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What's on at Elvaston Castle Country Park

We host a wide range of events throughout the year, so there's something for everyone to enjoy.


  • 20 July 2024 to 21 July 2024, Madhatter Feast in the Park, Elvaston Castle Showground
  • 20 July 2024, Dungeons and Dragons at Elvaston Castle
  • 25 July 2024, HandleBards Comedy of Errors
  • 27 July 2024, S&N Events Craft Fair in the Courtyard
  • 28 July 2024, Elvaston Castle & Gardens Trust Nature Reserve Open Day, from 10am to 3pm at our Local Nature Reserve
  • 1 August 2024, YMCA Treasure Hunt, Elvaston Castle main courtyard
  • 2 August 2024 to 4 August 2024, Madhatter Dog Lovers Fest, Elvaston Castle Showground
  • 4 August 2024, S&N Events Craft Fair in the Castle
  • 17 August 2024, Bustler Streetfood, Elvaston Castle Courtyard from 11am to 7pm
  • 17 August 2024 to 18 August 2024, Team Falchion Medieval Group
  • 17 August 2024 to 18 August 2024, Black Swan Archers have a go archery
  • 19 August 2024 to 21 August 2024, YMCA Dungeons and Divisions, Gothic Hall
  • 25 August 2024, Derby Running Festival 2024
  • 25 August 2024, Ockash Annual Duck Race, Elvaston Castle car park
  • 8 September 2024, S&N Events Craft Fair in the Castle
  • 29 September 2024, Golden Gates Gallop
  • 5 October 2024 to 6 October 2024, Apple Day, Elvaston Castle orchard
  • 6 October 2024, S&N Events Craft Fair in the Castle
  • 18 October 2024 to 20 October 2024, Adventure Cinema Halloween
  • 3 November 2024, S&N Events Craft Fair in the Castle
  • 24 November 2024, Derbyshire Mind Mental Elf Run
  • 30 November 2024 to 1 December 2024, wreath making
  • 7 December 2024 to 8 December 2024, wreath making

Events programme

View our countryside events programme

Booking a place on an event

The majority of countryside service events offered can be booked via Elvaston Castle Country Park. Please tel: 01629 533870 from 9am to 4pm. If no-one can take your call, please leave your name, number and event name and we'll contact you as soon as we can.

Some events require pre-payment. Special event charges vary. Some of our events are free to attend, but parking charges apply.

If you're coming to several events and visit our countryside sites regularly, why not consider an annual season ticket.

Organising your own event

Elvaston Castle Country Park is able to host a wide range of events.

Please get in touch if you're interested in holding your event with us, email eccp@derbyshire.gov.uk or tel: 01629 533870.

We look forward to hearing from you.