Winter in Derbyshire

Enter the Christmas spirit at Derby's Christmas lights switch on and open the festive season with a bang, accompanied by a programme of free live entertainment.

Get your skates on and glide into winter on the Cathedral Quarter pop-up ice rink. The ice rink is covered, so promises jolly good fun whatever the weather.

Step inside Derby's giant snow globe and be instantly transported into a magical winter wonderland. Free to attend, this fun attraction provides the perfect festive backdrop for your winter snaps.

Discover the magic of Christmas at Chatsworth. Elaborately decorated and dripping in twinkling lights with Christmas trees at every turn - even the biggest Scrooge will leave feeling festive.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas... See the UK's number one Michael Buble tribute act live at Derby Cathedral. An ultimate feel-good sing-a-long evening guaranteed to bring Christmas cheer.

Get creative and make your own beautiful Christmas door wreath at Bustler Winter Wonderland. Plus there will be mulled wine, too!

Gather your squad and wrap up 2024 in style with a night of brain-teasing fun, delicious street food and great vibes.

Looking for Christmas dinner on a pizza? Look no further. Seriously good food in an unserious way. Warm, cosy and informal - The Joiner's Arms is the perfect cosy spot to shelter from the cold.

Bear has a seasonal menu that promises to get you in the festive spirit, whatever your vibe. This is the place for brunch, burgers, beer and cocktails for catch-ups with pals and date nights.

The Night Market returns bringing Sadler Gate to life with a wonderful festive atmosphere. There are over 70 artisan stalls, as well as carol singers, street theatre and yuletide entertainment.

A pub. In the Woods. The name says it all! Live music. Firepits. Festoon lights. Friends. Food and gift stalls. Wrap up warm and check out the website to book online.

Shop ethically this Christmas at The Chocolate Factory where ethical and sustainable businesses gather to show you an alternative way to shop. Every £1 spent can change lives for the better.

Celebrating Derby's dazzling diversity and creativity and bringing communities and cultures together, Derby Season of Light embraces various festivals which all share the common theme of 'light'.

Experience the Heights of Abraham in a new light this winter. Climb aboard your gondola for a moonlight cable car flight across the river, before setting off on a magical illuminated trail.

Wrap up warm and wander through Heritage Wood ablaze with a kaleidoscope of lights and colours in the dark winter night.

The Hairy Dog believe in the power of music to connect people and create memories. It's the place to go if you love live music, and for an evening of rock legends, Rockmageddon promises to be a blast!

Disco balls, twinkling lights and festive foliage in a tipi. Come in from the cold and enjoy a delicious range of hot and cold drinks, from cocktails to mocktails and mulled wine to hot chocolate.

Switch on and party the night away to 80's music and Christmas classics in an iconic venue.

Whether you're wishing you were in the Alps or preparing for your annual ski holiday, the Snowsports Centre has a dry slope for all abilities to enjoy skiing, boarding, tubing and tobogganing.

Derbyshire's dramatic landscape is regularly used as a backdrop for film and TV - enjoy a crisp walk through the frosty leaves and see if you can recognise the scenery!

Temperatures may be plummeting but that's no reason to be stuck indoors. Get your kicks at Wild Park; the ultimate paintball, quad trekking, laser tag and archery experience.

The Museum of Making is a contemporary space celebrating Derby’s history of innovation to inspire new creativity. It's free to attend, so a great choice to explore on a post-Christmas budget.

Showcasing local and national performances from Christmas pantomimes to timeless tales, catching a show at Derby Theatre is a great budget-friendly choice with discounted student tickets.

While summer seems like a distant memory, Splash Landings water park is open all year and overflowing with watery fun. Drift along the lazy river, or brave the jaw-dropping speed of the water coaster.