Have a go at paddleboarding, kayaking or canoeing down Chesterfield Canal. Sessions are held every weekend and selected weekdays during the summer. Hire the equipment from Hollingwood Hub and chart your course along the waterway. For dates and prices go to www.chesterfield.co.uk/events/paddlesports-on-chesterfield-canalHave a go at paddleboarding, kayaking or canoeing down Chesterfield Canal. Sessions are held every weekend and selected weekdays during the summer. Hire the equipment from Hollingwood Hub and chart your course along the waterway. For dates and prices go to www.chesterfield.co.uk/events/paddlesports-on-chesterfield-canal
Have a go at paddleboarding, kayaking or canoeing down Chesterfield Canal. Sessions are held every weekend and selected weekdays during the summer. Hire the equipment from Hollingwood Hub and chart your course along the waterway. For dates and prices go to www.chesterfield.co.uk/events/paddlesports-on-chesterfield-canal

Summer holidays: 10 things to see and do in Derbyshire with your family

By Gay Bolton
Published 12th Jul 2023, 16:03 BST
Updated 13th Jul 2023, 06:45 BST
Summer holidays in Derbyshire offer plenty of adventurous activities and spectacular sights.

How about learning archery, taking part in a tree-climb challenge or paddleboarding down a canal?

We have rounded up the best places to go to keep your children entertained during their long break from school.

Watch soldiers prepare for battle before opposing armies hurtle into action in Siege! at Bolsover Castle from July 26 to 28. For tickets, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk (photo: Nigel Wallace-Iles)

5. Bolsover

Watch soldiers prepare for battle before opposing armies hurtle into action in Siege! at Bolsover Castle from July 26 to 28. For tickets, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk (photo: Nigel Wallace-Iles) Photo: Nigel Wallace-Iles

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Dress up like a superhero to be in with a chance of winning a prize at Chaddesden Park on July 26 or Darley Park on July 27...and don't forget to take a picnic. Attractions will include sports and craft activities, gym try-out sessions, superhero trail and face painting (generic photo: Adobe Stock/Robert Hainer).

6. Derby

Dress up like a superhero to be in with a chance of winning a prize at Chaddesden Park on July 26 or Darley Park on July 27...and don't forget to take a picnic. Attractions will include sports and craft activities, gym try-out sessions, superhero trail and face painting (generic photo: Adobe Stock/Robert Hainer). Photo: Adobe Stock

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Chesterfield Children's Festival offers an interactive game zone, circus, storytime yoga, tie dye workshops and a silent disco tour at Queen's Park on July 29 and 30 from 10am to 4pm.

7. Chesterfield

Chesterfield Children's Festival offers an interactive game zone, circus, storytime yoga, tie dye workshops and a silent disco tour at Queen's Park on July 29 and 30 from 10am to 4pm. Photo: Destination Chesterfield

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Crich Tramway Village is hosting ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland – A Woodland Walk Experience' from July 31 to August 4. Follow Alice through woods and meet iconic characters in this promenade performance by Notice this Notice Theatre Company. To book tickets, go to www.tramway.co.uk/whatson/alices-adventures-in-wonderland-a-woodland-walk-experience

8. Crich

Crich Tramway Village is hosting ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland – A Woodland Walk Experience' from July 31 to August 4. Follow Alice through woods and meet iconic characters in this promenade performance by Notice this Notice Theatre Company. To book tickets, go to www.tramway.co.uk/whatson/alices-adventures-in-wonderland-a-woodland-walk-experience Photo: Notice this Notice Theatre Company

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