What's on inDerby

Writing Short Stories One‐Day CourseQUAD Market Place Derby DE1 3AS Saturday 23rd AugustTickets £20‐£25 from https:www.derbyquad.co.ukeventswritingshortstoriesShort stories are an exciting form of writing with a long and exciting history and today still provide great ways for writers to hone their skills…

.Funhouse Comedy Club brings another laughter‐packed night to Binary Mickleover on Sunday August 24th.Topping the bill is winner of Best Act in the Midlands Comedy Awards 2016 the exciting and energetic Duncan Oakley who powers out a deft blend of stupidity mixed…

.Funhouse Comedy Club which already runs successful nights at numerous venues across the country is excited to announce the launch of a brand new comedy night at Compamigos Willington on Wednesday September 10th.Funhouse clubs are renowned for having exceptionally friendly audiences and…

.You will arrive Saturday lunch time where you will be greeted by Basil Sybil and Manuel who will check you into your rooms.Afternoon Tea will be served at 4.00pm with the help of the Fawlty Towers Team.At 8.00pm the Fawlty Towers Show…

Writing a Novel one‐day courseQUAD Market Place Derby DE1 3ASSaturday 13th September 12pm‐5pmTickets £25 from https:www.derbyquad.co.ukeventswritinganovelWriting a novel for the first time can feel like a big challenge for a writer but in this extended workshop session well be breaking down…

Edge‐Lit 11Saturday 20th SeptemberQUAD Market Place Derby DE1 3ASTickets and guest list at https:www.derbyquad.co.ukeventsedgelit11Edge‐Lit returns to celebrate the best in horror thriller fantasy and science‐fiction writing on Saturday 20 September 2025 from 10am‐6pm.In this its eleventh edition Edge‐Lit will offering another loaded…

.Funhouse Comedy Club launches the new season at The Blessington Carriage Derby on Monday September 22nd with a great night of laughter.Topping the bill is the unique duo Brian Damage and Krysstal who went down a storm on Britains Got Talent. Very…

Theyre backJoin us for the original multi award winning London sensation taking the world by storm.Basil Manuel and Sybil are in townand theyre bringing a healthy dose of mayhem to your door. Fully immersive highly interactive and completely original this is the…

.2025 ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN SECURE YOUR MORUNNING PLACE TODAY. ENTRIES WILL FILL QUICKLY SO DONT MISS OUTYOU are MORUNNING This November is your time to shine to run with us to run for the love of the Mo to run in…

.Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with G4s most extensive Christmas tour ever in the most awe‐inspiring cathedrals priories minsters halls and abbeys across the UK for 39 dates.G4 bring glad tidings of great joy this festive season…

Step into the warm glow of candlelight this festive season and experience the magic of Christmas through the timeless beauty of classical music set within the enchanting surroundings of Derby Cathedral an architectural jewel at the heart of the city.Celebrate the season…

A unique zoo, combining a relaxed and informal atmosphere with many of the birds and animals at liberty within the grounds. This is complemented by the picturesque views and maintained gardens, combining both endangered and domestic animals and birds in one location. A charming visit, with something for…

Exmoor Zoo is a unique and unusual zoo to visit Opened in 1982 the zoo is now an ideal family venue, catering very well for the younger generation. So much change has taken place, that even a visit last year, will today see new exhibits and animals.The zoo…

No trip to Devon is complete without a visit to Dartington Crystal Factory Experience.See first hand how our crystal is hand crafted with skill and care from the blowing of the molten glass through to the final finishing. There's lots more to see and do that will make…

20 acres of beautiful gardens and three lakes in a valley setting with Plant Centre and Garden Tea Room.The creator of the gardens was Dr James Smart VMH. who moved to Marwood in 1949. The land that is now Marwood Hill Gardens consisted then of an old broken…

Bideford Railway Heritage Centre manages the Bideford station site and Instow signal box both of which are on the former railway line from Barnstaple to Bideford in North Devon. The railway line is now part of the popular Tarka Trail and so our two sites provide points of…

Come see; T‐Rex, Dilophosaurus, Megalosaurus, Dinosaur Museum, Apes & Monkeys, Sealions, Meerkats, WolvesParrots, Birds of Prey, Otters, Butterfly House, Beautiful Waterfall and Gardens, Earthquake Train Ride, Snow Leopard,Snakes, Dragon Lizards, Insects and Spiders, Penquins, 'Out Of This World' Light Show, and much more.Last year saw the arrival of…