Illuminated winter festival returns to historic Derbyshire castle with community-led artworks

The sell-out event returns this November for two magical evenings of light, art and community creativity

Families visiting the free Tapton Lock Festival enjoyed have-a-go canoeing, a climbing wall, boat rides, circus skills and the ever- popular bubble-ologist.

Families will also have the opportunity to get creative with eco-themed craft activities

Youth Action is part of a long-term vision to improve the lives of children and young people across the district over the next decade.

The Chesterfield Children’s Festival takes place on 18th and 19th July at Queen’s Park

A free, family-friendly festival celebrating talent, community spirit and arts drew residents and visitors to Bolsover town centre.

Derbyshire Makes in Bolsover will showcase the town’s creative talent

Since launching in 2023, the festival has quickly become a highlight of Chesterfield’s summer calendar

Residents of all ages celebrated Chesterfield’s creativity on the 18th April, as Derbyshire Makes brought our town centre to life.

The exhibition of mini masterpieces returns with a special showcase of original artwork created by local artists

Creative people brought their art to the heart of Chesterfield in a showpiece event during the free Derbyshire Makes festival.

A spectacular live art event, The Great Chesterfield Make Off, will take centre stage as part of Derbyshire Makes in Chesterfield 2026, a free, family-friendly festival transforming Chesterfield town ...

People from Chesterfield, Bolsover and North East Derbyshire are being invited to pick up their smartphones and be part of something special.

People across Chesterfield, Bolsover District and North East Derbyshire are being invited to pick up their smartphones and play a part in a landmark community documentary celebrating 50 years of Junct...

Ten artists and makers with strong connections to Chesterfield will be featured in a striking new photographic exhibition celebrating the town’s thriving creative sector.

Chesterfield’s vibrant cultural identity and the community impact of ongoing regeneration took centre stage at this year’s Celebrate Chesterfield conference.

An exciting new ‘makers’ space has opened in the heart of our town centre, offering local people a place to unleash their creativity.

After a year spent reflecting on five decades of Junction Arts - drawing on memory, evidence and lived experience to explore how community arts has shaped place - its managing director Emily Bowman co...

A group of young artists from Chesterfield are displaying their work as part of a new exhibition in the town centre.

The event will include workshops, demonstrations, performances, parades and activities for all ages.

Celebrating local creativity and great milestones: Junction Arts, Creative Revolution, and Animate Chesterfield

A new heritage project will capture and preserve the voices and memories of the people who shaped Junction Arts across Derbyshire

Derbyshire based charity Junction Arts has launched an ambitious project to celebrate its 50th anniversary, backed by a £56,000 award from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

People turned out in force to support two stunning light events that launched the festive season in Bolsover.

Pupils from Bolsover Church of England Junior School have been getting creative this week as they worked with the team from Junction Arts to make reindeer-inspired lanterns for the much-loved Bolsover...

Later this month, Bolsover Castle will once again be lit up in spectacular fashion, as its Bright Winter Nights event returns. Organisers promise two “unforgettable evenings of light, sound and creati...

Things to do with the family in November across Derbyshire

Create your own piece of magic out of willow and tissue paper and be part of Junction Arts' Bolsover Lantern Parade 2025.

The sell-out event Bright Winter Nights will return to Bolsover Castle this November, illuminating the town’s iconic landmark for two magical evenings.

Thousands of visitors to Tapton Lock Festival enjoyed a weekend filled with outdoor adventure, creativity and community spirit.

Junction Arts has officially announced the full programme for the Chesterfield Children’s Festival 2025, adding exciting new acts and experiences for families to enjoy. The free two-day event, now in ...

The much-loved Tapton Lock Festival is back for 2025 and promises to be more exciting than ever. Taking place on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th September, the free, family-friendly event will once again ...

Chesterfield pupils joined a comedy masterclass as part of their role shaping the Chesterfield Children’s Festival as Festival Budding Investigators.

Alivia Dawson, Business Administrator at local charity, Junction Arts provides her take on life and work in Chesterfield.

Junction Arts' pioneering initiative, This Girl Codes, is making an exciting move from Bolsover to Bradford this summer as part of the Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture celebrations!

Junction Arts is launching an exciting new project to bring the rhythm of samba to Bolsover — and everyone is invited to join in!

The Chesterfield Children’s Festival is back for its third year, promising another unforgettable weekend of fun, creativity, and imagination.

The much-loved Chesterfield Children’s Festival is back for its third year, promising another unforgettable weekend of fun, creativity, and imagination for local families. The free event, organised by...