25th - 31st May
Get your bodies moving at the Heights for the Sports Week event! Meet Dame Judy Brassington, the best athlete you've never heard of, and complete the challenges around the estate to win your medal! Trail runs from 10:00 - 15:00. In hot weather, it is not necessary to complete all actions on the list to earn the reward, as long as you do your best!
29th, 30th & 31st May
Orinoco and Great Uncle Bulgaria are back at the Heights! Find both of them at the Meet & Greet area near the WOMBLE MANIA exhibition.
13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 27th & 28th June
Join one of our Victorian guides as they take you on a whistle-stop tour of the famous places and people of Derbyshire, all told from a Victorian perspective. Discover the hidden celebrities from this part of the country, plus the famous things that have come from Derbyshire too! Tours are 4 times a day from 11:30 onwards and take around 20 minutes.
Monday to Friday from 1st June until 18th July
Take the historic overland tour with Mr Benjamin Bryan, the Victorian owner of the Heights of Abraham. Learn of local history, famous faces and fascinating tales from the estate's past in this 20 minute walking tour. Tours depart at 12:00 and 14:00.
21st June
Bring Dad or Grandad along for a fun day out for all the family at the Heights of Abraham. Enjoy an ice cream with a great view, a beer from the Tavern (holding the oldest licence in the area), and a special from the Father's Day menu at the Vista Restaurant - including the giant triple whammy burger!
18th July - 1st September
The hilarious Punch and Judy show returns for another summer of laughter at the Heights. Enjoy three shows a day throughout the school summer holidays.
Check this page again soon for further details of the rest of the 2026 season events, including more Womble appearances, May half term, Summer, Halloween and the Lights of Abraham.
Please note that the Heights reserves the right to alter or withdraw any event due to extreme weather or other circumstances beyond our control. Any changes to our events will be published on this page as soon as possible.
