Primary Times Derbyshire Winter 2017

COMING SOON 

Introducing 

MORGAN BRIND 

as Betty Brioche 

Derby’s very own 

GWEN TAYLOR 

as The Enchantress 

CBeebies’ Mr Bloom 

BEN FAULKS 

as Idle Jacques 

Tue 5 - Sun 31 Dec 

Derby Arena £14.75 - £32.75 

Thu 7 - Thu 28 Dec 

Guildhall Theatre £10 - £13.50 

2 & 3, 9 & 10, 16 & 17 Dec 

Markeaton Park 

Free entry 

Fri 1 - Sun 31 Dec 

Market Place £6.50 - £8.50 

Tue 30 Jan - Sat 3 Feb 

Guildhall Theatre £13.50 - £17.50 

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Welcome to the Christmas Issue of Primary Times 

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! There’s lots to celebrate and plenty 

to do to keep you entertained throughout the Winter. You’ll find so many 

fantastic festive events and activities for the whole family in our What’s 

On Guide, some of them free, so pop along and join in the fun. 

Santa is making many appearances around the region before taking to his 

sleigh for the big day. You’ll find all of the places you can see Santa before 

Christmas Day in the What’s On Guide - finding him couldn’t be easier! 

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a Panto or a show and you’ll 

find something to entertain the whole family in our Box Office pages. 

Don’t forget to enter our fantastic competitions on page 15. You could win 

tickets to see Beauty and The Beast at Derby Arena or for the North Pole 

Adventure at the National Forest Adventure Farm. If you’d prefer to go to 

the cinema, then you could also win a family ticket to the movies in the 

New Year with Kip McGrath. 

Finally, everyone at Primary Times wishes you all a joyous festive time, and 

a wonderful 2018. We’ll see you next year for more fun ideas, events and 

competitions! 

Don’t forget, let us know if there’s something exciting happening at your 

school, you can email us at sam@schoolspublishing.co.uk 

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13 Pinboard 

14 Box Office 

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If you are looking for more inspiration, there are 

many more events on our website 

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Until 30 Nov 

Choir Competition 

Intu Level 2 Outside Wagamama DE1 2PQ 

www.intu.co.uk 

Enjoy a sprinkle of Christmas magic with the 

Christmas choir competition featuring wonderful 

choirs from local schools. Heats: 

28th-30th November 11:00am- 

2:30pm with the grand finale 7th 

December 11:00am-1:00pm. 

T: 01332 366383 

Until 3 Dec 

A Festival of Christmas Trees 

Church of St Mary and All Saints S40 1XJ 

www.crookedspire.org 

See over 100 beautiful Christmas trees, donated 

and decorated by local businesses, charities 

and organisations. Musical entertainment, craft 

demonstrations and refreshments, as well as 

Tower Tours. FREE ENTRY Donations gratefully 

accepted. T: 01246 206506 

Until 17 Dec 

Giving Box 

Intu Level 1 Outside Debenhams DE1 2PQ 


Help make a big difference to underprivileged 

children in Derbyshire this Christmas by 

getting involved with the giving box. 

All gifts collected will go to local 

families through Gem 106 Cash 

for Kids and Derby City Mission. 

T: 01332 366383 

Until 24 Dec 

Santa’s Grotto 

Vicar Lane Shopping Centre S40 1SA 

www.vicarlaneshoppingcentre.co.uk 

See Santa in his Grotto open until 7:00pm on 

late night opening evenings. T: 01246 234630 

Until 31 Dec 

Festive Forest School 

Intu DE1 2PQ 


Magical festive forest, full of fun and interactive 

games for children. Kids can jump into the snow 

ball pool, zoom down glacier slides and show 

off at the ice-cool climbing area. Meet Santa 

himself on weekends in December. £2.50 for 

a 30-minute play £6 for a 30-minute play plus 

Santa visit & Playmobil toy. Tickets can only 

be purchased in centre from the festive forest 

reception desk on Level 2 for the same day or in 

advance for future dates. T: 01332 366383 

29 Nov - 17 Dec 

Christmas 

Hardwick Hall S44 5QJ 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk 

11:00am-3:00pm With traditional decorations 

and a festive song theme in each room, follow 

Don’t forget to 

say you saw it in 

Primary Times! 

We check 

listings carefully but 

event details and prices 

may be subject to change. 

Please always check 

with the venue. 

the trail around the Hall. Explore the wider 

estate and take a family selfie in our sleigh. 

Normal admission charges apply. 

T: 01246 850430 

1 Dec 

On The First Day Of Christmas 

Calke Abbey DE73 7LE 


5:00pm-8:00pm **Father 

Christmas is paying a special visit 

to Calke this year. Watch him arrive, 

then join in the lantern-lit parade as 

he enters the Stableyards to spend an 

evening in his grotto. Book tickets to see 

him, get started on your Christmas shopping at 

the evening gift fair, or pop into Squirt’s Stable 

for family Christmas crafts. Free event, normal 

admission charges apply. T: 01332 695310 

1 Dec - 3 Dec 

Father Christmas In His Grotto 



Visit Father Christmas in his magical stable 

grotto. Tell Father Christmas how good you’ve 

been this year and he’ll have an early Christmas 

present for you. Child £5, normal admission 

charges apply. Booking essential 

T: 01332 695310 

Cookie Calendar Craftiness 

Sudbury Hall and National 

Museum Of Childhood DE6 5HT 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ 

sudbury-hall 

10:30am-2:30pm **Sit down 

with a mug of hot chocolate and 

a cookie and craft your very own 2018 

calendar with a Christmas craft pack. Child £5, 

normal admission charges apply. 

T: 01283 585337 

1 Dec - 24 Dec 

Santa Experience 

Denby Pottery Village DE5 8NX 

www.denby.co.uk/denby-pottery-village 

Have a special meeting with Santa and receive 

a gift at the Denby Pottery Village. The Santa 

Experience runs daily between 10.15am - 

4.30pm, with the exception of 4 to7 Dec 

1.00pm - 4.30pm 

Christmas Eve: 10.15am - 2.00pm. Booking is 

essential. Child £12. T: 01773 740799 


Cookie Craftiness 

Kedleston Hall DE22 5JH 


10:30am-3:30pm Order a hot chocolate and 

cookie and collect a craft pack to make up 

your very own 2018 calendar. Child £5, normal 



Derby Christmas Ice Rink 

Derby Market Place DE1 3AH 

www.derbyicerink.co.uk 

**Visit the Cathedral Quarter 3aaa Ice Rink this 

winter, made of real ice. The Market Place also 

features other attractions such as live music, 

food and Christmas gift fairs. For session timetable, 

prices and booking T: 01322 255800 

1 Dec - 4 Jan 

Nativity Scene and Treasure Trail 

Highfield Happy Hens DE65 6LS 

www.highfieldshappyhens.co.uk 

Visit the farm to enjoy an amazing Nativity 

Scene. Enjoy a stroll around the open farm and 

see if you can follow the Christmas treasure trail. 


T: 01283 732083 

2 Dec 

Super Santa 

Butterly Station DE5 3QZ 

www.midlandrailway-butterley.co.uk 

3:45pm A puppet show, a train ride with a visit 

to Santa’s Grotto, gift for every child and picnic 

tea. Adults £24, Child 3-14 £19, Under 3 £14. 

Also 9th & 16th Dec. Booking essential. 

T: 01773 570140 

Story Telling - Grandma’s Christmas 

Chesterfield Museum S41 7TD 

www.chesterfield.gov.uk/museum 

11:00am or 2:00pm Get ready for Christmas and 

enjoy some stories with Grandma. Suitable for 

children aged 4-7. Free entry, donations gratefully 

received. T: 01246 345727 

A Very (Un)Grimm Christmas Fayre! 

Pickford’s House DE1 1DA 

www.derbymuseums.org 

10:00am-4:00pm Once upon a time… Pickford’s 

House came to life with the festive sights 

and sounds of a Georgian Christmas inspired 

by the Grimm Brothers’ fairy tales. Enjoy family 

activities, visit Santa and enjoy festive food and 

drink. This event will help raise money for the 

Derby Museums Endowment, helping to secure 

the long-term future of Derby Museums. Every 

pound donated will be doubled by the Heritage 

Lottery Fund. T: 01332 715181 

Buxton Sparkles Winter Lantern 

Parade 

Spring Gardens SK17 6DF 

www.buxtonsparkles.co.uk 

4:00pm Community celebration and parade 

through the town. 

2 Dec - 3 Dec 

North Pole Adventure 

National Forest Adventure Farm DE13 9SJ 

www.adventurefarm.co.uk 

10:00am-6:00pm Embark on an expedition to 

the North Pole to meet Father Christmas. Along 

the way meet Mother Christmas, help fix the 

sleigh, meet a talking Polar Bear in the Ice Cave 

and be entertained by the cheeky elves. 

A magical 2-hour family experience. Booking 

essential T: 01283 533933 

Matlock Victorian Christmas 

Hall Leys Park DE4 3AT 

www.matlock.gov.uk 

Over 170 stalls, live entertainment and fun 

for all the family. Saturday 4:15pm – Santa’s 

Christmas Parade, 4:45pm - Christmas Lights 

Switch-On. Sunday 5:15pm - Firework Finale. 

T: 01629 583042 

An Audience With Father Christmas 

Bolsover Castle S44 6PR 

www.english-heritage.org.uk 

Meet Father Christmas as he tells tales of 

Christmas past amidst the yuletide decorations. 

Additional charge of £4 applies to see Father 

Christmas for all children aged 0+ (subject to 

availability). Small present included. This cost is 

included in the Child prices listed. Prices: Adults: 

£10.80 / Concessions: £9.70 / Children: £6.50 / 

Family: £28.10. Father Christmas slots through 

the day start at 10.30am, then every half-hour 

until 3pm. Booking is essential.. 

T: 0370 333 1183 

Santa Special Train 

Butterly Station DE5 3QZ 

www.midlandrailway-butterley.co.uk 

11:00am, 12:30pm and 2:00pm Santa’s Grotto 

on your train every weekend in December. 

Booking essential. T: 01773 570140 

Christmas Crafts 



11:00am-6:00pm Squirt’s stable has 

transformed into an Elves workshop ready for 

children to come along and make some of their 

own Christmas crafts. Free event, normal admission 

charges apply. T: 01332 695310 

Festive Crafts 



11:00am-3:00pm Get creative for Christmas in 

Caesar’s Hall with some festive craft activities 

including making a festive lantern which you 

could bring along to the lantern walk. Tickets 

£2.50, normal admission charges apply. 

T: 01332 843400 

The Grotto 



Visit Father Christmas in his magical Christmas 

Grotto and enjoy some craft activities with his 

little helpers. Tickets £6, normal admission 

charges apply. Booking essential. 

T: 0344 2491895 

Family Christmas Festivities - Craft 

Theme 

Markeaton Park Craft Village DE22 4AA 

www.derbylive.co.uk 

11:00am-4:00pm Festive rides and food, choirs, 

brass bands, Christmas activities and much 

more! T: 01332 202652 

Friends of Markeaton Park Christmas 

Craft Fair FREE ENTRY 



Lots of craft stalls, preserves, Christmas plants 

and great ideas for Christmas presents. 

T: 01332 361941 

Santa’s Floating Grotto 

Mercia Marina DE65 6DW 

www.merciamarina.co.uk 

11:00am-4:00pm Meet Father Christmas in his 

floating grotto as you take a short trip around 

the marina, with gift for each child. Adult £1, 

Child £7 who must be accompanied by an adult. 

Also 9th-10th & 16th-17th Dec. To book 

T: 01283 703332 

Santa Special Boat Trips 

Tapton Lock Visitor Centre S41 7JB 

www.chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk 

Meet Santa, there’s a toy for each child and a 

drink and mince pie for each adult. All tickets 

£7. Also 9th-19th, 16th-17th and 20th-24th 

Dec. Booking essential. T: 01629 533020 

Beauty and The Beast 

Tissington Hall DE6 1RA 

www.tissingtonhall.co.uk 

Walk into a tale as old as time, come and see 

the Beast’s Castle, open the door to the snow 

covered chandelier Hall and visit the Beast in his 

dark Chamber. 

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FOOD & DRINK / CRAFTS / GIFTS 

FRI 1 ST , SAT 2 ND & SUN 3 RD DECEMBER 

STALLHOLDERS SELLING 

Seasonal gifts, handmade jewellery, textiles & artwork, home fragrances & accessories, 

chocolates, a selection of delicious food & drink and much more. 

NEW VIP EXPERIENCE 

Includes exclusive access to our VIP area, homemade cake with coffee or tea, a glass of 

Prosecco and a goody bag including special offers and discounts. Limited availability. 

£15.00 per person Call 01773 740 799 to book 

Tickets for all Christmas events available from 30 th October 

CHRISTMAS EVENTS 

SANTA 

EXPERIENCE 

1 ST - 24 TH DECEMBER 

Have a special meeting with 

Santa and receive a gift. 

£12.00 per child 

Call 01773 740799 to book 

BREAKFAST OR 

AFTERNOON TEA 

WITH SANTA 

SAT 16 TH & SUN 17 TH DEC 

Join Santa for story time and a 

special gift in Bourne’s Restaurant. 

9.30 11.00 AM & 3.00 4.30 PM 

Price £14.95 per person 

Call 01773 740799 to book 

BOOK FROM 

30 TH OCT 


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The Winter Wonderland 

The Market Hall DE1 3AH 

www.derbycathedralquarter.co.uk 

Traditional Christmas themed activities, local 

music, variety and dance performances and 

interactive workshops for all the family to enjoy. 

Visit Santa in his grotto, write and post your 

Christmas list at Mrs Claus’s Post Office, meet 

the elves in the fantastic roaming pantomime 

‘How to be good to your elf” and become an elf 

yourself on the ‘come as yourself, leave as an 

elf’ elfie selfie trail. A visit to Santa is just £2.50, 

or £4 for a visit to Santa plus one workshop 

activity. T: 07936 006273 


Santa’s Farm Grotto 

Bluebell Dairy DE21 7AR 

www.bluebelldairy.co.uk 

10:45am-4:00pm Children can create their 

own Santa faces to add to our Santa wall, make 

Reindeer food to lead Rudolph to their house 

and add their wishes to our Christmas Wish Tree. 

Santa will gift all the good boys and girls with 

a present all the way from the North Pole! Child 

£7, Under 2’s £4. Also Breakfast with Santa 1-24 

Dec. T: 01332 673924 

Christmas Fun 

Matlock Farm Park DE4 5LH 

matlockfarmpark.co.uk 

During December weekends meet Santa in his 

cosy grotto! Cost £5, includes a gift. Short Pony 

Rides £2.50. Christmas crafts! 

T: 01246 590200 

3 Dec 

Father Christmas and Craft Fayre 

Elvaston Castle Country Park DE72 3EP 

www.derbyshire.gov.uk 

11:00am-3:00pm Meet the great man himself, 

Father Christmas, who will be residing in 

Elvaston Castle’s Gothic Hall with his Elves! Cost 

£6, includes a small gift for each child. Also 17th 

Dec. Booking essential T: 01629 533870. 

Christmas and Santa Day 

Heage Windmill DE56 2BH 

www.heagewindmill.org.uk 

Santa will be arriving and greeting children in 

his specially decorated grotto in the Mill. 

T: 01773 853579 

Winter Crafts 

Ilam Park, Dovedale and The White Peak 

DE6 2AZ 


11:00am-2:00pm Drop in to make natural tree 

decorations and tasty treats for your garden 

birds to enjoy over the winter. Also 10th/17th 

December. Normal admission charges apply. 

T: 01335 350503 

Jingle Jog 


derbyhospitalscharity.org.uk 

10:30am-1:00pm Support Derby Hospitals Charity. 

Jingle Jog 5km (11:00am), Children’s Fun 

Run (10:40am). £10 or FREE to watch & support 

Registration essential. T: 01332 786445 

Mama Meet & Christmas Market FREE 

EVENT FOR CHILDREN 

The Silk Mill DE1 3AF 


11:00am-4:00pm Family friendly Christmas 

market, full to the brim with all things festive. 

Shop from over 40 local quality brands, selling 

unique and personalised children’s products and 

more. Sensory play group for ages 5 and under, 

a children’s mini cinema, screening Christmas 

classics. Adults £2. T: 01332 715181 

Santa Scramble Derby 

University of Derby DE22 1GB 

www.chicks.org.uk 

9:00am-3:00pm 1km or 5km Christmas obstacle 

challenge, suitable for ages 6 with any money 

raised in sponsorship to help CHICKS provide 

respite breaks for disadvantaged children. 

Registration essential. T: 01335 350525. 

6 Dec 

Christmas Toddler Party 

Freddy’s Play Kingdom DE21 7NL 

www.freddysplaykingdom.co.uk 

11:00am-1:00pm Christmas soft play fun with 

Mini Disco, Meal Bag, and visit to Santa in his 

grotto with present. Tickets £8.95. To book 

T: 01332 662322 

7 Dec 

Open Afternoon 

Derby Grammar Junior School DE23 4BX 

www.derbygrammar.org 

4:00pm-6:00pm A fun, vibrant place for boys in 

Year 3, 4, 5 and 6. Meet staff and pupils and get 

a taste of the exciting things that happen during 

a school day in the classroom and through the 

array of clubs. To book T: 01332 510030 

Toddler Christmas Party 

Planet Happy DE5 3GH 

www.planethappy.info 

11:00am-1:00pm Christmas soft play fun with 

crafts, time on the playframe, Meal Bag and 

visit to Santa in his grotto with present. Tickets 

£8.95. To book T: 01773 748600 or 

01773 7414002 



Sudbury Hall and National Museum Of Childhood 

DE6 5HT 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sudbury-hall 

10:30am-2:30pm See 1-3 Dec for details. 

8 Dec 

Late Night Shopping 

Ashbourne DE6 1EU 

www.ashbournetc.co.uk 

Lantern procession, festive music, charity stalls, 

plus entertainment and fairground rides to add 

to the festive atmosphere. Late night shopping 

until 9:00pm. T: 01335 343666 

Christmas Tree Festival 

Cromford Mills Mill Lane, Cromford, DE4 3RQ 

www.cromfordmills.org.uk 

Follow the Christmas Tree Trail and see them all 

decorated for the festive season. Join carol 


singing whilst keeping warm with roast chestnuts, 

mince pies and mulled wine on sale. Bring 

a lantern to light the way! Battery operated 

lanterns only. T: 01629 825995 

Carols On The Farm FREE EVENT 

Highfield Happy Hens DE65 6LS 

www.highfieldshappyhens.co.uk 

6:00pm Unique Carol Service with the Salvation 

Army Youth Band and ‘A Few Surprises! Followed 

by mince pies and Fairy Light Tractor and Trailer 

Ride. T: 01283 732083 

9 Dec 

Family Forest School With Father 

Christmas 

Carsington Water DE6 1ST 

www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk 

10:30am-12:00noon Explore the woods and 

enjoy activities such as building dens, 

imaginative play, arts and crafts. Cost £2.50. 

Booking essential T: 01773 881 188 

9 - 10 Dec 

Family Fun Weekend : Christmas At 

The Mill 

Cromford Mills Mill Lane, Cromford, DE4 3RQ 

www.cromfordmills.org.uk 

10:00am-4:00pm Father Christmas will be 

making a special pre-Christmas Eve visit 

1:00pm-3:00pm. Visit the Christmas donkeys, 

follow the trail of Christmas trees, meet the 

owls and parrots, and join in with fun themed 

games and crafts. Child £3, accompanying 

adults free. Sing Carols and Festive songs in the 

Mill Yard - Sunday only. Come dressed as one of 

Santa’s elves or other Christmas character and 

enter the free prize draw! T: 01629 825995 




See 2-3 Dec for details. 









Family Christmas Festivities - Music 

Theme 





more! T: 01332 202652 









Santa Specials 

Wirksworth Station DE4 4FB 

www.e-v-r.com 

10:00am, 12:30am or 3:00pm **Enjoy a festive 

treat and live music in the beautifully decorated 

Santa’s Refreshment Area. You’ll be taken to 

the North Pole (Duffield) on board a cosy and 

warm heritage train. Santa will be in his grotto 

during the journey, waiting for your Christmas 

list. There’s a present for every child! Plus, there’s 

a magician and other activities. Adults £15, 

Child from age 1 £13, Infants under 1 £5. Also 

16th-17th & 19th-23rd Dec. Booking essential 

T: 01629 823076 

10 Dec 

Festive Fun FREE ENTRY 

Alvaston Park DE24 8QQ 

www.derby.gov.uk 

12:00noon-4:00pm Alvaston Park Friends 

bring festive Christmas cheer with singing, 

Christmas gifts, and a chance to visit Santa. 

T: 01332 640000 

Christmas Treasure Hunt 

Carsington Water DE6 1ST 

www.peaksgo.co.uk 

10:00am-4:00pm Christmas treasure 

trail with festive characters and festive 

surprises along the way so watch out. All ages 

welcome. Register online and receive a free 

Christmas fun pack or turn up on the day and 

collect a map for £5 per child. All proceeds 

raised will be going to raise awareness for 

Autism. T: 07398 552787 

Father Christmas and Rainbow’s Santa 

Fun Run 

Elvaston Castle Country Park DE72 3EP 


11:00am-3:00pm Meet the great man himself, 

Father Christmas, who will be residing 

in Elvaston Castle’s Gothic Hall with his Elves! 

Cost £6, includes a small gift for each child. 

Booking essential T: 01629 533870. 

Christmas Foods and Festivities Market 

FREE ENTRY 

Mercia Marina DE65 6DW 

www.merciamarina.co.uk 

10:00am-4:30pm Enjoy the different foods, 

mulled wine, beers, ales, pies, cakes and 

bakes. Crafts and gifts for all the family so 

enjoy a bustling Christmas foods market while 

Santa takes care of the kids on his floating 

grotto! T: 01283 703332 

Christmas Mini Makers Market 

Peak Shopping Village DE4 2JE 

www.peakshoppingvillage.com 

10:00am-4:00pm Browse the Makers Market 

for Christmas gifts and seasonal treats. Stalls 

selling everything from handcrafted foods to 

jewellery from the extraordinary talent and 

diversity in Derbyshire and its neighbouring 

counties. Four hours free parking. 

T: 01629 735326 

Celebration of Animals 

Service 

St Oswald’s Church DE6 1AJ 

www.ashbourneanimalwelfare.org 

2:00pm Join this special service to give thanks 

for the pleasure and companionship that 

pets give to us. Animals welcome in Church 

– dogs on leads, other small pets in secure 

baskets. A donkey from The Donkey Sanctuary 

Derbyshire Centre will be led into church as 

you sing ‘Little Donkey Carried Mary’. Dogs are 

welcome to join in the singing! 

T: 01335 300494 

11 - 15 Dec 

Xmas Toddler Session & 

Santa Visit 

ClipnClimb Derby DE22 3FP 

www.clipnclimbderby.co.uk 

10:45am or 11:45am Test your toddlers on the 

amazing climbing walls then take a trip to the 

Christmas grotto where they can visit Santa 

and collect a small gift. Tickets £12. Booking 

essential T: 01332 943999 

14 - 31 Dec 

Christmas 

Revolution House S41 9LA 

www.chesterfield.gov.uk 

11:00am-4:00pm See the house decorated for 

a traditional Christmas. Free entry, donations 

welcome. Also on 14 Dec – Carol Concert. 

T: 01246 345727

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10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2pm & 3pm 

An additional charge of £4.00 per child applies 

Booking essential: 0370 333 1183 

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A magical North Pole Adventure at the National Forest Adventure Farm 

CHRISTMAS CRACKERS 

Christmas 

CRACKERS 

Christmas in Derby 

This year Derby is set for its best ever 

Christmas festive spectacular, with 

seasonal fun for everyone over the 

festive season. 

Derby LIVE and Derbybased 

producers Little Wolf 

Entertainment will be staging 

the dazzling, star-studded, family 

pantomime Beauty and the Beast 

at Derby Arena, starring Derby’s 

own Gwen Taylor and Ben Faulks 

(CBeebies Mr Bloom). Featuring 

shimmering sets, outrageous 

costumes, magic, mayhem and 

monstrous fun, this brand new 

production promises to be Derby 

LIVE’s most spectacular panto yet. 

The Guildhall Theatre hosts family 

swashbuckling Christmas adventure 

Prince Stroppy Pants and the 

Christmas Caper about bossiest, 

stroppiest, snottiest Prince that ever 

did live. 

Markeaton Park’s Craft Village will 

become a hub for Family Festivities. 

For this season each weekend will 

be themed and it guarantees to be a 

fantastic Christmas experience for all 

the family. Throughout the festivities a 

big wheel will be located on the park 

for the first time, offering visitors a 

unique view of the picturesque park. 

The ever-popular Cathedral Quarter 

3aaa Christmas Ice Rink is returning 

to the Market Place this winter, made 

of real ice. Adults and children alike of 

all abilities can whizz around the rink 

in 50-minute sessions, running hourly, 

with skate hire included. For more 

information visit derbylive.co.uk 

Festive 

Forest 

Festive Forest at intu Derby 17 November to 31 December - we have our 

brand new magical festive forest full of fun and interactive games for children. 

Kids can jump into our snow ball pool, zoom down our glacier slides and show 

off at our ice-cool climbing area. You can even meet Santa himself on weekends 

in December. 

It is £2.50 for a 30-minute play or £6 for a 30-minute play plus Santa visit & 

Playmobil toy. 

Tickets can only be purchased in centre direct from the festive forest reception 

desk on Level 2. Tickets can be purchased for either the same day or in advance 

for future dates. It is recommend you book in advance for slots with Santa as 

these are limited and are likely to get booked quickly. 

The Festive forest can be located on level 2 in between Oasis and Swarovski until 

31 December. Visit intu.co.uk/derby/whatson 

CHRISTMAS 

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derbylive.co.uk 

Denby has Christmas 

all wrapped up! 

With Christmas gifts and festive food, 

tableware offers and children’s Santa 

events, Denby Pottery Village is ready for 

Christmas. Children can enjoy the Santa 

Experience right up until Christmas Eve 

or for an extra special treat they can take 

afternoon tea and storytime with Santa 

(16 & 17 Dec).. A sprinkle of nostalgia 

comes to the village on with the return of 

their Christmas Market (1-3 Dec) including 

seasonal gifts, handmade jewellery, artwork, 

home fragrances & accessories, chocolates, 

delicious food & drink and much more Call 

01773 740799 to book the popular Santa 

events, limited spaces available. 

Christmas has come early 

Oxygen Freejumping, Derby’s favourite trampoline park, is re-opening 

on 17th December bigger and better than ever! With a completely redesigned 

trampoline arena, there’s never before seen zones, even bouncier trampolines 

and so much more! Just in time for Christmas, come along and enjoy Little Elves 

toddler sessions, Snowball Dodgeball, 

Christmas themed arts & crafts 

activities, and much more bouncing 

fun for all! Don’t be a pudding, be a 

Christmas Jumper! Plus, exclusively 

for Primary Times Derby readers, 

receive 10% off your booking by 

using code MINCEPIE10. Book 

now at oxygenfreejumping. 

co.uk and celebrate Christmas in 

high flying style! 

10% off 

See code 


Enjoy a two hour Christmas journey to the North Pole to meet Father 

Christmas and his friends. Before setting off, each child can collect their 

own personalised ticket and special coins from the Elf Bank to take with 

them. You’ll then journey through the magic portal to Father Christmas’ 

home town. Explore the wintery Victorian High Street where the children 

can spend their Elf coins on sweets and hot chocolate, not forgetting 

mulled wine and mince pies for adults! Get glittery making Christmas 

decorations and help sort letters and parcels for Father Christmas. Visit 

the Ice Cave to meet the interactive talking Polar Bear and collect magic 

dust from the Northern Lights to make Father Christmas’ sleigh fly. Walk 

through the miniature Elf Village and visit Mother Christmas’ house to 

decorate gingerbread men. Children can even learn how to become one 

of Father Christmas’ helpers in the interactive Elf Training Show. And not 

forgetting a special meeting with Father Christmas in his Grotto where 

all the children will be given a present before you head back home from 

the North Pole. 

A truly magical family experience! 

North Pole Adventure - 25, 26 November 

2, 3, 10, 11, 16 – 24 December. 

To book visit www.adventurefarm.co.uk or Tel 01283 533 933 

Winter events set to sparkle at 

Bolsover Castle 

As the nights draw in and everything gets a bit frosty, 

something magical is happening at Bolsover Castle. The 

historic property will be open each weekend throughout 

winter, and during the festive season will be offering 

special events to delight children and adults alike. 

Returning for the second year, English Heritage’s popular 

‘An Audience with Father Christmas’ is an enchanting 

yuletide experience for children. Every weekend from 25 

November to 23 December, little ones will get to join in 

with festive fun at this unique storytelling event in the 

castle’s stunning Star Chamber. They will meet the main 

man himself and hear magical tales of Christmas past before he hands out festive 

treats to those on the ‘nice’ list! 

The ‘Audience with Father Christmas’ will take place every hour from 10:30am to 

2.30pm, in small groups of 20 children. A charge of £4 per child will apply to normal 

admission prices and a small present is included. 

The castle will also host a Christmas Carol Concert on the evening of 19 December. Set 

in the spectacular surroundings of the Riding School, visitors will get to enjoy carols sung 

by Voices – The City of Derby Girls Choir. Tickets include a glass of wine or soft drink and 

cost £10.00 for English Heritage members and £15.00 for non-members. 

Booking for both events is essential. Call 0370 333 1183 to buy tickets. 

www.english-heritage.org.uk/Bolsover.

Share in the wonder 

this Christmas 

Discover how we deck the halls with glittering garlands, cosy up by 

sparkling Christmas trees, wrap up for a frosty winter walk and try 

your hand at some festive crafts. We’re celebrating traditions old 

and new at the National Trust. Come and share the magic. 

• Calke Abbey • Kedleston Hall 

• Sudbury Hall and the Museum of Childhood 

nationaltrust.org.uk/midlands 

#NTMidlands 

When you visit, donate, volunteer or join the National Trust, your support helps us to 

look after special places for ever, for everyone. 

The National Trust is an independent registered charity, number 205846. © National Trust 2017. Photography © National Trust Images. 


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16 Dec 

Christmas Disco 

Derby Quad DE1 3AS 

www.derbyquad.co.uk 

11:00am-2:00pm Drop in and Join Listen Love 

Learn for a fun filled Xmas disco. There will 

be games, craft activities, sensory area and 

dancing. Xmas jumpers and/or fancy dress is 

encouraged. Cost £2. T: 01332 290606 

Winter Wonderland Christmas 

Derby Quad DE1 3AS 

www.derbyquad.co.uk 

11:00am-4:00pm Giant snowmen, Santa’s 

workshop or a magical ice palace. There’s 

no limit to the possibilities in this Christmas 

inspired Minecraft workshop. Drop in and 

create, share and explore a growing winter 

world on the Minecraft server. Suitable for ages 

5+, under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. 

£3 for 2 hours. 01332 290606 

Carols By Candlelight 

National Memorial Arboretum DE13 7AR 

www.thenma.org.uk 

6:00pm Suitable for all ages, this traditional 

carol service will fill you with the festive spirit. 

Enjoy a variety of sing-along festive music in 

Heroes’ Square amongst illuminated trees and 

hundreds of candles. Carol books, candles and 

refreshments will be available to purchase. Free 

event, donations appreciated. T: 01283 245100 

Festive Bake Off 

The Malt DE72 2AA 

www.treetopshospice.org.uk 

2:00pm-5:00pm Baking festivities in aid of 

Treetops Hospice Care. Kids get festive decorating 

cookies and creating your own Christmas 

decorations. Take part in a festive Bake Off. 

T: 0115 949 1264 

16 - 17 Dec 





Breakfast or Afternoon Tea With Santa 

Denby Pottery Village DE5 8NX 

www.denby.co.uk/denby-pottery-village 

9:30am-11:00am or 3:00pm-4:30pm Join Santa 

for Storytime and a special gift. £14.95 per 

person. Booking essential T: 01773 740 799 

Family Christmas Festivities - Workshop Theme 





more! T: 01332 202652 

16 - 23 Dec 





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17 Dec 

Christmas Carol Concert 

Shipley Country Park DE75 7GX 


3:00pm-4:00pm Join Marlpool United Reformed 

Church Theatre Company for a sing-along of 

traditional carols to celebrate the festive season. 

Free event, donations welcome. 

T: 01773 719961 

18 - 22 Dec 

Breakfast With Father Christmas 



9:15am-10:15am Start your day with a 

hearty breakfast and enjoy a visit from Father 

Christmas, who will be stopping by with gifts 

for all good boys and girls. He’s a busy man this 

season, so booking is essential for this festive 

breakfast! Adult £8, Child £12.50, normal 


19 Dec 

Carol Concert 



6:30pm Join in the Christmas celebrations with 

carols sung by Voices – The City of Derby Girls 

Choir in the stunning surroundings of the Riding 

School. Member £10, Non-Member £15. Glass 

of wine or soft drink included in the ticket price. 

Booking essential. T: 0370 333 1183 

19 - 23 Dec 

Christmas Story Time 

Hardwick Hall S44 5QJ 


10:30am-3:45pm The festive story room will be 

open for young visitors to enjoy traditional 

stories. Suitable for ages 3-10. Child £3.50, normal 

admission charges apply. Booking essential 

T: 01246 858400 

20 Dec 

Breakfast with Father Christmas 



9:15am-11:00am Enjoy a cooked English 

breakfast with tea/coffee or squash in the great 

kitchen. Father Christmas will be joining you 

and handing out presents to the children. Adult 

£10.50, Child £12.50. Booking essential 

T: 01332 842191 

20 - 22 Dec 

Signing Father Christmas 



11:00am-12:45pm Book onto special sessions 

in the grotto aimed at deaf or hearing-impaired 

children, and also for children with additional 

needs such as autism. The Hall is not open on 

these days, excluding Caesars Hall which will 

be open for craft activities. Tickets £6, normal 

admission charges apply. Booking essential 

T: 01332 842191 

21 Dec 

The Story Time Before Christmas FREE 

EVENT 

Ashbourne Library DE6 1DA 


10:00am-10:30am Christmas Songs and Stories 

T: 01629 533950 

Traditional Games Day 

Chesterfield Museum S41 7TD 

www.chesterfield.gov.uk/museum 

10:00am-4:00pm Come along to the museum 

and play with traditional games. Some you’ll 

know and some you won’t. Free entry, 

donations gratefully received. T: 01246 345727 

Winter Solstice Lantern Walk 



3:30pm-4:30pm Bring along a lantern and join 

a walk through the Park as it begins to get dark. 

Finish at the fire pit for some Christmas Carols. 


T: 01332 842191 

Christmas Party FREE EVENT 

Matlock Library DE4 3DP 


2:30pm Fun and games at the library. 

T: 01629 533837 

21 Dec - 24 Dec 


Sudbury Hall and National Museum Of Childhood 

DE6 5HT 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sudbury-hall 

10:30am-2:30pm Sit down with a mug of hot 

chocolate and a cookie and craft your very own 

2018 calendar with a Christmas craft pack. 

Child £5, normal admission charges apply. 

T: 01283 585337 

22 Dec 

Christmas Crafts FREE EVENT 

Ilkeston Library DE7 5RN 


10:45am-11:45am Drop in session suitable for 

ages 3-8. T: 01629 533275 

Family Friday: Christmas Crafts FREE EVENT 

Museum and Art Gallery The Strand, Derby, 

DE1 1BS 


10:00am-11:30am Tots Make and Do 

transforms into Family Friday, a space where 

the whole family is welcome to play and create 

together. Donations welcome. T: 01332 641901 

Christmas Party 

Planet Happy DE5 3GH 

www.planethappy.info 

4:30pm-6:30pm Christmas party fun with 

time on the soft play area, build your own 

Christmas Bear, buffet and visit to Santa in his 

grotto with present. Tickets £10.95.To book 

T: 01773 748600 or 01773 7414002 

23 Dec 









Freddy’s Christmas Party 

Freddy’s Play Kingdom DE21 7NL 

www.freddysplaykingdom.co.uk 

4:30pm-6:30pm Christmas party with times on 

the play frame, Disco, build a Christmas Bear, 

Buffet, Santa’s Grotto and Gift. Tickets £11.95. To 

book T: 01332 662322 

Santa Paws Pooch Parade 



10:30am-12:00noon Join Santa Paws for a 

festive stroll around the park. Doggies dressed 

up in their finest festive costumes will receive 

a treat. A rosette will be awarded to the best 

dressed dog at the end of the walk. Normal 


13 Jan 

Marion Adnams: Surreal Family 

Fun Day 

Museum and Art Gallery DE1 1BS 


11:00am-12:30pm or 1:00pm-3:00pm Let your 

imagination fly as you celebrate the weird and 

wonderful world of Surrealism. Help artist Tan 

Draig to create life-size paper sculptures inspired 

by Marion Adnams’ paintings of mysterious 

paper ladies; have a go at the Surrealist drawing 

game known as ‘Exquisite Corpse’, or simply pop 

along to enjoy the exhibition together as a family. 

Come in fancy dress and win a prize – the 

more bizarre the better! Donations welcome. 

T: 01332 641901 

14 Jan 

Family Art and Photo Walk 

The Silk Mill DE1 3AF 


10:30am-12:00noon Let your creative juices 

flow in this fun and interactive art and photo 

walk! Create your own temporary art using 

natural objects found in the landscape around 

Derby and capture your artistic journey as you 

walk. T: 01332 715181 

20 Jan 

Gravel Art Workshop 

Museum and Art Gallery DE1 1BS 


1:00pm-2:00pm or 3:00pm-4:00pm From a 

single stone much is possible. In this artist led 

session explore the use of gravel as a medium to 

create gravel sculptures, patterns and 

sequences. Suitable for families with children 

ages 8+. Tickets £3.To book T: 01332 641901 

27 Jan 

Stargazing FREE ENTRY 

Alvaston Park DE24 8QQ 

www.derby.gov.uk 

5:00pm-9:00pm Explore the nights skies 

through one of the Derby & District Astronomy 

Societies telescopes, take part in starry craft 

activities, story telling and much more as part of 

this annual starry event. T: 01332 640000 

Be A Chorister For The Day 

Derby Cathedral DE1 3GP 

derbycathedral.org 

3:00pm-6:00pm Join the boy and girl chorister 

teams for the chance to find out about the 

amazing opportunities and training they 

receive. Children will be able to sing alongside 

the choristers, ending the day with a short 

service together in the Cathedral. Suitable for 

year 3 and 4 Boys and Year 5 Girls. 

T: 07760 766199. 

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Chatsworth Road, Rowsley, DE4 2JE 

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The Brilliant Benefits of 

Winter Residentials 

There is a wealth 

of research which 

illustrates the fantastic 

transformative effects a 

school residential can 

have upon children and 

young people of all ages. 

Most residentials take 

place towards the end 

of the summer term, 

but there are benefits of 

taking them earlier in the 

academic year. 

The thought of taking a 

residential in the winter 

might conjure up thoughts 

of bad weather and frozen 

children but when it comes to 

outdoor pursuits there is no 

such thing as bad weather just 

inappropriate clothing! 

Residentials have been proven to 

increase pupils’ engagement with 

their own learning and can help to 

boost resilience, self-confidence 

and the well-being of pupils. 

According to research by Learning 

Away, 72% of primary school 

children said that their behaviour in 

school is better after a residential. 

Winter residentials have illustrated 

a lasting positive impact on 

children in terms of behaviour, 

attendance and attainment and 

can potentially develop a passion 

for learning within pupils at an 

earlier stage in the academic year. 

Taking pupils on a winter 

residential creates stronger 

relationships between staff and 

students that are sustained 

throughout the rest of the school 

year. 79% of primary school 

children felt like they knew their 

teacher better after a residential 

experience, allowing for pupils 

to become more trusting and 

respectful back in the classroom. 

Teachers also gain a better 

understanding of their pupils and 

what they require for academic 

success! 

Sadly only 1 in 5 children in the 

UK get the opportunity to enjoy 

a school residential each year 

with children from disadvantaged 

areas having fewer opportunities 

to take part. However, winter 

residentials can be a far more 

affordable option for schools on a 

tight budget, with many residential 

providers offering reduced rates 

over the winter months. The 

shorter days and longer nights 

also present a wide range of new 

learning opportunities, including 

astronomy and night walks. 

With so many outstanding 

benefits for pupils and teachers, 

winter residentials can provide 

an enriching experience which 

positively impacts the rest of 

the school year, and provides a 

greater return on investment. So 

why not wrap up warm, and get 

outdoors. It’s a winter wonderland 

out there! 

Victoria Cox Mount Cook 

Adventure Centre 

www.mountcook.org 

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Do you know a child who enjoys singing? 

Derby Cathedral is offering boys and girls in school years three to six 

the chance to sample what it is like to be a chorister, find out about the 

opportunities it offers and experience singing alongside the choristers. The 

‘Be A Chorister for a Day’ workshop is on 27 January 3pm to 6pm. Call the 

Cathedral’s Director of Music, Hugh Morris to find out more and reserve a 

place. 

Brand new indoor play facility at 

Peak Shopping Village. 

Peak Adventure is now open at 

Peak Shopping Village, Rowsley. 

It has a brilliant play frame with 4 tiers, offers soft play for 

ages 0 to 11 years from 10am to 6pm every day, and will 

certainly keep the children happy time and time. Breakfasts, 

light bites, snacks and main meals are available throughout 

the day and the menu includes firm favourites such as 

pizzas, jacket potatoes, lasagne and much more. Party 

package also available. 

Calm Little Sore Throats With Throaty Soothe 

Sore throats are not fun and can impact children’s (and parents) eating, sleeping and 

moods. Thankfully, there is a new sore throat treatment range for children, Throaty 

Soothe, which combines natural 

ingredients, free from artificial 

colours and provides parents and 

carers with a safe and effective 

option to help treat sore throats 

and dry and productive coughs. 

Sugar free, Throaty Soothe syrup, 

can be used from 12 months 

and contains Icelandic moss 

and mallow in a cherry flavoured 

syrup. Available in a strawberry 

flavour, Throaty Soothe lozenges, 

for children aged 4 years and 

older contains Icelandic moss 

and calcium pantothenate. 

Calcium pantothenate supports 

the soothing effect of Icelandic 

moss. www.throatysoothe. 

co.uk 

Access Performances and Santa Visits 

Our theatres in the region offer a number of access performances: relaxed, BSL 

interpreted, audio described and captioned. The relaxed performances offer an 

enjoyable environment for everyone including young people and adults with disabilities. 

Further details can be found in the Box Office guide. 

The National Trust are offering Signing Father Christmas sessions (20 to 22 

Dec) in the Grotto at Kedleston Hall, aimed at deaf or hearing-impaired children, and 

also for children with additional needs such as autism. 

Primary Times Christmas 

Card Competition 2017 

Every year Primary Times asks children to create the 

picture for our Christmas Card. This year we received 

a sack full of wonderful entries and we would like to 

thank you all for taking the time to draw, colour, paint 

and glitter your designs for us! 

The overall winner of the competition is Holly 

Zheng’s, aged 6 from Garnetbank Primary School in 

Glasgow who will receive 50 Christmas cards made 

up in her design of Santa next to a Christmas Tree. 

We were so overwhelmed by the standard of entries 

that we have also decided to award two runner up 

prizes who will also receive 50 copies of their designs 

made into cards, they were: 

(Igloo) Sahaib Parvez, 

aged 10 from Cambuslang, 

Glasgow 

(nativity) Florence Holt, 

aged 6 from Radley Primary 

School, Abingdon. 

Everyone that entered was 

a winner. 

Change a child’s life by 

becoming a foster carer 

Loving and stable foster homes are needed for Derbyshire children and 

the County Council are looking for caring people that can make a real 

difference to the life of a child in our care. Foster carers can be from 

all walks of life and backgrounds. We need long-term and short-term 

foster homes, ranging from single-night emergency stays to placements 

which can last for several years. 

Derbyshire County Council Cabinet Member for Young People 

Councillor Alex Dale said: “Being a foster carer is a very important 

and rewarding job. We’re looking for 

homes for children of all ages and abilities 

and for carers who can help us keep 

brothers and sisters together. “Looking 

after children requires patience, kindness 

and understanding and we provide our 

amazing team of foster carers with all the 

support they need to give every child 

the safe and happy home life they 

deserve.” 

Foster carers need to be over 21 

and can be single, married, straight, 

gay or transgender, from any ethnic 

origin, working or not, renting or 

homeowners. County council 

carers receive weekly payments 

with additional allowances, get 

full training and on-going support 

from a dedicated social worker. 

To find out more, email fostering@ 

derbyshire.gov.uk visit our website 

at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/ 

fostering or call the fostering 

team on 0800 083 77 44. 

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with this voucher when accompanied 

by a paying visitor! 

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BOX OFFICE 

BoxOffice 

your family theatre guide... 

Buxton Opera House SK17 6XN 

www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk 

9 – 31 Dec 

Sleeping Beauty 

3:00pm Welcome to Buxtonia – a happy land 

full of lovable characters where the beautiful 

Princess Aurora is planning her 18th birthday 

party. But vengeful fairy Maleficent has her own 

plans for Aurora, namely to fulfil a curse made 

when the princess was just a baby. Will Dame 

Nanny Nora, her daft sidekick Billy and handsome 

prince Christopher save the day, or will Aurora 

sleep for 100 years? There’s only one way to find 

out! Relaxed performance 12th Dec, BSL signed 

performance 20th Dec. Booking essential 

T: 01298 72190 

5 Jan 2018 

The Snow Maiden 

7:30pm Protected from the outside world by 

Father Frost, the exquisite Snow Maiden plays 

innocently amongst the dancing snowflakes 

in the enchanted Land of Frost. Based on a 

traditional folk-tale, set in the snow covered 

landscape of rural Russia, this seasonal sparkler 

follows the Snow Maiden as she dances into the 

human world. Presented by the Russian State 

Ballet of Siberia. Booking essential 

T: 01298 72190 

6 Jan 2018 

The Nutcracker 

2:30pm or 7:30pm This fantasy ballet for all the 

family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve. 

When midnight strikes you are swept away to 

a fairy-tale world where nothing is quite as it 

seems, toy dolls spring to life, the Mouse King 

and his mouse-army battle with the Nutcracker 

Prince and you travel through the Land of Snow 

to an enchanted place where the magic really 

begins... Presented by the Russian State Ballet of 

Siberia. Booking essential T: 01298 72190 

Deda DE1 3GU 

www.deda.uk.com 

20 – 23 Dec 

HIKAPEE - Moonfall 

11:00am or 3:00pm A theatrical Christmas story 

told with aerial circus. Join a princess like no 

other as she embarks on the biggest journey of 

her life – to the Moon! Moonfall uses an aerial 

rope and hoop and combines these exciting 

disciplines with beautiful and imaginative 

play to tell a completely original story. Join 

two performers and many more characters for 

a comical, magical Christmas show! Booking 

essential T: 01332 370911 

Derby Arena DE24 8JB 


5 – 31 Dec 

Beauty and The Beast 

In the little French village of Spondon-onthe-Seine 

Belle is pursued by the handsome 

but not too bright local heartthrob Gaston. 

She yearns for adventure, but soon gets more 

than she bargained for when, along with her 

neighbours Idle Jacques and his mother Betty 

Brioche, she finds herself trapped inside an 

enchanted castle by a mysterious beast. Will 

true love conquer all? Will the Enchantress’ 

curse ever be broken? Will Betty Brioche burn 

her baguettes? Relaxed performance 30th Dec. 

Audio described performances 17th, 18th, 23rd 

& 28th Dec. BSL signed perormances 7th, 9th 

& 22nd Dec. Booking essential T: 01332 6400 

Derby Cathedral DE1 3GP 

www.derbycathedral.org 

6 Dec 

Rainbows Charity Christmas Concert 

Enjoy the magic of Christmas with performances 

from popular adult and school choirs, with festive 

refreshments and the chance to sing your favourite 

carols! Tickets are £5, available from www. 

rainbows.co.uk and on the door. Tickets are £5, 

available from www.rainbows.co.uk and on the 

door. 

23 Dec 

The Muppets Christmas Carol & 

Scrooge Film Screenings 

4.00pm and 6.30pm. Two Christmas classics on 

the big screen in the Cathedral nave. Bar available 

selling mulled wine and mince pies! £13 adults, 

£11 concessions. Family tickets (2 adults, 2 children) 

£30; Or see both films with an £18 double-bill 

ticket! To book T: 01332 290606 

Derby Riverside Centre DE24 

8HY 

www.carrotproductions.com 

7 Dec 

The Snowman and the Bear and the 

Piano with Live Orchestra 

7:00pm A screening of two enchanting films 

accompanied by live orchestra. Hear some of 

the UKs top musicians perform Howard Blake’s 

beautiful soundtrack – including the evocative 

‘Walking in the Air’ sung by a local child soloist. 

Enjoy a rousing overture, a fun introduction to 

the orchestra, and a visit from a Snowman! PLUS 

- The Bear and the Piano an exclusive animated 

film of the award winning book by David 

Litchfield. Suitable for ages 3+. Booking essential 

T: 01332 332044 

Derby Theatre DE1 2NF 

www.derbytheatre.co.uk 

2 Dec – 6 jan 2018 

Peter Pan 

Journey with Peter and the Darling children, as 

they soar through the night sky, to embark on 

a spellbinding adventure to the magical and 

mystical island of Neverland. Peter introduces 

the children to a never-ending childhood and a 

new world of wonder with the Lost Boys, fairies, 

mermaids, the mischievous Tinker Bell and the 

fearful Captain Hook…and wait a minute, what’s 

that ticking noise? Audio described performances 

13th & 30th Dec. BSL interpreted performance 

27th Dec. Relaxed performance 4th Jan. 

Presented by arrangement with Great Ormond 

Street Hospital Children’s Charity and Samuel 

French Ltd. Booking essential. T: 01332 593939 

The Gingerbread Man 

5 – 31 Dec 

The Gingerbread Man 

Run, run, as fast as you can, you can’t catch 

me, I’m the Gingerbread Man! “Chase after the 

cheeky gingerbread hero as he sets off on the 

biggest adventure of his life! Out of the kitchen, 

through the town, across the fields and all the 

way to the river... now if he could just avoid that 

sly old fox! Suitable for ages 3+. BSL interpreted 

performance 12th & 16th Dec. Booking essential. 

T: 01332 593939 

Guildhall Theatre DE1 3QE 


1 – 12 Dec 

Jack and The Beanstalk 

Join Jack and a host of wonderful comedy 

characters as their lives are transformed by a 

handful of magic beans! A magical beanstalk, a 

pantomime cow and a very imposing Giant are just 

some of the variety of imaginary creatures you will 

find on this journey through ‘pantoland’. Booking 

essential T: 01332 255800 

7 - 28 Dec 

Prince Stroppy Pants & The 

Christmas Caper 

His Royal Highness the Prince is the bossiest, 

stroppiest, snottiest Prince that ever did live. He 

is rude and he is lazy and worst of all he is given 

everything that he asks for. But one day he asks for 

the unthinkable...“I want Father Christmas’ Magical 

Sleigh and I WANT IT NOW!!!!” And his dad the 

Right Royal King set out to find it. Will the Prince 

get his daddy back? Will he learn some manners 

along the way? Audio described performances 16th 

& 27th Dec. BSL shadow-interpreted performances 

12th, 15th, 17th & 27th Dec. Relaxed performance 

10th Dec. Booking essential T: 01332 255800 

23 – 28 Jan 2018 

Rapunzel 

Petra the Pink Pixie and Griswald the Green Goblin 

narrate the magical story of Rapunzel. Witch 

Gothel claimed Rapunzel as a baby, in exchange 

for her parents taking salad from her garden. The 

witch kept Rapunzel in a doorless tower for many 

years before eventually vanquishing her to a far-off 

land for deceiving her. Prince Tarquin was blinded 

and left to wander the desert. Dame Delilah 

Doddle is Rapunzel’s grandmother, determined to 

find her long-lost granddaughter and the Prince. 

Booking essential T: 01332 255800 

Kings Hall ST4 1HH 

www.thedonnalouise.org 

13 Dec 

The Donna Louise Christmas Concert. 

6.30pm. The Donna Louise charity fundraising 

concert. Britain’s Got Talent star, Beau Dermott, is 

joined by five other fantastic local performers for a 

fabulously festive evening of Christmas songs and 

cheer. Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children): £15 

Adult: £5 Child: £3.50 To book T: 01782 654444 

£8.50. Booking essential. T: 0115 846 7777 

Nottingham Playhouse 

NG1 5AF 

www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk 

13 Jan 

The Abominable Snowman 

11:00am or 1:30pm Meet the Abominable 

Snowman in this very silly, very snowy adventure 

into the mountains. The Abominable Snowman is 

big and hairy and scary…or is he? With footsteps 

so big you can fall into them no wonder everyone’s 

afraid of him. But things are not always as they 

seem and Snowball isn’t really very scary at all. 

You’d be better to call him the Adorable Snowman! 

Suitable for ages 3+. Adults £8, Child £7. To book 

T: 0115 941 9419 

Rose Theatre S40 1PS 

www.chesterfieldstudios.co.uk 

14 -24 Dec 

Santa’s Stolen Sleigh 

Santa is about to load the sleigh up with toys for 

all the girls and boys when disaster strikes…the 

sleigh is missing! Join Elvis the Elf on his mission to 

retrieve Santa’s sleigh and save Christmas. Enjoy all 

the Christmas fun with Elvis the Elf and the gang, 

meet Father Christmas and receive a present from 

the man himself. Tickets £8. Booking essential 

T: 01246 271540 

St James’ Church, Glossop SK13 8JQ 

www.carrotproductions.com 

3 Dec 



7pm See details for Derby Riverside Centre 7 Dec 

The Brewhouse Arts Centre 

DE14 1EB 

www.brewhouse.co.uk 

20 Dec 

Santa’s Christmas Wish 

11:00am or 1:30pm Join a fun, festive, musical 

adventure to give Santa the very best Christmas, 

then meet him at his home in the North Pole! Every 

child will receive a special present from Father 

Christmas in the meet, greet and treat! Songs 

include Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Jingle 

Bells, When Santa Got Stuck Up The Chimney, The 

Twelve Days Of Christmas, We Wish You A Merry 

Christmas and many more! Suitable for ages 2-7. 

Tickets £10 (inc. present) To book T: 01283 508100 

The Winding Wheel S41 7SA 

www.chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk 

5 Dec 



7pm See Derby Riverside Centre 7 Dec for details 

17 Dec 

Masson Mills Band with Perfect Pitch 

Choir and friends 

3:00pm **Richard Arkwright’s Masson Mills Band 

is joined by local school choirs and the youth 

choral group Perfect Pitch. A special programme 

of music to kick start your Christmas. Proceeds go 

to #ChallengeDerbyshire, an initiative supporting 

Ashgate Hospicecare, Blythe House Hospice and 

Helen’s Trust. Tickets £12.50. Booking essential 

T: 01246 345 222 

The next chapter in the Star 

Wars universe will usher in a 

new era of cinema-going in 

Buxton next month. Buxton 

Cinema at the Pavilion Arts 

will open with a bang on 

14 December as a special 

screening of The Last Jedi 

will officially launch the new 

cinema. The cinematic magic 

doesn’t end there with more 

great films heading to Buxton. 

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COMPETITIONS 

Making the decision to find additional support for your child can 

be a big step but you’ll find that at Kip McGrath they have used 

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based), established over 40 years, to help thousands of children 

across Derbyshire attain their aspirational targets. 

Kip McGrath provide inspirational English and maths tuition 

from qualified, enhanced DBS checked and motivational teachers 

for children age 5-16 years of all abilities, in a safe and stimulating 

learning environment in classes up to 5 students. 

Kip McGrath are offering you the chance to win a family cinema 

ticket for a film of your choice at any cinema in the Derbyshire 

area, all you have to do is answer the question correctly below. 

Who wrote the famous Christmas 

story A Christmas Carol? 

A. Hans Christian Andersen 

B. Charles Dickens 

C. Mark Twain 

Closing Date: 

12 January 

2018 

WIN a FAMILY TICKET to 

see BEAUTY AND THE 

BEAST at Derby Arena 

Featuring shimmering sets, 

outrageous costumes, magic, mayhem 

and monstrous fun, this brand new 

production of Beauty and the Beast 

promises to be Derby LIVE’s most 

spectacular panto yet! 

In the little french village of 

Spondon-on-the-Seine Belle is 

pursued by the handsome but not 

too bright local heartthrob Gaston 

(Aston Dobson). She yearns for 

adventure, but soon gets more than 

she bargained for when, along 

with her neighbours Idle Jacques 

(CBeebies’ Mr Bloom) and his 

mother Betty Brioche (Morgan Brind), she finds herself trapped inside an 

enchanted castle by a mysterious beast. Will true love conquer all? Will 

the Enchantress’ (Gwen Taylor) curse ever be broken? Will Betty Brioche 

burn her baguettes? 

To enter simply answer the following question 

What is the name of the Prince appearing in the family 

Christmas Show at The Guildhall Theatre in December? 

Enter online at: www.primarytimes.net/derbyshire/competitions 

Geronimo Festival - The Hottest 

Ticket In Every Kid’s Calendar 

The ultimate kids’ festival, a must-go event, Geronimo 2018 will take place in the 

North & South making it accessible to everyone in the UK. 

Geronimo is delighted to return to Arley Hall and Gardens in Cheshire, the magnificent 

estate will act as a fabulous backdrop to the festival. 

Referred to as ‘Glastonbury for kids’ The likes of Justin Fletcher, Mr Bloom and Cook 

and Line have all headlined the main stage in the past. 

DON’T miss out on early bird tickets, Geronimo loves savvy festival goers, book 

early before the price increase and take advantage of early bird discount with a huge 

saving on the gate price. 

DON’T forget all Early Bird tickets are eligible to FREE funfair wristbands!** 

Geronimo has everything your family needs with a jam-packed schedule of 

performances from the country’s best children’s entertainers, 2 circuses, zip lines, 

a full-scale showground arena with activities including jousting tournaments and 

motorcycle stunt displays, a Victorian funfair and much much more! 

Camping and glamping is available at Arley Hall so you can join them for a minivacation! 

They even have a magnificent spa including a free crèche* 

Tickets are available NOW via the only official ticket partner www.ticketline.com 

(All under 2’s, carers and senior citizens go free). 

WWW. GERONIMOFEST.COM 

*crèche/ 

kids club is 

only available 

whilst using 

the spa 

** 5 free rides with a 1 day ticket, 10 free rides with a 2 day ticket and 

unlimited rides for the 4 day tickets. 

a) Prince Harry b) Prince Charming c) Prince Stroppy Pants 

Beauty and the Beast runs from 5 Dec to 31 Dec including some dates for relaxed, 

BSL signed, audio described and caption described performances. Family tickets, 

Concessions and group bookings savings available. 

Family ticket for 2 adults and 2 under 16s for any performance subject to availability. Not 

available on tickets already purchased. Winner to be notified before 19 December 

Closing date 15 Dec 2017 

WIN A Family Ticket to the 

NORTH POLE ADVENTURE 

AT THE NATIONAL FOREST ADVENTURE FARM 

Here’s your chance to enjoy a very festive family experience courtesy of the 

National Forest Adventure Farm. Visit the home of Father Christmas at the North 

Pole through a magic portal, explore the wintery Victorian High Street and make 

Christmas crafts, meet the talking Polar Bear in the Ice Cave, take part in Elf Training 

and of course meet Father Christmas. A truly magical Christmas experience! 

To enter simply answer the following question? 

Where do you visit Father Christmas and receive a gift? 

a: His Workshop b: His Grotto c: His Parlour 

Prize is for 2 adults and 2 children. Date exclusions apply. North Pole Adventure at the 

National Forest Adventure Farm - 25, 26 November, 2, 3, 10, 11, 16 – 24 December. 

To book visit www.adventurefarm.co.uk or call 01283 533 933 

Closing 

Date 

Enter online at 

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Enter online at www.primarytimes.net/derbyshire/competitions 

8 December 

2017 or or 

on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PrimaryTimesDerby 

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Closing Date: 8/12/2017 


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