From festivals to a teddy bear’s picnics to a medieval joust, there’s plenty going on to entertain all ages.
Here are a few ideas to whet your appetite.
![Fancy yourself as a budding detective? Head over to Ecclebourne Valley Railway at Wirksworth where a Murder Mystery Evening Land Cruise unfolds on August 27, from 7pm. Professional company LOL Theatre will be presenting the 1920s-inspired drama aboard a steam train with clues aplenty to help you solve the mystery. Enjoy a three-course meal during the journey or book a table of four without the food. For tickets, go to www.e-v-r.com](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmQwOTE1YzkyLWRmYTktNDc3OS1iZTllLWFlMmFiYzgzZTc4YzplODU0ZjQ4Yy0zMjUyLTQ0MjUtYWIzYy0xMWQzZmI2ZDYyYWU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. Wirksworth
Fancy yourself as a budding detective? Head over to Ecclebourne Valley Railway at Wirksworth where a Murder Mystery Evening Land Cruise unfolds on August 27, from 7pm. Professional company LOL Theatre will be presenting the 1920s-inspired drama aboard a steam train with clues aplenty to help you solve the mystery. Enjoy a three-course meal during the journey or book a table of four without the food. For tickets, go to www.e-v-r.com Photo: LOL Theatre
![Hire a paddleboard, kayak or canoe on Saturday, August 27 or Sunday, August 28 at Hollingwood Hub for an adventure along Chesterfield Canal. For more details, visit https://chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjY0MzRhYjk5LWYyNjQtNGNjZC05NWY4LTFlNTNhMDMxZjg3MDplZmJjZWUwYi1kNjZmLTRkNzMtOTlhZS0xMmFkNjg4ZDI0NmQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
6. Hollingwood
Hire a paddleboard, kayak or canoe on Saturday, August 27 or Sunday, August 28 at Hollingwood Hub for an adventure along Chesterfield Canal. For more details, visit https://chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk Photo: Submitted
![A food and drink festival will take over Hall Leys Park, Matlock, on August 27 and 28 from 10.30am to 4.30pm. Artisan and locally produced food, cakes and bakes, craft ale and cider and a gin bar will be among the attractions. There will be craft stalls, children's entertainment and live music. Admission is free.](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjRiNDU5MzBlLWNkMjAtNDk0NC05ZjJjLWRlNjc1N2ZjNzk1ZToyOTMwNTg5Mi03YzAxLTRjMWYtODBhMy1lNGFkN2VjNjUwZWU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
7. Matlock
A food and drink festival will take over Hall Leys Park, Matlock, on August 27 and 28 from 10.30am to 4.30pm. Artisan and locally produced food, cakes and bakes, craft ale and cider and a gin bar will be among the attractions. There will be craft stalls, children's entertainment and live music. Admission is free. Photo: Mad Hatters Events
![Darley Park will host a weekend of music, starting with Classic Ibiza on August 26, 80s stars Carol Decker of T'Pau fame, Nik Kershaw and DJ Pat Sharp on August 27 and Sinfonia Viva in concert, followed by a fireworks display, on August 28. For tickets go to www.derbylive.co.uk](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmY2OGM3MDJjLTI0MTMtNDU3Ni1iNGRmLTRiN2Q0YjI3OGQ1Njo2YTlkMTA5OS02Njk4LTQ3MWMtYjU4NC03ZTVjZjI4ZjIzYTk=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
8. Derby
Darley Park will host a weekend of music, starting with Classic Ibiza on August 26, 80s stars Carol Decker of T'Pau fame, Nik Kershaw and DJ Pat Sharp on August 27 and Sinfonia Viva in concert, followed by a fireworks display, on August 28. For tickets go to www.derbylive.co.uk Photo: Submitted