The summer holidays are nearly here so we wanted to share some fun activities and events in Derbyshire to keep you and your family entertained over the holidays! We hope you enjoy! You can head to our Blog page to find more activities in the Derby area!
Family activity and kids activity days at White Hall Outdoor Centre
From one-day to five-day adventures, White Hall Outdoor Centre has something for everyone! Try zip wires, climbing walls, mountain biking, problem solving and more!
White Hall also hosts family activity days and SEND activity days.
Click here to find out more and book.
Go Ape in Buxton
Fancy zooming down a zip wire this summer? Then Go Ape is the place to be! Climb up rope ladders, leap off Tarzan swings, and more! Click here to find out more.
Poole’s Cavern Summer Kids’ Craft Sessions, Buxton: Tuesdays in August
Take part in craft workshops in a cavern setting this August! Click here to book.
Punch and Judy Spectacular at the Heights of Abraham: Summer 2025
That’s the way to do it! Punch and Judy are back and better than ever! Watch the Punch and Judy Spectacular this summer at the Heights of Abraham! Click here to book.
The Wombles at the Heights of Abraham: until November 2nd 2025
The Wombles are taking over at the Heights of Abraham this summer! See the Wombles every weekend and throughout the school holidays.
You can also explore the brand new ‘Womblemania’ exhibition, and head on the Wombles garden trail.
Click here to book tickets and find out more.
Deception Escape Rooms, Matlock
Fancy yourself as a detective? Then why not head to Deception Escape Rooms this summer and try your hand at beating the clock and solving the puzzle!
Click here to find out more.
Chesterfield Children’s Festival at Queen’s Park: 26th – 27th July
Head to Queen’s Park in Chesterfield this summer to take part in two days of storytelling, theatre, face painting and more! The event is free to attend, and includes BSL interpreters and accessible toilets, making the event accessible for all.
Click here to find out more.
Discovery at Crich Tramway Village: 28th July – 8th August
Head to Crich Tramway Village this summer for 12 days of fun activities for families! Craft, learn science and history facts, and meet characters from the past!
On August 6th – 8th you will also be able to attend the special feature ‘George Stephenson and The First Public Railway’ talks.
Click here to find out more or book now.
Medieval Times Interaction Exhibition / Interactive Dragon Quest Show at Mary Swanwick Primary School, Chesterfield: 29th July – 9th August
Mary Swanwick Primary School are hosting a free immersive medieval exhibition this summer! Take part in crafts, dress up, and enjoy immersive medieval fun! Click here to find out more.
Prefer dragons? If so, head down on the 29th July for an interactive dragon quest show for kids! Click here to find out more.
Level 1 Junior Farmer Day at Matlock Farm Park: 1st & 8th August / Emergency Services Day at Matlock Farm Park: 2nd August
Any aspiring farmers in the family? Then head to Matlock Farm Park this August for a Level 1 Junior Farm Day! Click here to pre-book.
Or perhaps you have an aspiring doctor or nurse? Then head to Matlock Farm Park on the 2nd August for their Emergency Services Day! Click here to pre-book.
Belper Pride Parade: 2nd August
The Pride Parade in Belper takes place on the 2nd August this year! Head to the Market Place for 11am to join in! Click here to find out more.
Buxton Brick Festival: 9th August
The first ever Buxton Brick Festival! Master builder, collector, or fan? Head to Buxton Crescent Assembly Room this August for a wide range of displays, demonstrations, stalls and more!
Click here to find out more.
Kid’s Lego Printing Workshop at Thornbridge Hall: 11th, 18th & 27th August
Head to Thornbridge Hall for the Kid’s Lego Printing Workshops with artist Dave Elson this August! Click here to find out more.
Matlock Park Summer Party: 23rd – 24th August
Matlock Park is hosting live music, face painting, inflatables and family workshops this August! Click here to find out more.
Legendary Joust at Bolsover Castle: 23rd – 25th August
Head on over to Bolsover Castle this August to see knights in shining armour, jousting battles, and hands-on-history. Click here to find out more.
Summer Sparks Fireworks Spectacular at Gulliver’s Kingdom: 30th August
Celebrate the end of summer at Gulliver’s Kingdom with a fireworks display and extended ride hours! You can even meet characters such as Dennis and Gnasher! Click here to find out more.
Chatsworth Country Fair: 29th – 31st August
Expect cookery shows, vintage fairgrounds, kids zones and more! Click here to find out more.
Best wishes,
Claire’s School Solutions x
