Events

Step into a magical world at our Princess Fun Day, where little royals are invited to experience a celebration fit for a crown! Meet and greet their favourite princesses, snap enchanting photos, and share special storytime moments straight from a fairytale. The magic doesn’t stop there! Enjoy spectacular LIVE princess performances filled with music, laughter and dazzling […]

Transformers Take Over the Farm! Roll out for an action-packed day of family fun as the legendary Optimus Prime and Bumblebee arrive at Matlock Farm Park! Meet these incredible larger-than-life heroes at appearances throughout the day, strike a heroic pose for unforgettable photos and watch as they wow the crowds with their epic presence. Little […]

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. […]

NEW DATE ADDED – SATURDAY 22ND AUGUST!! Our Grown-ups only evenings on the farm have been so popular, that we’ve decided to put on an extra one in August!! Animal lovers can be any age, so come and join us for a grown-up evening away from the kids, with guided animal activities and fun leisure […]

Get ready for a ROAR-some day of prehistoric adventure at the farm! Come face-to-face with Zoom the T.Rex, Neo the Neovenator and adorable baby dinosaurs during spectacular outdoor shows throughout the day. Then keep your eyes peeled as these incredible creatures roam the park, giving you the chance to get up close and snap some […]

Get ready for a sparkling day of music, dancing, and unforgettable fun at Matlock Farm Park’s Pop Princess Party!🎤 Join us for sensational live tribute performances inspired by Taylor, Sabrina, and Olivia, as they bring your favourite chart-topping hits to life. Sing along to the songs you love, learn fun and easy dance routines, and […]

The Peak District Highland Games returns on Sunday 30 August 2026, celebrating a decade of bringing strength, spectacle and Scottish tradition to the heart of Derbyshire. Now in its 10th year, the much-loved event promises another thrilling day of competition as some of the UK’s top strongmen and strongwomen go head-to-head in a series of […]

Prepare to be amazed as The Big Bubbleman brings his incredible bubble magic to Matlock Farm Park! Using his bubble mill, giant wands and special bubble potions, he creates truly spectacular sights – from enormous bubbles as big as a car to dazzling swirls of tiny bubbles that children will love chasing through the air. […]

Wake up to fresh countryside air and days filled with unforgettable fun at Matlock Farm Park Campsite, set in the heart of beautiful Derbyshire countryside near Matlock, in the farm parks’ neighbouring serene and scenic site. During your stay you can enjoy discounted entry to one of the region’s favourite family attractions – where curious […]

*THIS EVENT IS PRE-BOOK ONLY on our separate event booking page- see link below. Early booking advisable* NEW DATE ADDED!! Saturday 22nd August 17:30 – 21:00 Grown-ups only! We’ve got THREE special evenings just for you grown-ups to chill out, explore the farm and join in with some super animal activities  Animal lovers can be […]

Calling all little witches, wizards and musical theatre fans! 🧙🪄🎤 Step into the magical world of Wicked for a spellbinding day of singing, dancing and interactive fun with Elphaba and Glinda. Enjoy LIVE performances of your favourite Wicked songs, join in with vocal warm-ups, learn catchy dance routines, discover enchanted Wicked lessons, and jump with […]

Our hugely popular Halloween Festival & Pumpkin Patch returns this October Half Term with frightfully good family fun!  🌳Venture into the Forbidden Forest to follow our Spooky Trail, packed with prop-based woodland scenes, ghoul games and spellbinding riddles.  🧙Join Witch Wendolyn’s daily craft workshops to create enchanted keepsakes to take home.  🪄24th October: enjoy magical meet-and-greets, fun sing-along sessions, catchy dance lessons, exciting games and […]

**PRE-BOOK ONLY – early booking advisable**  Sunday 29th November and Friday 18th December 2026 (Designed for guests with additional needs, including autism, who may benefit from a calmer, tailored experience.)  Every child deserves to experience the magic of Christmas in a way that feels comfortable, enjoyable and truly special. That’s why we’ve worked closely with Santa Claus to create our Relaxed Santa Experience – a carefully designed […]

** PRE-BOOK ONLY – early booking advised. INCLUDES FARM PARK ENTRY ** Dates: 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th December 2026 Start your Christmas celebrations in the most magical way with a delicious breakfast in our café, where Santa Claus joins your table to spread festive cheer! Enjoy a personal chat with the Big Man himself – he’ll already […]

Pre-booked, ticketed event only  ✨ Make Christmas extra magical with a very special visit to Santa at Matlock Farm Park! ✨  We’ve had top-secret confirmation from the BIG man himself that Santa is returning to Matlock Farm Park this Christmas, and he can’t wait to meet you!  Your magical adventure begins with a visit to our Christmas Craft Workshop, where our super-friendly Chief Elf provides a cheery welcome. Children can write […]