What’s on in Derby: Elvaston Castle Motor Show, Denby Pottery Fête, and a Derby Arena Fun Day!

Morning Derby! Elvaston Castle’s about to get loud with MotorFeast rolling in this Sunday, featuring classic cars, military monsters, a funfair, Star Wars characters, and a Spitfire flypast thrown in for good measure. Over at Denby, you’ve got alpacas, pony rides, and a BBQ worth getting lost in. Bluebell Dairy’s doing cocktails with cows, and Forbidden Planet’s got a day for the Funko fanatics. Whether it’s engines, animals, or outrageous milkshakes you’re after, this week’s serving it all up.

— Local Scoop Derby

📅 WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?

🚗 - Cars, Cobs & a Spitfire Flypast? It’s MotorFeast at Elvaston Castle
📍 - Elvaston Castle Country Park
📅 - Sunday 27th July
⏰ - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
🎟️ - Free Entry (Parking £5 per car)
📷 - @crowdpullersevents

A brand new motor show is rolling into Derby and it’s packing everything from shiny new models to classic motors, vintage lorries, fire engines, and military beasts. It’s all taking place at Elvaston Castle, complete with a funfair, mini steam train, music marquee, and a Spitfire flypast bang on lunchtime. There’ll be food and drink stalls, a licensed bar, and even some familiar faces from Star Wars raising cash for Blood Bikes.

MONDAY:

Silent Book Club / Craft Group - Carnero Lounge
6:00 PM | More Info

TUESDAY:

Pottery Workshop - Mickleover
7:00 PM | More Info

The Diamond Necklace - Darley Abbey Village Hall
7:30 PM | More Info

Free Comedy Night - Royal Standard
7:45 PM | More Info

WEDNESDAY:

Craft & Chat - Alvaston Church
1:00 PM | More Info

Pottery - Furnace Inn
6:30 PM | More Info

Prosecco and a Paintbrush - Ye Olde Dog & Partridge
7:00 PM | More Info

Painting Party - Carnero Lounge
7:00 PM | More Info

The Run 2025 - Erewash Valley Running Club
7:00 PM | More Info

Pub Quiz - The Bless
9:00 PM | More Info

THURSDAY:

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

Psychic Nights One to One Readings - Hollybrook Pub
7:00 PM | More Info

Ancient Bodies - Derby Museums
7:30 PM | More Info

FRIDAY:

Brick by Brick Festival - Derby Cathedral
9:00 AM | More Info

Moofest - Bluebell Dairy
10:00 AM | More Info

Cows & Cocktails (Adults Only) - Bluebell Dairy
6:00 PM | More Info

SATURDAY:

Funko Day - Forbidden Planet
9:30 AM | More Info

Little Diggers Garden Club - Boulton
10:00 AM | More Info

Ford Show - Great Northern Classics
10:00 AM | More Info

Husky Puppy Therapy - Derby Arena
1:00 PM | More Info

80’s Day Disco - The Church
3:00 PM | More Info

Sip n Paint - Mosaic at The Mills
4:00 PM | More Info

SUNDAY:

Lafternoon Comedy - The Greyhound
4:30 PM | 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, proper dates, or just rocking up with your mates. Oh and it’s dog friendly!

🎭 ACTIVITY ALLEY

🎉 - Arena Fun Fest: Bouncy Castles, Bikes & Birthday Beats
📍 - Derby Arena
📅 - Saturday 26th July
⏰ - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
🎟️ - £2 per person (under 2s go free)
📷 - @derby_active

Derby Arena’s hitting double digits and marking the occasion with inflatables, balance bikes, steel drums, and live cycling demos. There’s soft play, dodgeball, Bluebells ice cream, and a fire engine dropping by in the afternoon. Track taster sessions are included and the mood’s set to “non-stop.”

🌟 FRESH EXPERIENCES

🎪 - Denby Pottery Village Fête: Alpacas, BBQ & Giant Deckchairs
📍 - Denby Pottery Village
📅 - Sunday 27th July
⏰ - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
🎟️ - Free Entry & Parking
📷 - @denbypotteryvillage

It’s all going down at Denby this Sunday. Alpaca trekking, pony rides, face painting, animal encounters, and enough tombolas to bankrupt you in £1.50 chunks. There’s a choir, craft stalls, a BBQ from Greedy Pig Butchers, and food tastings in the farm shop. Dogs welcome, cash recommended, giant deckchair selfies essential.

🏠 HOUSE OF THE WEEK

🏡 - Kedleston Road, Allestree
💰 - £850,000
📍 - “The Beeches” Development
🛏️ - 4 Bedrooms | 🛁 2 Bathrooms
📞 - Hannells – 01332 556633
📷 - @hannellsestateagents

This one’s got more features than your mum’s washing machine. Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, underfloor heating, wine cooler, boiling tap, air source heat pump, EV charger, alarm system, and a double garage with power. The kitchen’s flash, the en-suite’s got a dual shower that could rinse a car, and the bifold doors lead straight out to BBQ territory. Stylish, efficient, and smugness guaranteed on arrival.

🎶 LIVE MUSIC

Wednesday

• Irish Sessions - Victoria Inn - 7:30 PM

Thursday

• Smith Fest 2025 - Smithfield - 12:00 PM

• Live Singing Derby A Cappella - Derby Market Hall - 7:00 PM

• Ding & John - Spondon Liberal Club - 7:30 PM

• Skrantinos - Smithfield - 8:00 PM

Friday

• King Abyss - Victoria Inn - 7:00 PM

• David Kettle & Clare Andress Live - Derby Market Hall

Saturday

• Monkey Tennis Live - Shardlow Village Hall - 7:00 PM

• Clare Andress Live - Derby Market Hall - 7:00 PM

• The Mighty Traitors - Smithfield - 8:00 PM

• Taking it Back to the 90’s - King’s Highway Pub - 8:00 PM

• 5Heads - Needles Pub - 9:00 PM

Sunday

• Soul of Fleetwood Mac - Smithfield - 4:00 PM

• Gypsy SoFM Live - Smithfield - 4:00 PM

• Sarah-Kathleen Live - Seven Wells Etwall - 4:00 PM

☁️ WEEKEND WEATHER

Friday
25°C 🌡️ 14°C | Sunny Intervals.

Saturday
23°C 🌡️ 14°C | Sunny Intervals.

Sunday
24°C 🌡️ 14°C | Sunny.
Temperature readings taken from the Met Office the night before publication

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