AUTUMN/WINTER 2017 A FUN DAY OUT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
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SPORTS IN THE PARK PITCH & PUTT
Try your hand at golf on our 9 hole pitch and putt course. Suitable for eight years plus, but under 12s must be accompanied by an adult. £5 per round and play an additional round for only £1. Equipment available for hire.
FOOTGOLF
Try the latest craze at Markeaton Park which replaces a golf ball with a football and a club with your foot! Find out more and book at inderby.org.uk/golf.
GROUPS & SCHOOLS Groups and schools are welcome to the park. Find out more about how we can help plan your visit at inderby.org.uk/markeaton
PITCHES AND COURTS The Park has a cricket pitch, tarmac courts suitable for tennis and a multi-use games court.
DON’T MISS...
ADVENTURE HUB
WATER ACTIVITIES
PARKING
We have two major car parks plus spaces for disabled parking. Access car park A off Markeaton roundabout on the A38 heading north. Use DE22 3BE for sat navs. Access to car park B is off Markeaton Lane. Use DE22 4NH for sat navs. See centre fold map for details. Parking charges apply.
Visit our web page to help plan your visit
inderby.org.uk/markeaton Please contact us if you need this information in any other format, style or language. For details of individual activities and attractions on the park, please check our website as opening dates, times and prices vary throughout the year.
WHAT’S ON GUIDE Markeaton Park has a fantastic event programme over the Autumn and Winter. A few highlights are shown below, but we are always adding more. Visit inderby.org.uk/events to find out more including detailed times and how to book if necessary. Friends of Markeaton Park
MARKEATON PARK HISTORY WALK This two hour walking tour, with a local historian, explores the park and the history behind it.
Sun 3 Sep, 11am £4
DERBY COLOUR RUN Join with friends, family or colleagues and choose to run, walk or even dance around our 5k course where you will be ‘blasted’ with coloured powder. For more information visit derbyhospitalscharity.org
Sun 10 Sep, 10:30am - 2pm
DERBY MODEL BOAT CLUB VENETIAN NIGHT Come and see the variety of model boats all lit up to create a magical experience for all the family.
Sat 23 Sep, 5:30pm - 9pm
THE DISC GOLF UK MIDLANDS ONE DAY SERIES Part of a 12 event tour open to players of all skill levels, bringing a new level of competitive Disc Golf to the Midlands. discgolfuk.com
Sat 14 Oct, 8am - 4pm
Fun workshops for princes, princesses and their families from Babbling Vagabonds - the wonderful creators of the Guildhall Theatre Christmas shows, including this year’s Prince Stroppy Pants and the Christmas Caper. This half-term, join those funsters for some crafty shenanigans! Help conjure up a gallery of the vilest villains to have ever walked the world and a selection of heroes of the unlikeliest order. Learn how to turn your creations into fab puppets to take part in our parade of baddies and goodies and then, after all that, you get to take them home! Hooray!
Mon 23 - Wed 25 Oct Markeaton Park Community Room Thu 26 - Sat 28 Oct Guildhall Theatre Clubrooms £4.50, 2 for £8, 3 or more £3.50 each. Up to 2 adults free with each child.
Out of the Box
EARLY GIFT MARKET Enjoy a great day out with the whole family. Experience the world of handmade crafts - including crochet, cake pops, wood turning, essential oils, jewellery, jams, candles and cookies. Plus a charity tombola and live choirs.
Sun 12 Nov, 10am - 4pm Free entry
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CHRISTMAS ARTS & CRAFT FAIR Lots of craft stalls, preserves, Christmas plants and great ideas for Christmas presents.
Sat 2 - Sun 3 Dec, 11am - 4pm
Family Festivities at Markeaton Park
Christmas in the park for all of the family with traditional rides and food. Sat 2 & Sun 3 Dec - Craft fair weekend Sat 9 & Sun 10 Dec - Music weekend Sat 16 & Sun 17 Dec - Workshop weekend
Sats & Suns 2&3, 9&10, 16&17 Dec 11am - 4pm Free
JINGLE JOG
Feel the Christmas spirit as you line up with other Santas to support Derby Hospitals Charity. This 5km fun run takes you on a route through the picturesque Markeaton Park and is suitable for everyone. Sign up at derbyhospitalscharity.org.uk
Sun 3 Dec, 10:30am - 1pm ÂŁ10, or FREE to watch and support
CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING Make your own unique Christmas wreath. All materials provided. Booking essential, on 01332 361491 or in person at the Walled Garden on Sundays 10am-2pm.
Wed 13 & Sat 16 Dec ÂŁ15
ACTIVITIES
LANDMARKS
WALKS
FACILITIES
Site of the old mansion
Car park entrance
Parkland & woodland walks
Rowing boats & pedalos
Gardens
Car park
Lakeside walk
Footgolf kiosk
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Disabled access & parking
Yew walk
Pitch & putt kiosk
Portico
Pedestrian entrance
Main footpaths
Duck pond
Refreshments
Markeaton brook
Toilets
Friends of Markeaton Park walled garden
Picnic areas
Tennis Football Cricket Famous Trains
Toys, gifts and crafts
Adventure Hub The Mundy Play Centre
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Mackworth Crematorium
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CRAFT VILLAGE
Car Track A fun day out for all the family with loads of activities to keep the children busy for hours and refreshments on hand. Discount voucher books are available. Seasonal opening days and times see inderby.org.uk/markeaton for details
Shop for home-made gifts and craft goods at the craft village, housed in the old stable yard. There are also lots of great events happening here over the coming months.
Go shopping at the Craft Village
THE MARKEATON PARK
Stop in for a refreshment break at the Orangery, overlooking Markeaton Park’s formal gardens. A range of food and drink is available including ice creams and homemade cakes.
Bring your skateboard, BMX or scooter to the skate park
• Cocoa Tabby • Original Monkey • Lilac Joinery • Studio in the Park • Paint a Pot
Hours of fun on the Pirate Ship
Feed the ducks
• Matthew Morris Furniture • The Biz - Media, Makeup & Hair • Jumping Clay • Sew ‘n’ Jo