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There are few things that can get you into the festive spirit better than a trip to a Christmas market. There is something so magical about sipping a warming mulled wine while stocking up on beautiful gifts for friends and family, as Christmas songs play merrily in...

A stay in a serviced apartment is not just a great option for a weekend away. It's also a perfect solution for anyone undertaking a longer stay in Derby, whether for work or pleasure. A luxury serviced apartment from Grand Central Apartments is especially ideal for...

Oh, Sweet Child O' Mine - Europe's best Guns N' Roses tribute act is coming to Derby. The Guns N' Roses Experience will be dropping into The Flowerpot on November 18 to perform some of the iconic rock band's biggest and best loved hits. The Guns N' Roses Experience...

Bonfires, fireworks, sparklers, toffee apples-there's lots to love about bonfire night. There's nothing nicer than wrapping up warm and heading into the crisp November air to watch the sky light up with colourful flashes, whizzes and pops. Colourful displays across...

Halloween has become the third biggest holiday in the UK behind Christmas and Easter. Spending onHalloween celebrations is rising every year and is expected to hit a whopping £687 million in2023.The festival, which has a history dating back to ancient times, sees...

Festé, one of the biggest events in Derby's social calendar, is fast approaching. Final preparations are being put in place ahead of the colourful two-day festival, which celebrates everything dance, music, art and drama. More than 30,000 culture lovers flock to the...

Anything goes - that is the motto of Paracinema Film Festival, being held in Derby from September 22 to 25. If you love films that fall outside of the mainstream genres, then this is the event for you. Visitors to the festival can see films never screened in Derby...

If you love nothing more than pulling on your walking boots and exploring the great outdoors, then the Peak District is the perfect place for you. The UK's first national park is well known as one of the best places to hike in the country, not least because of its...

Whether you are in Derby for business or pleasure, you want somewhere to retreat to at the end of the day where you can fully relax, rest and unwind. If you are looking for home comforts, a place you can really kick back, then a stay in a luxury serviced apartment...