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  May Date Location Contact
  • May 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
  • Angling Fair
    		• 20th & 21st May Chatsworth House Tel: 01328 701133
    Web: www.chatsworth.org
    Specialist Fair for game, course and sea anglers. Stalls, crafts, fishing demonstrations, food and bar. An event that the whole family can enjoy.
  • Bamford Sheepdog trials
    		• last Monday in May from approximately 7.30am to 6pm. Bamford Tel: 01433 651588
    Web: /www.bamfordvillage.co.uk/id38.html
    A family day outing with something for everyone.
  • Staffordshire County Show
    		• last weekend in May. see web site for this years dates County Showground, Stafford Tel: 01785 24711/258060
    Web: www.staffscountyshowground.co.uk
    Staffordshire's premier agricultural event with showjumping, animal judging, marquees, craft displays, and a taste of Staffordshire local produce, food and drink.
  • Antiques Fair
    		• Middle of May. See web site for this years dates. Pavilion Gardens, Buxton Tel: 01298 23114
    Web: www.buxtonantiquesfair.com
    Annual Antiques Fair that takes place in the picturesque Pavilion Gardens.
  • International Horse Trials
    		• middle weekend in May. See web site for this years dates. Chatsworth House Tel: 01295 788492
    Web: www.chatsworth.org
    Horse Trials Held in the spectacular grounds of Chatsworth House.
  • Endon Well Dressing
    		• see web site for details. follow what's on then well dressings. Endon Tel: 01782 504085
    Web: www.visitpeakdistrict.com
    The village wells are decorated with pictures made by pressing flower petals into damp dlay an unusual regional tradition.
  • Newborough Well Dressing
    		• see web site for this years dates Burton-on-Trent Tel: 01283 575057
    Web: www.visitpeakdistrict.co
    The village wells are decorated with pictures made by pressing flower petals into damp clay. An unusual regional tradition.
  • Tissington Well Dressing
    		• see web site for this years dates Tissington, near Ashbourne Tel: 01335 352200
    Web: www.visitpeakdistrict.com
    The village wells are decorated with pictures made by pressing flower petals into damp clay. An unusual regional tradition.

     


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