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Religion & Spirituality

Eucharist – St Giles Matlock

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Sat 25 Jul09:30St Giles(2.9mi)

via St Giles

Community

Dinosaur Day

Sure to be a roaring success! Our popular event is back for 2026 with some…

Sat 25 Jul11:00Crich Tramway Village(1.3mi)

via Crich Tramway Village

Adults & Young Adults DIY Ghost Workshop

Workshops & Classes

Around £35

Adults & Young Adults DIY Ghost Workshop

Attention all aspiring phantom painters and creative souls! The Matlock Ghost Emporium invites you to an immersive 2 to 3-hour Ghost Painting Workshop where you’ll design, decorate, and personalize your very own ghostly creation to take home. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned artist, this workshop is your chance to rediscover your creative spark while crafting a spectral masterpiece.Here’s what’s included:8cm Ghost Figurine: A larger canvas for your creativity, ready to be brought to life.All Paints & Equipment Provided: Everything you need for ghostly glazing, dripping techniques, and finishing touches.Selection of Accessories: Hats, scarves, props—customize your ghost with unique personality-defining additions.Expert Guidance from Our Artists: Receive tips and tricks from our veteran ghost wranglers as they help you master spectral techniques.Tea, Coffee, or Squash: Relax with a warm drink while you channel your artistic spirit.Feeling stuck? Fear not! The Mill ghosts themselves will be your ethereal muses, whispering secrets from beyond the veil to help you choose the perfect color palette and design for your ghostly companion. The result will be a one-of-a-kind phantom masterpiece—a creation that’s both eerie and enchanting.Details:Price: £35 per personStart Time: 1pmSession Length: 2-3 hoursAge Requirement: Open to participants 9 years and older.

Sat 25 Jul14:00Matlock Ghost Emporium(3mi)

via Matlock Ghost EmporiumLocal gem

Community

Around £2.00

Tabletop Time – Games Cafe – July

Spotted Tabletop Time – Games Cafe – July on Grand Pavilion's listings. We do the finding, they do the hosting. Team effort, really.

Sun 26 JulGrand Pavilion(2.6mi)

via Grand PavilionLocal gem

Community

Brain Mills Trophy

Hole by Hole Flyovers with tips

Sun 26 JulShirland Golf & Country Club(4.2mi)

via Shirland Golf & Country Club

Community

Discovery Time

Have fun and learn! Five days packed full of fun and fascinating school holiday activities…

Mon 27 JulCrich Tramway Village(1.3mi)

via Crich Tramway Village

Community

Around £65

Summer Junior Farmer Days

Join us for our amazing Junior Farmer day and experience what life is like on the farm! Spend the day with our staff behind the scenes and get to know our wonderful animals. We’ve got 2 different days to choose from on various dates depending on what animals you want to spend the day with. […]

Mon 27 JulMatlock Skatepark(3.1mi)

via Matlock SkateparkLocal gem

Community

Discovery Time

Have fun and learn! Five days packed full of fun and fascinating school holiday activities…

Mon 27 Jul11:00Crich Tramway Village(1.3mi)

via Crich Tramway Village

Community

Summer Junior Farmer Days

Mon 27 Jul11:00Matlock Skatepark(3.1mi)

via Matlock SkateparkLocal gem

Community

Social Evening Comp

Hole by Hole Flyovers with tips

Tue 28 JulShirland Golf & Country Club(4.2mi)

via Shirland Golf & Country Club

Community

Ladies Social Comp

Hole by Hole Flyovers with tips

Thu 30 JulShirland Golf & Country Club(4.2mi)

via Shirland Golf & Country Club

Community

Around £21.50

Diesel Services

We will be operating our diesel services between Wirksworth and Duffield, as follows: Depart Wirksworth Wirksworth Dep 10:15 12:45 15:20 Idridgehay Dep 10:35 13:05 15:40 Shottle Dep 10:41 13:11 15:46 Duffield Arr 10:53 13:23 15:58 Depart Duffield Duffield Dep 11:15 13:45 16:20 Shottle Dep 11:29 13:59 16:34 Idridgehay Dep 11:37 14:07 16:42 Wirksworth Arr 11:56 14:26 17:01 Online prices (booking fees apply) Adults: £21.50 Children: £11.00 (5-15) Family: £48.00 (two adults & up to three children) BUY TICKETS & MORE INFORMATION

Thu 30 Jul11:15Wirksworth Station(2.9mi)

via Wirksworth Station

Community

Around £21.50

DMU Services

We will be operating our DMUs between Wirksworth and Duffield, as follows: Depart Wirksworth Wirksworth Dep 10:15 12:45 15:20 Idridgehay Dep 10:35 13:05 15:40 Shottle Dep 10:41 13:11 15:46 Duffield Arr 10:53 13:23 15:58 Depart Duffield Duffield Dep 11:15 13:45 16:20 Shottle Dep 11:29 13:59 16:34 Idridgehay Dep 11:37 14:07 16:42 Wirksworth Arr 11:56 14:26 17:01 Online prices (booking fees apply) Adults: £21.50 Children: £11.00 (5-15) Family: £48.00 (two adults & up to three children) BUY TICKETS & MORE INFORMATION

Thu 30 Jul11:15Wirksworth Station(2.9mi)

via Wirksworth Station

Community

Around £21.50

DMU Services

Thu 30 Jul11:15Wirksworth Station(2.9mi)

via Wirksworth Station

Community

Around £21.50

Steam Services

We will be operating our steam services between Wirksworth and Duffield, as follows: Depart Wirksworth Wirksworth Dep 10:15 12:45 15:20 Idridgehay Dep 10:35 13:05 15:40 Shottle Dep 10:41 13:11 15:46 Duffield Arr 10:53 13:23 15:58 Depart Duffield Duffield Dep 11:15 13:45 16:20 Shottle Dep 11:29 13:59 16:34 Idridgehay Dep 11:37 14:07 16:42 Wirksworth Arr 11:56 14:26 17:01 Online prices (booking fees apply) Adults: £21.50 Children: £11.00 (5-15) Family: £48.00 (two adults & up to three children) BUY TICKETS & MORE INFORMATION

Fri 31 Jul11:15Wirksworth Station(2.9mi)

via Wirksworth Station

Community

Around £21.50

Steam Services

Fri 31 Jul11:15Wirksworth Station(2.9mi)

via Wirksworth Station

Community

Around £18.50

Oasis Forever

Oasis Forever at Grand Pavilion. Consider this your nudge. The organiser's site is your next stop for the details.

Sat 1 AugGrand Pavilion(2.6mi)

via Grand PavilionLocal gem

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Event details on Near Here are aggregated from third-party sources and may change. Always verify times, location, availability, and any price directly with the organiser before travelling. See Terms.

Venues with events near Upper Holloway

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Wirksworth Station2.9 miles away Crich Tramway Village1.3 miles away Grand Pavilion2.6 miles away

More about Upper Holloway

Derbyshire, England

Upper Holloway in Derbyshire is a quiet corner where the tea stays hot and the pubs know your name. It might not have a stadium-sized event hall, but that means we focus on the proper things like local markets and community gatherings without the noise. We pull together the week's activities so you can plan your Sunday roast with confidence. Whether it is a quiet afternoon or a night out, Near Here keeps you in the loop while you stay right where you belong.

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