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SUMMARY:Shipley Country Park Food Festival Shipley Country Park\, Heanor?
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a delicious day out at the Shipley Country Park Food Festival\, where great food\, local producers and a relaxed festival atmosphere come together in the beautiful surroundings of one of Derbyshire’s most loved country parks. \nAt Shipley Country Park\, Heanor\nFrom Sat 20th June 2026 To Sun 21st June 2026\nFrom 10.30am To 4.00pm \n\n\nVisitors can explore a fantastic selection of street food vendors\, artisan food stalls and local producers\, offering everything from sizzling global street food and gourmet burgers to handmade cakes\, sweet treats and speciality drinks. Whether you’re craving something savoury\, indulgent or a little bit different\, there will be plenty to tempt your tastebuds. \nAlongside the food\, the festival will feature craft stalls\, local traders and family-friendly entertainment\, making it the perfect day out for all ages. Bring your friends\, bring the family\, and enjoy a relaxed festival vibe surrounded by nature. \nWith live music\, tasty food\, refreshing drinks and plenty of space to sit back and enjoy the atmosphere\, the Shipley Country Park Food Festival is a great way to spend the day outdoors while discovering some fantastic local food and drink. \nEvent Highlights\n\nA wide range of street food and artisan food traders\nLocal producers showcasing delicious handmade products\nCraft and gift stalls\nLive music and entertainment\nFamily-friendly atmosphere in a beautiful park setting\n\nCome hungry and make a day of it at the Shipley Country Park Food Festival. \nShipley Country Park\, Heanor\nSlack Lane\nHeanor\nDerbyshire\nDE75 7GX \n00
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LOCATION:Shipley Country Park\, Heanor Slack Lane Heanor Derbyshire DE75 7GX\, Heanor Slack Lane\, Heanor\, Derbyshire\, DE75 7GX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Food Festival,June 2026
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SUMMARY:Explore Peak District and Derbyshire National Trust summer gardens
DESCRIPTION:Early summer is the perfect time to reconnect with natures quiet rhythms. As borders burst into colour\, National Trust gardens in summer invite visitors to slow down and linger a little longer. \nTake in the sights and scents of flowers in full bloom and pause for a moment finding a peaceful escape from the pace of everyday life. \nVisitors can while away hours in the sunshine meandering along tree-lined paths\, through formal gardens and historic parterres\, or basking in the warmth of walled kitchen gardens. Shady orchards are home to heritage varieties of fruit trees\, and wildflower meadows buzz with life. Enjoy a solo stroll or share the moment with family and friends and pack a picnic for a full day out. \nEach garden is looked after by a team of the charity’s staff and volunteers and is planted to not only add colour and interest\, but support wildlife and nature too. \nTo celebrate the colourful\, quiet days of early summer\, the National Trust has pulled together a list of the best summer gardens to explore now in Peak District and Derbyshire. \nTo find out more visit: Gardens in the Peak District and Derbyshire | National Trust \nHere are the details for the best summer gardens in Peak District and Derbyshire: \nIlam Park\, Peak District   \nIn summer\, the Italianate Garden at Ilam Park provides a colourful focal point beneath the dramatic backdrop of Thorpe Cloud and the surrounding White Peak landscape. Formal planting\, sweeping terraces and vibrant seasonal displays bring the historic garden to life\, while the peaceful setting beside the River Manifold makes it an ideal place to pause\, picnic and take in the views. Ilam Park is open daily\, car park charges apply\, free for National Trust members. \nHardwick\, Doe\, Lea\, Chesterfield  \n\nVisiting the gardens at Hardwick\, open daily.\nAccessible garden walks\, perfect for pushchairs or wheelchair users\nPicnic under trees in the orchard amongst the wild grass meadow\nEnjoy early summer colour along the South Border\n\nAs early summer arrives\, the historic gardens of Hardwick are bursting with colour. From the vibrant floral borders to tranquil lawns\, Hardwick is the perfect place to find a moment of calm and reconnect with nature. The herbaceous borders are coming into full bloom with displays of alliums\, peonies and roses. The fragrant herb garden fills with summer colour and the orchards are a haven of tranquillity. \nCalke Abbey\, Ticknall \n\nVisiting Calke Abbey’s garden | Derbyshire | National Trust\, open daily.\nAccessible walks\, with buggy rides available to the garden entrance from the main car park\nWalk beneath the sweetpea arch and relax under dappled shade in the orchard\n\n\nTake a photo of the pelargoniums displayed on the auricula theatre\nSmell the roses and admire bright colours in the herbaceous borders\n\nCalke’s extensive gardens are in full bloom\, with the potted pelargoniums taking centre stage on the auricula theatre. The sweetpea arch in the physic garden provides a perfect photo opportunity\, and the slip garden is a quiet place to take a seat and enjoy the quiet\, awash with colour from the wildflower borders. Find shade under the trees in the Pleasure Grounds\, and cool off in the garden tunnels. \nKedleston Hall\, near Quarndon\, Derby  \n\nVisiting the park at Kedleston | Derbyshire | National Trust\, open daily\nOn June 24th and July 21st\, discover behind the scenes insights with Kedleston Hall’s gardeners\, Evening Garden Tours | National Trust\nOn June 12th and 13th\, outdoor theatre arrives with King Arthur and the Holy Fail\, Outdoor Theatre at Kedleston Hall – King Arthur and the Holy Fail | National Trust\nLeisurely strolls through vibrant 18th century Pleasure Ground flower beds\nGarden walks with accessibility\, ideal for wheelchair users and pushchairs\nHistoric features such as an 18th century Portland stone lion\, an orangery and Summer House.\nEnjoy sweeping views towards the house and surrounding countryside\nRest at a shady spot at the Loggia and enjoy views peering into the garden\n\nAs summer approaches and sunlight bathes Kedleston Hall’s historic garden\, discover picturesque pot displays\, scenic house viewpoints\, and 18th century beds in full bloom.  Across varied garden borders as the season develops\, uncover vibrant varieties of echinacea\, as well as colour pops of peonies\, roses\, and lobelia. Rooted in garden grounds for centuries\, uncover mature tree species such as oak and flowering sweet chestnut – perfect for finding a shady corner to pause and admire Kedleston’s garden at its best. \nThe Children’s Country House\, Sudbury\, Ashbourne\, DE6 5HT \n\nChildren’s Country House Garden | Derby | National Trust\, check online for summertime opening days\nAn accessible Sunken Garden for pushchair and wheelchair accessibility\nStroll along historic terraces highlighted with pots of colour\nExperience a mindful moment at Lilypond fountain in the centre of the garden\n\nAcross The Children’s Country House as we head into summer\, look out for early colour highlight in flowering alliums. As the season comes into its own\, woodland geraniums blossom and terrace beds feature roses in full bloom. At the Sunken Garden\, colour will continue to build with clusters of peonies and heuchera. A garden season highlight\, don’t miss flowering tree canopies of pink horse chestnut and scented lime trees – ideal for a peaceful spot to rest at out of the summer sun. \n00
URL:https://countryimagesmagazine.co.uk/event/summer-blooms-and-time-slows-down-explore-peak-district-and-derbyshire-national-trust-summer-gardens/
LOCATION:Kedleston Hall\, Kedleston Road\, near Quarndon\,\, Derby\,\, Derbyshire\,\, DE22 5JH
CATEGORIES:June 2026,National Trust
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SUMMARY:Summer Proms Concert with Derwent Brass
DESCRIPTION:Join Derbyshire’s No.1 brass band\, Derwent Brass\, for a spectacular evening of eclectic brass band music\, outstanding soloists\, iconic classics\, music from Brassed Off and a thrilling Proms style finale \nSt. Peter’s Church\, Derbyshire\, DE56 1EB \nSaturday 27th June 2026 @ 7.30pm \nThis special fundraising concert supports the band’s historic first appearance at the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain at the Royal Albert Hall later this year. \n\nSet within the beautiful surroundings of St Peter’s Church\, Belper\, the programme will feature audience favourites\, film and concert classics\, and a flag waving celebration to close the evening in true Proms tradition. The concert will be conducted by Derwent Brass Music Director Emeritus\, Keith Leonard. \nFollowing a landmark run of success\, including qualification for the Championship Section National Final at the Royal Albert Hall\, Derwent Brass continues to build a reputation as one of the UK’s most exciting and progressive brass bands. \nRefreshments will be available throughout the evening\, including a bar serving wine and soft drinks. \nClick here to book your tickets \n00
URL:https://countryimagesmagazine.co.uk/event/summer-proms-concert-with-derwent-brass/
LOCATION:St. Peter’s Church\, St Peter's Close\,\, Belper\,\, Derbyshire\, DE56 1EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:June 2026,Summer Proms Concert
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SUMMARY:Free Sadler Gate street party returns for fifth year
DESCRIPTION:– thanks to Derby Cathedral Quarter Business Improvement District (BID) \nAn all-day\, free party to celebrate Sadler Gate returns to Derby this summer after last year’s event attracted hundreds of visitors. \nThe Cathedral Quarter Business Improvement District (BID) is working with the Love Sadler Gate group\, representing resident businesses\, to organise the Celebrate Sadler Gate on Saturday\, June 27. As part of the day\, Derby people will be able to enjoy free street entertainment including a live show from high energy\, five-piece roaming brass band\, King Brasstards from 11.30am. \nSinging princesses will entertain shoppers outside The Old Bell\, there will be face painting for younger visitors\, choirs\, movie characters on the street\, flash sales in some of the shops and new and exciting UV disco for children in Ryders in The Blacksmiths Yard. \n\nDuring the day\, there will also be some free\, friendly competition where visitors can test their speed and agility on a Batak machine with some great prizes on offer. \nFormer Most Haunted star and Derby ghost expert\, Richard Felix\, will be offering historical tours and talks to explore the background and history of Sadler Gate. \nThe BID says the Celebrate Sadler Gate event will bring fun to the street and will mark everything that has been achieved on the historic city centre street in the last few years. \nResident businesses in Sadler Gate will also contribute to the celebration and entertain shoppers with a range of activities and special offers. Last year\, there were live DJ sets\, acoustic music\, a kids disco and many more elements that continued into the evening\, as the street swapped its daytime retail focus into its vibrant night-time atmosphere. \nBrad Worley\, BID Manager for Cathedral Quarter and St Peters Quarter\, said: “Celebrate Sadler Gate is one of our favourites of the year. \n“We are always excited about this free event\, and we look forward to seeing everyone there.” \n00
URL:https://countryimagesmagazine.co.uk/event/free-sadler-gate-street-party-returns-for-fifth-year/
LOCATION:The Cathedral Quarter Business Improvement District (BID)
CATEGORIES:free street entertainment,June 2026
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