The Peak District and Derybshire offers an annual programme of events ranging from Country Fairs to Walking Festivals
A few are highlighted below :
1-31 May Leek Arts Festival, Leek (01538 483741)
15-16 May Chatsworth Nissan International Horse Trials (01246 582204)
18 June - 4 July Ashbourne Arts Festival (01335 348707)
7-25 July Buxton Festival (01298 70395) and Buxton Festival Fringe (01298 79351)
18 July Ashbourne Highland Gathering (01335 350415)
27 July Chesterfield Medieval Market (01246 345777/8)
31 July - 21 Aug International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival, Buxton (01422 323252)
4-5 Aug Bakewell Show (01629 812736)
14-15 Aug Crich Tramway Village 1940s Weekend (01773 854321)
26-30 Aug Gilbert & Sullivan Young Persons Festival, Buxton (01422 323252)
30 Aug Hope Show, Hope (01629 816558)
4 Sept - 301 Oct Matlock Bath Illuminations and Venetian Nights (01629 55082)
3-5 Sept Chatsworth Country Fair (01328 821821)
23-31 Oct Spookyshire (0845 833 0970)
28-30 Oct Chesterfield Garden of Light (01246 345777/8)
20 Nov - 24 Dec Santa Specials, Midland Railway, Butterley (01773 570140)
1 Nov - 23 Dec Chatsworth - A Russian Christmas (01246 565300)
5-13 Dec Haddon Hall Christmas Opening (01629 812855)
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During the summer months in the Peak District and Derbyshire look out for the unique spectacle of Well Dressings - a custom that celebrates water and the life it brings. Many villages decorate wells often combining with carnivals and festivals. Visitors are warmly welcomed. For a full list see www.visitpeakdistrict.com
Some local well dressings - contact Chesterfield Tourist Information Centre for 2010 dates (01246 345777/8) :
May Tissington
May Monyash
June Ashford-in-the-Water
June Cressbrook
June Litton
June Tideswell
June - July Bakewell
July Buxton
September Chesterfield
