Looking for somewhere to go or something to do? 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), with free street sports 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 and Time | Event details | Location and contacts |
|---|---|---|
| Saturdays in 2009 2pm-4pm |
Coaching by Glossop and District Table Tennis League New teams are welcome; coaching is taking place now. |
St Philip Howard school Glossop For more information, call the Development officer, Mike Flynn, on 01457 763589 |
| Weekend of 4-5 July 2009 12 noon onwards |
Glossop Arts and Leisure Association Carnival Weekend. |
Manor Park, Glossop Admission is free. There will be plenty of entertainment for all the family, fairground rides, refreshment stalls, local charity stalls, craft stalls and local traders. |
| 8-26 July 2009 | Buxton Festival Fringe | Venues throughout Buxton More information (External website**) |
| 10-28 July 2009 | Buxton Festival | Buxton Opera House |
| Saturday 11 July 2009 2pm |
Buxton Carnival | The pageant procession will commence from Station Road, Buxton |
| Saturday 1 August 2009 10am-2pm |
Wild Dens Build woodland dens using natural materials. Work with your family to build your own woodland den. Will it survive the water test?! More information (575KB)  |
Poole’s Cavern (Grinlow woods), Buxton |
| Wednesday 5 August 2009 10am-2pm |
Wild Wood Bear Hunt Come prepared for an exciting bear hunt in the woods. Make a woodland bear to take home. More information (575KB) |
Poole’s Cavern (Grinlow woods), Buxton |
| Saturday 8 August 2009 10am-2pm |
Wild campfire cooking Come and practice lighting a fire without matches and make delicious woodland bread. Listen to stories around a campfire and create your own! More information (575KB) |
Poole’s Cavern (Grinlow woods), Buxton |
| Tuesday 28 August 2009 10am-2pm |
Wildly Crafty Come and get crafty in the woods as we weave and sew using natural materials, stories and our imagination! More information (575KB) |
Poole’s Cavern (Grinlow woods), Buxton |
| Saturday 5 September 2009 10am-2pm |
Wild Tree spirits Listen to wild tales of the green man in the woods, build your own dens and protect them with your own tree guardians. More information (575KB) |
Poole’s Cavern (Grinlow woods), Buxton |
| Weekend of 12-13 September 2009 10am-5pm both days |
Glossop and District Model Railway Club Annual Exhibition Adults £3, children and concessions £2, family £8. Layouts in various scales, trade support and refreshments; Disabled access and wheelchair friendly. |
Bradbury Community House Market Street, Glossop, SK13 8AR
For more details, contact the club secretary, Erik Watson - email waterikson724@talktalk.net |
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.
Leisure centres 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.