School Summer Holidays
By Visit Derby
Created June 1, 2024
Last updated September 9, 2025
23 July - 3 September 2025
Discover exciting summer holiday events in Derby to keep the whole family entertained. Explore our article which features a wide range of summer activities and events that will make your holiday unforgettable. From outdoor cinema and theatre performances to fun-filled family festivals, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Let us be your guide to the best summer happenings in Derby, ensuring you create cherished memories during your holiday. Explore our events and plan your summer adventure today!
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Parks and Gardens
From wandering the historic Derby Arboretum, Britain’s first public park, to letting loose at Markeaton Park with its playgrounds, high ropes, craft village – and the paddling pool open daily from 10.30am to 4pm until 7 September, there's something for everyone to enjoy this summer in Derby!
Summer Reading Challenge
The theme for the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge: Story Garden – Adventures in Nature and the Great Outdoors.
This exciting new theme will inspire children to tap into a world of imagination through reading, exploring the magical connection between storytelling and nature.
The Story Garden Summer Reading Challenge launches on Saturday 5 July 2025 in England and Wales. Children can sign up at their local library to join the adventure and discover the magical world where stories grow.
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