some Wildplay and a learn some bushcraft skills! Test out your fire lighting skills with a flint and steel and your knots...

Sing-a-Long-a The Greatest Showman

Venue: Regent Theatre

Address: Stoke-on-Trent

Website: www.atgtickets.com/shows/sing-a-long-a-the-greatest-showman/regent-theatre/

Cheer on Hugh Jackman, lust after Zac Efron as you experience The Greatest Showman in the greatest way possible - with lyrics on the screen so you can join in as loud as you want. Fancy dress is strongly...

Fireman Sam - The Great Camping Adventure

Venue: Lichfield Garrick Theatre

Address: Castle Dyke, Lichfield

Website: www.lichfieldgarrick.com/events/fireman-sam-the-great-camping-adventure

Norman wants to go on an adventure, so when two famous animal explorers arrive in Pontypandy, he decides to follow them into the mountains. But when Norman discovers a rare red squirrel, one of the...

Fireman Sam - The Great Camping Adventure

Venue: Lichfield Garrick Theatre

Website: www.lichfieldgarrick.com/events/fireman-sam-the-great-camping-adventure

Norman wants to go on an adventure, so when two famous animal explorers arrive in Pontypandy, he decides to follow them into the mountains. But when Norman discovers a rare red squirrel, one of the...

Messy Play!

Venue: Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

Address: West St, Swadlincote

Website: www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk/event/messy-play-13/

Let your little ones get messy using all their senses to explore, but don’t you worry about cleaning up. Includes a range of sensory toys, paints, sand, water and other craft supplies for your child...

Wildfamilies Care for Birds

Venue: The Wolseley Centre

Address: Stafford, Staffordshire

Website: www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events/2025-02-21-wildfamilies-care-birds-wolseley-centre

Visit for a fun and informative activity about birds! This activity is perfect for people of all ages. You will learn about different types of birds, their habitats, and why they all love the Wolseley...

Nature Tales at Biddulph Library

Venue: Biddulph Library

Address: Tunstall Rd, Stoke-on-Trent

Website: www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events/2025-02-25-nature-tales-biddulph-library

Enjoy a nature-themed story followed by some time to play or do a simple craft activity with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. Most suited to pre-school children but all ages welcome.

Nature Tales at Leek Library

Venue: Leek Library

Address: Nicholson Institute, Stockwell St, Leek

Website: www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events/2025-02-25-nature-tales-leek-library

Enjoy a nature-themed story followed by some time to play or do a simple craft activity with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. Most suited to pre-school children but all ages welcome.

Science Museum Live

Venue: Buxton Opera House

Address: Water Street, Buxton

Website: buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/event/science-museum-live

Experience the brand-new stage show from Mark Thompson Productions which will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination and inspire you in new and exciting ways. This unmissable family production is...

Patterns and Shapes Nature Tots

Venue: The Wolseley Centre

Address: Stafford, Staffordshire

Website: www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events/2025-03-03-patterns-and-shapes-nature-tots-wolseley-centre

Nature Tots is an indoor and outdoor adult and toddler group run by Staffordshire Wildlife trust. Each week has a different theme; you could be bug hunting, marvelling at magic or exploring a story. All...

Trash!

Venue: Gatehouse Theatre

Address: Eastgate Street, Stafford

Website: www.gatehousetheatre.co.uk/whatson-event/trash/

Trash! is an energetic show about the possibilities of recycling through percussion, movement and humour. It takes place in a garbage recycling centre, where four creative workers give a new life to all...

Trash!

Venue: Gatehouse Theatre

Address: Eastgate Street, Stafford

Website: www.gatehousetheatre.co.uk/whatson-event/trash/

Trash! is an energetic show about the possibilities of recycling through percussion, movement and humour. Butane bottles, umbrellas, balls, toolboxes, horns, junk bags… These guys will turn everything...

STEAM Tots – March

Venue: Museum of Making - Derby Museums

Website: derbymuseums.org/event/steam-tots-march-3

This loose parts play session offers a sensory and playful exploration of objects and materials, stimulating children’s curiosity, imagination and experimentation. Drop-in session, suitable for children...

Toy Fair

Venue: Pavilion Gardens

Address: St John's Road, Buxton

Website: paviliongardens.co.uk/events/toy-fair/

Over 150 stalls selling a whole variety of toys, merchandise, games and much more in the Octagon Hall. There are always hundreds of different old and new toys and models for sale. Scalextric, Lego, tinplate...

A Tribute to Hans Zimmer and Film Favourites Illuminated

Venue: Derby Cathedral

Address: Derby

Website: derbycathedral.org/events/events/a-tribute-to-hans-zimmer-and-film-favourites-illuminated/

Cinema’s most iconic music performed by the Illuminated Orchestra, enhanced by a stunning light show! The show is a one hour jam-packed tribute with cinema’s most iconic music, beautifully performed...

Alice in Wonderland

Venue: Partington Theatre

Address: Glossop

Website: partingtontheatre.org.uk/event/alice-in-wonderland-directed-by-hope-davenport-freya-rowland/

This play captures the whimsical and nonsensical adventures of Alice as she navigates a surreal world populated by peculiar characters and engaging dialogues. The storyline follows Alice as she falls through...

Little Pips Gardening Club

Venue: Chatsworth

Website: www.chatsworth.org/events/little-pips-gardening-club/

A fortnightly gardening club for pre-school aged children. From sunflowers to strawberries and potatoes to pumpkins, pre-schoolers can discover how to sow and grow a range of plants. Also discover more...

Messy Play!

Venue: Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

Address: West St, Swadlincote

Website: www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk/event/messy-play-5/

Let your little ones get messy using all their senses to explore, but don’t you worry about cleaning up. Includes a range of sensory toys, paints, sand, water and other craft supplies for your child...

Antique and Collectors Fair

Venue: Pavilion Gardens

Address: St John's Road, Buxton

Website: paviliongardens.co.uk/events/antique-and-collectors-fair/

Over 100 quality stalls will fill the room with a wide range of items. If you're looking to add to your home, garden, wardrobe or collection, it's the place to visit.

Seedlings Gardening Club

Venue: Chatsworth

Website: www.chatsworth.org/events/seedlings-gardening-club/

A monthly after-school gardening club for children aged 4 to 9. This club gives children the opportunity to explore Chatsworth's Kitchen and Cutting Garden and discover how to grow different flowers, fruits...

Squirrels Nature Club

Venue: Chatsworth

Website: www.chatsworth.org/events/squirrels-nature-club/

A monthly Saturday morning nature club for children with additional needs. Squirrels has been designed to allow both children and carers to explore and learn about the natural world and provides opportunities...