What's on at Elvaston Castle Country Park
We organise an extensive program of events throughout the year. We are also able support external organisations who wish to organise their own event(s) at the park.
Woodland Skills course
Wednesday 11 April 8.30am to 5pm.
Want to learn something new? Interested in bushcraft and traditional woodland skills? Then join us on our full day course.
Some topics covered are:
basic knife skills
fire lighting
campfire cooking
tree felling techniques
natural cordage.
Limited places available, so please book early. Refreshments and lunch included. The course costs £50 and is only avaliable to people aged 18 and over.
For more information or to book call 01332 571342.
Summer Nights Film Festival
This year QUAD Derby is bringing its outdoor film screenings to Elvaston Castle.
On Friday 4 May we'll be showing Women In Love (15). Elvaston Castle is the original location in which the film was shot by late director Ken Russell.
And on Saturday 5 May there is a chance to see 2011 hit Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (15).
Both films will start at 6.30pm and tickets are priced at £12. You can book online now on the QUAD Summer Nights website or call the Quad box office (opens in a new window) on 01332 290606.
Events programme
You can pick up a free copy of the countryside service's annual events booklet from our shop and information centre; order a copy online by visiting our order a free brochure page, or view our countywide events page to see all the forthcoming events across Derbyshire.
Event charges (unless stated otherwise)
Adults: £3
Children and Concessions: £1.50
Under fives: Free
Family ticket (two adults and three children): £7.50
Booking a place on an event
Unless stated otherwise, our events require places to be booked by phone - Call Derbyshire on 08 456 058 058.
Organising your own event
Elvaston Castle Country Park can be used for a wide range of events. Please contact us to discuss this further.
Tel: 01332 571342
email countrysideservice@derbyshire.gov.uk.