Events

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 […]

Join us for one of our amazing Junior Farmer days 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. Each of these days are tailored around different animals, but which one will you choose? Monday 26th October – Farm […]

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 […]

Christmas has officially arrived at Matlock Farm Park! Join us for a magical day of festive fun as we welcome the BIG man himself, Santa Claus, as he makes a spectacular entrance on his big red tractor! Get into the Christmas spirit with our festive pony parade, filled with plenty of seasonal sparkle, while festive music sets the […]

**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  Grotto Dates: 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd December 2026. ✨ 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 […]

Start the New Year with Brunch, Friendly Animals & Fresh Air! Looking for a relaxed way to start the New Year? Join us at Matlock Farm Park on New Year’s Day for a delicious brunch*, fresh country air and plenty of family fun! The perfect excuse to get together with family and friends, enjoy a […]

The Peak District Highland Games returns on Sunday 29th August 2026, celebrating over a decade of bringing strength, spectacle and Scottish tradition to the heart of Derbyshire. Now in its 11th 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 […]