Things to do this weekend: A Free Hot Yoga Class in a Pod! and The Bustler & Beer Festival at The Chocolate Factory!

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Morning! It’s a weekend built on contrasts.

One minute you’re biting into a dripping wagyu smash at Bustler, the next you’re sat under cathedral arches listening to TLC reimagined by a live orchestra.

Add in an outdoor cinema at Little Eaton, camper vans lined up at Elvaston, bats swooping through Allestree, and a free yoga class inside a purple pod, and suddenly “nothing to do” doesn’t really fly anymore.

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💪 - ONE|DZ GYM in Darley Abbey
📍 - North Mill, Darley Abbey Mills
⏰ - Mon to Fri: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
⏰ - Sat & Sun: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
📷 - @one__dz

Looking for a gym that understands your fitness journey and offers a supportive, female-friendly environment?

ONE|DZ in Darley Abbey has you covered.

Whether you're aiming to build strength, rehabilitate an injury or just clear your head within an encouraging environment, ONE|DZ caters to all your fitness needs.

• Female-friendly environment with a welcoming community

• Flexible membership options to suit your lifestyle

• Top-tier facilities with knowledgeable staff always ready to help

• Numerous coaches and therapists ready to cater to your needs

• Saunas, sunbed and coffee for the more chilled side of life

The gym offers a community-driven atmosphere making you feel at home the moment you step through the door.

Feel free to come and have a session on the house to see for yourself what all the fuss is about.

📅 WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?

🍔🍺 - Bustler Burger & Beer Festival - The Only 5-a-Day That Matters
📍 - The Chocolate Factory
📅 - Saturday 13th September
⏰ - 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
🎟️ - Tickets from £5 | Kids free | Dog friendly
📷 - @bustler_derby

Bustler is turning The Chocolate Factory into a temple of patties and pints.

Wagyu smash, smoky BBQ, filthy doubles dripping in cheese, chicken burgers with a Pan-Asian twist, and cheesecakes waiting to finish you off.

All washed down with craft beer, cocktails and whatever else they can pour into a glass.

Throw in arcades and inflatables for the kids, and it’s officially the most fun you’ll ever have in a converted factory.

FRIDAY 

Bat Walk - Allestree Park
6:00 PM | More Info

Foraging Walk - Markeaton Park
6:00 PM | More Info

One Night in Nashville - Hairy Dog
7:00 PM | More Info

Broadway (Labyrinth) - Elvaston Castle
7:30 PM | More Info 

Denim and Diamonds Freestyle - Ceroc Rolls Royce
8:00 PM | More Info

Stargazing - Sunnydale Park
8:00 PM | More Info

SATURDAY:

Weekend Yard Sale - Chaddesden
9:00 AM | More Info

Basketball Clinic - Landau Forte College
9:00 AM | More Info

The Escape Room Guys - 1-5 Iron Gate
13th - 14th | More Info

BOH Family Fair & Celebration Day - Darley Park
10:00 AM | More Info

Qigong Relaxation Event - Derby Heights Care Home
10:00 AM | More Info

Wellbeing Exchange Pop Up Market - Darley Abbey Mills
10:00 AM | More Info

Spiritual Insights Circle - Gong Space
10:30 AM | More Info

Derby Card Show - Murray Park Community School
10:30 AM | More Info

Cathedral Green Family Friendly Event - Cathedral Quarter
12:00 PM | More Info

Derby Pride 2025 - Markeaton Park
12:00 PM | More Info

R&B Classics in the Cathedral - Derby Cathedral
7:00 PM | More Info

Outdoor Cinema Night - Little Eaton Park
7:15 PM | More Info

Magic and Comedy Night - Mickleover Golf Club
7:30 PM | More Info

Broadway (The Princess Bride) - Elvaston Castle
7:30 PM | More Info

Ghost Hunt Derby - Derby Gaol
8:00 PM | More Info

SUNDAY:

Takona X Coffee & Cars - Great Northern Classics
9:00 AM | More Info

The Escape Room Guys - 1-5 Iron Gate
13th - 14th | More Info

🍔 SCRUMPTIOUS SCOOPS

🦆 - The Dapper Duck - Quiet Setting, Loud Flavours
📍 - Home Farm, Markeaton Lane
⏰ - Thurs - Sun: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
📷 - @dapperduckcafe

The Dapper Duck is what happens when brunch gets ambitious. Lamb kofte flatbreads, Derby Pyclets with honey and Stilton, and milkshakes so over the top they need their own postcode. The Biscoff one’s vegan, but don’t let that fool you into thinking it’s sensible. There’s a jammy dodger shake too, because why not. It’s relaxed, it’s rustic, and it’s 100% the place to accidentally stay for three hours. Ideal for solo dates, romantic dates, or just rocking up with your mates. Oh and it’s dog friendly!

🎭 ACTIVITY ALLEY

🧘 - Hotpod Yoga Open Day - Free Class in the Pod
📍 - Perkin Yard Mansfield Rd
📅 - Sat 13th September
⏰ - 1:00 PM
🎟️ - £5 refundable pass
📷 - @hotpodyoga_derby

Curious about Hotpod Yoga?

The studio’s hosting a free open day class where you can see what all the hype’s about. It’s designed for newcomers, so no experience needed.

Just bring a towel, some water and an open mind. Places are limited and the pass is refundable, so you’ve got nothing to lose except an hour of stress.

🌟 FRESH EXPERIENCES

🚐 - Campers at the Castle - Vans, Views and a Very Big Backdrop
📍 - Elvaston Castle
📅 - Sun 14th September
⏰ - 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
🎟️ - £5 per camper van | Dogs welcome
📷 - @splitdrinksofficial @elvaston.castle

Elvaston Castle is hosting its first ever camper van meet and it’s shaping up like a postcard.

Line up your pride and joy against the grand backdrop, snap a few photos and then wander the gardens with a coffee in hand. There’ll be food traders, a kids play area to keep little ones busy and enough shiny vans to make you consider trading yours in.

Dog friendly, family friendly and just the right amount of laid-back.

🎶 LIVE MUSIC

Friday

• Shadows of a Silhouette - Dubrek Studios - 6:00 PM

• Robyn Wallis Johnson Live - Derby Market Hall - 7:00 PM

• Evan Williams, Jude Forsey / Blu Syrup Live - Victoria Inn - 7:00 PM

• Megadeth UK - Flowerpot - 8:30 PM

Saturday

• Rosie Faith Live - Derby Market Hall - 12:00 PM

• Sleep Broken - Hairy Dog - 6:30 PM

• ZZ Toppd - Flowerpot - 9:00 PM

• LoopVox Live - Half Moon Inn - 9:30 PM

Sunday

• Dorothy Ella Live - Derby Market Hall - 12:00 PM

• Shreds / THRT Live - Victoria Inn - 2:00 PM

• Acoustic Sundays - Victoria Inn - 3:00 PM

• The Brainshakers Live - Smithfield - 4:00 PM

• Mod Story Live - Spondon Liberal Club - 4:30 PM

• The Meffs + Face Up - Hairy Dog - 5:00 PM

☁️ WEEKEND WEATHER

Friday
18°C 🌡️ 10°C | Sunny intervals changing to light showers by late morning.

Saturday
18°C 🌡️ 10°C | Sunny intervals changing to light showers by lunchtime.

Sunday
19°C 🌡️ 12°C | Cloudy changing to heavy rain by late morning.
Temperature readings taken from the Met Office the night before publication

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