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Mother’s Day!

Sunday 30 March 10:00-4:30

Mums go FREE Mother’s Day at Matlock Farm Park! **BUY TICKETS HERE: Buy Mother’s Day 2025 Tickets online – Matlock Farm Park** Come along to Matlock Farm Park to enjoy a day of animal, craft and playtime fun with the family A Mum goes FREE with each accompanying paying ‘child ticket’ holder (2-16 years only), […]

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Tractor Run Fun!

Sunday 13 April 12.30-2.00

On this day, we will be joined by many local tractor owners from the area, who will parade through the park and set up base on our lawned arena. Come along and see these fabulous vehicles, enjoy photo opportunities and chat with their friendly owners! As it’s also Easter Egg-stravaganza time, you can also meet […]

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Good Friday: Dinosaur Fun Day!

Friday 18 April 10:30-4:30

They’re back, by popular demand! Come along and get involved in some fantastic dinosaur fun! Learn about Rita the great T-Rex and several baby dinosaurs at small outdoor shows throughout the day, see them wander the park to get up close for photos and let the kids join in some dig site fun. A ROARING […]

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Easter Sunday: The BIG Bubbleman!

Sunday 20 April 10:30-4:30

Don’t miss this BUBBLE SPECTACULAR!! The Big Bubbleman, his bubble mill, wands and special potions make the most AMAZING bubbles! Whether it’s monster bubbles the size of a CAR, or swirling clouds of smaller bubbles being chased by happy children, this is pure joy! Children also have the opportunity to make their own big bubbles […]

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Easter Monday: The Snow Sisters!

Monday 21 April 10:30-4:30

They’re back, by popular demand, this Easter Monday! Time to channel your inner Anna and Elsa and join in with the fantastic Snow Sisters’ Singalong shows!! Throughout the day at five showtimes, the sisters will be singing their well-known songs for you to join in with on the Rainforest lawn, followed by meet & greet […]

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Easter Egg-stravaganza!

Saturday 5th April - Monday 21st April 10:00-5:00

Come on down for some egg-citing, memory making fun at Matlock Farm Park this Easter time! Meet the cade lambs, learn more about them and watch them being bottle fed. See our little chicks and ducklings too for some very gentle petting. Join in with an Easter Treasure Trail for mini-prizes and have a free […]

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Annual Pass Holders Bring a Friend Day!

Sunday 27 April 10:00-5:00

Calling all Annual Pass Holders!! We’re giving you a special treat on Sunday 27th April, where you can bring a friend in for FREE! One adult annual pass holder can bring one adult into the park for free on this date only  Come along on the day and show your in date annual pass! NOT available […]

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Emergency Services Day! 

Saturday 3rd May 10:00-5:00

Meet your local emergency services and see the equipment and vehicles they use when they are called out! Learn about what it takes to be a real rescue hero and even have a look inside their transport! This event runs alongside all of our daily playtime and super interactive animal fun, including small animal petting, […]

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Bank Holiday Transformers Fun Day!

Monday 5 May 10:30-4:30

Transformers Are Taking Over The Farm! Get ready for an unforgettable family adventure at Matlock Farm Park! Meet towering giants Optimus Prime and Bumblebee at time slots throughout the day, as they bring the magic of the Transformers to life! Watch your little ones’ excitement as they stand beside these larger-than-life heroes, snap amazing photos […]

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Wizard Training School!

Sunday 11th May 10:30-4:30

Calling all aspiring young wizards and witches… Would you like to become trained in wizardry and have a jolly fun old time in the process? Then join Professor Rupert Warrington III and his wizard prefects, where you can join in with learning Potion Making, Quid-eech and ‘101 Introduction to Wands’ at selected times throughout the […]

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Bank Holiday Monday: The BIG Bubbleman!

Monday 26 May 10:30-4:30

Don’t miss this BUBBLE SPECTACULAR!! The Big Bubbleman, his bubble mill, wands and special potions make the most AMAZING bubbles! Whether it’s monster bubbles the size of a CAR, or swirling clouds of smaller bubbles being chased by happy children, this is pure joy! Children also have the opportunity to make their own big bubbles […]

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The Snow Sisters!

Saturday 07 June 10:30-4:30

Time to channel your inner Anna and Elsa and join in with the fantastic Snow Sisters’ Singalong shows!! Throughout the day at five showtimes, the sisters will be singing their well-known songs for you to join in with on the Rainforest lawn, followed by meet & greet photo opportunities. With it being Easter Weekend, there […]

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Father’s Day!

Sunday 15 June 10:00-5:00

Dads go FREE Father’s Day at Matlock Farm Park! Come along to Matlock Farm Park to enjoy a day of animal, sporting and playtime fun with the family A Dad goes FREE with each accompanying paying ‘child ticket’ holder (2-16 years only), PLUS we have fun Sports Day themed activities (with prize opportunities) for Dads […]

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The BIG Bubbleman!

Saturday 21 June 10:30-4:30

Don’t miss this BUBBLE SPECTACULAR!! The Big Bubbleman, his bubble mill, wands and special potions make the most AMAZING bubbles! Whether it’s monster bubbles the size of a CAR, or swirling clouds of smaller bubbles being chased by happy children, this is pure joy! Children also have the opportunity to make their own big bubbles […]

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Transformers Fun Day!

Sunday 29 June 10:30-4:30

Transformers Are Taking Over The Farm! Get ready for an unforgettable family adventure at Matlock Farm Park! Meet towering giants Optimus Prime and Bumblebee at time slots throughout the day, as they bring the magic of the Transformers to life! Watch your little ones’ excitement as they stand beside these larger-than-life heroes, snap amazing photos […]

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Wizard Training School!

Saturday 12th July 10:30-4:30

Calling all aspiring young wizards and witches… Would you like to become trained in wizardry and have a jolly fun old time in the process? Then join Professor Rupert Warrington III and his wizard prefects, where you can join in with learning Potion Making, Quid-eech and ‘101 Introduction to Wands’ at selected times throughout the […]

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Dinosaur Fun Day!

Saturday 19 July 10:30-4:30

They’re back, by popular demand: Come along and get involved in some fantastic dinosaur fun! Learn about Rita the great T-Rex and several baby dinosaurs at small outdoor shows throughout the day, see them wander the park to get up close for photos and let the kids join in some dig site fun. A ROARING […]

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The BIG Bubbleman!

Sunday 27 July 10:30-4:30

Don’t miss this BUBBLE SPECTACULAR!! The Big Bubbleman, his bubble mill, wands and special potions make the most AMAZING bubbles! Whether it’s monster bubbles the size of a CAR, or swirling clouds of smaller bubbles being chased by happy children, this is pure joy! Children also have the opportunity to make their own big bubbles […]

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Emergency Services Day!

Saturday 02 August 10:30-4:00

Meet your local emergency services and see the equipment and vehicles they use when they are called out! Learn about what it takes to be a real rescue hero and even have a look inside their transport! This event runs alongside all of our daily playtime and super interactive animal fun, including small animal petting, […]

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The Snow Sisters!

Sunday 10 August 10:30-4:30

Time to channel your inner Anna and Elsa and join in with the fantastic Snow Sisters’ Singalong shows!! Throughout the day at five showtimes, the sisters will be singing their well-known songs for you to join in with on the Rainforest lawn, followed by meet & greet photo opportunities. All of the usual super animal […]

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Dinosaur Fun Day!

Sunday 17 August

Come along and get involved in some fantastic dinosaur fun! Learn about Rita the great T-Rex and several baby dinosaurs at small outdoor shows throughout the day, see them wander the park to get up close for photos and let the kids join in some dig site fun. A ROARING time! All of the usual […]

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The 2025 Peak District Highland Games!

Sunday 24th August 2025

Come and see the country’s leading strongmen and mighty strongwomen compete in this hugely popular Peak District and Derbyshire annual event! Enjoy a full and unique day out starting with the athletes’ parade. The super events then follow including The Eight Tonne Tractor Pull, The Peak District Dinnie Stone Challenge, The Tossing of the Caber, […]

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