Events


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  September Date Location Contact
  • September 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
  • Abbots Bromley Horn Dance
    		• first or second weekend in September. See web site for this years date. Abbots Bromley Web: www.abbotsbromley.com
    A very unusual event indeed! The horn dance has been performed since 1226. It now takes place on Wakes Monday. The dancers perform at various locations in and around the village throughout the day. Several of the dances take place conveniently outside the village pubs!
  • Game & Country Fair
    		• first weekend in September. see web site for this years dates. Chatsworth park Web: www.chatsworth.org
    The Country Fair is one of England's most spectacular annual outdoor events, held in Chatsworth park, and it attracts large crowds from all over the country. Massed pipe and military bands, demonstrations and parades, hot air balloons, parachuting and over 300 varied trade stands and rural crafts make this a memorable event with something for everyone.
  • Country Fair
    		• first weekend in Septemer Chatsworth House Web: www.chatsworth.org
    Annual country fair in a beautiful setting. An outdoor event for all the family. More than 300 trade stands and rural crafts. Includes: Military bands, vintage car parade, bouncy castle, fairground rides and much more
  • Longnor Well Dressing
    		• September Longnor Tel: 01298 83495
    Web: www.visitpeakdistrict.com
    The village wells are decorated with pictures made by pressing flower petals into damp clay. An unusual regional tradition.