‘A beautiful but dangerous place’ – crime novelist Stephen Booth talks about his best-selling Cooper and Fry series and the importance of the Peak District locations for his readers. A former newspaper journalist, Stephen has won awards on both sides of the Atlantic, and his books are translated into 16 languages. With Q&A and book sales.
Tickets £8 available now!
A sentimental journey around the area showing the development of the locale over the last two centuries in photographs with commentaries. Travel back to a time when, as part of Derbyshire, our area consisted of villages, farms and open fields. See how many of the original properties have been altered or even replaced.
This is a re-run of the sold-out event last March. Tickets (£4) are selling fast — book now to avoid disappointment!
We enjoy our Christmases, and so did the Tudors. They involved heaps of fun and ribaldry, but also had a huge element of friendship and commitment to family (no matter how distant), and to charity for those less well off. They sang and drank, made merry, danced, and used their imaginations. There are similarities with our Christmases, but also great differences; find out what they were like.
Tickets £5 available now
From Joe Cornish, director of Attack The Block comes this movie about the Arthurian legend. Old school magic meets the modern world in this epic adventure. Alex thinks he’s just another nobody, until he stumbles upon the mythical sword in the stone, Excalibur. Now, he must unite his friends and enemies into a band of knights, together with the legendary wizard Merlin, against the wicked enchantress Morgana.
No need for a ticket — just turn up! Suggested donation £3 adults £2 children. Sweets, ice creams available.
Woody, Buzz and their other toy friends are living with their new owner Bonnie. They are joined by Forky, a spork that has been made into a toy, and embark on a road trip adventure. With the voice talents of Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, and featuring Keanu Reeves as Duke Caboom, the film has received critical acclaim for its story, humor, emotion, animation, and vocal performances.
No need for a ticket — just turn up! Suggested donation £3 adults £2 children. Sweets, ice creams available.
Dressing up is strongly encouraged. Prize for the best.
Please be on your best behaviour, as you’re likely to meet Professors McGonegall, Snape and Dumbledore.
