Credit: Jon Hawkins

Nature Festival and BioBlitz

Location:

Holymoorside Recreation Ground, Loads Road, Holymoorside, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 7EF

Join Holymoorside and Walton Parish Council, Derbyshire Wildlife Trust and local groups for a free community nature festival on 14th June.

Event details

Meeting point

Holymoorside Village Hall car park

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Date

Sunday 14 June 2026

Time

10:00am - 5:00pm

About the event

Looking to connect with nature? Join Holymoorside and Walton Parish Council, Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, and other local groups for a free community Bioblitz day on 14th June! Expect hands-on activities for all ages, including expert-guided wildlife walks, river dipping, and nature crafts.

📍 Holymoorside Recreation Ground: 10:00 – 17:00 (plus a 6:30 AM dawn chorus walk).

📍 Acorn Community Garden, Walton: 12:15 – 16:00 (bring your own picnic!).

It's free, family-friendly, and dogs are welcome on leads.

Explore the full timetable of guided walks and workshops below 👇

Booking

Price

Free

Know before you go

Dogs

On a lead

Mobility

The recreation ground and village hall are wheelchair accessible. The optional guided walk routes involve rough ground and, in some cases, steps.

What to bring

The nature activities will be held outdoors so please come in appropriate outdoor footwear and bring sun protection and a waterproof layer.

Parking information

Parking is available at Holymoorside Village Hall and there is roadside parking available around the village.

Facilities

Toilets

Cafe/refreshments

Picnic area

Contact us

Contact email: enquiries@derbyshirewt.co.uk

Nature Festival and BioBlitz