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 OCTOBER 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

more here: http://bit.ly/short-walks-book

Hope for Belper

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.

Citizens Advice Derbyshire District

Thursday  1st

Friday  2nd

Saturday  3rd

Discover Belper Channels Walk - Saturday 3rd October 11am

Overview

Most people are surprised to find out how many channels there are in Belper, most of them hidden from view. They illustrate all of Belper’s History. Most of the paths are easy to walk but the steps on some channels are surprisingly steep. Join leader John Morrissey on this 4 mile circular walk which covers the northern areas of historic Belper and circle around to Dam Side and back to the Market Place.

Walking boots or sturdy footwear are recommended.

Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome on this walk.

Unfortunately due to the uneven nature of the walk, it is not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs. Enjoyed this walk?

 What you'll need☂️ Waterproofs 📋 Other - Clothing appropriate for the weather and sturdy footwear

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

 FOUR CHARACTERS IN SEARCH OF A FORTUNE – BELPER 250

A new play with music directed by John Tams. Written by George Gunby &  John Tams. Includes the world premiere of The Derbyshire Suite by Peter Bullock featuring The Gabriella Swallow String Quartet. Set in the Derwent Valley, characters tells stories from  Derby, Belper and Cromford as the mills built by Lombe, Strutt and Arkwright drove the Industrial Revolution.

Venue: St Peter’s Church, Belper  – Time: 7.30pm, doors open 6.30pm  –  Cost and Booking: Details to follow

Sunday  4th

 BELPER AT WAR WALK – BELPER 250

People tend not to associate Belper with military history, so it usually comes as a surprise just how much the town actually has. This three-hour walk around the town tells the story of Belper’s military history, from the 1700s and the steps taken by the Strutts to protect the mills, to the 20th Century and one of the biggest secrets of the Second World War.

Venue: The Triangle (junction of A6 Bridge Street and A517 Bridgefoot), Belper

Time: 10am and 2pm

Cost: With payment via a PayPal button (with other options too). Prices £3.00 per person, family rates £5.00 for 1 adult and up to 4 children, and £8.00 for 2 adults and up to 4 children

Booking: Via https://derbysheritagewalks.com/belper_at_war.htm, .

Monday  5th

Tuesday  6th

Wednesday  7th

Thursday  8th

Friday  9th

 DESTINATION BELPER – BELPER 250

Adrian Farmer explores some of the reasons people have come to Belper over the centuries – to find work or start a business, as tourists, as refugees, or to use the wartime firing range. How were they met and treated by the people of Belper? And how did they shape the town of today?

Venue: Belper Unitarian Chapel, Field Row, Belper  –  Time: 7pm

Cost: Free to enter, but do please bring a donation to support the chapel.

Refreshments available in the interval.  Booking: No need to book, just turn up.

Saturday 10th

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

DAVID  HARRILD

playing live at The Congregational Church

Church Walk, Green Lane, Belper

Sunday  11th

Belper Pubs Past and Present Heritage Walk: various dates

Overview

Step back in time to the Inns and Taverns of the Town to discover their historic past and entertaining stories.  

This easy to moderate one mile walk includes a mid-point stop at either Crich Brew Co Brewery Tap or The Railway, for an opportunity to purchase refreshments.

Meet at The Talbot pub, Bridgefoot. The walk lasts approximately 2 hours.

Please note this is not a circular walk and finishes at the Old King's Head on Days Lane.

A Souvenir Map of this Walk created by a local artist is available from the guide. Donation required.

Available dates: Sunday  October 11 at 2pm, and December 20 at 1.30pm.

Unfortunately, we don't allow dogs on this walk.

 Inclusions - What you'll need 📋 Other - Clothing appropriate for the weather

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

Monday  12th

Tuesday  13th

Wednesday  14th

Thursday  15th

Friday  16th

Saturday  17th

Sunday  18th

Shady Characters and Ne'er-do-wells - Tales from Belper's Criminal Underworld Heritage Walk 18th October

Overview

A 1.5 mile stroll round the town visiting the haunts of some of Belper's notorious criminals and other underhand activities. From the Market Place, we visit the first purpose built court house in Belper, through the grounds of St Peter’s Church, then a meander through the homestead to the Triangle, back along the A6 to the Lion Hotel, towards the Railway Hotel and King Street. Some uphill walking, but mainly on pavements.

Unfortunately due to the nature of the route it isn't suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs.

We do not recommend this walk for children.

Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome.

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

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

Monday  19th

Tuesday  20th

Wednesday  21st

Thursday  22nd

Friday  23rd

Saturday  24th

Sunday  25th

Life as an 1805 Mill Worker - Talk at No. 28 - 25th October 6pm

Overview

Join Mary the 1805 mill worker for a light-hearted journey back in time to hear what she has to say about working at the new Cotton Spinning North Mill built and owned by the Strutt family. You will hear about Mill life, her family and living in Belper in the early 19th century.

This costumed talk by Mary Wilson takes place at 6pm on 25th October at No.28 on Belper Market Place, as part of the Belper 250 anniversary celebrations.

All proceeds go towards the Belper North Mill Trust

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

Monday  26th

Tuesday  27th

Wednesday  28th

Thursday  29th

 

THE BELPER NIGHTWATCHMENT REPORTS – A HALLOWE’EN GHOST WALK – BELPER 250

By Kevin Fegan - Presented by Company Blood Community Theatre at Strutts Community Centre

Join the Nightwatchman as he patrols the eerie streets of Belper, conjuring up strange characters and ghostly scenes from Belper nightlife in the mid-nineteenth century England. An immersive, promenade performance around Strutts Community Centre on Hallowe’en to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Belper town. This is an indoor and outdoor show please dress for the weather.

Venue: Strutts Community Centre, Derby Road, Belper

Time: To be confirmed  –  Booking: More information to follow.

Friday  30th

Saturday  31st

THE BELPER NIGHTWATCHMENT REPORTS – A HALLOWE’EN GHOST WALK – BELPER 250

By Kevin Fegan - Presented by Company Blood Community Theatre at Strutts Community Centre

Join the Nightwatchman as he patrols the eerie streets of Belper, conjuring up strange characters and ghostly scenes from Belper nightlife in the mid-nineteenth century England. An immersive, promenade performance around Strutts Community Centre on Hallowe’en to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Belper town. This is an indoor and outdoor show please dress for the weather.

Venue: Strutts Community Centre, Derby Road, Belper

Time: To be confirmed  –  Booking: More information to follow.

Events in October