The Year of Fantastic Happenings

VICTORIAN WEEKEND (25th & 26th March)

Live music, storytelling, new history tour, spinning and weaving demonstrations and visits from our living history actors all takes place on the 25th and 26th of March only. To attend this special event, purchase normal cable car tickets for either the 25th or 26th March. Event timetable here. Limited availability so book well in advance! Click here to book now.

What a year we have planned for you!

Roll up! Roll up! 2023 is “The Year of Fantastic Happenings” at the Heights of Abraham. Live music, theatre, strolling players, living history actors, and much more. Scroll down the page for details of events coming up: It’s going to be a fabulous year to remember. All our events are included in the cable car ticket price unless otherwise stated.

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VICTORIAN WEEKEND CELEBRATIONS

March 25th & 26th

We celebrate reopening for every day with a fascinating Victorian Weekend. Our living history actors will be joined by musicians, strolling players, story tellers and the estate will be decorated to celebrate our history and heritage. Come along and join in the celebrations on this very special weekend which includes performances from the awesome Cage of Crows.

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LIVE MUSIC ON THE PERGOLA STAGE

Various dates between 1st and 30th April.

Our new Pergola stage is the perfect chilled out setting for a little acoustic music this April.
April 1st: Claire Shaw
April 8th: Timothy Hoad
April 10th: Phoebe Shaw
April 16th: Phoebe Shaw
April 29th: Timothy Hoad
April 30th: Timothy Hoad

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EASTER WEEKEND AT THE HEIGHTS

April 8th - 10th

Come and celebrate Easter with us. Our adventure playgrounds are ready and waiting! Take part in a classic Easter Egg Hunt, or sit back and relax to some lovely music performances on our Pergola stage. All our attractions and tours will be operating throughout the Easter period. Book your Easter meal in the Vista in advance to avoid disappointment.

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WUZZALELE AT THE HEIGHTS

Easter Monday 10th April

The Wirksworth Ukulele Orchestra will be gracing us with their infamous repertoire on our amphitheatre stage today. Never knowingly undersold, this fantastic once in a lifetime show hits just the right note for a Bank Holiday Monday. Fun for all the family. Performance time: 11.00am and 1.00pm

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Live Music in the Amphitheatre

Saturday 15th April

See off the end of the Easter School holidays with a bit of diamond sparkle at the Heights. The Cut Diamond Band will be performing on the new stage in the amphitheatre between 12.30pm and 2.00pm. For more information about the band take a look at their website www.cutdiamondband.com

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Coronation Music Weekend

May 6th - 8th

It's Coronation weekend, and to celebrate, The Heights has live music in three performance zones: The Amphitheatre, The Pergola Stage and down in the Woodland Corner. You'll find music to suit all tastes, and a real atmosphere of celebration during this three day mini festival of great musical talent.

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Garden Party Celebrations

May 30th - June 6th

Join us for our garden party celebrations. Live music in the Amphitheatre and on the Pergola stage, storytelling in the Woodland corner, tasty treats and cream teas in the café, and explore the willow trail and serpentine paths though our savage gardens for even more surprises. You might even bump into a gardening expert or two!

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BRASS BAND AND DALE DIVA!

Sunday June 4th

The Heights is proud to present a fantastic double bill of local music as part of our garden celebrations. The BM&W Brass Band (11.00am) formed in 1964 from three local bands; Brassington Silver Prize Band, Middleton Victoria Silver Band and Wirksworth Silver Prize Band. DaleDiva (3.00pm) is a superb community choir from Derbyshire.

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Seaside Special Celebrations

July 22nd - 30th

Grab a giant deck chair, a delicious ice cream, and enjoy live music in our Amphitheatre and on the Pergola stage, along with plenty of holiday happenings at our very own seaside summer special celebrations. We may be some way from the sea, but we think you'll agree that the Heights of Abraham is the perfect holiday spot this July. A great family event not to be missed (unless you're on holiday of course...)

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Punch and Judy Summer Spectacular

July 22nd - September 3rd

It wouldn't be summer without a great Punch and Judy show! This one is a real spectacular. Punch, Judy, the Crocodile, The Police man and Joey the Clown are all back at the Heights with their friends to present a brand new show for summer 2023. Beautifully carved puppets, a fabulous and elaborate booth, and fun for all the family. That's the way to do it!

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Please note that special event details can change, due to weather conditions or other circumstances
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