Monthly

The Totally Locally Leek Sunday Supplement market is normally held on the first Sunday of every month in our historic market town of Leek with its 900 year old market charter and cobbled market place.

Bakewell Farmers market

January

Peak District Artisans at Chatsworth

A showcase of original works created by some 24 Peak District-based artists, designer makers, and contemporary artisans,

One of our favourite places to get out for some fresh air and a walk has to be Chatsworth Estate and perhaps enjoy one of their special afternoon teas too!

If it snows, or frosty - it is lovely to see the nearby 3 Polar Bears at Blackbrook Wildlife Park which is normally open all year round

February

3 Spectacular Snowdrop walks in the area  - at Hopton Hall, Rhode Hall and a walk around Millersdale village.  Enjoy an early Spring break with us and just enjoy a stunning walk with family and friends.

Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide Football  - Played in Ashbourne every Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday, this exciting and dramatic game is thought to be one of the oldest forms of football in the world.

Chatworth Opens its Farm Park and Adventure Playground for February Half Term Holidays.

March

Mothering Sunday - we normally have a special offer on of Cream Tea on arrival as a little treat for those that want to treat mum for a break with family

The Midlands Grand National at Uttoxeter Racecourse in March is one of the biggest sporting events in Staffordshire, drawing 16000 fans to a full day of pulsating horse-racing, topped off with the second largest steeplechase in the UK.

Spring bulb festival at award winning Trentham Gardens - over a million bulbs planted -  giving visitors an amazing uplifting, immersive and colourful experience as you walk through the gardens. 

Many attractions start to open up again after a winter break including Alton Towers, Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall

April

3 Spectacular S

May

The beautiful bluebells are out locally - which offer such lovely springtime walks and is one of our favourite times of year on the farm.

Explore our traditions in May with well dressings in Staffordshire at nearby Endon and at various villages throughout Derbyshire.  See stunning wells dressed and local village events celebrating the gift of water from the wells.

Staffordshire County Show highlights our agricultural roots and has superb displays and animal on show.

Chatsworth International Horse Trials

June

June sees the start of the The Garden outdoor Theatre  at Gawsworth Hall - will run from 22 June to 4 August 2024.

Chatsworth Garden and Plant Fair

July

International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival in Buxton Opera House. (30 years in 2024!! - dates for 2024 are 27 July – 10 August 2024 at the stunning  Buxton Opera House.

August

International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival in Buxton Opera House continues

Chatsworth Country Fair - normally the last weekend in August

Macclesfield Sheep Dog Trials

Dovedale/Ilam Sheep Dog Trials

September

International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival in Buxton Opera House. (30 years in 2024!! - dates for 2024 are 27 July – 10 August 2024 at the stunning  Buxton Opera House.

Abbots Bromley Horn Dance Festival

October

Pumpkin Maze at Pye Ash Farm

Spooktacular Halloween events at Alton Towers



November

Bonfire and firework events at Alton Towers, Chatsworth House and Rudyard Lake

Special Remembrance Day events at our National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire

This month also sees the start of the Chatsworth Christmas market weekends and well as other Christmas markets too.

Chatsworth at Christmas

Chatsworth Christmas in the garden events

December

Christmas events throughout the area - including Polar Bear visits at Peak Wildlife Centre, visit santa events as well as lots of independent shops and events in our local markets towns.