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)