You will find Youlgrave to be a friendly and magical village, where a warm welcome is assured. Many events take place at the local Village Hall, including markets and the popular Film Club. Annual highlights include the Flower Festival, while the village pantomime is held each January and February.

Youlgrave is especially well known for its annual Well Dressings, which feature a full week of activities to enjoy and take part in, held around the date nearest to St John the Baptist’s Day. The village also hosts a lively Carnival in July and a Music Festival in September.

Youlgrave is surrounded by an abundance of beautiful walks. Closest to Pumpkin Cottage is the waterside track beside the River Bradford, a flat and easy route that runs all the way from Alport through Youlgrave to Middleton-by-Youlgrave. From Alport, one of the most spectacular walks follows Lathkill Dale upstream to Monyash.

There are also numerous field paths leading to places of interest such as the dramatic outcrop of Robin Hood’s Stride, as well as Birchover, Haddon Hall, Elton, Winster and Stanton Moor. The Limestone Way can also be followed from Youlgrave to Monyash, offering stunning views along the way.

Beyond the village, there is plenty to see and do throughout the year. The nearby market town of Bakewell, the beautiful Haddon Hall and the magnificent Chatsworth House are all within easy reach. For lovers of the performing arts, Buxton Opera House hosts around 450 performances each year. There are also many events held throughout the year – here are just a few:

  • White Peak Distillery Tour, Ambergate . Craft Spirits . Open all year round.
  • February – Shrovetide Football, Ashbourne (17th & 18th)
  • March – Makers Market, Thornbridge Estate 13th-15th
  • April – Carsington Water Easter Trail 28th Mar – 12th Apr
  • May – Tissington Well Dressings 14th-20th, Bearded Theory Festival 20-24th
  • June – Ashbourne Festival 20th Jun- 5 Jul, Derbyshire County Show 28th
  • July – Buxton International Festival 9th-26th, Bakewell Country Festival 12th
  • August – Y Not Festival 30 Jul- 2 Aug, Ashover Show 12th
  • September – Chatsworth Country Fair 4th-6th, Matlock Bath Illuminations 12 Sep-25 Oct
  • October – Halloween Hallowtide, Hardwick Hall (18 Oct-2 Nov)
  • November –Haddon Hall Mercatum Winter Artisan Market 14 Nov-14 Dec
  • December – Chatsworth Christmas Market 7 Nov-13 Dec

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