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5 Ideas for the Weekend

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Plan your weekend in Chesterfield with our 5 ideas for the weekend. This page is updated weekly with the latest events and activities to entertain you and your family.


1. Light Show and Lantern Parade in Bolsover 

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See Bolsover light up this weekend. The Bolsover Lantern Parade returns this Saturday for its 30th year.

As part of the celebration, Bright Winter Nights takes place on Friday offering an immersive light experience that will take place within the castle’s walls. Please note this takes place the day before the annual lantern parade.

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2. Brampton Brewery Tour

Chris Radford, Head Brewer presenting to a full room of seated guests at the brewery bar

A night out at Brampton Brewery includes a talk from Head Brewer, Chris. You will learn about the history of brewing and the processes used today, as well as the chance to sample award winning beer.

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3. Hardwick Hall Paper Lantern Making Workshop

Hardwick Hall Lantern - photo credit National Trust Paul Harris

Come along to Hardwick Hall’s paper lantern making workshop! Visit the Lantern House this festive season to design, decorate and build a paper lantern you can take home.

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4. Chesterfield Vegan Market

Vegan Chocolates

Looking for a treat for yourself or someone else? Chesterfield Vegan Market offers the chance to pick sustainable produce.  Traders will be selling a range of goods including cakes, cheese, bread, chocolates, sweets, candles, jams and spices

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5. Santa Special Cruises

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Do something different this Christmas and take a canal cruise with Santa. All children will receive a gift and adults get a seasonal drink and mince pie or equivalent.

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