Here's a pick of what's on in Derby for the School Summer Holidays;
This year our Maize Maze design will celebrate 50 years since the first moon landing on 20 July 1969.... read more
Garden of Imagination - 15 Jul - 23 Aug
Family Fun, School Holidays
The walled kitchen garden has been transformed into the Garden of Imagination.... read more
Out of this World Summer: Cup and Ball Craft - 20 - 28 Jul
Family Fun, School Holidays
Join us for a space themed summer of crafts!... read more
Out of this World Summer Trail - 20 Jul - 8 Aug
Family Fun, School Holidays
Get inspired by our space themed summer and explore the grounds of Sudbury.... read more
TRAIL: LEGO® LOST IN TIME - 20 Jul - 1 Sep
Family Fun, School Holidays, Tours and Walks
Some of the LEGO® characters from the Brick History exhibition have escaped and are wandering around the Museum!... read more
A Bug's World - 20 Jul - 1 Sep
Family Fun, School Holidays
Step into 'A Bug's World' this Summer!... read more
Monsters, Myths and Mayhem - 24 -27 Jul
Family Fun, School Holidays, Theatre
From The Lost Boys comes a new exciting show for summer 2019.... read more
FAMILY FRIDAY: EGYPTIANS - 26 Jul
Family Fun, School Holidays
In this session the whole family is welcome to play, make and have fun together. Each one is focused on a theme to help you and your family ... read more
Out of this World Summer: Rocket Porthole - 29 Jul - 4 Aug
Family Fun, School Holidays
Join us for a space themed summer of crafts!... read more
CRAFTY TUESDAYS: COLLAGE - 30 Jul
Family Fun, School Holidays
Crafty Tuesdays is our crafty holiday session inspired by Pickford’s House and its temporary exhibitions.... read more
'50 things' Bear Hunt - 30 - 31 Jul
Family Fun, School Holidays
The Calke Abbey bears are out and about with their '50 things to do before you're 11 ¾' scrapbooks. Come and join them to tick off so... read more
An amazing superhero event on Derby parks.... read more
Family Fun, School Holidays
At Art Hub we explore different creative techniques and processes – there’s always something new to try in this artist-led sessi... read more
Family Fun, School Holidays
Join two dancers and a live musician as they use their eyes and ears, noses and mouths, fingers and feet to discover a world of play that ma... read more
PICKFORD’S PLOT: MUDDY MASTERPIECES - 1 Aug
Family Fun, School Holidays
Join us for this nature-focused session in Pickford’s garden during the summer holidays.... read more
Dirty Dancing Cert. 12 - 2 Aug
Don't Miss, Family Fun, School Holidays
Grab your friends and some popcorn and settle down to a unique cinema experience with a classic film.... read more
FAMILY FRIDAY: DINOSAURS - 2 Aug
Family Fun, School Holidays
In this session the whole family is welcome to play, make and have fun together.... read more
Join the Kaleidoscope Players for their Summer Concert at Landau Forte College. Enjoy an evening of specatular songs from the shows and mor... read more
Summer Make and Take - 2 - 30 Aug
Family Fun, School Holidays
Over the Summer Holidays Summer Make and Take are free craft sessions for the whole family offer a chance to be creative and make something ... read more
The Greatest Showman Cert. PG - 3 Aug
Don't Miss, Family Fun, School Holidays
Grab your friends and some popcorn and settle down to a unique cinema experience with a modern classic.... read more
Bohemian Rhapsody Cert. 12a - 3 Aug
Don't Miss, Family Fun, School Holidays
Grab your friends and some popcorn and settle down to a unique cinema experience with an award-winning film.... read more
BRICK BY BRICK: FAMILY LEGO® BUILDING WORKSHOP - 3 Aug
Family Fun, School Holidays
Take part in creative building tasks led by Tan Draig and his amazing 500,000 piece LEGO® collection. Learn LEGO® techniques both &l... read more
Experience an exciting and action-packed week of dance and circus with us this summer.... read more
Family Fun, School Holidays, Theatre
“The first thing to do when treating a poorly beastie is to calm it! The best way to calm it… is to tell it a story!”... read more
Bats and Bangers Walk at Kedleston Hall - 5 - 19 Aug
Family Fun, School Holidays
Come along and discover the bats that call Kedleston their home.... read more
CRAFTY TUESDAYS: CARD MAKING - 6 Aug
Family Fun, School Holidays
Crafty Tuesdays is our crafty holiday session inspired by Pickford’s House and its temporary exhibitions.... read more
ART HUB: DERBY LEGO® CITYSCAPE - 7 Aug
Family Fun, School Holidays
At Art Hub we explore different creative techniques and processes – there’s always something new to try in this artist-led sessi... read more
Family Yoga in the Sudbury Garden - 7 Aug
Family Fun, School Holidays
A fun introduction to Iyengar yoga for the whole family!... read more
MinecraftLAB Beyond - 7 - 21 Aug
School Holidays
Beyond reality, beyond expectation, beyond the norm, join us for this community build that takes your creative thinking and turns it upside ... read more
PICKFORD’S PLOT: PATTERNS AND TEXTURES - 8 Aug
Family Fun, School Holidays
Join us for this nature-focused session in Pickford’s garden during the summer holidays.... read more
FAMILY FRIDAY: THE SCIENTIST’S LAB - 9 Aug
Family Fun, School Holidays
In this session the whole family is welcome to play, make and have fun together. Each one is focused on a theme to help you and your family ... read more
Big Fun Run and Dog Jog Derby - 11 Aug
Family Fun
A unique 5k jogging event for you and your dog to get fit and have fun with like-minded dog owners in the local area.... read more
Out of this World Summer: Space Mask Craft - 12 - 18 Aug
Family Fun, School Holidays
Join us for a space themed summer of crafts!... read more
CRAFTY TUESDAYS: PRINTING - 13 Aug
Family Fun, School Holidays
Crafty Tuesdays is our crafty holiday session inspired by Pickford’s House and its temporary exhibitions.... read more
ART HUB: 3D MODELLING - 14 Aug
Family Fun, School Holidays
At Art Hub we explore different creative techniques and processes – there’s always something new to try in this artist-led sessi... read more
PICKFORD’S PLOT: CELEBRATING BEES - 15 Aug
Family Fun, School Holidays
Join us for this nature-focused session in Pickford’s garden during the summer holidays.... read more
FAMILY FRIDAY: VOLCANOES - 16 Aug
Family Fun, School Holidays
In this session the whole family is welcome to play, make and have fun together. Each one is focused on a theme to help you and your family ... read more
A WORLD COLLECTION: SHADOW PUPPET WORKSHOP - 17 Aug
Family Fun, School Holidays
There are some incredible shadow puppets in the Museum’s World Collection. Learn more about them and have a go at making your very own... read more
Summer Musical Theatre Workshop - 19 Aug
School Holidays
This summer, why not take part in a week-long series of workshops aimed at improving your musical theatre skills.... read more
Out of this World Summer: Constellation Viewer Craft - 19 - 25 Aug
Family Fun, School Holidays
Join us for a space themed summer of crafts!... read more
KidsQUAD: ‘Alien artworks! - 20 Aug
School Holidays
KidsQUAD: ‘Alien artworks! is a chance to join artist Meghan Broadmeadow, whose artwork is in QUAD’s Gallery during the summer, ... read more
CRAFTY TUESDAYS: BEADING - 20 Aug
Family Fun, School Holidays
Crafty Tuesdays is our crafty holiday session inspired by Pickford’s House and its temporary exhibitions.... read more
Family Fun, School Holidays
At Art Hub we explore different creative techniques and processes – there’s always something new to try in this artist-led sessi... read more
PICKFORD’S PLOT: SENSORY GARDEN - 22 Aug
Family Fun, School Holidays
Join us for this nature-focused session in Pickford’s garden during the summer holidays.... read more
Monsters, Myths and Mayhem - 23 Aug
Family Fun, Theatre
An epic exploration of classical Greek mythology including well known tales featuring Hercules, Achilles, Theseus, Perseus, The Minotaur, Me... read more
FAMILY FRIDAY: TRANSPORT - 23 Aug
Family Fun, School Holidays
In this session the whole family is welcome to play, make and have fun together. Each one is focused on a theme to help you and your family ... read more
A dazzling collection of performers from London’s West End, including former stars from the smash hit musical We Will Rock You, come t... read more
Don't Miss, Family Fun
In this engineering-focussed workshop, families can get creative to complete a range of LEGO® challenges, which will encourage teamwork ... read more
A Midsummer Night's Dream - Outdoor Theatre - 24 Aug
School Holidays, Theatre
The Lord Chamberlain's Men, the UK's premier all male theatre company, invite you to join them at Kedleston Hall, for their performance of S... read more
Bark in the Park Fun Dog Show - 25 Aug
Family Fun
Bark in the Park Fun Dog Show held to raise money for The Ark Rescue and Rehoming Centre run by Ashbourne Animal Welfare.... read more
Out of this World Summer: Clay Alien Craft - 26 Aug - 1 Sep
Family Fun, School Holidays
Join us for a space themed summer of crafts!... read more
Festival of Music and Flowers - 25 - 26 Aug
Family Fun, Festivals
Relax and enjoy the colourful flower displays in the walled garden, whilst listening to a wide range of music from local performers.... read more
Arts Award Summer School - 26 - 30 Aug
School Holidays
An exciting week of creativity for 7-11 year olds.... read more
CRAFTY TUESDAYS: SEWING - 27 Aug
Family Fun, School Holidays
Crafty Tuesdays is our crafty holiday session inspired by Pickford’s House and its temporary exhibitions.... read more
Family Fun, School Holidays
At Art Hub we explore different creative techniques and processes – there’s always something new to try in this artist-led sessi... read more
PICKFORD’S PLOT: MINIBEAST SAFARI - 29 Aug
Family Fun, School Holidays
Join us for this nature-focused session in Pickford’s garden during the summer holidays.... read more
Family Fun, School Holidays, Theatre
Boating with Ratty, a feast with Badger and high jinx on the open road with that reckless ruffian, Mr Toad…... read more
FAMILY FRIDAY: CURIOUS ANIMALS - 30 Aug
Family Fun, School Holidays
In this session the whole family is welcome to play, make and have fun together. Each one is focused on a theme to help you and your family ... read more
Chatsworth Country Fair - 30 Aug - 1 Sep
Family Fun, Markets & Fairs
There's nothing quite like the annual fair at Chatsworth. Featuring spectacular grand ring displays in the air and on land, demos from celeb... read more
Out of this World Summer: Pick-a-Pack - 2 - 8 Sep
Family Fun, School Holidays
Join us for a space themed summer of crafts!... read more
