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WHAT’S ON GUIDE Markeaton Park has a fantastic event programme over Spring and Summer. A few highlights are shown below, but we are always adding more. Visit inderby.org.uk/parksevents to find out more.
Come and cheer on the riders, with the chance to take part in a range of family activities to introduce young people to cycling.
Sun 29 Apr & Sun 16 Sep Free to spectate Friends of Markeaton Park
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SPRING CRAFT FAIR
BAT WALK
Handmade arts and crafts in the Craft Village.
A night-time walk in search of bats. Bring your torch and wellies!
Sun 13 May, 11am - 3pm Free entry
Fri 18 May, 9pm Free
Friends of Markeaton Park
STRAWBERRY CREAM TEA Join us in the Walled Garden for the most British of summer treats.
Sun 24 Jun, 3pm Enjoy a fun packed music day out listening to some great live bands. There will be 6 top UK tribute bands performing in a purpose built marquee Find out more at fakefestivals.co.uk
£5
Sat 23 Jun, 12noon - 11pm From £22.50 in advance Cancer Research UK
Friends of Markeaton Park
POND DIPPING Take part or come along and cheer the runners on. See raceforlife. cancerresearchuk.org for details
Sat 30 Jun, 9:30am
PRETTY MUDDY 5K Sun 1 Jul, 9:30am
Bring your little ones to discover what’s living in Markeaton Park lake.
Sat 7 Jul, 2pm - 4pm Free
Join us for an extended season of outdoor theatre and cinema in the picturesque setting of the Craft Village. To book your tickets or for more information please visit derbylive.co.uk or call 01332 255800
Oddsocks are delighted to be breathing new life into Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet by giving it a musical Mods & Rockers twist!
Shakespeare’s tale of illusion and revenge is brought vividly to life in Oddsocks’ musical, sci-fi adaptation.
Thu 14 - Sat 16 Jun £18 A Wild Walk
Tue 24 - Thu 26 Jul £18
Markeaton Park Outdoor Cinema
DIRTY DANCING A one-hour wild walk adventure. Pit your wits against riddlers, puzzle makers and a tricksy wolf, to see if you can discover the rascal who has been stealing the King’s apples.
Baby’s father has forbidden her from seeing dance instructor Johnny, but she’s determined to help him perform the last big dance of the summer.
Fri 3 Aug, 9pm £13
Fri 27 - Tue 31 Jul £5 in advance (Free for under 3s) Markeaton Park Outdoor Cinema
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
Squashbox Theatre
STONES & BONES CURIOUS CREATURES
Brad and Janet lose their innocence in the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-NFurter.
Puppets, songs, slapstick, tall tales and crazy characters are mixed with fun facts in these two adventures.
Sat 4 Aug, 9pm £13
Thu 9 - Sat 11 Aug £9
T & C’s Unreserved seating - limited seating available, customers may bring their own seats. Catering and licensed bar available onsite. This is an outdoor performance - please dress appropriately for the weather. The show will go on!
Rainbow Children’s Hospice
BUBBLE RUSH A 5k course with four different coloured bubble stations to go through.
Sat 7 Jul, 9:30am £25
Cars, vans, motorcycles, trikes, scooters, bicycles, whether original or modified will be on show.
Sun 8 Jul, 10am - 4pm Free (Exhibitors £5 per car)
SUPERHERO PICNIC IN THE PARK All you need to do to take part in the fun is dress up like a superhero, bring a picnic and enjoy the activities! Prizes for best dressed superhero.
Tue 31 Jul, 11am - 3pm Free entry
Treetops Hospice
COLOUR RUSH A fun, family event. Get covered in coloured powder as you run, jog or walk 3km around the park, Find out more at treetopshospice.org.uk/events
Sun 22 Jul, 11am - 4pm
Sat 11 Aug, 11am £13.50
Join in or cheer on with this 5km fun run. bigfunrun.com Or bring your 4-legged friend along. dogjog.co.uk
From £15 adults, £10 children Sat 11 Aug, 2pm £13 The friends of Markeaton Park are bringing a 1940s themed family festival including craft fair and entertainment. Bringing history alive!
Sun 26 Aug, 11am Free
Family Festivities at Markeaton Park
Christmas in the park for all the family. Festive food, choirs, brass bands, Christmas activities and much more.
Sats & Suns 1&2, 8&9 Dec Free entry
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. FOOTGOLF Try the latest craze at Markeaton Park which replaces a golf ball with a football and a club with your foot! PRICES ÂŁ6 per round and play an additional round for ÂŁ2. Equipment hire available. Open 24 Mar to 4 Nov weekends, Bank Holidays and daily during school holidays from 10:30 am 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. Some sports courts now have to be booked online. Visit inderby.org.uk/tennis for details.
DON’T MISS... PEDALOS
ROWING BOATS CANOES
FISHING
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PARKING 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. inderby.org.uk/markeaton Please contact us if you need this information in any other format, style or language.
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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.
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ACTIVITIES
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FACILITIES
Mundy play centre
Site of the old mansion
Car park entrance
Parkland & woodland walks
Rowing boats & pedalos
Gardens
Car park
Lakeside walk
Footgolf kiosk
Ha-ha
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
Multi-use sports courts Cricket Famous Trains
Splash about in the paddling pool
The Mundy Play Centre
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CRAFT VILLAGE 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 derby.gov.uk/markeaton for details Paddling pool open: 26 May - 4 September
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
Hours of fun on the Pirate Ship
Go for a donkey ride
• Paint a Pot • Matthew Morris Furniture • Jumping Clay