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Some sports courts now have to be booked online. Visit inderby.org.uk/tennis for details. The Park has a cricket pitch, tarmac courts suitable for tennis and a multi-use games court.
PITCHES AND COURTS Groups and schools are welcome to the park. Find out more about how we can help plan your visit at inderby.org.uk/markeaton
GROUPS & SCHOOLS Find out more and book at inderby.org.uk/golf. PRICES £6 per round and play an additional round for £2. Equipment hire available. Open until 4 Nov weekends, Bank Holidays and daily during school holidays from 10:30 am. Closed from 5 Nov 2018 to Mar 2019.
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For details of individual activities and attractions on the park, please check our website as opening dates, times and prices vary throughout the year. Please contact us if you need this information in any other format, style or language.
inderby.org.uk/markeaton We have three car parks with 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 parks B & C is off Markeaton Lane. Use DE22 4NH for sat navs. See centre fold map for details. Parking charges apply. On Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays additional car parking is available on the Derby University site off Kedleston Road. Use DE22 1GB for sat navs. Charges apply.
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FISHING
Try the latest craze at Markeaton Park which replaces a golf ball with a football and a club with your foot!
FOOTGOLF
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.
CANOES
A FUN DAY OUT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
ROWING BOATS
AUTUMN/WINTER 2018/19 PEDALOS
PITCH & PUTT
SPORTS IN THE PARK
DON’T MISS... WHAT’S ON GUIDE Markeaton Park has a fantastic event programme over Autumn and Winter. A few highlights are shown below, but we are always adding more. Visit inderby.org.uk/parksevents to find out more.
Resolution Run Derby is a fun 5k run raising much-needed funds for the Stroke Association. Everyone is welcome, you can run, walk or jog.
Sun 23 Sep, 11am - 1:30pm Markeaton Park £10 earlybird price (before 31 Jul) £16 (from 1 Aug)
Derby Hospitals Charity
COLOUR RUN A fun, family event. Get covered in coloured powder as you run, jog or walk 5km around the park, Find out more at derbyhospitalscharity.org.uk
Register at stroke.org.uk
DERBY MODEL BOAT CLUB VENETIAN NIGHT
Sun 9 Sep, 11am - 12 noon £10 - £20
Come and see the variety of model boats all lit up to create a magical experience for all the family.
Sat 29 Sep, 4pm - 8pm
Fun workshops for anyone who loves everything Dinosaur! Become a dinosaur spotter, a dino sound maker and a dino egg specialist as we hunt for the enormous ‘Can’t-get-through-thedoor-asaurus’ and the teeny tiny ‘Furry-funo-tops!’ Join the Babbling Vagabonds in their interactive workshops where you can be part of the team who bring wonderful Christmas shows to the Guildhall Theatre.
Mon 29 Oct - Sat 3 Nov Markeaton Park Community Room 1 ticket £4.50 (2 tickets £4 each, 3 or more tickets at £3.50 each) Up to 2 parents/guardians can attend without buying a ticket
Free to spectate Visit derbymodelboatclub.co.uk for more information
The North Derbyshire Challenge takes riders out into the Peak District, it will prove a memorable ride with gorgeous scenery and challenging hills.
Derby Hospitals Charity
JINGLE JOG
Family Festivities
Sun 16 Sep, 7am Free to spectate
at Markeaton Park
Christmas in the park for all of the family with a free elf trail, festive food, music and much more. Sat 1 - Sun 2 Craft fair weekend Sat 8 - Sun 9 Family workshop weekend
Friends of Markeaton Park
BIRD WALK FOR BEGINNERS Learn about the birds of Markeaton Park with David Bennett. Bring your own binoculars and wear appropriate clothing for the weather. Limited places so booking highly recommended at derbylive.co.uk.
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 2 Dec, 11am - 12 noon £12 registration, under 14s free
Friends of Markeaton Park
Sat 1 - Sun 2 & Sat 8 - Sun 9 Dec, 11am - 3pm
CRAFT FAIR
Free entry, some activities have charges
Visit inderby.org.uk/festive for programme information
Come and join us as we fill the Craft Village with a host of fabulous stalls, selling preserves, plants, gifts and much more.
Sun 16 Sep, Sun 21 Oct, Sun 18 Nov, Sun 16 Dec, 10:30am - 12 noon
Sat 1 - Sun 2 Dec, 11am - 3pm Free entry
Markeaton Park £4, £2 children over 10
Friends of Markeaton Park
WREATH MAKING Come and join us over the festive period at one of our Christmas Wreath making workshops. Make a unique and individual wreath to be admired by all.
Sun 9 & Tue 11 Dec £20, all materials included. To book call 01332 255800 or book on line at derbylive.co.uk