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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

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 Districts

Monday  1st

Tuesday  2nd

Wednesday  3rd

Thursday  4th

Friday 5th

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

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

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/

Sunday  7th

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

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

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

Saturday  13th

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

Sunday  14th

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

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

Wednesday  17th

Thursday  18th

Friday 19th

Saturday 20th

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

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

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

Sunday  28th

Belper Ghost Walk

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

Overview

Join 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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