Derby Book Festival - Derby Cathedral Quarter

27/05/2021 - 05/06/2021, Various

Welcome to our Festival which takes place from 27 May-5 June with over 60 events

Our 2021 Festival will include our usual mix of fiction and non-fiction events over a range of genres with something for everyone. Events will include in person, live streamed, recorded and outdoor events with lots of exciting book-related activities for families over half term.

Next 3 Events

Blessington Carriage

Stone Love at The Bless -= Every Friday

25/10/2024 - 31/10/2025, 10pm - 2am Details

Various Locations

Derby Lantern Sculpture Trail 2024

26/10/2024 - 31/12/2024, Various times Details

Blessington Carriage

Fully Loaded at The Bless – Every Saturday

26/10/2024 - 25/10/2025, 10am - 2pm Details

@CathedralQuarterDerby

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⛸️✨ The Cathedral Quarter Ice Rink is open u

⛸️✨ The Cathedral Quarter Ice Rink is open until 31st December! ❄️🎄 Don't miss the chance to glide into the festive season with family and friends. Book your tickets now via the Derby Live website and make magical memories! 🎟️💻 #IceSkating #FestiveFun #CathedralQuarter

🎄✨ Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas fr

🎄✨ Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas from all of us at the Cathedral Quarter BID! 🎅 Thank you for supporting our local businesses and being part of our wonderful community. Here's to a festive season filled with joy, love, and happiness. 🎁❤️ #MerryChristmas #CathedralQuarter

🎄✨ It’s Christmas Eve! ✨🎄 Wishing ever

🎄✨ It’s Christmas Eve! ✨🎄 Wishing everyone a magical evening filled with festive cheer. 🥂🎁 Where in the Cathedral Quarter will you be celebrating tonight? Whether it’s a cosy meal, festive drinks, or last-minute shopping, let us know your plans! 🎅❤️ #MerryChristmas #CathedralQuarter

🎅🏼🎁 Running out of time for Christmas sho

🎅🏼🎁 Running out of time for Christmas shopping? Fear not! Derby's Cathedral Quarter has your back. Dive into the festive hustle and bustle, discover hidden gems in local stores, and wrap up your gift list in style. From artisan crafts to trendy boutiques, it's a shopping spree worth celebrating! 🛒🎉 #LastMinuteDerby #CathedralQuarterFinds #ChristmasShoppingRush

It’s the last weekend before Christmas and the i

It’s the last weekend before Christmas and the ice rink is in full swing with extra walk around entertainment #streetentertainment #derby #christmas2024 #festivederby

🎄✨ Because of the today's strong winds, we ha

🎄✨ Because of the today's strong winds, we have relocated our walkaround acts.
The Gingerbread Man can now be found entertaining the queue for the Cathedral Quarter Christmas Grotto at Derby Museums, and the Ice King & Queen and Candy Cane Stilt Walkers will be found at the Nordic Bar and the Ice Rink on the Market Place, all at various times until 4pm. 📸🎁 #FestiveFun #ChristmasInDerby

✨🎄 Celebrate the festive season at @DerbyCath

✨🎄 Celebrate the festive season at @DerbyCathedral! 🎄✨
Experience the magic of Christmas with a range of special events and services for all ages. From traditional carol services and family-friendly celebrations to reflective moments of peace, there's something for everyone. Visit https://derbycathedral.org/events/ for a full schedule of events and service times.
Come together to celebrate the joy, peace, and hope of Christmas in the heart of the city. ❤️
#FestiveDerby #ChristmasAtDerbyCathedral #CelebrateTogether

🌟 This Christmas, embark on a thrilling theatri

🌟 This Christmas, embark on a thrilling theatrical adventure! 🌍✨
The Lost Boys, @Derbyquad, and Derby LIVE present Lockheart & Hawkins: The Great Victorian Adventure. A journey of fairy tales, folklore, and fantasy awaits as two unlikely heroes team up to save the world.
📅 until 10th Jan 2025
🎟️ Tickets: £14.50 (adults) | £11 (children & concessions) | Under 2s free
📍 At QUAD’s Main Gallery.
Step into the story this festive season – book now! 🎭✨

🎄✨ Ready to light up your Christmas? Follow t

🎄✨ Ready to light up your Christmas? Follow the Festive Light Trail and enter to WIN a Nintendo Switch plus other amazing prizes! 🌟 📲 Download the LoyalFree app, find the trail under "Trails," check in at each location, and you’re in the draw!! Trail ends 31st December. Good luck! 🎁 #FestiveFun

🎟️ The Golden Ticket Competition ends this Sa

🎟️ The Golden Ticket Competition ends this Saturday! 🎄
Pick up a ticket from city centre businesses then drop it in any of the 20 collection boxes across the city (listed on the back of the ticket) for a chance to win a share of £2,000 in shopping vouchers for shops in Cathedral Quarter and St Peters Quarter! 💸✨
#GoldenTicket #ShopLocal #FestiveFun

This week is your last chance to visit the Cathedr

This week is your last chance to visit the Cathedral Quarter Christmas Grotto!
Book your tickets now to visit @Derbymuseums and Art Gallery to meet our special guest, snap some photos with Santa and the elves and receive a Christmas gift, all in the magical surroundings of the Museums’ atmospheric, wood-panelled Jacobite Room with its cosy fireplace.
All children will receive a festive trail to complete on the day and a small gift from Santa. The Coffee House will also have a range of festive treats available to purchase on the day.
Suitable for children aged 0 – 12 years with their carers.
Limited places. Booking essential - £4.50 per child. Tickets on sale now!

🎉✨ Get party-ready this festive season in Der

🎉✨ Get party-ready this festive season in Derby's Cathedral Quarter!
From fabulous hairstyles to flawless nails and beauty treatments, our salons are here to make you shine. 🌟 Explore the Cathedral Quarter Business Directory to find the perfect pampering experience for you. https://www.derbycathedralquarter.co.uk/business-directory/health-beauty/
💇‍♀️💅 #PartyReady #CathedralQuarter #PamperYourself

Today is our Musical Merry Christmas event! @pures

Today is our Musical Merry Christmas event! @puresteel.band are bringing the festive cheer!
Lots more acts are here until 4pm at the Waterfall in the Marketplace!
#derby #derbycathedralquarter #music #puresteelband #steelpandrums

🎶🎄 Join us in Cathedral Quarter today for A

🎶🎄 Join us in Cathedral Quarter today for A Musical Merry Christmas! 🎅✨ From 11am – 4pm, enjoy the festive atmosphere with contemporary choirs, lively brass bands, and even a few fun Christmas characters spreading cheer. It’s the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit while soaking in the sounds of the season. Bring your family and friends for a magical day of music and festive fun! 🎶🎁 #MusicalMerryChristmas #CathedralQuarter #FestiveFun #ChristmasInDerby #LiveMusic #HolidayCheer

✨🎄 Celebrate the festive season at @derbycath

✨🎄 Celebrate the festive season at @derbycathedral! 🎄✨
Experience the magic of Christmas with a range of special events and services for all ages. From traditional carol services and family-friendly celebrations to reflective moments of peace, there's something for everyone. Visit https://derbycathedral.org/events/ for a full schedule of events and service times.
Come together to celebrate the joy, peace, and hope of Christmas in the heart of the city. ❤️
#FestiveDerby #ChristmasAtDerbyCathedral #CelebrateTogether

If you’re looking for a unique Xmas sweater this

If you’re looking for a unique Xmas sweater this year, you might find the perfect fit @catsprotection #xmassweater #christmassweater #shopping

Have you visted the Cathedral Quarter Christmas Gr

Have you visted the Cathedral Quarter Christmas Grotto yet?
Book your tickets now to visit @derbymuseums and Art Gallery to meet our special guest, snap some photos with Santa and the elves and receive a Christmas gift, all in the magical surroundings of the Museums’ atmospheric, wood-panelled Jacobite Room with its cosy fireplace.
All children will receive a festive trail to complete on the day and a small gift from Santa. The Coffee House will also have a range of festive treats available to purchase on the day.
Suitable for children aged 0 – 12 years with their carers.
Limited places. Booking essential - £4.50 per child. Tickets on sale now!
https://derbymuseums.org/event/cqgrotto

🎟️ The Golden Ticket Competition is back! 🎄
Pick up a ticket from city centre businesses then drop it in any of the 20 collection boxes across the city (listed on the back of the ticket) for a chance to win a share of £2,000 in shopping vouchers for shops in Cathedral Quarter and St Peters Quarter! 💸✨
#GoldenTicket #ShopLocal #FestiveFun

🎶🎄 Get ready for A Musical Merry Christmas i

🎶🎄 Get ready for A Musical Merry Christmas in Cathedral Quarter on 14th December! 🎅✨ Enjoy the festive atmosphere with contemporary choirs, lively brass bands, and even a few fun Christmas characters spreading cheer. It’s the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit while soaking in the sounds of the season. Bring your family and friends for a magical day of music and festive fun, funded by the Cathedral Quarter BID! 🎶🎁 #MusicalMerryChristmas #CathedralQuarter #FestiveFun #ChristmasInDerby #LiveMusic #HolidayCheer

The Golden Ticket Prize Draw 🎅🏼 Chance to

The Golden Ticket Prize Draw 🎅🏼

Chance to win £500 of shopping vochers.

Postbox Locations:
-Bear ☕️
-Birds 🍰
-Costa 🫖
-Card Factory 🎁
-Cathedral Quarter Hotel 🏨
-Courtlands 💍
-Derby Cathedral 💫
-Derby Museum 🖼️
-Derby Uncovered 📌
-Greggs 🥐
-Hunters 🛋️
-James Convenience 🍫
-Martins Fruits 🍇
-Primark 👔
-Tesco 🛒
-The bookcafe 📕
-TK Maxx 🛍️
-Waterstones 📚

Extra locations
-Milk & Honey 🧀
-Omomo 🥢
-Derby Ice Rink ⛸️

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