Mad Hatters Events
The Best Free Food & Drink Festivals in Derbyshire
Saturday 30th - Sunday 31st Aug 2025
10:30 - 16:30 (Both Days)
Shipley Country Park, Slack Lane,
Heanor, DE75 7GX
Join us at the Shipley Country Park Autumn Food & Drink Festival, a free two-day event packed with fun, flavors, and festivities. Enjoy live music, street food, artisan stalls, and much more in the scenic surroundings of Shipley Country Park. Perfect for families and food lovers alike, this celebration of autumn food festivals is set to be an unforgettable experience. Don't miss out—mark your calendar for August 30-31, 2025!
The Shipley estate is an ancient manor mentioned in the Domesday Book (1086), when it was recorded as belonging to Gilbert of Ghent, the nephew of William the Conqueror.
Shipley Country Park is owned and operated by Derbyshire County Council. You can find out more at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/shipley
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Directions
The main entrance to Shipley Country Park is Well Signposted from Derby Road (A608) and from the motorway, M1 junction 26.
To avoid congestion we advise all visitors driving to Shipley Park to drive through the industrial estate, as Thorpes Road leading to Slack Lane can be very narrow.
Info
Entry - Free
Parking: Standard Shipley Park Car Park Fee
FAQs
Q: Are dogs allowed into the festival?
A: Well behaved dogs on a lead are more than welcome at this festival and there are some doggy stalls for them too.
Q: Is there disabled access?
A: There is limited Disabled Parking on site. There are Disabled toilets by the café, and on the festival site. Please note the Festival is held on the large event field at the front of the grounds but easily accessible.
Q: Do the stalls accept debit / credit card?
A: Many but not all stall holders provide card facilities for customers and this is something most stall holders will be looking at for the future.
Q: How many stalls are there?
A: The number of stalls can vary but is usually between 60 and 100. We like to offer a wide variety so you can expect various food & drink stalls, bars, street food vendors and gift & craft stalls.
Q: Where do I park?
A: There is a large pay and display car park on site with overflow if necessary.