We get so many comments from our readers saying that they want one place to find all the event listings in Derbyshire, especially in the summer holidays. So we have gone out and checked what’s on in Derbyshire for kids to do this July in the summer holidays.

What’s on in Derbyshire for Kids to do this July Summer Term

Our articles are dedicated to the latest news and events for what’s on in Derbyshire over the summer school holidays as, at this time of year, keeping the kids entertained is a must and can be an expensive so we have a round-up of all the events listings for a great family day out in Derbyshire from community events through to England’s most spectacular annual outdoor events if we have missed any, contact abbie@mmbmagazine.co.uk to add listings for July or August kids school holiday events.

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Theres lots of things on this July so there should be plenty of things to keep the kids enterained and on budget from exciting events, theme park events, visitor attractions to day trips and events by independent retailers to support read on for What’s on in Derbyshire.

What’s on in Derbyshire for Kids to do this July Listings

5th July – 24th Nov Displaced: From the Nile to the Derwent

Dates: 5th July – 24th November 2024
Venue: Derby Museum and Art Gallery
Website: www.derbymuseums.org/museum-and-art-gallery

Explore the wonders of ancient Egypt right here in Derby at the “Displaced: From the Nile to the Derwent” exhibition. This special showcase brings together over 80 fascinating objects from Derby Museums’ collections, including the remains of three mummified humans. Suitable for all ages, with trail sheets available for children to enhance their experience.

20th July - CHASE from PAW Patrol is Coming to Matlock Farm Park!

Date: Saturday, 20 July
Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

PRE-BOOK ONLY – Early booking advised

PAWsome news for all PAW Patrol fans! Chase is on the case and making his way to Matlock Farm Park this summer. He’ll be taking a break from Adventure Bay to join us, and you’ll have the chance to meet him at various intervals throughout the day. Make sure to bring your camera for plenty of photo opportunities!

Event Details:

Appearances: 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm
Cost: FREE with farm park entry
Activities: All our usual animal encounters and playtime fun

Pre-booking your farm park tickets is essential as this event is expected to be highly popular. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to meet Chase from PAW Patrol!

How to Book: Visit Matlock Farm Park to secure your tickets now!

27th July Dinosaur Fun Day!

Date: Saturday, 27 July
Time: 10:30 am – 4:30 pm

Join us for an exciting day of dinosaur-themed activities!

Event Highlights:

Meet Rita the T-Rex: Learn all about Rita, the mighty T-Rex, and her baby dinosaur friends in engaging outdoor shows.
Photo Opportunities: Watch as these amazing creatures wander the park, offering plenty of chances for up-close photos.
Dig Site Fun: Let the kids unleash their inner paleontologist with fun dig site activities.

Show Times:

10:30 am
11:45 am
1:15 pm
2:30 pm
3:45 pm

Additional Activities:

Animal Fun: Enjoy sheep racing, wallaby encounters, ferret racing, small animal petting, meerkat talks, and more.
Playtime: Plenty of opportunities for fantastic playtime for the children.

This event is FREE with farm park entry!

Park Hours: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Don’t miss out on a ROARING good time at the park!

How to Book: Visit Matlock Farm Park to secure your tickets now!

27th July to 28th July SIEGE! AT BOLSOVER CASTLE

Dates: Saturday, 27 July – Sunday, 28 July 2024
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Bolsover Castle

Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of a Medieval encampment at Bolsover Castle! Experience the daily lives of Medieval folk as they prepare for an epic siege. Witness the soldiers in action as history comes alive before your eyes.

Book online now and save 15%!

Vicar Lane Pride Event
Saturday 22nd July from 11am – 4pm,
Event: Flamboyant ribbon dancers and snap a selfie with our sparkling stilt walkers, who will be on hand to help celebrate in style as we facilitate a space for the community to come together in love and friendship.Look out for the glitter station where our team will be making their colourful marks however you choose! Visit the social media sensation ‘Balloon Globe’ that is making its debut within St James’ Square.
Cost: Free
Link: More info

Jurassic Day Out, Derby Cathedral Quarter
Saturday 22nd July, 11am – 4pm
Event: A ‘roooarsome’ day in Derby’s gorgeous Cathedral Quarter. Europe’s largest dinosaur Zeus the T-Rex will be joined by Tank the Triceratops and Emily Bronty as the special guests in the city’s Market Place – with smaller dinosaurs roaming the streets throughout the day, providing lots of opportunities for meet and greets and dino selfies.
Cost: Free
Link: for more info

Chesterfield Food and Drink Festival
Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd July, 10.30am to 4.30pm
Event: Queen’s Park. Food and family entertainment. Street food, bars, artisan stalls and entertainment. Cost: Free
Link: More info

Magical Summer on the Thornbridge Estate
Daily from Friday 21st July to Sunday 3rd September 2023
Event: Visit the secret garden experienceand the newly launched nature trial. As always the famous duck fountain will be filled along with great garden games accorss the lawn to get everyone entertained, You can meet the Thornbridge Smallholding Animals and stop for refeshments at the Quackers Cafe.
Cost: Book in advance online and get 20% off.
Link: To book tickets

Farmarama at National Forest Adventure Farm, nr Burton upon Trent
Event: Daily from 22nd July to 4th September 2023
The ultimate beach party with gigantic paddling pools and a huge sand area to make the farm a beach! Hosting fun seaside shows, super sand art, the huge maize maze and a fabulous foam party! You will have access to the rest of the farm including the indoor soft play, the outdoor adventure zones, the animal barn & paddocks as well tractor & barrel rides!
Cost: Adults and children £15.99 each if booked in advance.
Link: To find out more

Mini-Beast Safari at Middleton Top, Wirksworth
Event: Daily from Friday 21st July to Sunday 3rd September, 11am – 4pm
Collect your bug catching pots, and insect identification cards from the Visitor Centre (DE4 4LS) and go and hunt some grasshoppers!
Cost: £1 per child.
Link: Find out more

Sunday the 23rd of July

Jurassic Fun Day – Matlock Park Farm
Event: Matlock Park are hosting Jurassic Fun Day from 10:00-4:30 inside the park. Get to take part in all the fun of the park and meet a special dinosaur.
Cost: From £13.50 for adults and £11.50 for children over 4. Toddlers from £8.95
Link: Find out more here

Chesterfield Pride
Sunday 23rd July
Event: The region’s biggest LGBTQ celebration. With live stage show entertainment, this year its in Stand Road Park, Chesterfield.
Cost:
Link to book tickets.

Chesterfield Food and Drink Festival
Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd July, 10.30am to 4.30pm
Event: Queen’s Park has a food and family entertainment. Street food, bars, artisan stalls and entertainment.
Cost: Free
Link: Read more.

Summer Fun at Shipley Country Park, Heanor
Daily from Sunday 23rd July to Sunday 3rd September 2023, 10.30am-3.30pm.
Event: During the school summer holidays there will be a different self-led activity each week, so make time for fun with the family in the fresh air. Turn up at any time, track down the clue cards to complete your activity sheet and learn about some weird and wonderful nature from around the Earth and receive a certificate! Approx. 1-2 miles.
Cost: £1.50 per child per trail.
Link: For more info

Denby Pottery Village Fête
Sunday 23rd July, 10am – 4pm
Event: Fun family day out with games, entertainment and delicious food and drink. Meet the animals with a pop-up mini farm plus Alpacas and pony rides.
Cost: Free entry and free car parking.

Alvaston Park Community Fun Day
Sunday 23rd July, 12pm – 4pm
Event: A packed day for all including live music, dancers, a dog show, fair rides, and craft and charity stalls. A selection of food and drinks, face painters, characters and model boats.
Cost: Free – Parking £2.
Link: Find more info

Insect Show at Shipley Country Park, Heanor
Sunday 23rd July, 11am–4pm.
Event: Turn up any time to join the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Entomological Society for their bug-tastic Insect Show with insect related displays, including live specimens. A guided insect search will also take
place.
Cost: Free
Link: Find out more here

The Runaway Train Treasure Hunt around High Peak Junction
Event: Everyday between Saturday 21 July to Sunday 2 September, (11am-4pm),Follow the trail and be amazed by the history of runaway trains and the oldest railway toilet in the world.Pick up your trail packs from the Visitor Centre.
Cost: £1
Link: More info

Monday the 24th July

Building Buddies at Derbion, Derby
Daily from 24th July to 27th August 2023
Event: A hands-on, interactive play area which invites children to explore, collaborate, create, and learn in a building-themed role-play event.
Cost: £3.50 per child for half an hour.
Link: Book here.

Tuesday the 25th July

Medieval Fun Day, Chesterfield
Tuesday 25th July, 10am – 4pm
Event: Medieval-themed family fun day in Chesterfield town centre. Step back into the Middle Ages and see Chesterfield’s history and heritage brought to life. Lots of activities including a fun fair, stalls in the market and medieval re-enactors.
Cost: Free
Link: Read more.

Summer Holiday Art in the Park at Chatsworth near Bakewell
Every Tuesday and Thursday between 25th July 2023 and 31 August 2023
FREE except for car parking. Children of all ages can join in nature-themed art workshops in the park every Tuesday and Thursday. Sessions are drop-in on the day, with spaces available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sessions staged between: 10.30am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 3.30pm Meeting place – outside of the Park shop near the house entrance
Cost: Free, first come first served
Link: Find out more

Farmarama at National Forest Adventure Farm, nr Burton upon Trent
Event: Daily from 22nd July to 4th September 2023
The ultimate beach party with gigantic paddling pools and a huge sand area to make the farm a beach! Hosting fun seaside shows, super sand art, the huge maize maze and a fabulous foam party! You will have access to the rest of the farm including the indoor soft play, the outdoor adventure zones, the animal barn & paddocks as well tractor & barrel rides!
Cost: Adults and children £15.99 each if booked in advance.
Link: To find out more

Mini-Beast Safari at Middleton Top, Wirksworth
Event: Daily from Friday 21st July to Sunday 3rd September, 11am – 4pm
Collect your bug catching pots, and insect identification cards from the Visitor Centre (DE4 4LS) and go and hunt some grasshoppers!
Cost: £1 per child.
Link: Find out more

Medieval-themed family fun day Tuesday 25th July, 10am – 4pm
Event: Medieval-themed family fun day in Chesterfield town centre. Step back into the Middle Ages and see Chesterfield’s history and heritage brought to life. Lots of activities including a fun fair, stalls in the market and medieval re-enactors.
Cost: Free
Link: More information

Building Buddies at Derbion, Derby
Daily from 24th July to 27th August 2023
Event: A hands-on, interactive play area which invites children to explore, collaborate, create, and learn in a building-themed role-play event.
Cost: £3.50 per child for half an hour.
Link: Book here.

Wednesday the 26th July

Superhero Picnic, Derby Wednesday 26th July in Chaddesden Park
Event: Dress as your favourite Superhero to be in with a chance of winning a prize. Attractions will vary at each park but will include sports and craft activities, gym try-out sessions, superhero trail, face painting etc.
Cost: Free
Link. For more info

Thursday the 27th July

Teddy Bears’ Picnic at Elvaston Castle, Derby
Thursday 27th July 2023, 10.30am – 3.30pm
FREE event. Bring your favourite bear and a packed lunch to kick off the summer holidays with a picnic on the lawn. Meet: East Avenue (lawn in front of castle steps). Read more about visiting Elvaston Castle here.

Superhero Picnic, Derby
Thursday 27th July in Darley Park
FREE events. Dress as your favourite Superhero to be in with a chance of winning a prize. Attractions will vary at each park but will include sports and craft activities, gym try-out sessions, superhero trail, face painting etc.

Mini-Beast Safari at Middleton Top, Wirksworth
Daily from Friday 21st July to Sunday 3rd September, 11am – 4pm
Collect your bug catching pots, and insect identification cards from the Visitor Centre (DE4 4LS) then stalk spiders and go hunt a grasshopper.
Cost: £1 per child.

Link: Find out more

Friday 28th July

Hardwick Hall – Great British Food Festival 28th July to 30th July
Event: The Great British Food Festival will be returning to the grounds of Hardwick Hall Friday 28 – Sunday 30 July 2023. There will be something for all the family to enjoy including demos, artisan market, street food, music and kids cookery.
Cost: £16.50 Adult, £7.50 Children, there are some reductions on tickets online as of the 16th July 2023.
Book: Click here to book

Y Not Festival
28th – 30th July 2023
Event: This year’s line up includes Royal Blood, Kasabian and Paul Weller. Find out more/book tickets here.
Cost: From £139
Link: Book here

Saturday the 29th July

Junction Arts Sat, 29 Jul,
Junction Arts is delighted to announce that this summer we are launching our first Chesterfield Children’s Festival, find out more here
Cost: Free
Link: For more info

Open Air Cinema with Ashgate Hospice
Saturday 29th July
Get together with your family and friends under the stars for a night at the movies watching Top Gun Maverick at this fundraiser for Ashgate Hospice. Book tickets.

Happy 50th Birthday Chatsworth Farmyard
Saturday 29th July 2023 and Sunday 30th July 2023
A weekend of fun, face painting, crafts and more. Get to know some of the best-loved farmyard animals, such as Annabel the Shetland pony, Seamus the donkey and cheeky baby goats, Rosemary and Thyme. There will be face painting, children’s entertainment and games and you can make your own party hat in the oak barn.
Cost: Chatsworth ticket for farmyard needed.
Link: Find out more

Siege! at Bolsover Castle
Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th July 2023, 10am – 5pm
Event: See Bolsover Castle under attack in ‘Siege!’ Visit the encampments, watch soldiers prepare for battle and witness the generals issue their rallying cry before the opposing armies hurtle into action.
Cost: Book online and save 10%.

Sunday the 30th July

Building Buddies at Derbion, Derby
Daily from 24th July to 27th August 2023
Event: A hands-on, interactive play area which invites children to explore, collaborate, create, and learn in a building-themed role-play event.
Cost: £3.50 per child for half an hour.Link: Book here.

Junction Arts: Sunday the 30th July
Event: Junction Arts is delighted to announce that this summer we are launching our first Chesterfield Children’s Festival, find out more here
Cost: Free
Link: For more info

Sunshine Market, Derby
Sunday 30th July, 11am – 4pm
Small business shopping, cakes and drinks, music, glitter station and selfie station. Free entry and everyone welcome. Glamberry, Unit 21, Perkins Way, Mansfield Road, Derby, DE21 4AW.

Tissington Village Fete
Sunday 30th July, 1.30pm – 4pm
Live music, splat the rat, tombola, cake, coconut shy and much more. Adults £3, children free.

We hope our article for what’s on in Derbyshire gave you some inspiration and offers some great days out. Make sure you subscribe to our free newsletter to get the latest on what’s on in Derbyshire for kids including what’s on in Derbyshire for August summer holidays to your mailbox.

30th July – 2nd August Exciting Summer Camp for Kids at Swadlincote Snowsports Centre

Event Dates and Times:

30 July 2024: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
31 July 2024: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
2 August 2024: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Looking for a thrilling summer activity for your children? The summer holiday camp at Swadlincote Snowsports Centre is ideal for kids aged 8 to 15. This camp operates every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday during the summer holidays and offers a variety of engaging activities such as:

Two hours of skiing
Sno-tubing
Tobogganing
Viper slide

Additionally, all children will be provided with a hot lunch.

Booking Information:

Online: Visit Swadlincote Snowsports Centre
Phone: Call 01283 890089

Event Location:

Swadlincote Snowsports Centre
Address: Sir Herbert Wragg Way, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8LP
Contact Number: 01283 890089
Cost: £42 per day

Ensure your kids have a memorable summer by enrolling them in this adventurous and fun-filled camp!

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