Derbyshire

Properties and events in Derbyshire

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All Saints Church, Wingerworth: Open Day

All Saints Church, Longedge Lane, Wingerworth, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 6PU
In person
Pre-booking not required

Explore our beautiful church, where the original 12th-century building blends with the large modern extension. Look for 'Jack o' the Green' and see the Mausoleum, one of only two in Derbyshire. A teddy bear hunt in the church will also be available.

All Saints Roman Catholic Church open for visitors

All Saints Catholic Church, Church Street, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 7RJ
In person
Pre-booking not required

All are welcome to come and see our beautiful church and grounds at this free event.

Architectural metalwork manufacture in the Buxton area - A talk by Trevor Gilman

The Pump Room, The Crescent, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6BH
In person
Pre-booking preferred

As part of the Made in Buxton project, local historian Trevor Gilman shares his expert knowledge of the area’s industrial and craft heritage.

Assembly Rooms Open Day

Buxton Assembly Rooms, The Crescent, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6BH
In person
Pre-booking not required

Step inside one of Buxton’s most elegant historic spaces! Explore the beautifully restored Assembly Rooms, uncover their rich history, and experience the grandeur of this stunning Georgian venue.

Bakewell Friends Meeting House

Friends Meeting House, Chapel Row, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1EL
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit the Bakewell Friends Meeting House which is not usually open to the public. It is a pretty Victorian meeting house with a relaxed and contemplative atmosphere.

Bakewell Old House Museum Free Entry Sunday

Bakewell Old House Museum, Cunningham Place, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1DD
In person
Pre-booking not required

Free entry to Bakewell Old House Museum on both Sundays during Heritage Open Days. Come and explore the history of Bakewell and the wider Peak area and explore our almost 500 year old tithe house.

Bell tower at Bakewell Parish Church

All Saints' Church, South Church Street, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1FD
In person
Pre-booking not required

Climb the 58 steps to the Ringing Chamber of the bell tower to see the 1813 turret clock, how the eight bells are rung and the magnificent view of Bakewell. The tower of the church is only open to the public during Heritage Open Days.

Belper Unitarian Chapel Heritage

Belper Unitarian Chapel, Field Row, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1DH
In person
Pre-booking not required

The Chapel will be open for visitors to explore our beautiful historic building with Strutt Family burial vaults. We are offering heritage displays and will share with visitors details about our heritage as part of our celebrations.

Buxton Freemasons Open Day

Buxton Masonic Hall Ltd, George Street, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6AY
In person
Pre-booking not required

Freemasonry is one of the world’s oldest social and charitable organisations, with its origins rooted in the traditions of the medieval stonemasons who built our cathedrals and castles.

Buxton Opera House

Buxton Opera House, Water Street, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6XN
In person
Pre-booking required

Buxton Opera House is delighted to be hosting a free open day for all to enjoy on Saturday 12 September 2025. A series of free venue tours will be available to book online, alongside opportunities to explore our spaces if not booked on a tour.

Calke Abbey

Calke Abbey, Ticknall, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 7LE
In person
Pre-booking not required

With peeling paintwork and overgrown courtyards, Calke Abbey is one of the National Trust's unique houses, where you can discover the tales of an eccentric family who amassed a vast collection of hidden treasures.

Celebrating the Centenary of the Cavendish Village Hall in Beeley

Cavendish Village Hall, School Lane, Beeley, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2NU
In person
Pre-booking not required

Please come and see the Cavendish Village Hall, various exhibitions,including the Beeley Queens project, Beeley houses and their residents social and everyday life

Cemetery Workers: their work and their lives

Spital Cemetery Lodge, 19 Hady Hill, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 0DZ
In person
Pre-booking preferred

A guided tour around Spital Cemetery focusing on the working lives of those who used to work there.

Christ Church Burbage

Christ Church Burbage, St Johns Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9AD
In person
Pre-booking not required

Everyone is welcome to come. The church is open to visitors with historical documents and photos display. There will be a guided tour of the churchyard with reference to notable local people buried here and their Burbage connection.

Christ Church King Sterndale

Christ Church, King Sterndale, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9SF
In person
Pre-booking not required

A small Victorian Church, built in 1847 in the Early English style, stands in a portion of the one time park to the Hall at King Sterndale.

CWGC Tours 2026 - Cannock Chase War Cemetery and German Military Cemetery

CWGC Cemetery, Camp Road, Waddington, Cannock, Derbyshire, WS12 4PT
In person
Pre-booking required

Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a tour of Cannock Chase War Cemetery and German Military Cemetery.

CWGC Tours 2026 - Derby Nottingham Road Cemetery

Derby Nottingham Road Cemetery, Nottingham Road, Chaddesden, Derbyshire, DE21 6EQ
In person
Pre-booking required

Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Derby (Nottingham Road) Cemetery, led by one of our experienced volunteer tour guides.

CWGC Tours 2026 - Swadlincote District (Church Gresley) Cemetery

York Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9QQ
In person
Pre-booking required

Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Swadlincote District (Church Gresley) Cemetery, led by one of our experienced volunteer tour guides.

Darley Dale station bridging the past

Darley Dale station, Station Road, Darley Dale, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2EQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Station open 19th-20th September to see work on reinstallation of footbridge, exhibition on the history of the station, the staff who worked there and local people who used it. Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions.

Derby Arboretum Tour

Loudon Lodge, Grove St, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8EL
In person
Pre-booking not required

Michael McNaught, Community Parks Officer, will guide the group around the park, explaining J. C. Loudon’s innovative design features and vision, the global origins of some of the specimens, and the Arboretum’s historical significance.