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24th October to 1st November9 days of events & activities

Derwent Valley

Lots of new events for our 10th anniversary!

There’s so much to see and enjoy during the Discovery Days Festival between 24th October and 1st November.This year we’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Discovery Days Festival, so there are more new activities and events than ever to try out in 2015. It’s a great mix of breathtaking natural scenery, fascinating industrial heritage and pure spectacle.

Designated a World Heritage Site in 2001, the Derwent Valley Mills have been described as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. It was here in the Derwent Valley that the essential ingredients of factory production were successfully combined. Water power was applied and successfully used for the first time on a relatively large scale. Not only was textile production revolutionised with dramatic consequences for the British economy, but the Arkwright model informed and inspired other industries.

Each mill has its own story to tell; stories of pioneering engineers and entrepreneurs who put Britain on the map and set off a chain of events that changed how we live and work forever. The mills and the industrial settlements around them, the churches, millponds, weirs and watercourses provide the perfect backdrop for a week full of discovery.

Booking:To ensure a place at events please pre-book on 01629 536831 - 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday or email: gwen.wilson@derbyshire.gov.uk (unless stated otherwise).

Some activities within this booklet need to be booked directly with the organisers and the booking information is given with that specific listing. It is not essential to book for all events, but if they are fully booked, the organisers reserve the right to turn away those people who didn’t pre-book. No charge is made for booking.

During Discovery Days, the booking line may not always be answered, as the World Heritage Site Team will be out and about so please look out for us in our Hi-Viz vests if you have any queries. In emergencies only during the Festival, please contact 07771 565687.

Most events are free, but donations would be welcomed so that we can keep putting on this fantastic festival. Donation buckets will be around during the Festival!

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The information in this booklet is correct at the time of going to print. The Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site Partnership cannot be held responsible for any loss or inconvenience relating to changes or cancellations to events in this booklet. For up-to-date information on all events in the World Heritage Site, please refer to our website: www.derwentvalleymills.org/events.

All participants in the Discovery Days Festival do so at their own risk.

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General Information:It is recommended to wear sturdy footwear and clothing appropriate for the weather for ALL walks and outside events. Adults will be responsible for any children with them at all times. Dogs, except for registered assistance dogs, will not be allowed on events which take place in, or go into, buildings.

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Derwent Valley Mills Through Time10.30am to 12 noon at Duffield Library, DE56 4GH. FREE event. Tickets available from Duffield Library on 01332 840324.

Join Adrian Farmer as he talks about his fifth book of historic photos. This time Adrian included the communities all along the Derwent Valley from Cromford to Derby, including Duffield. A ‘then and now’ slide presentation shows many of the images which didn’t make it into the book, plus others which he has recently discovered.

Belper’s High Street Through Time Saturday 24th October to Easter 2016. Saturdays and Sundays only, 11am to 4pm. Also open Wednesday 28th to Friday 30th October. Strutt’s North Mill, Belper, DE56 1YD. FREE entry to exhibition only on Sunday 25th October. Usual entry fee to rest of museum on the day and to exhibition/museum after 25th October. No need to book, just drop in.An exhibition of photographs of Belper’s shops through time. Come along and write down your memories of the shops featured. Look for shops on the large town map and help us to remember which shops were where and when. If you can’t get to the Mill, look out for old photos in shop windows in town and take part via Facebook.Come and visit the Old Sweet Shop being recreated in the mill on Sunday 25th October as part of the sweet celebrations!

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Tangled Yarns ExhibitionSaturday 26th September to Sunday 25th October 10am to 4pm in the Christmas Shop, Cromford Mills, DE4 3RQ. FREE entry. No need to book, just drop in.

Tangled Yarns is an acclaimed exhibition by Alke Schmidt and comes to Cromford Mills after launching at the award winning William Morris Gallery in London. Alke has exhibited in both the UK and abroad and has work in private collections in Europe, the USA and Australia. Tangled Yarns explores the politics and morality of the textile industry with each of the works exploring a different episode in the industry’s complex history. Schmidt reveals how the trade was intertwined with issues of race and gender, exploitation and violence.

Inspired by Historical TextilesSaturday 24th October to Thursday 29th October 10am to 4pm in The Gallery, Cromford Mills, DE4 3RQ. FREE entry. No need to book, just drop in.An exhibition by textile designer Lizzie Adcock that looks into the history of printed textiles, and how historical textiles have influenced her work.

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DERBYKerri Pratt: Of a Place19th September to 15th November. 10am to 5pm Tuesday to Saturday, 12 noon to 4pm Sunday, in Derby Museum and Art Gallery. FREE entry. No need to book, just drop in.Winner of The Jonathan Vickers Fine Art Award 2014, Kerri Pratt’s paintings have references to curious spaces derived from man-made, industrial and urban landscapes. Drawing on childhood memories of growing up in an ex-mining town, when the demise of previously thriving industries of Collieries, Potteries, Pipeworks and Brickworks were all too prominent. Kerri has reconnected with her home county of Derbyshire to produce a new series of paintings referencing remnants and traces of our industrial heritage.

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Protect and Repair: Collection CareThursday 29th October to Saturday 30th January 2016 9.30am to 5pm weekdays, 9.30am to 1pm Saturdays. Derbyshire Record Office, New Street, Matlock, DE4 3FE. FREE. No need to book, just drop in.Come along to this exhibition in our reception Vitrine Wall and see how we look after Derbyshire’s written history by protecting our records from dangers such as insects, light and mould and by repairing them when they are damaged.

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Saturday 24th October

Discovery Days Film - Make More Noise! Suffragettes in Silent Film8.30pm at The Ritz Cinema, King Street, Belper, DE56 1QA. Ring 01773 822224 for seat prices and to book.

One of two screenings to celebrate Discovery Days, in one of the UK’s finest independent cinemas. Silent films from the BFI National Archive show how suffragettes were portrayed on screen while their battles were being waged on the streets outside. Details in the Ritz October programme, out mid-September at www.ritz-belper.co.uk.

BULLBRIDGE AND SAWMILLSBullbridge and Sawmills Heritage Exhibition12 noon to 5pm at Sawmills Village Hall, Ripley Road, Sawmills, DE56 2JQ. FREE. No need to book, just drop in.

This year’s exhibition will show details of the latest campaign for the Cromford Canal to be reinstated through the Stevenson’s site. The accompanying maps and photographs will demonstrate the history and the future of this site and how crucial this canal was to the development of our rich industrial heritage. There will also be maps and old photographs of the surrounding area to study, and histories of local firms and factories. Enjoy the exhibition and then stay for a chat or reminisce over tea and cake.

Bullbridge and Sawmills Heritage Walk1pm to 2.30pm (approx), starting from Sawmills Village Hall, Ripley Road, Sawmills, DE56 2JQ. FREE. Pre-booking recommended on 01629 536831 or email: gwen.wilson@derbyshire.gov.uk. Please wear sturdy shoes.

Take a guided walk through this fascinating area, covering over 200 years of industry from the building of the Cromford Canal and the early gangroads to the railways. The industry that sprang up around these transport links include the Marble Works, the Dye Works, Corn Mills and Lime Kilns. This area was once a hive of industry, providing employment for many local people.

DARLEY ABBEYDerventio Brewery Special OpeningOpen all day for tastings. Guided tours at 12 noon and 2pm at Derventio Brewery, The Brew Shed, Darley Abbey Mills, Darley Abbey, DE22 1DZ. FREE entry. No need to book, just drop in.

Come and sample the wares at this micro-brewery offering a range of different real ales. The brewery will be open all day for tastings, but guided tours will take place at the set times above. Bottled beer can be purchased.

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St Matthew’s Church Open Day10am to 2pm, St Matthew’s Church, Church Lane, Darley Abbey, DE22 1EF. FREE. No need to book, just drop in. Wheelchair and pushchair friendly. Hearing loops. Toilets.

Take a guided tour around the Parish Church of St Matthew, built in 1819 by Walter Evans, son of the mill founder Thomas Evans. The church has important memorials to the Evans family, including a beautiful East Window, in memory of the second wife of Walter Evans II and their only son Arthur. Visit the crypt and see the tomb of Walter1, who built the church, and his family members, then visit the graves of Walter II, and his family, who commenced a programme of alterations to the church in 1886. Free tea and biscuits.

Film Show - The Derwent Valley and Beyond2.30pm to 4pm, St Matthew’s Church, Church Lane, Darley Abbey, DE22 1EF. FREE. No need to book, just drop in. Wheelchair and pushchair friendly. Hearing loops. Toilets.A variety of videos showing various aspects of the Derwent Valley Mills story in both the Derwent Valley and the continuing story in America and Germany. There will be opportunities for questions and discussions.

Last Night of the Proms7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church, Church Lane, Darley Abbey, DE22 1EF. FREE. No need to book, just drop in. Wheelchair and pushchair friendly. Hearing loops. Toilets.Come and join the choirs of St Matthew’s Church and St Edmund’s Church, Allestree, the congregation and its friends for a ‘Last Night of the Proms’ concert, with readings, music and sing-a-longs, finishing with Rule Britannia, Jerusalem and Land of Hope and Glory. All welcome.

People, Places and Events in Darley Abbey Village3pm to 4.30pm, Car park at St Matthew’s Church, Church Lane, Darley Abbey, DE22 1EF. FREE. Pre-booking recommended on 01629 536831.Walk around the village of Darley Abbey and enjoy the views of the river, mill, park and community buildings. Learn about the people who made this village what it is today.

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Guided Tour of Derby Cathedral10am to 4pm at Derby Cathedral DE1 3PG. FREE entry, but donations are welcomed. No need to book.

Guided tours of Derby Cathedral with expert guides to tell you some surprising facts about the building and the people who have enlivened it over the centuries. The Book Shop and the Coffee Shop will both be open.

Derby Cathedral Tower Climb10am to 4pm at Derby Cathedral, DE1 3PG. £3 for adults, £2 for children, who must be at least 8 years old and accompanied by an adult. It is advisable to book in advance on 01332 341201.

Derby Cathedral’s tower was completed in 1532. Its height is 64 metres (212 feet), and 189 steps must be climbed to reach the roof. The tower contains the oldest ring of 10 bells still functioning anywhere in the world.

Willow Taster Workshop10am to 12 noon & 4pm to 6pm at Derby Silk Mill, DE1 3AP. FREE, but please book through the Derbyshire ECO Centre on 01629 533038 or email: ecocentre@derbyshire.gov.uk.

Learn how to bend, weave and tie willow to make simple structures. This workshop is supported by DerwentWISE and is part of the Derby Mini Maker Faire.

Derby Mini Maker Faire 201510am to 5pm at Derby Silk Mill, DE1 3AP. Advance Adult ticket £2. Adult ticket on the door £3. Under-16s FREE. Reserve your ticket at: derbymuseums.eventbrite.co.uk.

Making forms the heart of our thinking at The Silk Mill - and the annual Maker Faire is a true celebration of this! The fourth Maker Faire will be our largest yet, with a new outdoor Maker Showcase area and more workshops, demonstrations and hands-on making experiences than ever before. So if it’s robots, laser cutting, 3D printing, home science, knitting, hacking, bookbinding, electronics, soldering or baking you’re into - then this is the event for you!

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St Mary’s Bridge Chapel Opening10am to 4pm. St Mary’s Bridge Chapel is a short walk from the rear of the Silk Mill. FREE, but donations welcomed. No need to book, just drop in.

Standing beside the 18th century bridge over the River Derwent is the beautifully restored medieval St Mary’s Bridge Chapel. One of only six surviving Bridge Chapels in England, St Mary’s is the only one which still has its priest’s house attached. Free entry throughout the day with guides on hand to explain its history.

Bridge Chapel House Opening10am to 4pm. Bridge Chapel House is a short walk from the rear of the Silk Mill. FREE. No need to book, just drop in.

As well as visiting the Bridge Chapel, you also have the opportunity to visit the adjoining Bridge Chapel House, a historic building from the 17th century, and the home of the Derbyshire Family History Society. You may also view the Society’s exhibition and use its computer, archives and various websites to find ancestors, whilst the Society’s family history experts will be available to offer advice and support on researching Derbyshire families.

Lego Saturday 11am to 4pm at QUAD, Derby, DE1 3AS. FREE. No need to book, just drop in. Free play with the big bags of QUAD Lego all day in the Resource Area. Children must be accompanied, but adults are welcome to stay and can enjoy food and drink purchased from the café bar.

Walk along the Derwent from the Silk Mill to Darley Park1pm to 3pm from Derby Silk Mill, DE1 3AP. FREE, but please book through the Derbyshire ECO Centre on 01629 533038 or email ecocentre@derbyshire.gov.uk.

This walk will lead you along the River Derwent, led by wildlife experts, looking at the natural heritage of the area. This walk is supported by DerwentWISE and is part of the Mini Maker Faire.

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Milford Village Walk10am to 12 noon, starting Mill House Car Park, near the Strutt Arms, Milford, DE56 0QW. Car parking charges apply but are refundable against a meal at the Mill House. FREE. Pre-booking recommended on 01629 536831 or email gwen.wilson@derbyshire.gov.uk.

A guided walk of about 1.5 miles around this historic village, led by Heather Eaton and Adrian Farmer. Walk around the water management system that remains following the mill demolitions of 1964, then up to the exceptional millworkers’ terraced housing.

Heage Windmill Open11am to 4pm, Heage, DE56 2BH. Adults: £4, Concessions: £3.50, Children (5-16): £1.50. No need to book.

Heage Windmill is the only six-sailed stone tower windmill in England. It is a Grade II* listed building, sited on a hill providing spectacular views towards the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. It was restored to working order in 2002 and looks as splendid as when first built in 1797. Visitors can go on tours with guides, normally in costume. There is also an Interpretation Centre and a shop where you can buy flour that is milled here.

Milford Hydro - How it Works11.30am to 1pm, next to the Mill House, Milford, DE56 0QW. FREE. No need to book, just drop in.

Learn about the hydro power currently being produced in Milford with Derwent Hydroelectric Power Ltd and Transition Belper.

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Sunday 25th October

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Exhibitions and Activities to Celebrate the best of Derbyshire’s Heritage10am to 4pm, The Strutts Centre, Belper, DE56 1UU. FREE. No need to book, just drop in.

Lots of activities for the family, exhibitions and craft stalls. Just call in to see what’s going on in this beautiful old school building, now a community centre run by volunteers.

Wintering Wildlife10am to 4pm at The Strutts Centre, Belper, DE56 1UU. Small charge for craft activities. No need to book, just drop in. Parking available on site.

Join us to see how wildlife starts to prepare for winter. We’ll be designing our own binoculars to go wildlife watching and looking at hibernating hedgehogs. You can also pick up a self-guided walk sheet down to Wyver Lane bird hide that will be open to the public.

Made in Derbyshire10am to 4pm at The Strutts Centre, Belper, DE56 1UU. FREE. No need to book, just drop in.

If you have a product, event or provide a service that was born in Derbyshire, come along to find out how you can join the Made in Derbyshire campaign, which celebrates the rich diversity of talent in the County.

Paper Lace Plates10am to 4pm at The Strutts Centre, Belper, DE56 1UU. Small charge for craft activities. No need to book, just drop in. Parking available on site.

In the late 19th century people often liked to bring souvenirs back from a day trip and this was no different for those who lived on canals. Lace plates were the souvenirs of choice for boaters, and boatwomen traditionally decorated their cabins with them. Some plates had a simple regular pierced edge through which a ribbon could be threaded and some were very intricately designed. Come along to find out more and make a paper lace plate as a souvenir of Discovery Days.

Peregrine Exhibition10am to 4pm at The Strutts Centre, Belper, DE56 1UU. FREE. No need to book, just drop in.

An exhibition of scrolling images showing how local photographers have documented the lives of the Peregrine Falcons living on Belper’s East Mill over the last three years. The photographers will be present to answer questions.

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Open House: 7 Long Row10am to 12 noon and 2pm to 4pm at 7 Long Row, Belper. FREE. No need to book, just drop in.Take a look inside one of the three-storey stone-built terraced cottages built by the Strutt family for their millworkers in the 1790s. Also includes exhibition of maps.

The History of the Lion Hotel - Exhibition of Photographs 10am to 5pm at The Lion Hotel, Belper, DE56 1AY. FREE entry. No need to book, just drop in.Visit this historical Coaching and Posting Inn to discover its 18th and 19th century links to visiting coaching and later railway passengers. From its history as a Coroner’s Court, discover details of inquests dealing with the most serious of local criminal cases. New research places the Lion Hotel, previously known as the Red Lion Inn, at the hub of Belper’s social life, rightly earning its place within Belper’s history and heritage throughout the centuries. The Lion Hotel continues it tradition of providing quality hospitality and guest accommodation. The recently refurbished building maintains its original charm in a contemporary setting, providing a varied range of food and refreshments throughout the day. Children welcome.

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Open House: The Cedars10am to 4pm, up the drive to the rear of 55/57 Field Lane, Belper, DE56 1DD. FREE. No need to book, just drop in.Take a look inside the former mansion home of a Belper Nailmaster, built in 1828. Learn about its history, stroll around its gardens and tour it from attics to cellars!

Belper’s High Street Through Time11am to 4pm, No 28 Market Place, Belper. FREE. No need to book, just drop in.Exhibition of photographs looking at Belper’s shops through time, running in conjunction with the exhibition at Strutt’s North Mill (see page three). Come along and write down your memories of the shops featured. If you can’t get to No 28, look out for the images in shop windows across the town centre and take part via the Facebook page. Refreshments will be available to buy all day at No 28 Community Café.

Belper Treasure Trail11am to 4pm, Strutt’s North Mill, Belper, DE56 1YD. £1 entry fee. No need to book, just drop in.Pick up a Treasure Trail leaflet at Strutt’s North Mill, then hunt for clues along Britain’s Greatest High Street, with a prize at the end of the trail. More details available at www.belpernorthmill.org.

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Berkin’s ClosetGuided tours at 11am, 2pm and 4pm. Meet in the courtyard behind Stones Garage on Bridge Street, Belper (opposite The Lion Hotel). FREE. No need to book, just drop in.

Join one of three tours around the outside of ‘Berkin’s Court’, some of the earliest industrial housing in the town. Your guide will be opening the door on privies, wells and water-closets!

Belper Cemetery Chapel Open11am to 3pm, Belper Cemetery Chapel, Belper, DE56 2JE FREE. No need to book, just drop in.

Come and discover the history of Belper Cemetery, which opened in 1859. This beautiful arboricultural site is set on a steep incline with fine views of the Derwent Valley. Usually locked, one of the two chapels will be open for viewing. Take a look inside and find out more about the cemetery.

Open Houses: Strutt Cottage and Frith Cottage11am to 4pm, St John’s Road, Belper, DE56 1JE. FREE. No need to book, just drop in.Take a look inside these two little nailers’ cottages built in the early 19th century. The nail shop and forge, now both long gone, would have been in the back yard to provide employment for the men, whilst their families worked at the mills.

St John’s Chapel Open11am to 4pm, St John’s Road, Belper. FREE. No need to book, just drop in.Take a look inside Belper’s oldest building, now a Heritage Centre. Information panels and folders to look at, packed with details about Belper’s history and heritage.

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Schools, Stockings and the Belper Workhouse11am to 12 noon, starting at Strutts Centre, Belper, DE56 1UU. FREE. No need to book, just drop in.An hour’s stroll around the south end of Belper Town Centre, discovering hosiery companies, academies and schools, and looking at the daily lives of the workhouse inmates.

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Bridge Hill and the Ice House2pm to 4pm, from Strutt’s North Mill, Belper, DE56 1YD. Cost: £4. Pre-booking recommended on 01629 536831 or email gwen.wilson@derbyshire.gov.uk.

Take a tour to see inside one of the few surviving structures belonging to Bridge Hill House, the Strutt residence in Belper, which was demolished in the 1930s. There is then time to explore other remnants of the estate in a neighbouring garden.

Belper Hydro - How it Works2pm to 3.30pm in East Mill car park, Belper, DE56 1XH. FREE. No need to book, just drop in.

Learn about the hydro power currently being produced in Belper, with Derwent Hydroelectric Power Ltd and Transition Belper.

The Unitarian Chapel Open12 noon to 5pm, Field Row, Belper, DE56 1DH. FREE. No need to book, just drop in.

Take a look inside the chapel built by Jedediah Strutt in 1788 and visit the Strutt family vaults below the congregational pews.

How the Strutts Transformed Belper2.30pm to 5pm, starting from Strutt’s North Mill, Belper, DE56 1YD, ends at The Lion Hotel. Cost: £4. Pre-booking recommended on 01629 536831 or email gwen.wilson@derbyshire.gov.uk.

A one and a half mile walk through the industrial housing on Long Row and the Clusters, inside the Unitarian Chapel and the Cedars, to see the community created by the Strutts in Belper. The walk ends at the Lion Hotel where you can see the exhibition on the history of the Lion and its Posting and Coaching connections.

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On Old Cow Hill11.30am to 1pm, from The Strutts Centre, Belper, DE56 1UU. FREE. No need to book, just drop in.

A short walk starting from Belper’s former grammar school, taking a look around one of the town’s oldest and most fascinating communities.

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Bullbridge and Sawmills Heritage Walk1pm to 2.30pm (approx), starting from Sawmills Village Hall, Ripley Road, Sawmills, DE56 2JQ. FREE. Pre-booking recommended on 01629 536831 or email: gwen.wilson@derbyshire.gov.uk. Please wear sturdy shoes.

Take a guided walk through this fascinating area, covering over 200 years of industry from the building of the Cromford Canal and the early gangroads to the railways. The industry that sprang up around these transport links, include the Marble Works, the Dye Works, Corn Mills and Lime Kilns. This area was once a hive of industry, providing employment for many local people.

Bullbridge and Sawmills Heritage Exhibition12 noon to 5pm at Sawmills Village Hall, Ripley Road, Sawmills, DE56 2JQ. FREE. No need to book, just drop in.

This year’s exhibition has details of the latest campaign for the Cromford Canal to be reinstated through the Stevenson’s site. The accompanying maps and photographs will demonstrate the history and the future of this site and how crucial the canal was to the development of our rich industrial heritage. Enjoy the exhibition and then stay for a chat or reminisce over tea and cake.

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Discovery Days Film - Make More Noise! Suffragettes in Silent Film8.30pm at The Ritz Cinema, King Street, Belper, DE56 1QA. Ring 01773 822224 for seat prices and to book.

One of two Discovery Days screenings, in one of the UK’s finest independent cinemas. Silent films from the BFI National Archive show how suffragettes were portrayed on screen while battles were waged on the streets outside. Details in the Ritz October programme, out mid-September at www.ritz-belper.co.uk.

Belper Before the Strutts3pm to 4.30pm, from No 28 Market Place, Belper, DE56 1FZ. FREE. No need to book, just drop in.

Looking at the oldest part of town, taking in two nailers’ cottages, the town’s oldest building and the ancient deer park.

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Autumn Nature Walk10am to 12 noon, from Mill View Gardens, by the toll bridge in Darley Abbey, DE22 1DY. FREE. Pre-booking recommended on 01629 536831 or email gwen.wilson@derbyshire.gov.uk. Sturdy footwear advisable. Dogs on leads allowed.

A gentle walk around the Darley and Nutwood Local Nature Reserve which has a wide variety of flora and fauna, in a pleasant riverside location.

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Monday 26th October

BELPERThe History of Belper Buildings Walk2pm to 4pm, from Strutt’s North Mill entrance, DE56 1YD. FREE. Please book through the Derbyshire ECO Centre on 01629 533038 or email ecocentre@derbyshire.gov.uk.

The walk supported by DerwentWISE will be led by the ECO Centre’s specialist in the history of buildings who will guide you around Belper looking at indications of how the buildings have been used in the past.

The Strutt Family Albums7pm to 8.30pm at No 28 Community Hall, Market Place, Belper, DE56 1FZ. FREE. Pre-booking recommended on 01629 536831 or email gwen.wilson@derbyshire.gov.uk.

Join Adrian Farmer as he lets us into the fascinating world of the Strutt family’s home life through photographs of the family at rest and play between 1863 and 1920. Refreshments available.

A Walk Along the Lumsdale Valley2pm to 4pm, starts from the layby opposite Highfields School on Upper Lumsdale, Matlock, DE4 5LB. £3. Limited places, pre-booking essential on 01629 825995.

A leisurely guided three-mile walk along this wooded gorge of outstanding natural beauty, exploring the stone ruins, ponds and waterfall that make up this unique industrial valley site.

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Heage Windmill Open11am to 4pm at Heage, DE56 2BH. Adults: £4, Concessions: £3.50, Children (5-16): £1.50. No need to book, just drop in.

Heage Windmill is the only six-sailed stone tower windmill in England. It is a Grade II* listed building, sited on a hill providing spectacular views towards the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. Itwas restored to working order in 2002 and looks as splendid as when first built in 1797. Visitors can go on tours with guides normally in costume. There is an Interpretation Centre and a shop where you can buy flour that is milled here.

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CROMFORDThe History of Cromford Buildings Walk10am to 12 noon, starts outside the Community Centre, Cromford, DE4 3RE. FREE. Please book through the Derbyshire ECO Centre on 01629 533038 or email ecocentre@derbyshire.gov.uk.

The walk, supported by DerwentWISE, will be led by the ECO Centre’s specialist in the history of buildings, who will guide you around Cromford looking at indications of how the buildings have been used in the past.

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KidsQUAD: Am I Dreaming?Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th October, 10.30am to 12.30pm at QUAD, Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AS Cost: £22 for both sessions. Booking is essential via QUAD Box Office on 01332 290606.

Creative arts activities for children aged 7-11 years. Work with one of QUAD’s animators to create your own animated dreamscape filled with mystical creatures, fantastical plants and magical landscapes.

Tuesday 27th October

BELPERRopemaking: A Different Kind of Textile Industry7pm to 8.30pm in No 28 Community Hall, Market Place, Belper, DE56 1FZ. FREE. Pre-booking recommended on 01629 536831 (office hours only) or email: gwen.wilson@derbyshire.gov.uk.

Illustrated talk about the development of rope-making machinery from 1790 onwards, and spotting the similarities with textile machinery in the Derwent Valley. Refreshments available.

The Pentrich Revolt of 18177pm in the Gothic Warehouse, Cromford Wharf, DE4 3RQ.Cost: £7.50 (includes cheese and wine served 7pm to 7.30pm). Limited places, advanced booking recommended on 01629 825995.

In 1817 around 400 men, mainly from South Wingfield, Pentrich and Ripley, marched upon Nottingham, expecting to be joined by many others. The aim was London and the removal of a hated Government and the implementation of what they saw as a fair and democratic order. They aspired to revolution but in reality they were met by the Dragoons, dispersed and their leaders executed or transported. The episode can be seen as a sad and stupid mistake or a stumble on the way to representative democracy, as told by Julian Atkinson.

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DARLEY ABBEYThe History of Darley Abbey Buildings Walk10am to 12 noon, from Darley Park Drive car park, DE22 1EN. FREE. Please book through the Derbyshire ECO Centre on 01629 533038 or email ecocentre@derbyshire.gov.uk.

The walk supported by DerwentWISE will be led by the ECO Centre’s specialist in the history of buildings who will guide you around Darley Abbey looking at indications of how the buildings have been used in the past.

DUFFIELDThe History of Duffield Buildings Walk2pm to 4pm, from Duffield Railway Station, DE56 4EP. FREE. Please book through the Derbyshire ECO Centre on 01629 533038 or email ecocentre@derbyshire.gov.uk.

The walk supported by DerwentWISE will be led by the ECO Centre’s specialist in the history of buildings who will guide you around Duffield looking at indications of how the buildings have been used in the past.

LEA BRIDGEReserves Work Party at Lea Wood9.30am to 4pm, parking on Lea Road, near Smedley’s Mill, Lea Bridge, DE4 5AG. FREE. Booking is essential on 07732 168942.

Join Derbyshire Wildlife Trust to help with practical woodland management work, removing non-native rhododendron from this important ancient woodland in the World Heritage Site.

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The Hurts and their Friends2pm to 3pm at Derby Museum and Art Gallery. FREE. No need to book, just drop in.

When Joseph Wright painted Francis and Mary Hurt (c.1780) they were both part of the Derbyshire landowners’ group beginning to make its way as part of the Industrial Revolution that was taking place on their doorstep. Jonathan Wallis, Head of Museums, explores the Hurts’ industrial connections in relation to the Derwent Valley Mill and the wider Industrial Revolution.

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Wednesday 28th October

BELPER

Joe’s Magic Glowing Lantern7pm and 7.30pm, Bandstand in Belper River Gardens. FREE. No need to book, just drop in.

Belper Joe was a well-known 19th century character in the town. Children and adults from Fleet Arts workshops have - with help from Matt Black, Hettie Beetham, Sarah Laman and others - chronicled Belper Joe’s secret adventures. They will be sharing them using theatre, puppetry and music at Joe’s Magic Glowing Lantern in Belper’s River Gardens to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Discovery Days Festival.

Creating the River Gardens2pm, from Strutt’s North Mill, Belper, DE56 1YD. Cost: £2. Just turn up or pre-book on 01629 536831 (office hours only) or email gwen.wilson@derbyshire.gov.uk.

Stella Howitt takes a gentle stroll around the beautiful River Gardens at Belper, revealing how they were created and how they have changed and developed.

It’s Showtime!8pm to 9.30pm, at No 28 Community Hall, Market Place, Belper, DE56 1FZ. FREE - but donations welcomed. No need to book, just drop in.

Neil Calladine looks back at the menageries which came to Belper Fair and the portable theatres which not only came to the fair but were often in the town at other times as well.

CROMFORD

Cromford Before the Arrival of Arkwright2pm to 2.40pm, in Exhibition Room, Cromford Mills, DE4 3RQ. Cost: £2.50. Booking is recommended on 01629 825995.

Cromford and the surrounding hamlets were irrevocably changed during the 1770s by the arrival of Arkwright and cotton spinning. Cliff Lea’s talk will reveal some of the fascinating activities and occupations that went on and the very different way of life before the mills were built.

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Wanted at Cromford, Children of All Ages2.30pm to 4pm, at Cromford Mills, DE4 3RQ. Cost: £5 (one accompanying adult free, additional adults £5 each). Limited places, advance booking recommended on 01629 825995. Children must be accompanied by an adult.What was it like to live and work in Richard Arkwright’s Cromford? Step back in time and learn about the jobs in the mills and the way of life for both children and adults.

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DERBY

DigisQUAD: MangaWednesday 28th, Thursday 29th, and Friday 30th October, 1.30pm to 4pm at QUAD, Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AS Cost: £45 for all three sessions. Booking is essential via QUAD Box Office on 01332 290606.

Digital arts activities for young people aged 12 to 16 years. Learn all about Manga with our own artist, Katy, and create your own Manga and Anime styled characters using traditional and digital techniques.

LEA BRIDGEReserves Work Party at Lea Wood9.30am to 4pm, parking on Lea Road, near Smedley’s Mill, Lea Bridge, DE4 5AG. FREE. Booking is essential on 07732 168942.

Join Derbyshire Wildlife Trust to help with practical woodland management work, removing non-native rhododendron from this important ancient woodland in the World Heritage Site.

MIDDLETON-BY-WIRKSWORTHFamily Lantern Making10am to 12.30pm, ECO Centre, Middleton-by-Wirksworth, DE4 4LS. Cost: £18/£17/£11. Booking is essential on 01629 533038. Payment in advance.

Make simple lanterns from willow and tissue paper. Ideal for autumn and winter outdoor events.

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WIRKSWORTHDerwentWISE and the History of Sheep Pasture Incline1.30pm to 5pm (approx), meet at Black Rocks, Wirksworth, DE4 4NQ (pay and display car park). FREE. To book a place or for more information, please phone Annice Fuller on 01773 881188 or email: afuller@derbyshirewt.co.uk. Please wear sturdy walking shoes and appropriate clothing.

Join Annice from DerwentWISE and Colin Goodwyn, Engine House Warden at Middleton Top, to find out more about the rail route known as Sheep Pasture Incline and to get an introduction to DerwentWISE projects in this area. The walk will be broken into 2 stages and you are welcome to join us for the first stage or the entire walk. The stages are: Stage 1: Meet at Black Rocks car park at 1.30pm for a walk down the incline to Cromford Canal and on to Willersley Castle. This section of the walk will be the most historically informative, and includes a long and steep descent. You can finish your walk here and make your own way back to your car - buses go regularly from Cromford Market Place to Black Rocks), or you can take the opportunity to purchase refreshments at Willersley Castle or Cromford Mills. Stage 2: For those who would like a more adventurous and longer walk, we will be carrying on from Willersley Castle through fields in Cromford, back up to the Black Rocks car park. Here there are good views across Cromford Village, and the route includes a long and steep ascent.

Thursday 29th October: Celebrating Discovery Days’ 10th Anniversary!

AMBERGATE

The Hurt Walk1.30pm to 5pm. Meet in the Hurt Arms car park, Ambergate, DE56 2EJ. Park along the northern wall as far as possible from the A6. Walk timed to be suitable for access by train or Transpeak bus. Cost: £4. Pre-booking recommended on 01629 536831 (office hours only) or email gwen.wilson@derbyshire.gov.uk.

Join John Morrissey on a six mile walk, starting along the river and past the old wireworks, where there are plans to take power from the Derwent once more with turbines. Then slog uphill past Alderwasley Hall (formerly a seat of the Hurts, now a school). You will look inside medieval Alderwasley Chapel - now the oldest parish hall in the country - which boasts sustainable underfloor heating. Tea/coffee available here (for a donation). Great views, weather permitting, over the Derwent Valley where the Hurts owned land amenable to industrial exploitation. Then follow field paths downhill to Whatstandwell Bridge, then along the Cromford Canal to Ambergate.

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BULLBRIDGE AND SAWMILLS

Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Trail10am to 4pm, Cromford Mills, DE4 3RQ. Entry fee £1. No need to book, just drop in.Celebrate the tenth anniversary of Discovery Days by discovering different places in the World Heritage Site. Follow the trail and correctly identify all of the places in the World Heritage Site and you could win a small prize.

Build a Bug Boutique10am to 3pm, Cromford Wharf, DE4 3RQ. FREE. Drop-in session, however, if you would like a miniature bug hotel to take home, then booking is advisable. For more information and to book tel: 01773 881188 or email: derwentwise@derbyshirewt.co.uk.Come along and learn how to build a bug boutique using stuff at home that you might normally just throw away! Give the bugs and beasties somewhere nice to stay and even create a miniature bug hotel to take home with you. Please bring any old newspapers, sticks, bamboo, pipes or any other useful junk to use on the day.

Ride on Birdswood Canal BoatRide the Birdswood Canal Boat at a special “Buy One Get One Free” rate as part of the Bug Boutique activity (normally £6 for adults and £3 for children). Boat trips must be booked in advance on 0755 2055455.

Belper’s High Street Through Time2pm to 4pm, starts from the Market Place, Belper, DE56 1FZ and ends at Strutt’s North Mill. Cost: £4. Pre-booking recommended on 01629 536831 or email gwen.wilson@derbyshire.gov.uk.Join Adrian Farmer on a walk to uncover the history of Belper’s High Street shops as part of the celebrations for the Great British High Street win.

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CROMFORD

Building the New Reservoir at Ambergate7pm to 8.30pm, Sawmills Village Hall on A610, DE56 2JQ. FREE. Pre-booking recommended on 01629 536831 (office hours only) or just drop in.In 1909 an underground reservoir was built in the hillside at Ambergate to serve a wide area with drinkable water. In 2012 work started to renew the existing reservoir and build another, these two reservoirs maintaining the capacity of this essential service. Anthony Heaney, supported by Jackie Hirst (OneSevernTrent) will demonstrate the progress of this exciting project. Their illustrated talk will take you around the site using maps, photographs, diagrams and drone footage of the present works. Tea and coffee available.

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Preview Tour of the World Heritage Site Visitor Gateway10.30am to 11.45am, and 2pm to 3.15pm. Cromford Mills, DE4 3RQ. FREE. Pre-booking recommended on 01629 536831 or email gwen.wilson@derbyshire.gov.uk.Join Sarah McLeod for a presentation about the new World Heritage Site Visitor Gateway at Cromford Mills. Discover more about the challenges faced restoring this Grade 1 listed building and why its success is so important, before a behind the scenes tour. The four upper floors will be managed workspace units and on the ground floor a Visitor Gateway centre.

LEA BRIDGE

Reserves Work Party at Lea Wood9.30am to 4pm, Parking on Lea Road, near Smedleys Mill, Lea Bridge, DE4 5AG. FREE. Booking essential on 07732 168942. Please wear suitable clothing and bring a packed lunch.Join Derbyshire Wildlife Trust to help with practical woodland management work, removing non-native rhododendron from this important ancient woodland in the World Heritage Site.

BELPER

Laying the Tracks through Belper2pm to 4pm, from Strutts North Mill, Belper, DE56 1YD, ending at the site of the first station on Goods Road, at the south end of Belper. Cost: £4. Booking recommended on 01629 536831 or email gwen.wilson@derbyshire.gov.uk.A guided walk following the railway through Belper, explaining how it impacted on the town, as it sliced through in a deep cutting. Learn about the battles, the innovations and future plans.

Friday 30th October

CROMFORD

Exploring Cromford10am to 1pm, starts from Reception/Shop, Cromford Mills, DE4 3RQ. Cost: £5. Limited places, advance booking recommended on 01629 825995.Take in the views of Cromford on this 5 mile guided walk with Chas Arnold. Walk up Cromford Hill then across to Bonsall before heading towards Masson Mills and Willersley Castle.

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The Bonny Bunch of Roses: Pete Castle, Keith Kendrick and Sylvia Needham8pm to 10.30pm, Gothic Wharehouse (upstairs), Cromford Wharf, DE4 3RQ. Cost: £8/£5. Pay on the night. Pre-book on 01629 536831 or just turn up!Another great selection of songs, from Discovery Days’ popular musical trio, including some of those performed over the past 10 years with a nod towards Napoleon and Waterloo etc.

DERBY

Tour of the People’s Council House10am to 11am, Council House reception, Corporation Street, Derby, DE1 2FS. Cost: £3 (free for Derby City residents - proof required when booking). Pre-booking is essential on 01332 643413.The Derby Council House was completely refurbished and extended, reopening in 2012 as a key building for the Council’s operations and a community asset. Take a one hour tour to see how the fabric of this iconic building has been preserved whilst the interior has become an environmentally sustainable hub for many services. The tour will explore the old and new areas including the civic suite - Mayor’s Parlour and civic treasures, plus the impressive new Council Chamber. Learn about the building’s green credentials including hydro power from the River Derwent and admire the stunning view of the river.

Longbridge Weir Hydro - How it Works12 noon to 3pm, Longbridge Weir, behind the bus station in Derby. FREE. No need to book, just call in.Learn about the hydro power currently being produced in Derby. Visit this new installation at Longbridge Weir, with Derby City Council and Transition Belper.

Halloween Trip on Birdswood2pm, Cromford Wharf, DE4 3RQ. Cost: £5. Booking essential on 07552 055455 or email bookings@cromfordcanal.org.Celebrate Halloween with a spooky trip on narrowboat Birdswood along the Cromford Canal. Fancy dress optional. Spooky cakes and dragon’s blood drinks available.

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MATLOCKMining the Archives10.30am to 12 noon, Derbyshire Record Office, New Street, Matlock, DE4 3FEFREE. Booking essential on 01629 538347 during office hoursJoin conservator Clare Mosley as she explains all about her work conserving archives relating to Derbyshire’s unique lead mining heritage. Discover how these 18th and 19th century documents are repaired and preserved and see a display of original records.

MIDDLETON-BY-WIRKSWORTH

Family Bird Feeders and Bug Homes10am to 12.30pm, ECO Centre, Porter Lane, Middleton-by-Wirksworth, DE4 4LS. Cost: £16/£15/£9. Pre-booking is essential. To book and pay call 01629 533038 or visit www.derbyshire.gov.uk/coursesearch.Find out what our birds and bugs need to live in and make your own homes for them from natural and recycled materials.

Saturday 31st October

BELPERExhibition of Working Fairground Models11am to 5pm, No 28 Market Place, Belper, DE56 1FZ.FREE. No need to book, just drop in.Exhibition and model show to accompany the annual Belper Fair. See the working models and relax in the Community Café at No 28 Market Place.

CROMFORDSpooky Trail10am to 4pm, Cromford Mills, DE4 3RQ.Entry fee: £1. No need to book, just call in.Follow the spooky trail around Cromford Mills...if you dare! Find the scary characters hiding around the Mills and you could win a small prize. Entry forms are available from Reception/Shop, Cromford Mills.

Museums at NightSilk Mill, DerbyDerby Museums will be holding an event to celebrate the national Museums at Night initiative. For more details visit www.derbymuseums.org.

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Celebrating the Cromford Canal10am to 4pm, Gothic Warehouse, Cromford Wharf, DE4 3RQ.FREE. No need to book, just call in.Lots to see all weekend at the free Cromford Canal Exhibition in the Gothic Warehouse; follow the sound of the street organ! There will be demonstrations of ‘Rose and Castle’ painting, peg weaving, a historical slide show, watercolour paintings for sale, tombola and the extensive Friends of Cromford Canal sales stand, including locally themed Christmas Cards.

Activities on the Cromford Canal10am to 4pm, Cromford Wharf, DE4 3RQ.FREE. No need to book, just call in.Alongside Cromford Wharf, miniature traction engines will be in steam all day, chuffing and whistling their way around the wharf and possibly offering trailer rides. Nottingham Boat Club will be demonstrating their accurately crafted miniature boats on the canal plus a few more unusual items. For the younger generation there will be Wild over Waterways (WoW!) activities, with a host of different things to try.

Horse Drawn Canal Boat Trips11am to 3.15pm, Gothic Warehouse, Cromford Wharf, DE4 3RQ.Single: Adults £8; Concessions £7; Children £4. Return: Adults £12; Concessions £10; Children £6. Pre-book on 07552 055455. Departures as follows: 11am - Cromford Wharf 12.15pm - High Peak Junction (Wharf Shed) 2pm - Cromford Wharf 3.15pm - High Peak Junction (Wharf Shed)The Friends of Cromford Canal will be offering one-way or return traditional horse-drawn trips on the historic narrowboat Birdswood between Cromford Wharf and High Peak Junction. The trips take approximately 45 minutes each way.

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St Mary’s Church Open11am to 3pm, Mill Lane, Cromford, DE4 3RQ.FREE. No need to book, just call in.Originally planned as a chapel for Willersley Castle by Sir Richard Arkwright, St Mary’s was completed 5 years after his death in 1797. In the mid-19th century, the church was redesigned and “Gothicised”, when the apsidal chancel, the tower, wall paintings and stained glass windows were added. Some of the Arkwright family are buried in the small graveyard, whilst Sir Richard and other members of his family are in the crypt beneath the chancel and nave.

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Crooker’s KingdomPerformances at 2.30pm and 7.30pm in Riber Room, Cromford Mills, DE4 3RQ.Cost: £12.50. Limited places, advance booking recommended on 01629 825995.The Wireless Theatre Company presents this ghostly drama by Marty Ross. Sir Richard Arkwright has brought modernity to a remote corner of Derbyshire with the creation of Cromford Mill. Now, as his crowning glory, he’s going to build himself a castle. But first a strange outcrop of rocks is going to have to be removed. Locals warn Arkwright of a local legend about Crooker, a dangerous nature spirit. Sir Richard scoffs at such notions - until it becomes clear an uncanny force in the landscape is prepared to fight him for ownership of the valley, in a play mingling Cromford’s history with the supernatural chills of an authentic local legend. Multi award-winning Wireless Theatre Company and playwright Marty Ross (BBC Radio drama; Doctor Who audio), the team responsible for last year’s sell-out ghost story The Woman on the Bridge at the Buxton Festival, present another of their unique “live radio drama recordings”... a Hallowe’en experience not to be missed. After the recording the play will be available to download from wirelesstheatre.co.uk.

Spooky Soup Supper6.30pm to 7.15pm, Arkwright’s Café, Cromford Mills, DE4 3RQ.Cost: £7.50. Limited places, booking essential on 01629 825995.Enjoy a warming bowl of pumpkin soup, roll and homemade cake before the ghostly drama of Crooker’s Kingdom.

CROMFORD - HIGH PEAK JUNCTION

High Peak Junction Railway Workshops11am to 3pm, High Peak Junction Visitor Centre (pay and display car park off Mill Lane, DE4 5AA). Or you can walk from Cromford Wharf by the Canal, or take a narrowboat trip!FREE admission. Small charge if you want to make a poker. No need to book, just call in.See the area come alive as you visit some of the oldest railway workshops in the world. Take one of the free hourly tours to learn more about how the men worked here, then have a go at the forge to make a poker.

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Woodland Skills11am to 3pm, High Peak Junction Visitor Centre (pay and display car park off Mill Lane, DE4 5AA). Or you can walk from Cromford Wharf by the Canal, or take a narrowboat trip!FREE admission. No need to book, just drop in.Plenty of activities including the opportunity to discover various woodland skills and even have a go. Ever wondered what a bodger is? Why trees are cut down and if anything can be done with the wood? How chair legs were made before machines did the job? How to weave with willow? And lots more... come along and all will be revealed. Campfire cooking with lots of tasty samples; the perfect place to come for a warm. Spoon carving demonstration or have a go on a pole lathe. Watch hedgelaying in action and find out all about this craft. Activities for children and lots of skills for all to see, with some items available to purchase.

Leawood Pumphouse in Steam12 noon to 5pm, Leawood Pumphouse (pay and display car park off Mill Lane, DE4 5AA). Or you can walk from Cromford Wharf by the Canal, or take a narrowboat trip!FREE admission, donations welcome. No need to book, just drop in.Working steam powered beam engine built in 1849 on the Cromford Canal, a short walk from High Peak Junction. Watch the engine, powered by a coal fired boiler, as it pumps 800 gallons of water per stroke from the River Derwent into the canal.

DERBY

Derby Roundhouse TourTours at 10am and 11am, starting The Gatehouse entrance to Derby Roundhouse, DE24 8JE. Costs: £6. Booking is essential on 01332 643411 - payment in advance. Join us on a journey to explore the oldest turning shed in the world where the golden age of steam once ruled. The friendly and knowledgeable tour guides will take you around the Roundhouse, the Engine Shed and the Carriage Shop built in 1839 by George Stephenson and famous railway architect, Francis Thompson. Hear true-life stories of the men, women and children who pioneered Derby’s railway industry. Includes tea/coffee to finish.

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Lego Saturday11am to 4pm, QUAD, Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AS. FREE. No need to book, just drop in. Free play with the big bags of QUAD Lego all day in the Resource Area. Children must be accompanied, but adults are welcome to stay for food and drink purchased from the café bar.

HEAGE

Giant Cobweb at Heage Windmill11am to 4pm, Heage, DE56 2BH. Adults: £4, Concessions: £3.50, Children (5-16): £1.50. No need to book.

See the six sails of Heage Windmill in operation, and discover the mill’s history. Heage Windmill volunteers will be making a Giant Cobweb, hopefully bigger than last year’s, involving all visitors and volunteers on site at the time - approximately 12 noon. This will be made from elastic and by the same principle of ‘knitting a stocking’. Each hand will be equal to one stitch and made in a circle. The more people there, the bigger the cobweb.

HOLLOWAY

Exhibition on Lea Holme9.30am to 4pm, Florence Nightingale Hall, Holloway, DE4 5AQ. FREE entry. No need to book, just drop in.Ambergate Women’s Institute stalls and refreshments accompany an exhibition on the history of Mr Smedley’s House, Lea Holme.

Mr Smedley’s House10am to 4pm, starts Florence Nightingale Hall, Holloway, DE4 5AQ. Half hour tours every hour, starting at 10am. FREE, donations welcome. Booking essential on 01629 536831 (office hours only) or email gwen.wilson@derbyshire.gov.uk.On Saturday the guided tour starts in the Florence Nightingale Memorial Hall with refreshments and story boards giving details of the known history - any additions would be welcome! This year the house will have a Florence Nightingale theme, and you will be welcomed and shown around by the Butler and Housekeeper.

Vintage Vehicles10am to 4pm, starts Florence Nightingale Hall, Holloway, DE4 5AQ. Half hour tours every hour, starting at 10am. FREE, donations welcome. Booking essential on 01629 536831 (office hours only) or email gwen.wilson@derbyshire.gov.uk.Early motorbikes and cars from the 1930s feature in this growing collection of vintage vehicles and automobilia. Motoring clubs welcome, but please pre-book.

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MATLOCK BATHMasson Mills Self-guiding Tours and Traction Engine in Steam10am to 4pm, Masson Mills, Derby Road, Matlock Bath, DE4 3PY. Adults: £3; Child (5-16): £2; Family: £6.50; Concessions: £2.50. No need to book, just drop in.Self-guiding tour with weaving and spinning demonstrations on original historic textile machinery powered by line-shafting at 11am and 2pm in the Weaving Shed.

Sunday 1st November

BELPER

Spinning Demonstration 11am to 4pm, Strutt’s North Mill, Belper, DE56 1YD. FREE. No need to book, just drop in. Usual entry fee if you want to look round the museum.Spinners use their modern day spinning wheels to show us how it’s done.

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Celebrating the Cromford Canal10am to 4pm, Gothic Warehouse, Cromford Wharf, DE4 3RQ.FREE. No need to book, just drop in.Lots to see all weekend at the free Cromford Canal Exhibition in the Gothic Warehouse; follow the sound of the street organ! There will be demonstrations of ‘Rose and Castle’ painting, peg weaving, a historical slide show, watercolour paintings for sale, tombola and the extensive Friends of Cromford Canal sales stand including locally themed Christmas Cards.

Activities on the Cromford Canal10am to 4pm, Cromford Wharf, DE4 3RQ.FREE. No need to book, just drop in.Alongside Cromford Wharf, miniature traction engines will be in steam all day, chuffing and whistling their way around the wharf and possibly offering trailer rides. Nottingham Boat Club will be demonstrating their accurately crafted miniature boats on the canal plus a few more unusual items. For the younger generation there will be Wild over Waterways (WoW!) activities, with a host of different things to try.

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Spooky Trail10am to 4pm, Cromford Mills, DE4 3RQ.Entry fee: £1. No need to book, just drop in.Follow the spooky trail around Cromford Mills...if you dare! Find the scary characters hiding around the Mills and you could win a small prize. Entry forms are available from Reception/Shop, Cromford Mills.

Horse Drawn Canal Boat Trips11am to 3.15pm, Gothic Warehouse, Cromford Wharf, DE4 3RQ.Single: Adults £8; Concessions £7; Children £4. Return: Adults £12; Concessions £10; Children £6. Pre-book on 07552 055455. Departures as follows: 11am - Cromford Wharf; 12.15pm - High Peak Junction (Wharf Shed); 2pm - Cromford Wharf; 3.15pm - High Peak Junction (Wharf Shed).The Friends of Cromford Canal will be offering one-way or return traditional horse-drawn trips on the historic narrowboat Birdswood between Cromford Wharf and High Peak Junction. The trips take approximately 45 minutes each way.

Meet the Mill Manager11am to 3pm, Cromford Mill Yard, DE4 3RQ.FREE. No need to book, just drop in.Meet Richard Arkwright’s Mill Manager who will be out and about in the mill yard. Drop in any time and discover what it was like to live and work in the mills.

Arkwright Spinsters11am to 4pm, Gothic Warehouse, Cromford Wharf, DE4 3RQ.FREE. No need to book, just drop in.The Arkwright Spinsters will be demonstrating spinning and other crafts. Anyone wishing to learn may do so by arrangement. Phone 01629 825995.

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CROMFORD - HIGH PEAK JUNCTION

What Have Trees Ever Done for Us?10am to 2pm, High Peak Junction Visitor Centre. Park at pay and display car park off Mill Lane, DE4 5AA. Or you can walk from Cromford Wharf by the Canal. Cost: £4. Pre-booking recommended on 01629 536831 (office hours only) or email gwen.wilson@derbyshire.gov.uk.Guided walk along Cromford Canal looking at the trees on our nature reserves and what traditionally they have done for us.

Water Vole Watch11am to 4pm, High Peak Junction Visitor Centre (pay and display car park off Mill Lane, DE4 5AA). Or you can walk from Cromford Wharf by the Canal, or take a narrowboat trip!Small charge for craft activities. No need to book, drop in session for families.Join us at High Peak Junction when we look out for water voles. We’ll be designing our own binoculars and then using them to look out for our furry friends on the canal. There will also be other activities and crafts happening with the ranger service.

High Peak Junction Railway Workshops11am to 3pm, High Peak Junction Visitor Centre (pay and display car park off Mill Lane, DE4 5AA). Or you can walk from Cromford Wharf by the Canal, or take a narrowboat trip!FREE admission. Small charge if you want to make a poker. No need to book, just call in.See the area come alive as you visit some of the oldest railway workshops in the world. Take one of the free hourly tours to learn more about how the men worked here, have a go at the forge to make a poker.

Leawood Pumphouse in Steam12noon to 5pm, Leawood Pumphouse (pay and display car park off Mill Lane, DE4 5AA). Or you can walk from Cromford Wharf by the Canal, or take a narrowboat trip!FREE donations welcomed. No need to book, just call in.Working steam powered beam engine built in 1849 on the Cromford Canal, a short walk from High Peak Junction. Watch the engine, powered by a coal fired boiler, as it pumps 800 gallons of water per stroke from the River Derwent into the canal.

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Woodland Skills11am to 3pm, High Peak Junction Visitor Centre (pay and display car park off Mill Lane, DE4 5AA). Or you can walk from Cromford Wharf by the Canal, or take a narrowboat trip!FREE admission. No need to book, just call in.Plenty of activities, including the opportunity to discover various woodland skills and even have a go. Ever wondered what a bodger is? Why trees are cut down and if anything can be done with the wood? How chair legs were made before machines did the job? How to weave with willow? And lots more... come along and all will be revealed. Campfire cooking with lots of tasty samples; the perfect place to come for a warm. Spoon carving demonstration or have a go on a pole lathe. Watch hedgelaying in action and find out all about this craft. Activities for children and lots of skills for all to see, with some items available to purchase.

HOLLOWAY

Vintage Vehicles10am to 4pm, starts Florence Nightingale Hall, Holloway, DE4 5AQ. Half hour tours every hour, starting at 10am. FREE, donations welcome. Booking essential on 01629 536831 (office hours only) or email gwen.wilson@derbyshire.gov.uk.Early motorbikes and cars from the 1930s feature in this growing collection of vintage vehicles and automobilia. Motoring clubs welcome, but please pre-book.

Mr Smedley’s House10am to 4pm, starts outside Lea Holme, Mill Lane, Holloway, DE4 5AQ. Half hour tours every hour, starting at 10am. FREE, donations welcome. Booking essential on 01629 536831 (office hours only) or email gwen.wilson@derbyshire.gov.uk.This year the house will have a Florence Nightingale theme, and you will be welcomed and shown around by the Butler and Housekeeper.

MATLOCK BATHMasson Mills Self-guiding Tours and Traction Engine in Steam11am to 4pm, Masson Mills, Derby Road, Matlock Bath, DE4 3PY. Adults: £3; Child (5-16): £2; Family: £6.50; Concessions: £2.50. No need to book, just turn up!Self-guiding tour with weaving and spinning demonstrations on original historic textile machinery powered by line-shafting at 12 noon and 2pm in the Weaving Shed.

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Trains Every Hour on the Derwent Valley LineRelax and enjoy the scenery through the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site on board the scenic Derwent Valley Line between Nottingham, Derby and Matlock. The hourly train service* enables you to join many of the walks featured in this guide. Discounts for Train PassengersSpecial offers* are available for train ticket holders, to many visitor attractions in the Derwent Valley including one child free with each adult at Sir Richard Arkwright’s Masson Mills. Pick up a copy of ‘your guide to the Derwent Valley Line’ featuring these discount vouchers, train times and details of places to visit along the line. For a copy phone 01629 533190 or visit www.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk/derwentvalleyline.

Great Value Rail Tickets Adult Off Peak Day Return from Derby to Belper £4.40, Derby to Cromford £5.60 and from Nottingham to Cromford £8.80. Off Peak Tickets valid after 0859 Monday to Friday and anytime at weekends and Bank Holidays.

Groupsave Groupsave offers a 34% discount for groups of 3 to 9 adults together, with up to four accompanying children for just £1 each. Day Return and Groupsave tickets between any two stations on the Derwent Valley Line (Nottingham-Derby-Matlock) allow you to hop on and off at intermediate stations on both your outward and return journeys. If you break your journey at an intermediate station you must then resume your journey in the same direction to your destination. For example, with a day return between Derby and Matlock, you could stop off at Belper and then Whatstandwell en route to Matlock and, on your return to Derby, stop off at Cromford and then Ambergate.

Car Parking at Stations You can park all day for £2.20 at the following stations: Duffield, Cromford, Ambergate and Whatstandwell. Most of our walks start within a short walk of one of the Derwent Valley Line stations.

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* Trains operate hourly Monday to Saturday and every 2 hours on Sunday. Offers apply on production of voucher and valid train/day rover ticket for day of admission.

By Bus

National Express operate regular coach services to Derby from throughout the UK. Call 08717 818181 or visit www.nationalexpress.com. Regular bus services to destinations within the World Heritage Site include: TransPeak (TP), an hourly, daily, limited stop service between Derby, Belper, Cromford and Buxton with some services to/from Manchester and the 6.1 between Derby, Belper, Cromford and Matlock via Wirksworth. More frequent services operate between Derby and Belper. For bus times, call: 0871 200 22 33 or visit www.derbyshire.gov.uk/buses.You can use the East Midlands Journey Planner to help plan your journey – visit www.travelineeastmidlands.co.uk

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

By Train

Derby is well served by the national rail network. East Midlands Trains operate hourly train services from Nottingham and Derby along the Derwent Valley Line to Matlock, serving all local stations, including Belper and Cromford. www.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk/derwentvalleyline. For train times, call National Rail Enquiries: 08457 48 49 50 or visit www.nationalrail.co.uk

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TOURIST INFORMATION www.visitpeakdistrict.com Derby Assembly RoomsMarket PlaceDerby DE1 3AHTel: 01332 643411E-mail: tourism@derby.gov.ukwww.visitderby.co.uk

BelperDerwent Valley Visitor CentreNorth MillBridgefootBelper DE56 1YDTel: 01773 880474E-mail: tourism@ambervalley.gov.ukwww.visitambervalley.gov.uk Matlock Bath the Peak District Mining Museum Matlock Bath DE4 3NR Tel: 01629 583834 E-mail: tourism@derbyshiredales.gov.uk www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk

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