BUXTON FESTIVAL GALA IN THE PRESENCE OF HRH THE DUKE OF GLOUCESTER

Two of the country’s most sought-after singers, celebrated soprano Claire Rutter and acclaimed baritone Stephen Gadd are performing in the Opera Gala on Sunday 7th July during Buxton Festival. The Gala which will… Read More

All The World Comes To Buxton Festival Fringe

Entries for the Buxton Festival Fringe have closed and no fewer than 170 acts have signed up for this year. The Fringe, which runs from July 3-21, is one of Britain’s biggest and… Read More

SAY CHEESE – PEAK WEB SHOP IS SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT

Business is booming for a Peak District cheese shop thanks to an enterprising new e-shop on the official tourist board’s website. Visit Peak District & Derbyshire’s joint initiative to develop the web portal… Read More

Chatsworth Horse Trials Get A Sprinkling of Olympic Stardust

The Dodson & Horrell Chatsworth International Horse Trials 2013 Friday, 10th Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th May Riders, horses and even fences from the Olympics are expected to bring a touch of Olympic… Read More

Gold Award for Green Tourism at Chatsworth

Chatsworth has received a ‘Gold’ award from the Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS) in recognition of its commitment to excellent environmental practice. GTBS Inspectors visited the Peak District country estate on 19 February… Read More

Chatsworth chosen as ‘UK coach destination of the year’ #Derbyshire #PeakDistrict

The UK coach industry has awarded Chatsworth its highest accolade by naming the Peak District country estate as ‘UK coach destination of the year’. (Picture of Chatsworth’s Emma Hadley and Harriet Hempshall receiving… Read More

Chesterfield welcomes back an old friend for Arts Festival

A former fixture in the Chesterfield streets makes a nostalgic return home as part of the first Chesterfield Community Arts Festival organised by Chesterfield Borough Council. Chesterfield 8 horse-drawn tram owned by the Science… Read More

Monsal Trail slow-down for lighting work

Cyclists, walkers and horse-riders are asked to be careful on the Monsal Trail for the next four weeks due to essential maintenance work on the tunnels’ lighting. All four former railway tunnels will… Read More

Renishaw Hall vineyard 2013 tour dates

With a newly-expanded vineyard and plenty to talk about the recent vintage, Renishaw Hall’s historic vineyard tours are back for 2013. Led by vineyard tenant and Derbyshire wine maker, Kieron Atkinson, the Renishaw… Read More

CAPITAL SHOWCASE FOR DERBYSHIRE FOOD AND DRINK

Derbyshire food and drink producers relished the chance to showcase their quality wares to a VIP audience at the Palace of Westminster this week. Members of Parliament from all parties and both houses… Read More

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