Family Festivities at Markeaton Park 2018
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Markeaton Park welcomes all the family to come along for the first two weekends in December to enjoy Christmas festivities in the Craft Village. Buy Christmas gifts from the craft fair, join in the Jingle Jog, meet festive characters, listen to carols, traditional music, brass bands, see the decorated model boats, join in wreath making, free family arts and crafts, join our family walks, enjoy festive food from The Orangery cafĂŠ and much more....
Every weekend is themed to add to your Christmas Festivity experience.
Craft Fair Weekend
Family Workshop Weekend
Are you looking for that extra special Christmas gift, that’s unique and locally made? Come along and browse at the Friends of Markeaton Park craft weekend. Over this weekend Jingle Jog, Rock Choir, and a brass band.
Struggling to find time before the big day to meet up with friends and family? Come along and enjoy lots of family activities to make special memories, including card making, Jumping Clay, wreath making and much more...
Sat 1 & Sun 2 Dec
Sat 8 & Sun 9 Dec
Some activities will have charges, but the majority are FREE activities to enjoy. Family Festivities event opening hours, 11am to 3pm
Elf Trail Markeaton welcomes festive visitors to the park. Elves have taken up residency in hidden locations around the park for you to find them. Get your free Elf trail, available in the Craft Village. Share your family pictures of your Elf adventure on Derby Parks Facebook page. Post your Elf trail entries into the elf Post Box, located in the Craft Village. Post y Fath our lette er Ch r our N ristm s to a Box orth Pole s in within Post th Villa e Craft ge.
Mundy Play Area Let off some Christmas excitement on the climbing frames, swings, slides and the pirate ship. Other attractions are available at a small charge including bouncy castle, electric cars and crazy golf (Subject to weather). Family Walk Markeaton Park has many footpaths around the park that allow access for everyone to enjoy a winter walk. A great opportunity to meet with family to enjoy time together and exchange gifts. Have a look at page 7 for a route map. Christmas tree Why not take a picture of your children with a festive and unique backdrop to send to your family on your christmas cards?
SEARCH FOR DECORATED STONES in Markeaton PaRk Take a walk around the Craft Village and Elf Trail, and look for or hide your own colourfully decorated stones and rocks. Please remember to go hunting with an adult!
ANDREW FROST, WOOD SCULPTOR A renowned Wood Sculptor, combining outdoor work with creativity in the form of wood sculptures, mostly carved with the sole use of a chainsaw. Come along to view Andrew’s work.
GAMES & ACTIVITIES Wrap up warm and enjoy lots of free activity sheets for Markeaton Park, and free games including giant Jenga and Connect 4. Reindeer Trail Pick up a free activity sheet to help you spot Father Christmas’s nine reindeer playing hide and seek within the walls of the Craft Village.
OTHER Events throughout the Family Festivities Family Fair Weekend FRIENDS OF MARKEATON PARK CRAFT FAIR Sat 1 & Sun 2 Dec, 11am - 3pm Are you looking for that extra special Christmas gift, that’s unique and locally made? Come along and browse the many stalls. Rainbow Ribbon Tree Sat 1 & Sun 2 Dec, 11am - 3pm Join us in celebrating National Tree Week 2018 and place a ribbon on our tree. Personalise the ribbon by including your own heartfelt message to loved ones at Christmas, who won’t be with you to celebrate. #nationaltreeweek ROCk CHOIR Sun 2 Dec, 12 noon Rock Choir is the pioneering contemporary choir of the UK and remains unique with over 20,000 members. We welcome the Derby Rock Choir to our Family Festivities event. Derby Hospital Jingle Jog Sun 2 Dec A 5km run around Markeaton Park, dressed as Father Christmas! The fun run is for everyone, adults, children and dogs alike. You don’t have to run, you can walk, jog or run, it’s up to you! There is also a children’s 1.5km fun run. Registration fee is £12. To join visit derbyhospitalscharity.org.uk/events/jingle-jog PARkRUN Every Sat, 9am - 10am FREE event, just turn up and run! Meet at the Orangery steps. If anyone wishes to dress up, they can.
FAMILY WORKSHOP weekend Markie and Parkie Sat 8 & Sun 9 Dec, throughout the day. Come and spot the two cheeky elves of Markeaton Park, Markie and Parkie! They like throwing snowballs at each other, as well as at unsuspecting visitors! You might find them playing around the Craft Village, or causing chaos on the Elf Trail! Duncan Pass Printing Sat 8 & Sun 9 Dec, 11am - 3pm Duncan Pass is an award winning print maker based in Derbyshire. Share his knowledge and skills in his free print drop-in workshops. You will also have the opportunity to buy some of his prints and cards too! JUNIOR PARKRUN Sun 9 Dec, 9am - 10am FREE event, just turn up and run! Meet at the Orangery steps. Come dressed up in festive fancy dress and join in the fun!
Family Workshop Weekend Continued... Wreath Making with Friends of Markeaton Park Sun 9 Dec, 1:30pm - 3pm & Tue 11 Dec, 10am - 11:30am £20 per person each session, includes all equipment. To book call 01332 255800 or book online at derbylive.co.uk DERBY MODEL BOAT CLUB Sat 8 & Sun 9 Dec, 11am - 3pm Derby Model Boat Club will be displaying their festively illuminated model boats outside the Craft village on the duck pond as well as in the Craft Unit under the archway. Family Nordic Walking taster sessions Sat 8 & Sun 9 Dec, 12 noon, 1pm & 2pm Ever fancied having a go at Nordic Walking, but don’t want to commit to a class until you have tried? Have a go at Nordic Walking around Markeaton Park. Meet at the Craft Village. All ages and abilities. FREE. We advise to book in advance as spaces are limited. To book call 07860 478409 or email sam@coreconcept.org.uk Festive TRADITIONAL Organ Sat 8 & Sun 9 Dec, 11am - 3pm Come along and enjoy the sounds of the 48 Key Pell traditional Organ, providing a free, captivating and magical feel to our festive celebrations. Free Balloon Modelling Sat 8 & Sun 9 Dec, 11am - 3pm FREE balloon modelling Markeaton Park Textile Map Workshop Sat 8 & Sun 9 Dec, 11am - 3pm Derby Adult Learning Services will be running craft workshops to make a textile map, recording your favourite places, memories and activities you have enjoyed in the park over the years. FREE Christmas Card Workshop Sat 8 & Sun 9 Dec, 11am - 3pm Join in free Christmas card making with Derby Adult Learning Services. Explore and learn different card making techniques including decoupage, die cutting, stamping and layering. Inspiration to create the cards will be from Markeaton Park bygone days, with stunning images of the past to share with friends. Markeaton Park Past and Present Sat 8 & Sun 9 Dec, 11am - 3pm Join acclaimed writer, poet and lyricist Jamie Thrasivoulou who will guide you through sharing your memories of Markeaton Park. Why not bring along your own memorabilia or simply just share your stories with us – we would love to hear your memories. FREE
DON’T forget about ALL the fantastic FREE family and Craft Village activities also happening over the two weekends. Programme may be subject to change please see our website visit inderby.org.uk/festive
MARKEATON PARK CRAFT UNITS
Every weekend our Craft Village units have something for you to enjoy, whether you want JUMPING CLAY Drop in sessions (ages 2 - 99+years) Join Jumping Clay in mini make workshops, creative fun with colourful, mess free air clay! Make a snowman or Santa tree bauble or fridge magnet. Activities from £2, just turn up! If you want to be more creative and stay longer, book a workshop session. Bookable sessions: Sat 1 Dec , 10.30am to 12 noon. Cute Father Christmas and Rudolf Scene (ages 8 - 99+ years) £12 per person. Sun 2 Dec , 10.30am to 12 noon. Beautiful Tree Decorations (ages 5 - 99+ years) £10 per person. Sat 8 & Sun 9 Dec 1 hour sessions - 11am, 12.30pm or 2pm Families and groups sessions – work as a team to create your own Christmas Scene, with a choice of penguins or polar bears, with or without an electric tea light. £20 per family (up to 4 people) All ages and abilities. Price includes all materials, light refreshments and protective box to take your gift home. To book visit derbylive.co.uk Paint a Pot Looking for a unique present? Make your own Christmas bauble or print your babies hand or foot print on a special keepsake. Prices from £5 to £12 per item. Other craft units include: STUDIO IN THE PARK ORIGINAL MONKEY LILAC JOINERY MATTHEW MORRIS FURNITURE LITTLE TINS OF LOVELINESS
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Visit the warmth of the Orangery Café in the Craft Village. Enjoy festive food and drinks as well as warm mince pies, spiced mulled wine, festive paninis, hot turkey cobs, amongst many other festive treats! Opening Hours Mon - Fri 10am - 3pm | Sat - Sun 9am - 5pm
Family Festivities in the Craft Village
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Access to car park B is off Markeaton Lane. Use DE22 4NH for sat navs.
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We have two pay & display car parks each with disabled parking.
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