WHAT'S ON · THU 8 OCTOBER

What's on in Derby tomorrow

Plan tomorrow tonight: family events, shows and sessions across Derby, with times, prices and ages so you can book before bedtime.

27 things on 5 free 2 indoors 13 venues

Thu 8 October27 things on

ALWAYS A GOOD SHOUT

Good for a spontaneous day out

No booking, no fuss: places you can decide on over breakfast.

Stone castle with symmetrical formal gardens featuring ivy-covered topiary and a small pond, overlooking rolling countryside.

from £23.60

Haddon Hall

Bakewell · ages 0-15

A medieval manor with terraced gardens to explore, kids get in free and there's archery some summer Tuesdays.

ToiletsCaféGift shopParking

from £7.50

D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum

Eastwood

Explore Lawrence's childhood rooms on a self-guided visit - kids free, adults from £7.50.

Free

Nottingham Society Of Artists

Nottingham · adults only (18+)

A free city centre gallery showing work from Nottingham's artists, open to over-18s only.

from £6

Rodbaston Animal Zone

Stafford

Keeper talks all day and roughly 600 animals from over 140 species to spot, with no need to book ahead.

Blue badge parkingCaféGift shopPicnic area+1 more

from £5

Bonkers Illumination Golf & Bar

Matlock Bath

Indoor illuminated 9-hole mini golf in Matlock Bath - kids from about £5, under-4s free, cocktail bar and arcade on site.

Food on siteBirthday partiesGroup bookingsParking+1 more

Rescue Rooms

Nottingham

A live music venue in Nottingham with gigs most nights, doors from 5pm and step-free access throughout.

Accessible toiletHearing loopStep-free accessWheelchair accessible

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Good to know

Is anything free?

Yes, Cricketer & Stockinger: Exploring the Relationship Between Cricket & Framework Knitting, LagosPhoto: Stories of Movement and Belonging, Kitchen Garden Tour, Humbolt Penguin Talk & Feed and 1 more are free to attend. Some free events still need a ticket booked in advance; each listing says so.

What do tickets cost?

Paid events start from £1. Prices are taken from each organiser's own published list and shown on every event page, with the booking link.

What if it rains?

Cricketer & Stockinger: Exploring the Relationship Between Cricket & Framework Knitting and Faith, History and Healing with Anthony Reddie are indoors. Our rainy-day list has every place under a roof if the forecast turns.

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