Looking for something creative, colourful and completely free to enjoy this spring? Derbyshire Makes is back and it’s bigger, bolder and bursting with hands-on experiences across the county.
Derbyshire Makes is a countywide celebration of creativity in all its forms from traditional crafts and heritage skills to cutting edge design and making.
Now in its second year, the festival shines a spotlight on Derbyshire’s rich industrial past and thriving creative scene, bringing together artists, makers and communities to share skills, stories and ideas.
Expect everything from textile workshops and live demonstrations to parades, pop up performances and interactive installations all designed to get people of all ages involved.
- Cromford Mills – Saturday 11 April
- Chesterfield – Saturday 18 April
- Swadlincote – Saturday 25 April
- Heanor – Saturday 2 May
- Glossop – Saturday 9 May
- Bolsover – Saturday 16 May
You can look forward to the following...
- Hands-on workshops and “have-a-go” making sessions
- Street performances and large-scale installations
- Craft demonstrations and maker markets
- Free activities for families and young people
- Talks, walks and creative meet ups
Whether you’re a seasoned creative or just curious to try something different, Derbyshire Makes is all about getting stuck in.
Heading to Heanor?
Jump on the H1 or rainbow one and you’ll be dropped right into the heart of the action. With frequent buses from Derby, Nottingham and beyond, it’s one of the simplest ways to get festival-ready without the fuss.
Get the comet to Chesterfield..
Making your way to Chesterfield is easy with the comet, linking Derby, Ripley and Alfreton straight into town.
Take a scenic sixes trip to Cromford
For the historic setting of Cromford Mills, hop on the sixes towards Matlock.
Travelling to Bolsover?
Take the comet to Chesterfield, then connect for a quick onward journey.
Hop on the bus to Swadlincote..
Our services connecting Derby and Burton make it easy to reach the area.
Derby city centre 9.24
Burton network map A3 june17
Plan your journey to Glossop
Glossop is a little further afield on the edge of the Peaks.
While it’s not directly on our routes, it’s easy to reach with a combination of bus or train connections.
Glossop Station | Trains to Glossop | Trainline