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Derwent Brass are performing in the bandstand of the beautiful Belper River Gardens as part of ‘Larks in the Park’ 2026

Sunday 28th June | 2 – 4pm

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The band will deliver a relaxed but engaging 2 hour performance with a short break in the middle.

Top tip: there is limited seating at the River Gardens so it is recommended to bring a chair or rug!

Venue:

Belper River Gardens
Matlock Road
Belper
Derbyshire
DE56 1BE

Derwent brass band playing in the park

The unique riverside gardens have been offering visitors a tranquil setting to view the River Derwent for over 100 years. Located within the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage site adjacent to Strutt’s historic North Mill the riverside promenade allows flat easy access to the gardens and riverside.

The beautiful gardens include shrubberies and colourful flowerbeds together with a central bandstand. A new featured play area offers children play facilities inspired by the history of Belper and the cotton mill industry of the world heritage site.

Rowing boats may be hired in the summer to take a trip along nearly three miles of the river and catch sight of a variety of bird life.

Features include:

  • Boat house & Rowing Boats
  • Childrens Play area
  • Bandstand
  • Beths Poetry Trail
  • Mill Lade pond and ducks
  • Car parking
  • Public Toilets
  • Tea Rooms

For more information visit www.ambervalley.gov.uk/environment/parks-and-gardens/belper-river-gardens

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