Trek The Peaks and raise money for charity

TrekFest The Peaks returns on Saturday 31 August 2019 in the stunning Peak District National Park. The ultimate UK trekking challenge involves hiking in the rugged countryside for either 25km or 50km, whilst raising vital funds for the charity of your choice.  This year’s TrekFest The Peaks was a huge success, with over 1200 people signing up – and 2019 is going to be even bigger and better!

Company Director at Global Adventure Challenges, Peter Robinson said: “Since launching TrekFest in 2013, it has quickly become our most popular event - with a record number of trekkers joining us on our 2018 challenge. TrekFest is a fantastic opportunity to take on an adventure whilst supporting a cause you’re passionate about. Since its launch in 2013, TrekFest has raised an amazing £2 million for charities nationwide.

www.trekfest.org.uk

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Head to Chatsworth this Easter

ONE of the biggest and most popular Easter Egg Hunts in the region and special appearances from the Easter Bunny are just two of the treats in store for those who visit Chatsworth this Easter as the Derbyshire estate opens for the season.

There will be plenty going on over the whole school holiday period (March 28 – April 12), with spring-themed craft activities taking place daily in the Oak Barn and outdoor crafts and spring bulb planting at the newly-opened educational centre, The Stickyard.

www.chatsworth.org

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Picture Credit: "Chatsworth Bridge" by Rob Bendall [Attribution], via Wikimedia Commons

England’s summer treasures

THE Treasure Houses of England [www.treasurehouses.co.uk] offer gardens, parkland, exhibitions, and a schedule of events for the summer. 

Here are some of the highlights for days out:

• There are plenty of fun family activities at Blenheim Palace (Oxfordshire). Enjoy skills workshops, a petting zoo, 'Animal Encounters' talks, Punch and Judy Shows, face-painting, making re-cycled sculptures on the lawn, as well as discovering the Marlborough Maze and beautiful Butterfly House in the Pleasure Gardens. 

• Take a daily guided tour with a difference at Burghley (Lincolnshire), where every morning until September 3 (excluding Fridays and Sundays) you can find out about the horrible history associated with the house. 

• There are more than 30 rooms to explore at Chatsworth (Derbyshire), from the magnificent Painted Hall, regal State Rooms, restored Sketch Galleries and beautiful Sculpture Gallery. In the guest bedrooms, meet an Edwardian lady's maid who will be revealing the secrets of her mistress's suitcase of clothes, or dress up in one of the period costumes. 

• A nine-day medieval festival (August 23-31) comes to Leeds Castle (Kent), in association with The Royal Armouries. 

• The De Havilland Tiger Moth Rally (August 16-17) takes place at Woburn Abbey (Bedfordshire). It showcases vintage cars and planes.

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Market make-over

CHESTERFIELD'S Market Hall – which got its charter in 1204 - has been given a £4 million make-over.

In addition to its regular general market, Chesterfield hosts one of England’s largest weekly flea markets – every Thursday. Similar in style to European flea markets, it features an eclectic and unpredictable mix of antiques, collectables, and bric-a-brac on dozens of its stalls.

Proud of its heritage, Chesterfield steps back into the Middle Ages for one day every year with a medieval themed market, when its traders – some of them in period costumes – are joined by strollers and players. 

This year's medieval market will be on July 29. 

www.visitchesterfield.info

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Who has the fastest hen?

This important question has given rise to the annual World Hen Racing Championships, which this year will be held on August 2 at the Barley Mow pub in Bonsall, Derbyshire. 

See hens put through their paces over a 30-feet track, enjoy views of the Peak District, and sample the local ale.

www.world-championship-hen-racing.com

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