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Whatever the season there is always something to do in the park. There are over 700 acres and 20 miles of quiet paths and bridleways and 2 play areas.

The events field is a large area of mown grass next to the visitor centre that can be used for a wide range of informal recreational activities.

Organised club rallies can take place on the events field between June and September. Hard-standing areas or electricity are not available.

The visitor centre is a good place to start your visit. It has a range of facilities on offer to enable you to enjoy your visit to the full.

We have developed an exciting new audio trail for Pleasley Pit Country Park to help you explore our countryside.

The history of Elvaston, from a Viking settlement to being officially designated a country park and opened to the public.

Elvaston Castle offers facilities for horse riding with a 2.2 mile bridleway linking to the multi user river path route that runs to Derby.

School and other children's groups use the park for educational visits such as pond dipping, mini-beast safaris, tree trails and wayfaring.

Shipley Country Park is an excellent venue for a wide range of events and activities such as sponsored walks, runs, shows, orienteering and treasure hunts.

We have developed an exciting new audio trail at the bird hide at Pleasley Pit Country Park to help you explore our countryside.