1ST - 3RD DECEMBER 2023

On the first Weekend in December each year, Matlock hosts a Christmas Weekend in Hall Leys Park in the centre of Town. You can expect to find over 170 stalls (local / European produce and craft), live entertainment and fun for all the family throughout the weekend. This is combined with the “switch-on” of the Town’s Christmas lights (Saturday) and Fireworks (Sunday) that light up the skies of Matlock. Santa’s grotto.

The Town’s illuminations have become a major attraction in recent years with visitors travelling from far and wide to enjoy the spectacle. The event welcomes an estimated 20,000 visitors over the weekend. People come from Matlock and surrounding villages and new visitors from far & wide as well as grandparents with fond memories of holidays in Matlock bringing their grandchildren.

9am to 6pm each day