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JUNE 2026

Boom Magazine Belper 24 great local walks for families,dog walkers

and those of us who just don't have legs we used to, find out

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We have a Citizens Advice advisor at the Food & Community Hub Tuesday & Fridays so please get in touch if you need any advice.

Advice sessions are:

Tuesdays 9am-12pm - appointments only

Tuesdays 12pm - 2pm - drop in session

Fridays 12pm - 2pm - drop in session

We are based at the Baptist Church on Bridge Street. To book an appointment call the free phone adviceline on 0808 278 7954.

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THE STRUTTS EXHIBITION – BELPER 250

A display of portraits of the Strutt family who built and managed the Belper and Milford Mills.

Bring your phone and download information from a QR code which will tell you more about each member of the family.

Venue: Belper Library, Derwent Street – Time: during normal library opening hours  –  Cost: Free

Monday  1st

Tuesday  2nd

Wednesday  3rd

Thursday  4th

Friday 5th

 BELPER GOES GREEN – BELPER 250

Belper Goes Green is an eco, community and arts festival in the heart of Belper, Derbyshire. Organised by Transition Belper it is a celebration of local living, which aims to share ways of reducing our impact on the planet, whilst connecting the local community in a relaxed, safe and uplifting way.After a year away, they are back and bigger than ever before at Belper Meadows Cricket Club. On 5th – 7th June 2026.Belper Goes Green will return to celebrate everything the local community has to offer in an environmentally conscious way.

The three-day family-friendly festival will be held at Belper Meadows Cricket Club.

Venue: Belper Meadows Cricket Club

Times: To be confirmed 5th – 7th June, 2026

Cost: £5.50 for the weekend, or day tickets are available too.

More information: Please visit www.transitionbelper.org/belper-goes-green/ for more info about the festival

Belper 1776 Heritage Walk with Adrian Farmer - Friday 5th June 2pm BELPER 250

Overview

What was Belper like when the Strutts first arrived in the town? Adrian Farmer explores this small 18th century community on this 1.5 mile walk.

Takes in The Coppice, The Butts, Penn Street, Green Lane, Long Row.

Please note that this two hour walk is not a circular walk, and involves some steep climbs.

Unfortunately dogs are not welcome on this walk, and due to uneven surfaces it is also not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs.

£1 of your ticket price will go towards the upkeep of the Unitarian Chapel, built by Jedediah Strutt.

Book tickets – https://www.belpernorthmill.org.uk/calendar/

Saturday 6th

250 years of Belper Waterpower - Heritage Walk: Saturday 6th June 2pm BELPER 250

Overview

Part of the 2026 Walks Festival celebrating the 250th anniversary since the first Strutt Mill in Belper.

Join experienced guide Ian Jackson for a walk around the waterways of the Belper Mill complex to hear about Belper's industrial mill owners and renewable energy generators who, for 250 years, have continually improved the harnessing of the power of the Derwent. Their stewardship of the river is a story of conflict, compromise and collaboration.

This circular one mile easy walk lasts about 1.5 hours long and there are a few steps so it is not suitable for pWell behaved dogs on leads are welcome on this walk.

There are public toilets in the River Gardens.

Meet at the Bandstand in Belper River Gardens.

Inclusions – What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing☂️ Waterproofsush chairs or wheel chairs.

Book tickets – https://www.belpernorthmill.org.uk/calendar/

Are you Experienced? Jimi Hendrix Tribute

 St Peter's Church, Belper, United Kingdom, DE56 1EZ

 Saturday  6th June 2026

Performing the timeless music of the one and only, James Marshall Hendrix.

Europe's No 1 Tribute to Jimi Hendrix

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/select/vymbqexoenpk

Sunday  7th

On The Trail of Slater The Traitor Heritage Walk - 7th June 1.30pm BELPER 250

Overview

This is a Countryside Walk of around 5.25 miles -estimated duration 3 Hours. It picks out some aspects of the early life of the notorious Samuel Slater (‘Slater The Traitor’) and some other points of historical interest en route. We visit the site of Slaters family home, ’New Mills’ (Milford) and the historic Holly Bush Inn for the opportunity to purchase refreshments, before returning to Belper via The Derwent Valley Heritage Way. Customers will also receive a Souvenir Map based on original hand drawing by local artist Andrew Spriggs.

Walk leader is Ian Hill.

Walk difficulty would be described as moderate as there are three short ascents. There are stiles on this route, and walking boots and long trousers are recommended, as well as bringing a drink/water with you.

Well behaved dogs on leads and under control are allowed. Not suitable for under 14s.

£10 per adult – £5 for 14-18 years old

Book tickets – https://www.belpernorthmill.org.uk/calendar/

Monday  8th

Tuesday  9th

Wednesday  10th

The Hutfall Heritage Walk with Adrian Farmer: 10th June 7pm BELPER 250

Overview

Uniquely, Belper's village field was called The Hutfall. Adrian Farmer takes an evening walk around and through this pre-enclosure space.

Part of the walks festival celebrating Belper 250, this 1.5 mile walk lasts approximately 90 mins. There is one steep climb, so this walk is not suitable for wheelchairs, pushchairs or young children.

Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome on this walk.

£1 of your ticket price will go towards the maintenance of the Unitarian Chapel built by Jedediah Strutt.

Book tickets – https://www.belpernorthmill.org.uk/calendar/

Thursday  11th

Friday 12th

Belper and the Beasts Heritage Walk - 12th June 11am BELPER 250

Overview

There is a rich history of strange animal encounters in the town. Join Christine on this 2 mile walk to explore some of the weird and wonderful tales of centuries past. Lasts approximately two hours.

There is some walking up hill and one flight of steps, so this walk is not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs.

Not advised for children under 8 years old.

Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome on this walk.

Book tickets – https://www.belpernorthmill.org.uk/calendar/

Saturday  13th

 

BELPER WELL DRESSINGS – BELPER 250

The well dressings will have a Belper 250 theme for the anniversary year. Venue: Belper Memorial Gardens, King Street

Belper Farmers Markets are held on the 2nd Saturday

of every month on the Market Place

from 8.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.

There is free parking in the adjacent Coppice Car Park.

Café and crafts at No.28. Free entry.

Wiith

PETE  SHAW

playing live at The Congregational Church

Church Walk, Green Lane, Belper

Beth's Poetry Trail - Walk with Hilary Fender - 13 June 10.30am BELPER 250

Overview

The trail is named after Beth Fender, a local poet who died in 2002. As a tribute, a 3 mile trail was installed with poems in various locations around Belper that take into account the setting and displayed using a sympathetic medium. The installations were commissioned from Derbyshire artists and some local poets. The walk begins at 10.30am and aims to finish at 1pm in the River Gardens.

The walk will be led by 2 of the founders of the trail and all profits will go towards supporting the maintenance of the trail. Meeting place is the bandstand in the River Gardens.

This is a relatively easy walk, although some hilly parts of Belper are included and a short section in Belper Parks Nature reserve going up widely – spaced sleeper steps.

Not recommended for young children, and unsuitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome on this walk.

Please bring your own water / snack if required, and wear sturdy footwear such as walking boots of stout trainers.

There are public toilets in the River Gardens and also in the centre of Belper where we will be after about a third of the walk is completed.

Book tickets  https://www.belpernorthmill.org.uk/calendar/

PRESERVING BELPER’S INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE

A project coordinated by Belper Historical Society (BHS), aiming to engage with communities in and around Belper who may have relatives who worked in the many Belper factories and have treasures hidden away in cupboards and dusty attics. Volunteer BHS ‘curators’ will help to collect, organise and preserve factory-related photographs, documents and artefacts, creating virtual scrapbooks.

Once catalogued and digitised, original materials will be offered to the Derbyshire Record Office for long term storage. Donated artefacts will be added to the secure BHS store, to be used in future research and exhibitions.

A BHS team will attend the monthly Belper Market, to promote the project, offer advice on materials being organised before donation, and collect donated materials. Later market dates for 2026 are 11th April, 9th May, 13th June, 11th July, 8th August, 12th September, 10th October, 14th November and 12th December.

Venue: No.28, Market Place, Belper – Time: 9am – 1pm  –  Cost: FREE

RENEWABLE ENERGY AT BELPER – BELPER 250

Talk by Dr Ian Jackson on ‘250 years of renewable energy generation at the Strutt’s Belper Mills: An extraordinary story’.

Venue: Derby Museum and Art Gallery – Time: 1.30pm – More details: Visit https://derbymuseums.org/

Sunday  14th

Feeding Belper Heritage Walk with Adrian Farmer: 14 June 2pm BELPER 250

Overview

An exploration of how people have been fed in Belper over the past 1,000 years, with Adrian Farmer. Takes in the Coppice, Days Lane, Brookside, New Road, Derby Road, Chapel Street, King Street.

This moderate 1.5 mile walk is part of the walking festival celebrating 250 years since the first Strutt mill in Belper. Approximately 2 hours long.

Unfortunately this walk is not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs.

Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome.

Book tickets – https://www.belpernorthmill.org.uk/calendar/

Monday  15th

Tuesday  16th

Tales and Trickery – Folk Stories from Belper Heritage Walk 16th June 6.30pm BELPER 250

Overview

A 3.5 mile country walk with Liz Haslam visiting sites associated with characters from Belper folklore; a mermaid, a fairy, a witch and a ghost!  On this walk we climb steep hills and it may be muddy after rain so walking boots or sturdy shoes are recommended.

Due to the nature of this walk it isn't suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs. Suitable for children aged 12 and over who enjoy walking.

Duration is approximately two hours.

Dogs on leads are welcome on this walk, but there are a number of stiles, so please bear this is mind.

Inclusions  What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs

Book tickets  https://www.belpernorthmill.org.uk/calendar/

Wednesday  17th

Thursday  18th

History of Belper Market Place Heritage Walk - 18th June 2pm BELPER 250

Overview

A gentle stroll around this key area of the town with Christine, looking at how it has changed and hearing about some colourful local characters.

This is a short easy walk of less than a mile lasting approximately 45 minutes, and is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome on this walk. Not suitable for children.

Book tickets  https://www.belpernorthmill.org.uk/calendar/

Friday 19th

Saturday 20th

Ramshackle

 St Peter's Church, Belper, Church Lane, DE56 1EZ

 Sat 20th June 2026 7:30PM

Come and see these hugely popular singers of traditional and contemporary folk and shanty songs.

Event Details

Doors Open at 6:30PM

From 7:30PM to 10:00PM

https://www.ticketsource.com/whats-on/church-lane/st-peters-church-belper/ramshackle/2026-06-20/19:30/t-njogjaq

Sunday  21st

The BJC + Richard Exall & Gary Wood - A tribute to Chet & Getz.

Get ready for a night of cool jazz! A special tribute to Stan Getz & Chet Baker with Richard Exall (Tenor sax / Clarinet) and Gary Wood (trumpet).

Sunday 21st June 2026

Number 28, Market Place, in Belper

7:00pm til 9:30pm (Performance starts 7:30pm)

Buy Tickets

https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Derby/Number-28%2C-Market-Place%2C/The-BJC--Richard-Exall--Gary-Wood---A-tribute-to-Chet--Getz/41480423/

The Search for Belper's Lost Manor House Heritage Walk - 21st June 2pm BELPER 250

Overview

Join Trevor Griffin for a one mile moderate circuit in parkland from Belper Market Place to find clues to the mystery of what happened to the manor house, which was once the headquarters of the royal hunting forest of Duffield Frith. We will find associated buildings, the location of a garden and water features in the setting of this beautiful ancient woodland. Duration approximately 90 minutes.

Walking boots recommended. Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome on this walk.

This walk is part of the Belper 250 anniversary celebrations.

Book tickets – https://www.belpernorthmill.org.uk/calendar/

Monday  22nd

Tuesday  23rd

Wednesday  24th

Thursday  25th

Friday 26th

Saturday 27th

THE RIVER RUNS, RAISE YOUR VOICES CHOIR – BELPER 250

A tribute to Jedediah Strutt and the mills which made Belper famous. Lester Simpson leads Raise Your Voices choir in a performance of combined elements from some of his previous musical projects; a millennium CD celebrating Belper’s history, commissioned by Belper Town Council, and music composed for two short films for Milford’s ‘Maypole Promotions’.

Venue: Christ Church, Belper  –  Time: 7.30pm

Cost and Booking: Tickets £10 from TicketSource and www.raiseyourvoicesww.com.

Sunday  28th

Belper Ghost Walk BELPER 250

Overview

Dare to uncover the secrets of the unseen in Belper town centre, and share your own stories as we wander the haunted streets. This 1 mile walk takes in information about the supernatural, graveyard features, mythology and folklore around ghosts and death.

There are a number of steps on this walk, so unfortunately it isn't suitable for wheelchairs.

Although under 16s are allowed on this walk, the content is aimed more at adults.

Sorry but we do not allow dogs on this walk.

This walk is taking place on Sunday, 28th June and 30th August at 2pm. Please select your ticket type to see the available dates.

Inclusions – What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs

Book tickets – https://www.belpernorthmill.org.uk/calendar/

William Strutt, FRS: A tradesman of some eminence

- Heritage Talk at No. 28 - 28th June 6pm BELPER 250

Overview

oin Dr Ian Jackson for a interesting talk about the brilliant work and legacy of William Strutt, FRS, (1756 to 1830) as told by his family, friends and visitors to Derby and the Strutt's Derbyshire mills.

This event is part of a series of talks by Strutt's North Mill volunteers to celebrate the 250th anniversary since for the first Strutt mill in Belper.

The talk commences at 6pm at No.28 on Belper Market Place.

All proceeds go to support the work of the Belper North Mill Trust.

Book tickets – https://www.belpernorthmill.org.uk/calendar/

Monday  29th

Tuesday  30th

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