See this magnificent mermaid sculpture made by the children of Spire Junior School in Chesterfield plus another made by pupils from St Anne’s Primary, Baslow, Stanton in Peak Primary and Rowsley Primary and a third crafted by young adults from Derbyshire Virtual School - all with the help of professional artists - which have been added to the outdoor Burning Man exhibition at Chatsworth. (photo: India Hobson/Haarkon)See this magnificent mermaid sculpture made by the children of Spire Junior School in Chesterfield plus another made by pupils from St Anne’s Primary, Baslow, Stanton in Peak Primary and Rowsley Primary and a third crafted by young adults from Derbyshire Virtual School - all with the help of professional artists - which have been added to the outdoor Burning Man exhibition at Chatsworth. (photo: India Hobson/Haarkon)
See this magnificent mermaid sculpture made by the children of Spire Junior School in Chesterfield plus another made by pupils from St Anne’s Primary, Baslow, Stanton in Peak Primary and Rowsley Primary and a third crafted by young adults from Derbyshire Virtual School - all with the help of professional artists - which have been added to the outdoor Burning Man exhibition at Chatsworth. (photo: India Hobson/Haarkon)

August bank holiday: 11 places to have fun in Derbyshire over the long weekend

By Gay Bolton
Published 22nd Aug 2022, 15:15 BST
Updated 22nd Aug 2022, 15:17 BST
August bank holiday weekend is usually the best and busiest time to have fun in Derbyshire.

From festivals to a teddy bear’s picnics to a medieval joust, there’s plenty going on to entertain all ages.

Here are a few ideas to whet your appetite.

Party night Bonkers Bingo hits Chesterfield Mecca Bingo on Saturday, August 27, from 9.30am until 1pm. Alongside the bingo games, there will be top tunes and dance-offs with weird and wacky prizes. To book tickets, go to bonkers-bingo.designmynight.com

1. Chesterfield

Party night Bonkers Bingo hits Chesterfield Mecca Bingo on Saturday, August 27, from 9.30am until 1pm. Alongside the bingo games, there will be top tunes and dance-offs with weird and wacky prizes. To book tickets, go to bonkers-bingo.designmynight.com Photo: Submitted

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Barrow Hill Roundhouse is finally celebrating its 150th anniversary, after a two-year delay caused by the pandemic. The 150+2 Celebration Gala , running from August 26-28, is inspired by the British Railways-era Open Days which took place at the Roundhouse in the Seventies and Eighties. Visiting locomotives, train rides, children's activities and historical re-enactments of Roundhouse characters will entertain the crowds. For more details, go to www.barrowhill.org.

2. Barrow Hill

Barrow Hill Roundhouse is finally celebrating its 150th anniversary, after a two-year delay caused by the pandemic. The 150+2 Celebration Gala , running from August 26-28, is inspired by the British Railways-era Open Days which took place at the Roundhouse in the Seventies and Eighties. Visiting locomotives, train rides, children's activities and historical re-enactments of Roundhouse characters will entertain the crowds. For more details, go to www.barrowhill.org. Photo: Submitted

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Stanton Fishing Club at Ilkeston is hosting its open day on Saturday, August 27, offering free tuition, a junior fishing match, a barbecue and a stall selling second-hand fishing tackle. Book a slot for free fishing tuition at the open day by going to www.eventbrite.co.uk

3. Ilkeston

Stanton Fishing Club at Ilkeston is hosting its open day on Saturday, August 27, offering free tuition, a junior fishing match, a barbecue and a stall selling second-hand fishing tackle. Book a slot for free fishing tuition at the open day by going to www.eventbrite.co.uk Photo: Submitted

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Paddleboarding down Chesterfield Canal, food and drink festival in Matlock's Hall Leys Park, Bonkers Bingo party night at Chesterfield Mecca Bingo, clockwise from top.

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Paddleboarding down Chesterfield Canal, food and drink festival in Matlock's Hall Leys Park, Bonkers Bingo party night at Chesterfield Mecca Bingo, clockwise from top. Photo: Submitted

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