To help you get the best enjoyment from your stay, why not book your stay to coincide with some of the fascinating and spectacular events taking place this year.

To wet your appetite here is just a small selection of this years events to watch out for!


Events  February Date Location Contact
  • February local events
  • Web: www.discoverstaffordshirepeakdistrict.com/
    after following this link, click on the "events" button on the left hand menu, then either search or brouse to bring up up events locally
  • Churnet Valley Railway - Thomas & Friends
  • February half term, and other dates see web site. Churnet Valley Railway Tel: 01538 360522
    Web: www.churnet-valley-railway.co.uk
    Thomas and his friends visit Churney Valley Railway. A popular family day out.
  • Shrovetide Football
  • Shrove Tuedsay and Ash Wednesday Ashbourne Tel: 01335 343666
    Web: www.ashbourne-town.com/events/football.html
    A most traditional game played through the streets and fields of Ashbourne. Fantastic local atmosphere. Ball turned up in Shaw Croft Car Park at 2p.m. each day. Game played till 10p.m. Goals 3 miles apart.