Festivals aplenty offer children’s activities, live arts and lots of food. Learn what it takes to be a superhero from the experts, take a trip on a steam-driven train, play Victorian games, look at classic cars or discover what life was like in the Second World War.
We’re rounded up 10 events that will appeal to young and old alike.
9. Bolsover
Bolsover Castle will be a hub of creativity with artisan traders, poetry readings and workshops plus music from brass bands contibuting to a Festival of the Arts on May 6 from 10am until 5pm. Photo: Submitted
10. Belper
Belper Arts Trail has attracted more than 170 artists ito display and sell their art and crafts in 54 venues around the centre of town on May 5 and 6. Live music will take place in the Memorial Gardens and there will be busk stops around the trail. Belly dancers will be in Belper on the Monday, street entertainers from Bexstar Entertainment will be in attendance on both days as will the Quite Remarkable theatre company who take to the stage at The Ritz cinema for an hour-long production to entertain families. Photo: Submitted