What's On in Derbyshire

Discover Adventure At Conkers

Venue: Conkers

Address: Swadlincote

Website: www.visitconkers.com

Nestled in the heart of the National Forest, Conkers is a world of adventure, exploration and discovery! With over 120 acres of woodland, lakes and play zones, there’s something for everyone to enjoy....

Genius Tuition Derby

Venue: Genius Tuition Derby

Address: Moore Street 

Website: www.geniustuition.co.uk

With experienced PGCE qualified teachers that have over 12 years of experience, Genius Tuition want to deliver quality teaching and learning with the aim of developing their students academically and socially....

GKR Karate

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.gkrkarate.com

GKR brings the martial art of karate within reach of everyone, regardless of age or fitness level. Starting from 5 years of age, they have classes that cater for all people, especially families, all over...

S4 Swim School

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.s4swimschool.uk

Offering a clear objective to provide an excellent level of swimming lessons and coaching for children and adults. They specialise in advance technique in their swimming lessons and introductory coaching...

Soft Play Parties

Venue: Moorways Sports Village

Address: Derby

Website: www.everyoneactive.com/centre/moorways-sports-village-and-water-park/

A soft play party at Moorways Sports Village will give kids memories that will last for years to come. Parties combine adventure, fantastic fun and safety, all in one go. Moorways Sports Village is run...

The Easter HAF Programme

Venue: Derby

Website: derby.gov.uk/derbyhaf

The Easter Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme is designed for children who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals. If your child qualifies, you should have received an email or text...

The Kip McGrath Difference

Venue: Kip McGrath

Website: www.kipmcgrath.co.uk

Countless students have built confidence and achieved academic success through Kip programs since 1976. They understand how important it is to choose the right tutor for your child. Book a free no-obligation...

Chesterfield Flea Market

Venue: Chesterfield Market Place

Website: www.chesterfield.co.uk/visiting/events

Rummage for a bargain at the Chesterfield Flea Market. One of the biggest weekly flea markets in the country, there are regularly more than 120 stalls. You never know what might be on sale second-hand!...

Wildlings at Hem Heath Woods

Venue: Hem Heath Woods

Address: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

Website: www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events/

Wildlings is a play group with a twist with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust! Go along and try new things outdoors. Following the Forest School ethos of child-led explorations you could swing in a hammock,...

Easter Egg-stravaganza!

Venue: Matlock Farm Park

Address: Jaggers Lane, Matlock

Website: matlockfarmpark.co.uk/coming-up/easter-egg-stravaganza/

Visit for some egg-citing, memory-making fun this Easter time! Meet the cade lambs, learn more about them and watch them being bottle fed. See little chicks and ducklings too for some very gentle petting....

Museum on the Move: Tudors

Venue: Hasland Village Hall

Website: chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk/shows/museum-on-the-move-tudors/

What was it like living in the Tudor world? Find out through this interactive exhibition that includes handling objects (replica Tudor items), mysterious Tudor items and fun activities. Free entry.

Sharpe’s Family Easter Trail!

Venue: Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

Address: West St, Swadlincote

Website: www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk/event/sharpes-family-easter-trail/

Visit this Easter and take part in the family Easter Trail! £1 per trail sheet, including a prize! 10am-5pm.

Spring Spectacular

Venue: Gulliver’s Kingdom

Website: www.gulliverskingdomresort.co.uk/super-spring

Bounce along with the Easter Bunny and Candy Crew for madcap antics and eggscellent entertainment this April at Gulliver's.

"Bramhall's Amusements" Children’s Inflatable Fun

Venue: Pavilion Gardens

Address: St John's Road, Buxton

Website: paviliongardens.co.uk/events/

“Bramhall’s Amusements” Children’s Inflatable Fun in the Octagon Hall! Costs £6 per child plus booking fee. Advance booking is essential.

Chesterfield Vegan Market

Venue: New Square

Address: Chesterfield

Website: www.chesterfield.co.uk/visiting/events

The Chesterfield Vegan Market offers an amazing range of vegan products including cakes, chocolate, dog treats, fudge, jewellery, household goods, clothing, pies, pizza, plastic free and zero waste solutions...

The Extraordinary Time-Travelling Adventures of Baron Munchausen

Venue: Partington Theatre

Address: Glossop

Website: partingtontheatre.org.uk

The Extraordinary Time-Travelling Adventures of Baron Munchausen is a family-friendly, improvised, storytelling comedy show. Top award-winning comedians and improvisers are challenged to tell extravagant...

The Night Sky Show

Venue: Regent Theatre

Address: Stoke-on-Trent

Website: www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-night-sky-show/regent-theatre/

Using amazing visual effects, The Night Sky Show will take you on a fantastic and epic journey across the cosmos. Astronomer and author Adrian West (aka VirtualAstro) presents a glorious visual and thought-provoking...

Easter Nature Tots at The Wolseley Centre

Venue: The Wolseley Centre

Address: Wolseley Bridge, Stafford

Website: www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events/

Nature Tots is an indoor and outdoor adult and toddler group run by Staffordshire Wildlife trust. Each week has a different theme. All activities are designed to encourage your toddler’s engagement with...

Forest Friends Outdoor Stay and Play at Longnor, Buxton

Venue: St Bartholomew's Primary School

Address: Buxton

Website: www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events/

At 'Forest Friends' you'll play forest school style, using nature as your guide and seeing where curiosity takes you. Adventures will be different each month but could range from swinging in hammocks,...

Clay Play!

Venue: Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

Address: West St, Swadlincote

Website: www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk/event/clay-play-14/

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...

Taylormania

Venue: Derby Arena

Address: Royal Way, Pride Park, Derby

Website: www.derbylive.co.uk/whats-on/taylormania/

An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary artists of our time. Katy Ellis a self-confessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers promises to...

Bing's Birthday

Venue: Regent Theatre

Address: Stoke-on-Trent

Website: www.atgtickets.com/shows/bings-birthday/regent-theatre/

Get ready for an amazing celebration with Bing’s Birthday, a brand-new live stage show packed with fun, laughter and surprises! This show is perfect for families and little Bingsters who want to experience...

Bugsy Malone

Venue: Partington Theatre

Address: Glossop

Website: partingtontheatre.org.uk/event/bugsy-malone/

Limelight Musical Theatre are excited to be performing the classic gangster story of Bugsy Malone. Bugsy Malone captures a flashy world of would-be hoodlums, showgirls, and dreamers – all played by child...

Easter Make & Take @ Sharpe’s!

Venue: Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

Address: West St, Swadlincote

Website: www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk/event/easter-make-take-sharpes/

Celebrate Easter with some crafty fun! Drop in or book your place now! £5 per person participating, accompanying non-participating adults are £1.50 – booking is essential.

Art Club!

Venue: Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

Address: West St, Swadlincote

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

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...

Dracula Orienteers in Derby

Venue: Museum of Making - Derby Museums

Website: derbymuseums.org

Explore Derby’s Dracula connections with an orienteering map! The four routes from the Museum take you round historic theatres and haunted pubs. You can run or walk (in optional fancy dress) round the...

Easter Panto - Pinocchio

Venue: Winding Wheel Theatre

Address: 13 Holywell St, Chesterfield

Website: chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk/shows/easter-panto-pinocchio/

Join Pinocchio as he sets off on his adventure to Fantasy Island, where he hopes to learn right from wrong and fulfil his dreams of becoming a real boy. But will he follow his conscience or will the wicked...

STEAM Tots – April

Venue: Museum of Making - Derby Museums

Website: derbymuseums.org

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...

Jurassic Earth

Venue: Derby Arena

Address: Royal Way, Pride Park, Derby

Website: www.derbylive.co.uk/whats-on/jurassic-earth1/

Feel the excitement of watching a dinosaur egg hatch in front of your eyes and the thrill of meeting the cutest Ankylosaurus, Pterodactyl and baby hatchlings... A thrilling, fun-filled 75 minute family...

"Bramhall's Amusements" Children’s Inflatable Fun

Venue: Pavilion Gardens

Address: St John's Road, Buxton

Website: paviliongardens.co.uk/events/

“Bramhall’s Amusements” Children’s Inflatable Fun in the Octagon Hall! Costs £6 per child plus booking fee. Advance booking is essential.

AIMING HIGH Signs of Spring Wildplay at The Wolseley Centre

Venue: The Wolseley Centre

Address: Wolseley Bridge, Stafford

Website: www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events/

Visit the outdoor classroom to discover the signs of spring and lots of exciting activities to go with it. These two hour long activities give you and your children the chance to explore the great outdoors,...

Family Wildlings at The Wolseley Centre

Venue: The Wolseley Centre

Address: Wolseley Bridge, Stafford

Website: www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events/

This Easter visit for a special Family Wildlings where older siblings can join in the fun too! Wildlings is a play group with a twist with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust! Go along and try new things outdoors....

There's a Monster in Your Show

Venue: Lichfield Garrick Theatre

Address: Lichfield

Website: www.lichfieldgarrick.com/events/theres-a-monster-in-your-show

Tom Fletcher’s interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved ‘Who’s in Your Book?' series makes its debut as a brand-new musical show. A high-energy 50-minute...

Wildfamilies at Hem Heath Woods

Venue: Hem Heath Woods

Address: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

Website: www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events/

Want to get the children outdoors this half term? These two hour long activities give you and your children the chance to explore the great outdoors, with the Wildchild Team at hand to help you along the...

The Wizard of Oz

Venue: Gatehouse Theatre

Address: Eastgate Street, Stafford

Website: www.gatehousetheatre.co.uk/whatson-event/the-wizard-of-oz/

For the perfect Easter treat, Polka Dot Pantomimes’ sparkling new adaptation of The Wizard of Oz lands on stage. Are you ready to embark on a magical adventure like no other? Be prepared to be transported...

Easter Fair

Venue: Pavilion Gardens

Address: St John's Road, Buxton

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

The "Easter Extravaganza" is their first seasonal event spanning all four days over the Easter bank holiday weekend and offering a great weekend of fun for the whole family. There will be over 50 stalls...

Good Friday: Dinosaur Fun Day!

Venue: Matlock Farm Park

Address: Jaggers Lane, Matlock

Website: matlockfarmpark.co.uk/coming-up/good-friday-dinosaur-fun-day/

Get involved in some fantastic dinosaur fun! Learn about Rita the great T-Rex and several baby dinosaurs at small outdoor shows throughout the day, see them wander the park to get up close for photos and...

Sweet & Sour

Venue: Winding Wheel Theatre

Address: Holywell Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Website: chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk/shows/sweet-sour/

Get ready for an electrifying night of pop anthems, heartbreak hits, and fierce rival vibes at Sweet and Sour – the ultimate Olivia Rodrigo vs. Sabrina Carpenter tribute show! Featuring a powerhouse...

Clay Modelling in The Courtyard at Peak Village

Venue: The Courtyard, Peak Village

Address: Chatsworth Road, Rowsley

Website: www.chatsworth.org/events/clay-modelling-in-the-courtyard-at-peak-village/

Enjoy a day of clay-based family fun, led by the creative duo Helen and Sarah from The Clayrooms. This free activity asks participants to create a clay figure for inclusion in a collective artwork for...

Easter at Peak Village

Venue: Peak Village

Address: Chatsworth Road, Rowsley

Website: www.chatsworth.org/events/easter-at-peak-village/

Get creative with Easter-inspired activities at this Alice in Wonderland themed event with storytelling, craft sessions and a fun, Easter trail for all the family. Free entry and parking. 11am - 4pm.

Easter Egg Hunt and Fancy Dress

Venue: Ringwood Hall Hotel and Spa

Address: Chesterfield

Website: www.chesterfield.co.uk/events/easter-egg-hunt-and-picnic/

What is a more exciting way to spend Easter Sunday than with a Mad Hatter-themed egg hunt and fancy dress party? Take part in an egg-stravagant search for goodies at the hotel’s beautiful grounds. Children...

Easter Sunday: The Big Bubbleman!

Venue: Matlock Farm Park

Address: Jaggers Lane, Matlock

Website: matlockfarmpark.co.uk/coming-up/easter-sunday-the-big-bubbleman/

The Big Bubbleman, his bubble mill, wands and special potions make the most amazing bubbles! Children also have the opportunity to make their own big bubbles or create smaller multi-coloured bubbles with...

Cinderella Ice Cream Seller

Venue: New Vic Theatre

Address: Etruria Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Website: www.newvictheatre.org.uk/productions/cinderella-ice-cream-seller/

Perfect for children and families alike, this exciting musical retelling of a fairy-tale classic promises a delightful blend of storytelling, stunning live music, and theatrical magic that will capture...

Antique And Collectors Fair

Venue: Pavilion Gardens

Address: St John's Road, Buxton

Website: paviliongardens.co.uk/events/

Over 100 quality stalls will fill the room with a wide range of items. If you 're looking to add to you home, garden, wardrobe or collection it's the place to visit. Adults £2.50, concessions £2, accompanied...

St George's Day Celebrations

Venue: Derby City Centre

Website: www.derbylive.co.uk/whats-on/

Derby’s annual St George’s Day celebrations highlights English heritage and culture in all its eccentricities. Discover dragons, medieval knights and St George in this free family event in Derby’s...

Toy Bank Weekend

Venue: Gulliver’s Kingdom

Website: www.gulliverskingdomresort.co.uk/toy-bank-weekend

Enjoy discounted theme park entry from £15pp when you bring along a new and unused toy (one per booking) to donate when you arrive. In support of KidsOut, your generous donations will help support local...

Wildlings at Hem Heath Woods

Venue: Hem Heath Woods

Address: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

Website: www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events/

Wildlings is a play group with a twist with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust! Go along and try new things outdoors. Following the Forest School ethos of child-led explorations you could swing in a hammock,...

Under 5s Make & Take

Venue: Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

Address: West St, Swadlincote

Website: www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk/event/under-5s-make-take-3/

A new session, combining the popular Messy and Sensory Play sessions and adding a splash of creativity! Each month will offer a themed craft activity for under 5s. £5 per child, additional adults (not...

Princess & Pirate Weekend

Venue: Gulliver’s Kingdom

Website: www.gulliverskingdomresort.co.uk/princess-and-pirate-weekend-2

There will be treasure treats, fancy dress events, themed activities and so much more at Gulliver's Kingdom’s Princess and Pirate Bank Holiday Weekend takeover!

Family Make & Take: Transport!

Venue: Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

Address: West St, Swadlincote

Website: www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk/event/family-make-take-transport/

As part of the Festival of Transport they will be opening their doors from 10am-2pm. Enjoy the day and pop by for some crafty fun between 10.30am and 12.30pm! Drop in or book your place online. £5 per...

Buxton Comic Con

Venue: Pavilion Gardens

Address: Buxton

Website: paviliongardens.co.uk/events/comic-con/

Buxton Comic Con is a free entry family fun event with characters, cosplay, meet and greets, photo opportunities, retro gaming, Lego displays, stalls and more. Octagon Hall, 10am - 4pm.

Forest Friends Outdoor Stay and Play at Longnor, Buxton

Venue: St Bartholomew's Primary School

Address: Buxton Rd, Longnor, Buxton

Website: www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events/

At 'Forest Friends' you'll play forest school style, using nature as your guide and seeing where curiosity takes you. Adventures will be different each month but could range from swinging in hammocks,...

Chatsworth Young Farmers

Venue: Chatsworth

Website: www.chatsworth.org/events/chatsworth-young-farmers/

Spend an afternoon helping the farmyard team with their daily jobs, from collecting eggs to grooming the animals. This is a great opportunity for hands-on involvement in caring for farm animals and learning...

Born to Dance

Venue: Winding Wheel Theatre

Address: Holywell Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Website: chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk/shows/born-to-dance-2025/

Diane Bradbury Theatre Dance School returns for its annual showcase. With dazzling costumes and electric routines, one of Chesterfield's leading dance schools once again raises the roof in this thrilling...

May Half Term

Venue: Gulliver’s Kingdom

Website: www.gulliverskingdomresort.co.uk/opening-times-and-prices

Enjoy fun-filled adventures at Gulliver’s every day during May half term. Book early to save more on your theme park tickets or extend the fun with a magical short break!

Top Secret - The Magic of Science

Venue: Pavilion Arts Centre

Address: St John's Rd, Buxton

Website: buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/event/top-secret-the-magic-of-science-2025

Fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science. Top Secret is a fast-moving colourful magical science show filled with mystery, suspense, and lots and lots of mess!

Bank Holiday Weekend Spring Spectacular

Venue: Pavilion Gardens

Address: Buxton

Website: paviliongardens.co.uk/events/

In the Octagon Hall there will be large range of stalls selling an array of interesting, unique and often handmade gifts, photographs, homeware, ladies fashion, cards, jewellery, plants, toys and more....

The Staffordshire County Show

Venue: Staffordshire County Showground

Website: www.staffscountyshowground.co.uk

The show offers something for visitors of all ages, and this year’s main attraction is the exhilarating Bolddog Lings Motorcycle Display Team. With a packed Main Ring programme, several competitions...

Sea Glass for Families

Venue: Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

Address: West St, Swadlincote, Derbyshire

Website: www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk/event/sea-glass-for-families-2/

Join Karen from Shore Things to create art from the fragments of glass and pottery that are washed up on our beaches every day. Even if you think you’re not creative, Karen will lead you through the...

Chatsworth Family Festival

Venue: Chatsworth

Website: www.chatsworth.org/events/chatsworth-family-festival/

The family festival in the garden returns for a second year offering a host of entertainment and activities designed to entertain every family member. The festival will follow a week of half term activities...

The Big 1

Venue: Chaddesden Park

Address: Derby

Website: www.inderby.org.uk/parks/events/the-big-1/

The Big 1 at Chaddesden Park returns this year with a great selection of stalls, food, dance displays, live entertainment, and the return of the fantastic dog show plus a Fun Fair! Free entry.

The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe

Venue: Regent Theatre

Address: Stoke-on-Trent

Website: www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe/regent-theatre/

Step through the wardrobe into the magic kingdom of Narnia where a world of wonder awaits. Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they meet new friends, face dangerous foes and learn the lessons of courage,...

Wildlings at Hem Heath Woods

Venue: Hem Heath Woods

Address: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

Website: www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events/

Wildlings is a play group with a twist with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust! Go along and try new things outdoors. Following the Forest School ethos of child-led explorations you could swing in a hammock,...

Under 5s Make & Take

Venue: Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

Address: West St, Swadlincote, Derbyshire

Website: www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk/event/under-5s-make-take-2/

A new session, combining the popular Messy and Sensory Play sessions and adding a splash of creativity! Each month will offer a themed craft activity for under 5s. £5 per child, additional adults (not...

Museum on the Move: Vikings

Venue: Duckmanton Primary School

Website: chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk/shows/museum-on-the-move-vikings/

A Viking extravaganza with Duckmanton Primary School. Tactile handling objects and fun activities including weaving, writing your names in runes and making a Viking sheild. Free entry.

Pretty Muddy

Venue: Markeaton Park

Address: Derby

Website: www.inderby.org.uk/parks/events/

Climb, crawl and slide your way around the Pretty Muddy® obstacle course, have fun and raise money for life-saving cancer research.

STEAM Tots – June

Venue: Museum of Making - Derby Museums

Website: derbymuseums.org

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...

The Worst Princess

Venue: Lichfield Garrick Theatre

Address: Lichfield

Website: www.lichfieldgarrick.com/events/the-worst-princess

A delightful dragontastic show for pop princesses and naughty knights. Full House Theatre’s new family show is about to explode into a theatre near you bringing this bestselling picture book to life...

Race for Life

Venue: Markeaton Park

Address: Derby

Website: www.inderby.org.uk/parks/events/

The 5k and 10k course is suitable for all abilities. Take part with a group of friends or family, have fun and raise money for life-saving cancer research.

Celebrating Jane Austen

Venue: Chatsworth

Website: www.chatsworth.org/events/celebrating-jane-austen/

Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday, and the 20th anniversary of Chatsworth becoming 'Pemberley' for Joe Wright's 2005 film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. Experience a range of talks, garden tours...

Flowers and Friendship Bracelets

Venue: Regent Theatre

Address: Stoke-on-Trent

Website: www.atgtickets.com/shows/flowers-and-friendship-bracelets/regent-theatre/

Get ready for a dazzling explosion of music, dance, and excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets takes to the stage! It's the ultimate pop concert and celebrate the biggest hits from the hottest...

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Venue: New Mills Art Theatre

Address: High Peak

Website: www.ticketsource.co.uk/btw/chitty-chitty-bang-bang/e-eyexzl

Based on the 1968 film of the same name, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang tells the story of an eccentric inventor named Caractacus Potts who sets about restoring an old race car from a scrap heap. With a fantastical...

Matricks Illusion: Reimagined

Venue: Lichfield Garrick Theatre

Address: Lichfield

Website: www.lichfieldgarrick.com/events/matricks-illusion

Matricks Illusion is excited to bring their new production of Reimagined! Taking the classics of magic and reimagining them with a modern twist, this is their most dynamic and innovative show yet. Balancing...

Stage Productions presents Shrek The Musical

Venue: Regent Theatre

Address: Stoke-on-Trent

Website: www.atgtickets.com/shows/stage-productions-presents-shrek-the-musical/regent-theatre/

This vibrant and whimsical musical brings to life the beloved characters from the hit animated film, featuring a sensational score with memorable songs. Follow the lovable ogre Shrek as he embarks on a...

Flowers and Friendship Bracelets

Venue: Lichfield Garrick Theatre

Address: Lichfield

Website: www.lichfieldgarrick.com/events/flowers-friendship-bracelets

Get ready for a dazzling explosion of music, dance, and excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets takes to the stage! Visit for the ultimate pop concert and celebrate the biggest hits from the hottest...

Spot's Birthday Party

Venue: Lichfield Garrick Theatre

Address: Lichfield

Website: www.lichfieldgarrick.com/events/spots-birthday-party

Spot had such fun celebrating his birthday last year that he is back to celebrate again, and everyone’s invited! Join Spot and his friends for this engaging and interactive show for everyone 2+ and their...