Things to do this week including: A Beer Festival, Dinosaurs & an Antique Treasure Fair!

Morning Derby! This week’s dishing out roaming dinosaurs in town, 60+ beers at The Tiny Tap, and a vintage fair where you might leave with a clock, a lamp, and no idea how it happened. There’s a painting party, whiskey tasting, a charity yoga session, and a weekend of live music down in Shardlow. Throw in pancakes, property envy, and a quiz night at Bear, and you’re fully booked.

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📅 WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?

🦖 - A Jurassic Day Out - Derby’s Dino Takeover Returns
📍 - Cathedral Quarter
📅 - Saturday 12th July
⏰ - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
🎟️ - Free Entry
📷 - @cathedralquarterderby

The city centre’s turning Jurassic for the day, with lifesize dinosaurs roaming the streets and a brand-new Dino Arena featuring a Stygimoloch and a Parasaurolophus. It’s free, family-friendly, and guaranteed to leave your kids buzzing. Just keep an eye out for anything with teeth.

TUESDAY:

Pottery Workshop - Mickleover Community Centre
10:30 AM | More Info

Bike Night - Great Northern Classics
5:00 PM | More Info

WEDNESDAY:

Trees For Derby - Normanton Park
6:00 PM | More Info

Derby Property Meet - Nelsons Solicitors
6:30 PM | More Info

Painting Party - The Distillery
7:00 PM | More Info

THURSDAY:

Real Talk July - Dubrek Studios
7:00 PM | More Info

Quiz Night - Bear Iron Gate
7:00 PM | More Info

Derby Whiskey Club Tasting Night - The Royal Standard
7:30 PM | More Info

Just The Tonic Comedy Night - Electric Daisy
7:30 PM | More Info

FRIDAY:

Wine Tasting - Darley Abbey Village Hall
7:00 PM | More Info

Charity Yoga Class - DEDA
7:00 PM | More Info

Ceroc Derby Glow Neon - The Pavillion
8:00 PM | More Info

SATURDAY:

Summer Fayre - Stepping Lane
10:30 AM | More Info

Free Community Fun Day - Sinfin Moor Park
12:00 PM | More Info

Rock the Boat Weekender - The Boathouse, Shardlow
12:00 PM | More Info

Derby Concert Orchestra Presents Stage & Screen - Derby Cathedral
7:00 PM | More Info

Agent UTAH ROCKREK - Dubrek Studios
7:00 PM | More Info

SUNDAY:

Takona Cars Pre 2000’s - Great Northern Classics
9:00 AM | More Info

Sunday Worship - St Ed’s Church
10:30 AM - More Info

UK National Trials Cup Series - Elvaston Castle
10:30 PM | More Info

Rock the Boat Weekender - The Boathouse, Shardlow
12:00 PM | More Info

🍔 SCRUMPTIOUS SCOOPS

🍳 - Damsons Coffee House - Breakfast That Deserves a Standing Ovation
📍 - 2 Rectory Lane, Breadsall
⏰ - Tues - Fri: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
⏰ - Sat: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
📷 - @damsonsbreadsall

Damsons isn’t messing about. Their full English comes loaded, the pancakes are unapologetically stacked, and even the vegetarian options pack a punch. Saquella coffee keeps the locals wired, and the lunch menu reads like a greatest hits album – burgers, posh kebabs, and croques with crunch. It's relaxed, reliable, and actually worth getting out of bed for. Bonus trivia: Breadsall used to be packed with damson orchards grown by monks. So technically, having a fry-up here counts as historical research.

🎭 ACTIVITY ALLEY

🪑 - Antiques & Vintage Fair - Two Days of Treasure Hunting
📍 - Derby Conference Centre
📅 - 12th - 13th July
⏰ - Sat: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Sun: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
🎟️ - £5 Early Entry / £4 General / Under 16s Free
📷 - @jaguarfairs

If your idea of a good time involves vintage crockery, antique clocks, or sniffing out a bargain no one else spotted, this is your Super Bowl. Dozens of stalls indoors, free parking, and enough old-school treasures to make you cancel IKEA. Just don’t forget cash or your haggling face.

🌟 FRESH EXPERIENCES

🍺 - The Little BIG Beer Festival - Four Days, 60 Beers, One Inevitable Hangover
📍 - The Tiny Tap
📅 - 10th - 13th July
⏰ - Daily from 12:00 PM, last orders 9:30 PM
🎟️ - £5 Entry with a Glass
📷 - @the_tiny_tap

It’s back and it’s loud. 60+ beers and ciders, live bands, DJs, street food, and a family fun day on the Sunday (once you've recovered). Big pints, big tunes, and absolutely no chance you’re leaving without at least one bad dance move and a photo with a sheep mascot.

🏠 HOUSE OF THE WEEK

🏡 - House of the Week - North Avenue, Darley Abbey
💰 - £725,000
📍 - North Avenue, Darley Abbey
🛏️ - 5 Double Bedrooms | 🛁 3 Bathrooms + WC
📞 - Curran Birds + Co – 01332 411050
📷 - @curranbirdsco

Three floors, five double bedrooms, and over 2,500 sq ft of space to spread out without stepping on anyone’s toes. The kitchen’s so slick you’ll invite people over just to boil the kettle. There’s underfloor heating, a galleried landing, and panoramic views that make your postcode look smug. Downstairs has a bedroom, en-suite and garden room with annexe potential, or a handy hideout when the in-laws “pop round.” And yes, it’s in the Ecclesbourne catchment... which basically means you’ve made it.

Got questions? Fancy a peek? Curran Birds + Co are on hand at 01332 411050.

🎶 LIVE MUSIC

🎸 - Rock the Boat Weekender – Two Days of Tunes by the Marina
📍 - The Boathouse, Shardlow
📅 - 12th - 13th July
⏰ - Sat from 2:00 PM - Sun from 1:00 PM
📷 - @theboathouseshardlow

Rock the Boat is a free, family-friendly music festival held every July at the Boathouse in Shardlow Marina. Two full days of live sets from local bands, plus food, drinks, and plenty of space to park yourself for the afternoon. No tickets needed, just turn up and enjoy.

Wednesday

• Irish Session - Victoria Inn - 7:30 PM

Thursday

• Ding & John Open Mic Night - Prince of Wales - 7:30 PM

• The Swamp Weekender - Flowerpot - 9:00 PM

• Karaoke Thursdays - Friary - 9:00 PM

Friday

• Sick of The Riot - Dubrek Studios - 6:30 PM

• FUSE Featuring Eddie & The Wolves - Victoria Inn - 7:00 PM

Saturday

• Bunker’s 10th Birthday - Electric Daisy - 12:00 PM

• Reggae Roots & Culture All Dayer - Ye Olde Spa Inn - 2:00 PM

• A Tribute to The Hacienda - Mr Shaws House - 3:00 PM

• Skeeve - Victoria Inn - 7:00 PM

• Eba Sallah - Needles Pub - 8:30 PM

Sunday

• Sons of Purple - Smithfield - 4:00 PM

• Ricky & The Retros - Spondon Liberal Club - 5:00 PM

☁️ WEEKEND WEATHER

Friday
29°C 🌡️ 16°C | Sunny.

Saturday
29°C 🌡️ 17°C | Sunny.

Sunday
29°C 🌡️ 16°C | Sunny.
Temperature readings taken from the Met Office the night before publication

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