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Take a walk for health in the Peak? Shop for local produce at a market near you? Work out in a gym or take a swim or join in a sporting activity? There are also lots of healthy and fun activities for younger people (under 18) and many local clubs you can join.
The Mayor's diary lists civic events. There are regular Business events and networking opportunities during the week. Also view the Visit Peak District (**external website) website, the Pavilion Gardens (**external website) website – or drop into our Tourism Information Centre for brochures, information leaflets and advice. There are lots happening around High Peak – scroll down the list below.
| Date & Time | Event details | Location & contacts |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, July 9 to Sunday, July 27; 7.30pm–11pm daily |
BUXTON FESTIVAL 2008 charges vary with each event – the well-established, classical, annual festival for music and literature lovers – includes two full-scale Festival opera productions, an outstanding concert and literature programme; featuring The Poacher by Lortzing; Samson by Handel; An English triple bill: Savitri by Holst; The Wandering Scholar by Holst; Riders to the Sea by Vaughan Williams; Dido and Aeneas by Purcell; Street Scene by Weill; A Chair in Love by Metcalf. |
For more details, call 01298 70395 or visit the Buxton Opera House website (external website**) |
| Wednesday, July 9, to Sunday, July 27; 7.30pm–11pm daily |
BUXTON FESTIVAL FRINGE 2008 Free entry, with some charges for individual events – the Fringe offers a huge variety of 500 events, open to all, from drama to music, also visual arts, dance, family events, street theatre, poetry, guided walks and much more. |
For more details, call 01298 79351. |
| Weekend 26–27 July, 10am–4.30pm |
Plant & Gardening Fair – Admission free;
showcasing plants, including rare and unusual species, garden equipment and furniture from local suppliers and companies specialising in garden design |
Pavilion Gardens (**external website), Buxton |
| Weekend 26–27 July, 10am–4.30pm |
Jewellery Fair – Admission free;
an exciting mix of hand crafted jewellery, brought together under one roof, giving you the opportunity to buy from an excellent selection of jewellers, offering their own unique and interesting quality jewellery |
Pavilion Gardens (**external website), Buxton |
| Weekend 26–27 July, 10am–4.30pm |
The Great Dome Art Fair – Admission free;
Featuring quality art and craft work by 53 members of Peak District Products, including paintings, furniture, ceramics, glass, textiles, jewellery, photography and lots more. |
The Devonshire Dome, Devonshire Road, Buxton ; for more information, call Pauline Townsend on 01298 22117, or visit www.peakdistrictproducts.co.uk (**external website) |
| Sunday 27 July 2pm–4pm |
Band in the Park 2008: Belper Town Wind Band – free |
Bandstand outside Pavilion Gardens (**external website), Buxton admin 01298 23114 |
| Sunday 3 August 10am–3pm |
Castleton Farmer's Market – Admission free Indoor year round market in picturesque Castleton, with plenty of parking available, and disabled access. |
Village Hall, Castleton.
Call Lindsey Carruthers on 01433 620699 |
| Sunday 3 August 2pm–4pm |
Band in the Park 2008: Holymoorside Band – free |
Bandstand outside Pavilion Gardens (**external website), Buxton admin 01298 23114 |
| Thursday 7 August 10am–4pm |
Buxton Farmer's Market – Admission free Year round indoor market in the historic spa town of Buxton, under the dome of cast iron and glass, each month, usually on the first Thursday. |
Octagon, Pavilion Gardens (**external website), Buxton
admin 01298 23114 |
| Saturday 9 August 10am–2pm |
Whaley Bridge Farmer's Market – Admission free A year round indoor market in Whaley Bridge on the second Saturday of each month, with easy access and parking available. |
Uniting Church, Buxton Road, whaley Bridge.
Contact our Economic Development team on 0845 129 7777 or 01298 28400 |
| Sunday 10 August 2pm–4pm |
Band in the Park 2008: Hawk Green Band – free |
Bandstand outside Pavilion Gardens (**external website), Buxton admin 01298 23114 |
| Wednesday 13 August |
Family Fun Day at Tintwistle |
Anyone interested in helping to organise or support the event, please contact High Peak Community Housing's Neighbourhood Coordinator Frank Wood on 0845 129 8075 |
| Saturday 23 August |
Dove Holes Village Carnival This carnival, with a procession, is being revived after 16 years, at Dove Holes, near Buxton – more details here |
For further information, contact Simon Axford on 07718 269703, or Sally at the Wheatsheaf pub on 07834 922133. |
| Sunday 24 August 2pm–4pm |
Band in the Park 2008: Lydgate Brass Band – free |
Bandstand outside Pavilion Gardens (**external website), Buxton admin 01298 23114 |
| Bank Holiday Monday 25 August 10am–4pm |
Buxton Book Fair – admission £1 (50p concessions), free for accompanied children Fresh stock each month from regular and visiting dealers |
Paxton Suite at the Pavilion Gardens (**external website), Buxton – more details from organisers Jan and Ian Millington, call 01782 542258 |
| Bank Holiday Monday 25 August 2pm–4pm |
Band in the Park 2008: Poynton Royal British Legion Band – free |
Bandstand outside Pavilion Gardens (**external website), Buxton admin 01298 23114 |
| Bank Holiday Monday, August 25 – Saturday, August 30, |
IVOR NOVELLO FESTIVAL
with glorious music and lavish spectacle... Ivor and Noel in Concert – Gala concert on Aug 25, 7.30pm, featuring songs from Ivor Novello's Perchance to Dream and Noel Coward's Bitter Sweet. Novello Films – extracts from most successful feature films and clips from Ivor's recently discovered home movies, shot in colour in the 1930s and 1950s, on Aug 27, 7.30pm, at the Pauper's Pit in the Old Hall Hotel, £4. Novello Exhibition of memorabilia – Aug 27-30, free, in the Festival Shop, next to the Opera House. Glamorous Night – 1st of Novello's great musical plays; Aug 28-30, 7.30pm and Saturday matinee 2.30pm. Novello Pot-Pourri – Aug 29, 2.30pm at the Old Hall Hotel, £3 - anecdotes about the lives, work and friendship of Ivor Novello and Noel Coward. Novello Workshop – Aug 30, 11am-12.30pm, Buxton Opera House stage, £2 (children £1); experience the magic of Novello for yourself by being part of one big number from a Novello musical – all comers, any age! |
Present Company stages its fifth Ivor Novello musical, in its 21st annual performance at Buxton Opera House (**external website); tickets from £12.50 (evenings) and from £11 (matinee); save £4 when you buy tickets for both the concert and the musical – call box office on 0845 127 2190, or visit the website, www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk (**external website) |
| Tuesday 26 August |
Family Fun Day at Hayfield |
Anyone interested in helping to organise or support the event, please contact High Peak Community Housing's Neighbourhood Coordinator Frank Wood on 0845 129 8075 |
| Tuesday 26 August 7:30pm–11pm – on the last Tuesday of every month |
Word Wizards' Poetry Slam – admission £2.50
A rare cultural treat for poets and poetry fans – Word Wizards provides a regular platform for poets, who require some skill and a huge dose of luck to win, with performance geared for audience enjoyment. More details here Book in advance! – Entry on the night cannot be guaranteed. Licensed bar, coffee and tea available at the venue. |
Venue: Grove Hotel, Buxton.
For prices, rules and bookings, call Rob Stevens on 01298 77362 or mobile 0781 328 9358 – or email srobert549@aol.com or poetryslamUK@aol.com. Performers are advised to book ahead. |
| Sunday 31 August 2pm–4pm |
Band in the Park 2008: High Peak Swing Band – free |
Bandstand outside Pavilion Gardens (**external website), Buxton admin 01298 23114 |
| Thursday 4 September 10am–4pm |
Buxton Farmer's Market – Admission free Year round indoor market in the historic spa town of Buxton, under the dome of cast iron and glass, each month, usually on the first Thursday. |
Octagon, Pavilion Gardens (**external website), Buxton
admin 01298 23114 |
| Friday, Sept 5 – Sunday, Sept 7, 2008. |
Glossop Victorian Weekend – Victorian themed extravaganza complete with victorian costume, steam engines and family entertainment. | Glossop; for more information, email info@infocusphotography.co.uk. |
| Weekend of 6 & 7 September 10am–4.30pm |
Craft Fair – Admission free;
great opportunity to see and buy an excellent mix of quality crafts from the region |
Pavilion Gardens (**external website), Buxton |
| Sunday 7 September 10am–3pm |
Castleton Farmer's Market – Admission free Indoor year round market in picturesque Castleton, with plenty of parking available, and disabled access. |
Village Hall, Castleton.
Call Lindsey Carruthers on 01433 620699 |
| Sunday 7 September 2pm–4pm |
Band in the Park 2008: Burbage Band – free |
Bandstand outside Pavilion Gardens (**external website), Buxton admin 01298 23114 |
| Saturday 13 September 10am–4pm |
Buxton Fine Food Fair – Admission free;
An opportunity to buy a great range of food direct from local farmers and producers, and specialty food and drink from around the world |
Octagon, Pavilion Gardens (**external website), Buxton
admin 01298 23114 |
| Saturday 13 September 10am–2pm |
Whaley Bridge Farmer's Market – Admission free A year round indoor market in Whaley Bridge on the second Saturday of each month, with easy access and parking available. |
Uniting Church, Buxton Road, whaley Bridge.
Contact our Economic Development team on 0845 129 7777 or 01298 28400 |
| Sunday 14 September, 10am–4.30pm |
Plant & Gardening Fair – Admission free;
showcasing plants, including rare and unusual species, garden equipment and furniture from local suppliers and companies specialising in garden design |
Pavilion Gardens (**external website), Buxton |
| Weekend of 20 & 21 September, 10am–4.30pm |
Artists & Designers Fair – Admission free;
showcasing the best art, furniture, ceramics, silverware, glassware, jewellery, textiles, photography and other design-led products from around the region. |
Pavilion Gardens (**external website), Buxton |
| Sunday 28 September 10am–4pm |
Buxton Book Fair – admission £1 (50p concessions), free for accompanied children Fresh stock each month from regular and visiting dealers |
Paxton Suite at the Pavilion Gardens (**external website), Buxton – more details from organisers Jan and Ian Millington, call 01782 542258 |
| Tuesday 30 September 7:30pm–11pm – on the last Tuesday of every month |
Word Wizards' Poetry Slam – admission £2.50
A rare cultural treat for poets and poetry fans – Word Wizards provides a regular platform for poets, who require some skill and a huge dose of luck to win, with performance geared for audience enjoyment. More details here Book in advance! – Entry on the night cannot be guaranteed. Licensed bar, coffee and tea available at the venue. |
Venue: Grove Hotel, Buxton.
For prices, rules and bookings, call Rob Stevens on 01298 77362 or mobile 0781 328 9358 – or email srobert549@aol.com or poetryslamUK@aol.com. Performers are advised to book ahead. |
| Thursday 2 October 10am–4pm |
Buxton Farmer's Market – Admission free Year round indoor market in the historic spa town of Buxton, under the dome of cast iron and glass, each month, usually on the first Thursday. |
Octagon, Pavilion Gardens (**external website), Buxton
admin 01298 23114 |
| Friday 3 October, 8.30pm–11.45pm |
Buxton Buzz Comedy Club – Admission £6;
The very best in stand-up comedy. |
Upstairs at the Old Clubhouse (opposite Buxton Opera House), Buxton, SK17, from 8.30pm |
| Sunday 5 October 10am–3pm |
Castleton Farmer's Market – Admission free Indoor year round market in picturesque Castleton, with plenty of parking available, and disabled access. |
Village Hall, Castleton.
Call Lindsey Carruthers on 01433 620699 |
| Saturday 11 October 10am–2pm |
Whaley Bridge Farmer's Market – Admission free A year round indoor market in Whaley Bridge on the second Saturday of each month, with easy access and parking available. |
Uniting Church, Buxton Road, whaley Bridge.
Contact our Economic Development team on 0845 129 7777 or 01298 28400 |
| Weekend 11–12 October, 10am–4.30pm |
Jewellery Fair – Admission free;
an exciting mix of hand crafted jewellery, brought together under one roof, giving you the opportunity to buy from an excellent selection of jewellers, offering their own unique and interesting quality jewellery |
Pavilion Gardens (**external website), Buxton |
| Weekend of 18 & 19 October 10am–4pm |
Great Peak District Fair – Adults £1, children and pensioners free;
Celebrating locally produced foods, arts and crafts; featuring more than 100 exhibitors, including Peak District Cuisine chefs at work in the demonstration kitchen, creating delicious dishes from local ingredients; also free children's entertainment, live music, and demonstrations by local artists and crafts people |
More information: call Buxton Tourist Information on 01298 25106; visit Pavilion Gardens, or (**external website), Buxton |
| Sunday 26 October 10am–4pm |
Buxton Book Fair – admission £1 (50p concessions), free for accompanied children Fresh stock each month from regular and visiting dealers |
Octagon Hall at the Pavilion Gardens (**external website), Buxton – more details from organisers Jan and Ian Millington, call 01782 542258 |
| Tuesday 28 October 7:30pm–11pm – on the last Tuesday of every month |
Word Wizards' Poetry Slam – admission £2.50
A rare cultural treat for poets and poetry fans – Word Wizards provides a regular platform for poets, who require some skill and a huge dose of luck to win, with performance geared for audience enjoyment. More details here Book in advance! – Entry on the night cannot be guaranteed. Licensed bar, coffee and tea available at the venue. |
Venue: Grove Hotel, Buxton.
For prices, rules and bookings, call Rob Stevens on 01298 77362 or mobile 0781 328 9358 – or email srobert549@aol.com or poetryslamUK@aol.com. Performers are advised to book ahead. |
| Sunday 2 November 10am–3pm |
Castleton Farmer's Market – Admission free Indoor year round market in picturesque Castleton, with plenty of parking available, and disabled access. |
Village Hall, Castleton.
Call Lindsey Carruthers on 01433 620699 |
| Wednesday 5 November |
Dove Holes Bonfire and Fireworks Display – More details here soon |
Dove Holes Community Association, off the A6 in Dove Holes |
| Thursday 6 November 10am–4pm |
Buxton Farmer's Market – Admission free Year round indoor market in the historic spa town of Buxton, under the dome of cast iron and glass, each month, usually on the first Thursday. |
Octagon, Pavilion Gardens (**external website), Buxton
admin 01298 23114 |
| Saturday 8 November 10am–2pm |
Whaley Bridge Farmer's Market – Admission free A year round indoor market in Whaley Bridge on the second Saturday of each month, with easy access and parking available. |
Uniting Church, Buxton Road, whaley Bridge.
Contact our Economic Development team on 0845 129 7777 or 01298 28400 |
| Weekend of 8 & 9 November 10am–4.30pm |
Craft Fair – Admission free;
great opportunity to see and buy an excellent mix of quality crafts from the region |
Pavilion Gardens (**external website), Buxton |
| Saturday 15 November 10am–4pm |
Buxton Fine Food Fair – Admission free;
An opportunity to buy a great range of food direct from local farmers and producers, and specialty food and drink from around the world |
Octagon, Pavilion Gardens (**external website), Buxton
admin 01298 23114 |
| Sunday 23 November 10am–4pm |
Buxton Book Fair – admission £1 (50p concessions), free for accompanied children Fresh stock each month from regular and visiting dealers |
Octagon Hall at the Pavilion Gardens (**external website), Buxton – more details from organisers Jan and Ian Millington, call 01782 542258 |
| Tuesday 25 November 7:30pm–11pm – on the last Tuesday of every month |
Word Wizards' Poetry Slam – admission £2.50
A rare cultural treat for poets and poetry fans – Word Wizards provides a regular platform for poets, who require some skill and a huge dose of luck to win, with performance geared for audience enjoyment. More details here Book in advance! – Entry on the night cannot be guaranteed. Licensed bar, coffee and tea available at the venue. |
Venue: Grove Hotel, Buxton.
For prices, rules and bookings, call Rob Stevens on 01298 77362 or mobile 0781 328 9358 – or email srobert549@aol.com or poetryslamUK@aol.com. Performers are advised to book ahead. |
| Thursday 4 December 10am–4pm |
Buxton Farmer's Market – Admission free Year round indoor market in the historic spa town of Buxton, under the dome of cast iron and glass, each month, usually on the first Thursday. |
Octagon, Pavilion Gardens (**external website), Buxton
admin 01298 23114 |
| Weekend of 6 & 7 December, 10am–4.30pm |
Artists & Designers Fair – Admission free;
showcasing the best art, furniture, ceramics, silverware, glassware, jewellery, textiles, photography and other design-led products from around the region. |
Pavilion Gardens (**external website), Buxton |
| Sunday 7 December 10am–3pm |
Castleton Farmer's Market – Admission free Indoor year round market in picturesque Castleton, with plenty of parking available, and disabled access. |
Village Hall, Castleton.
Call Lindsey Carruthers on 01433 620699 |
| Saturday 13 December 10am–2pm |
Whaley Bridge Farmer's Market – Admission free A year round indoor market in Whaley Bridge on the second Saturday of each month, with easy access and parking available. |
Uniting Church, Buxton Road, whaley Bridge.
Contact our Economic Development team on 0845 129 7777 or 01298 28400 |
| Sunday 28 December 10am–4pm |
Buxton Book Fair – admission £1 (50p concessions), free for accompanied children Fresh stock each month from regular and visiting dealers |
Paxton Suite at the Pavilion Gardens (**external website), Buxton – more details from organisers Jan and Ian Millington, call 01782 542258 |
| Tuesday 30 December 7:30pm–11pm – on the last Tuesday of every month |
Word Wizards' Poetry Slam – admission £2.50
A rare cultural treat for poets and poetry fans – Word Wizards provides a regular platform for poets, who require some skill and a huge dose of luck to win, with performance geared for audience enjoyment. More details here Book in advance! – Entry on the night cannot be guaranteed. Licensed bar, coffee and tea available at the venue. |
Venue: Grove Hotel, Buxton.
For prices, rules and bookings, call Rob Stevens on 01298 77362 or mobile 0781 328 9358 – or email srobert549@aol.com or poetryslamUK@aol.com. Performers are advised to book ahead. |
More festivals and carnivals in the Peak District (External website**)
All the various establishments around the High Peak, including the theatres, leisure centres and activity societies, have their own programme of seasonal and holiday events. Please pick up their leaflets from your local tourist information centres across the High Peak, or visit their websites linked from further down this page, or look in our News pages for press releases and announcements about seasonal activities or gatherings in your own areas.
Market stall hours are usually from 6.30am to 5pm, but may vary with the weather. Markets are held in some High Peak towns, every week, such as:
For events around the High Peak, visit individual websites of the following organisations. Please click the "Back" button at the top of your browser window to return to our website.
Throughout festive season: Leisure centres have Special Offers and Holiday Programmes, with different opening times.
**Please note: High Peak Borough Council is not responsible for the content of any external websites.