by DownInDevon | Aug 19, 2022 | Chatsworth, Christmas, What's On
Visit Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall at Christmas Christmas gifts from Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall This year sees the return of the Haddon Hall Mercatum Christmas Artisan Market and the Chatsworth Christmas markets. Each year the Christmas markets offer a range... 
by DownInDevon | Dec 3, 2019 | Christmas, Glendon, What's On
Christmas in Derbyshire What a difference a month makes. At the start of November Matlock experienced some bad flooding. In the centre of Matlock, just at the side of Glendon, the park was badly affected. But a short time on it is great to see plans for Christmas well... 
by DownInDevon | Oct 9, 2019 | Chatsworth, Christmas, Matlock, Peak District, What's On
Derbyshire Christmas Markets, Carols and Trees Christmas Events Each year the range of events in Derbyshire and the Peak District in the run up to Advent and Christmas seems to grow. As well as some wonderful Christmas markets there is something quite magical about... 
by DownInDevon | Oct 16, 2018 | Christmas, What's On
Halloween, bonfire night, Christingle and Christmas Markets in Derbyshire Winter Lights The use of light and bonfires began in Pagan times. Light and fire were used to summon the warmth and light during the long winter months and welcome the spring. Halloween in... by DownInDevon | Nov 15, 2017 | Christmas, What's On
Derbyshire Christmas markets Pre-festive fun: take the stress out of Christmas at the Derbyshire Christmas markets We often hear of the stress of the festive season. Well yes, it may have its stresses but the best perhaps of dealing with this is to turn festive... 
by DownInDevon | Oct 10, 2016 | Christmas, Matlock, What's On
Matlock Victorian Christmas weekend In the Market for some Christmas shopping? Christmas markets date from the Middle Ages in German-speaking European countries, with Vienna’s December market first held in 1294. Although the earliest known market taking place at that...