Derbyshire Now – 17th April 2026 Edition

Derbyshire Makes events

As the Derbyshire Makes festival rolls on through the county, look out for lots of exciting events this weekend in Chesterfield – and next weekend in Swadlincote. The festival will then move on to Heanor, Glossop and Bolsover.

Each town is hosting a full day of free activity bringing together artists, makers, performers and communities to celebrate Derbyshire’s rich story of making and innovation.

In Chesterfield on Saturday 18 April you can expect:

• A street show.
• Artists creating new work live.
• Drop-in creative workshops.

In Swadlincote on Saturday 25 April:

• lamplight heritage trail sharing stories from South Derbyshire’s mining past.
• The Giant Wheel (above) by Autin Dance.
• Live ceramics demos and have-a-go sessions.
• Pole lathe turning, willow weaving and traditional woodcraft.

Read more – https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKDCC/bulletins/4133182