Activities and events at Shipley Country Park

We organise an extensive programme of events throughout the year. We are also able support external organisations who wish to organise their own event(s) at the park.

Animal Magic! at Shipley Country Park - Sunday 17 June 2012

During Heanor Festival Week 2012 join us for an event that showcases all creatures great and small.

There'll be:

• A fun dog show
• Flyball demonstrations and have-a-go activities (with the Wuff 'n' Ready Racers Flyball Team)
• dog agility demonstrations and have-a-go activities (with Ilkeston and District Dog Training Club)
• The People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) - PetCheck Mobile as part of their UK tour, providing free dog MOTs and care advice for other pets
• animal and wildlife related stalls
• lots of rescued animals to meet and learn about.

Organised events

You can pick up a free copy of our annual events booklet from the visitor centre, order a copy online by visiting our order a free brochure web page, or view our county wide events web page to see all the forthcoming countryside events across Derbyshire.

Also you can download a list of Shipley Country Park's 2011 Events from the related documents section on this web page. Look out for our many free events!

If you require this document in another format please contact Call Derbyshire on 08 456 058 058.

Event charges

Booking a place on an event

Unless stated otherwise, our events require places to be booked by phone to Call Derbyshire on 08 456 058 058.

Special activities and events

• Heanor Festival Week - Animal Magic! at Shipley Country Park - Join the countryside service to celebrate wildlife and pets at this fun-filled family friendly event with fun dog show, flyball, dog agility, stalls, activities, have-a-go sessions and demonstrations on offer. 

• Nature Watch Club - Organised activities take place each month for local youngsters to learn about the park and nature through games and activities. Please click on link for further information.

• Autumn Footprints - The Amber Valley and Erewash Walking Festival - Each year, during September, a 16 day festival takes places offering a wide range of guided walks. Please click on link for further information.

Volunteering 

We have a range of opportunities for carrying out voluntary work. Find out more about our volunteering opportunities.

Organising your own event

For further information please contact the visitor centre on 01773 719961 or email countrysideservice@derbyshire.gov.uk.

Related documents

The following document is in Portable Document Format (PDF). You can download the PDF software for free from the Adobe website (opens in a new window)

• Shipley Country Park's 2012 Events List (33KB)