Many events take place in Youlgrave, some 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. The Well Dressings take place in June, when there is a week long of activities to enjoy and take part in. There is a lively Carnival in July and a Music Festival in September
Walks on the Doorstep 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, , Elton, Winster and Stanton Moor. The Limestone Way can also be followed from Youlgrave to Monyash, offering stunning views along the way.
Hidden Gem – The Sites of Meaning Project – 17 distinct carvings embedded into dry stone walls. Fabulous journey and not to be missed. Trail maps available on the official Middleton by Youlgrave Parish Website.
Pretty Villages to Explore . The nearby market town of Bakewell, Ashford-in-the-Water, Edensor, Great Longstone, Eyam, Baslow, Tideswell and Castleton are close by
Days out in the Peak District , Haddon Hall, Chatsworth House, the Monsall Trail, Tissington Trail, Calke Abbey, Hardwick Hall are all within easy reach. Alton Towers Theme Park is about half an hour drive. 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 9 & 10 February 2027
- March – Chatsworth Spring Opening tba
- April – Carsington Water Easter Trail (TBA Easter school holidays)
- May – Tissington Well Dressings 6-12 May, Bearded Theory Festival 25-30 May 2027
- June – Ashbourne Festival Jun- Jul 27 tba , Derbyshire County Show 27th 2027
- July – Buxton International Festival 9th-26th, Bakewell Country Festival 12th 2026
- August – Y Not Festival 30 Jul- 2 Aug, Ashover Show 12th 2026
- September – Chatsworth Country Fair 4th-6th, Matlock Bath Illuminations 12 Sep-25 Oct 2026
- October – Halloween Hallowtide, Hardwick Hall (18 Oct-2 Nov 2026)
- November –Haddon Hall Mercatum Winter Artisan Market 14 Nov-14 Dec 2026
- December – Chatsworth Christmas Market 7 Nov-13 Dec 2026
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