What's on summer holidays in Erewash 2024 

There's so much on offer throughout Erewash this summer, thanks to many community groups and organisatons. This guide aims to pull together information on the events and activities taking place for children and young people throughout the summer holidays. All activities are subject to change, so please check with the provider.

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Week One

Friday 26th July

  • SEND Teatime club for 8 - 18 year olds by Sen-fit. 4:30 -6:30pm. St Hugh Church Hall, 68 Derby Rd, Borrowash, DE72 3HB. £10 per session, booking in advance: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Inflatable obstacle course for under 14 year olds by Sawley Youth Club. 12 - 3pm. Sawley Park, Draycott Road, Long Eaton, NG10 3FQ. Free event
  • Animal handling with reptiles & invertebrates at the Erewash Museum & Gardens. 11am - 4pm, Erewash Museum, High St, Ilkeston. DE7 5JA.  Everyone is welcome at this event which costs £3. Booking required.
  • Friday Football by Parkside High for 11 - 16 year olds. 6pm to 7pm The Pod, Summerfields Way, Ilkeston, DE7 9JJ. Free admission
  • Funky Monkeys Parent and Toddler Group 11:30am - 1:30pm at The Little Acorn, Awsworth Road, Ilkeston. £2 per child which includes drink and snack. Suitable for children aged up to 6 years.
  • Dance intensives at Ledger Dance Studio 65A Lord Haddon Rd, Ilkeston DE7 8AU. Mini dance intensive for 2.5 - 7 year old is £10, and £25 for 7-17 years. Book at https://ledger-dance-studios.pembee.app

Saturday 27th July

  • Butterfly and Dragonfly Hunt at the Bennerley Viaduct, 10am -12 noon. The Friends of Bennerley Viaduct welcomes everyone. Bennerley Viaduct, Awsworth Rd, Ilkeston, DE7 8PX. Book your place for this free event
  • Nature Crafts & Trail at the Erewash Museum & Gardens. 11am - 4pm, Erewash Museum, High St, Ilkeston. DE7 5JA. Everyone is welcome to this free event
  • Summer Fair Rodeo at the Calan Vue Care Home. 1:30 – 4pm, Canal Vue Care Home, Awsworth Rd, Ilkeston.DE7 8JF. Everyone is welcome to this free event

Week Two

Monday 29th July

  • Outreach evening youth workers for 15 ~ 20+ yr olds by Supporting Communities CIC. Petersham Green, Long Eaton, NG10 4DS
  • Free Summer Crafts at The Friendship Hub, 1- 3pm for 7 ~12 years. Friendship Hub, Grasmere Rd, Long Eaton, NG10 4DS
  • Active Youth Holiday Club by Insight CIC, 10am - 2pm for 10 ~ 16 years. Long Eaton Youth Club, Community Lounge, Derby Road, NG10 4LL. £5 per day or free for children eligible for free school meals. Bookings: itsaboutmederbyshire.co.uk
  • Fun & Food Holiday Club by Support through Sport. 12 – 4pm for 10 ~16 yr olds. Kirk Hallam Community Academy, Ilkeston, DE7 4HN. Free places for children eligible for free school meals
  • Free Family Archery Sessions by BB Falconry, 2 – 4pm. Windsor Crescent Playing Fields, Kirk Hallam, DE7 4HE. All welcome
  • Holiday Activity & Food by Parkside High. Arts, Crafts, Graffiti, music workshops, sports, climbing wall, laser tag & more. 11am – 3pm for 8 ~14 yr olds. £5 per person or free for children eligible for free school meals. Booking: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Silent Disco at Ledger Dance Studios 65A Lord Haddon Rd, Ilkeston DE7 8AU. £15 per person. 7-17 years.Book at https://ledger-dance-studios.pembee.app
  • Float Fun in the splash pool 12pm at Victoria Park Leisure Centre, Manners Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8AT. £5.35 per adult, £3.15 per junior, family £14.40, under 5s and swimming lesson members are free. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Swimming Lesson 1-1 Crash Course at Victoria Park Leisure Centre, Manners Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8AT. Monday - Friday. £30

Tuesday 30th July

  • Stay & Play, 10am – 12 noon, up to 11 years. Kirk Hallam Community Centre, Kenilworth Drive, Ilkeston DE7 4GE. Free event
  • Wild Bears Forest School, 10am – 12 noon for 5 ~ 11 years. 1pm – 3pm Stay & Play for 2 ~ 11 years. Pioneer Meadows Nature Reserve, Wirksworth Road, Ilkeston, DE7 4GE. For Kirk Hallam residents. Booking: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Active Youth Holiday Club by Insight CIC, 10am - 2pm for 10 ~ 16 yr olds. Long Eaton Youth Club, Community Lounge, Derby Road, NG10 4LL. £5 per day or free for children eligible for free school meals. Bookings: itsaboutmederbyshire.co.uk
  • Children in Need – Manor Foundation, 9:30am – 1:30pm for 6 ~12 years. Cotmanhay Community Network, Vernon Street, Ilkeston, DE7 8PD. Free event
  • Barefeet Tuesday & Fun with Paw Patrol, 12 – 1pm for all family members. Victoria Park Refreshment Kiosk, Victoria Park, Ilkeston, DE7 5HA. Free. event
  • EBC Holiday Activity & Food Camp, 10am – 2pm for 7 ~ 12 yr olds. Rutland Sports Park, Ilkeston, DE7 5GH. Free for children eligible for free school meals. Booking required.
  • SEND Holiday Club, 9am – 1pm for 8 ~16 yr olds. St Hugh Church Hall, 68 Derby Rd, Borrowash, DE72 3HB. Free for SEN children. *Booking in advance: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
  • Holiday Activity & Food by Parkside High. Arts, Crafts, Graffiti, music workshops, sports, climbing wall, laser tag & more. 11am – 3pm for 8 ~ 14 years,. £5 per person or free for children eligible for free school meals. Booking: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Atlantis Splash Inflatable Sessions at Victoria Park Leisure Centre, Manners Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8AT. 10:30 and 11:30am. Minimum age 5 years. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. £11.05 per adult, £10.05 per child, £36.25 for a family ticket (2 adults and 2 juniors)
  • SEN Atlantis Splash Inflatable Sessions at Victoria Park Leisure Centre, Manners Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8AT. 12:30. Minimum age 5 years. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. £11.05 per adult, £10.05 per child, £36.25 for a family ticket (2 adults and 2 juniors)
  • Climbing Wall, bouncy castle and slide. 9:30am - 3:30pm at Duffield Close in Breaston. Provided free by Breaston Parish Council.

Wednesday 31st July

  • Active Youth Holiday Club by Insight CIC, 10am - 2pm for 10 ~16 yr olds. Long Eaton Youth Club, Community Lounge, Derby Road, NG10 4LL. £5 per day or free for children eligible for free school meals. Bookings: itsaboutmederbyshire.co.uk
  • EBC Holiday Activity & Food Camp, 10am – 2pm for 7 ~ 12 years. Rutland Sports Park, Ilkeston, DE7 5GH. Free for children eligible for free school meals. Booking required
  • Children in Need – Manor Foundation, 9:30am – 1:30pm for 6 ~ 12 yr olds. Cotmanhay Community Network, Vernon Street, Ilkeston, DE7 8PD. Free event
  • Sports Week at The Erewash Museum, 11am – 4pm for all the family. Erewash Museum & Gardens, High St, Ilkeston, DE7 5JA. Free athletics, games, crafts & trails
  • Holiday Activity & Food by Parkside High. Arts, Crafts, Graffiti, music workshops, sports, climbing wall, laser tag & more. 11am – 3pm for 8 ~ 14 years,. £5 per person or free for children eligible for free school meals. Booking: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Stanley Common Babies and Toddlers Group 9:30-11:30am at Eventide Village Hall, Stanley Common. Suitable for babies, toddlers and older siblings. £3 per child (50p for additonal children) which includes a drink and snack for adults and children.

Thursday 1st August

  • Teen Holiday Activity & Food Club by Erewash Borough Council. 5 – 7pm for 13 ~17 yr olds. Cotmanhay Pavilion, Shirebrook Close, Ilkeston, DE7 8BP. Free for young people eligible for free school meals
  • Wild Bears Forest School, 10am – 12 noon for 5 ~ 11 years. 1pm – 3pm Stay & Play for 2 ~ 11 years. Pioneer Meadows Nature Reserve, Wirksworth Road, Ilkeston, DE7 4GE. For Kirk Hallam residents. 
  • Active Youth Holiday Club by Insight CIC, 10am - 2pm for 10 ~ 16 years. Long Eaton Youth Club, Community Lounge, Derby Road, NG10 4LL. £5 per day or free for children eligible for free school meals. Bookings: itsaboutmederbyshire.co.uk
  • Children in Need – Manor Foundation, 9:30am – 1:30pm for 6 ~12 yr olds. Cotmanhay Community Network, Vernon Street, Ilkeston, DE7 8PD. Free. event
  • EBC Holiday Activity & Food Camp, 10am – 2pm for 7 ~12 yr olds. Rutland Sports Park, Ilkeston, DE7 5GH. Free for children eligible for free school meals. Booking required.
  • SEND Holiday Club, 9am – 1pm for 8 ~16 yr olds. St Hugh Church Hall, 68 Derby Rd, Borrowash, DE72 3HB. Free for SEN children. *Booking in advance:
  • Under 10s football with Sawley Youth Club, 4:30pm – 5:30pm for under 10 years. Sawley Park, Draycott Rd, Long Eaton, NG10 3FQ. Free event
  • Minibeast hunt at the Bennerley Viaduct, 10am - 12 noon. The Friends of Bennerley Viaduct welcomes everyone. Bennerley Viaduct, Awsworth Rd, Ilkeston, DE7 8PX. Book your place for this free event
  • Sports Week at The Erewash Museum, 11am – 4pm for all the family. Erewash Museum & Gardens, High St, Ilkeston, DE7 5JA. Children’s archery & athletics, games. Free event
  • Holiday Activity & Food by Parkside High. Arts, Crafts, Graffiti, music workshops, sports, climbing wall, laser tag & more. 11am – 3pm for 8 ~ 14 years. £5 per person or free for children eligible for free school meals. Booking: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
  • Boxing and Multi Sport with Support through Sport. 6-7pm at Kirk Hallam Academy. For ages 8-18 years. Free to attend. 
  • SEN Splash Pool Swim 3pm at Victoria Park Leisure Centre, Manners Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8AT. £4.35 per person. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Float Fun in the splash pool 12pm at Victoria Park Leisure Centre, Manners Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8AT. £5.35 per adult, £3.15 per junior, family £14.40, under 5s and swimming lesson members are free. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.

Friday 2nd August

  • EBC Holiday Activity & Food Camp, 10am – 2pm for 7 ~ 12 years. Rutland Sports Park, Ilkeston, DE7 5GH. Free for children eligible for free school meals. Booking required
  • Sports Week at The Erewash Museum, 11am – 4pm for all the family. Erewash Museum & Gardens, High St, Ilkeston, DE7 5JA. Children’s archery & athletics, games, skateboarding & skateboard art for 7+years
  • Fab Fridays – Beach Party by Hope Long Eaton. 11am – 1pm for 5 ~ 11 years. Petersham Green, Long Eaton, NG10 4DS. Free event
  • SEND Teatime Club. 4:30pm – 6:30pm for 8 – 18 years. St Hugh Church Hall, 68 Derby Road, Borrowash, DE72 3HB. £10 per session, booking in advance:
  • Cinema Club. 10am – 12 noon for all the family. Kirk Hallam Community Centre, Kenilworth Drive, Ilkeston, DE7 4EX. Free event
  • Friday Football. 6 – 7pm for 11 ~ 16 yr olds. The Pod, Summerfields Ways South, Ilkeston, DE7 9JJ. Free event
  • Family Yoga with While I Breathe Yoga. 2 – 2:45pm. Free for 1 adult & up to 2 children aged 4 ~ 9 years. The Luna Shala, 170 Norman St, Ilkeston, DE7 8NR. email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Funky Monkeys Parent and Toddler Group 11:30am - 1:30pm at The Little Acorn, Awsworth Road, Ilkeston. £2 per child which includes drink and snack. Suitable for children aged up to 6 years.

Saturday 3rd August

  • Sports Week at The Erewash Museum, 11am – 4pm for all the family. Erewash Museum & Gardens, High St, Ilkeston, DE7 5JA. Athletics, games, crafts & trails. Free event
  • Atlantis Splash Inflatable Sessions at Victoria Park Leisure Centre, Manners Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8AT. 12pm, 1pm and 2pm. Minimum age 5 years. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. £11.05 per adult, £10.05 per child, £36.25 for a family ticket (2 adults and 2 juniors)

Sunday 4th August

  • Summer Brass Band Concert 2pm at Duffield Close in Breaston, organised by Breaston Parish Council. All welcome. Free to attend.

 

Week Three

Monday 5th August

Tuesday 6th August

Wednesday 7th August

Thursday 8th August

Friday 9th August

Saturday 10th August

Sunday 11th August

Week Four

Monday 12th August

  • Outreach evening youth workers for 15 ~ 20+ yr olds by Supporting Communities CIC. Petersham Green, Long Eaton, NG10 4DS
  • Free Summer Crafts at The Friendship Hub, 1 – 3pm for 7~ 12 years. Friendship Hub, Grasmere Rd, Long Eaton, NG10 4DS
  • Fun & Food Holiday Club by Support Through Sport. 12 noon – 4pm for 10 ~16 years. Kirk Hallam Academy, Ilkeston, DE7 4HN. Free for children eligible for free school meals. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Free Family Archery Sessions by BB Falconry, 2 – 4pm. Windsor Crescent Playing Fields, Kirk Hallam, DE7 4HE.
  • Active Youth Holiday Club by Insight CIC, 10am - 2pm for 10 ~ 16 years. Long Eaton Youth Club, Community Lounge, Derby Road, NG10 4LL. £5 per day or free for children eligible for free school meals. Bookings: itsaboutmederbyshire.co.uk
  • Holiday Activity & Food by Parkside High. 11am – 3pm for 8 ~ 14 years. Arts, Crafts, Graffiti, music workshops, sports, climbing wall, laser tag & more.,£5 per person or free for children eligible for free school meals. Booking: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Float Fun in the splash pool 12pm at Victoria Park Leisure Centre, Manners Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8AT. £5.35 per adult, £3.15 per junior, family £14.40, under 5s and swimming lesson members are free. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.
  • A week long festival of events with Ilkeston Community Theatre and Festival. For more information visit www.ictaf.org 

Tuesday 13th August

  • Stay & Play, 10am – 12 noon, up to 11 years. Kirk Hallam Community Centre, Kenilworth Drive, Ilkeston DE7 4GE. Free.
  • Wild Bears Forest School, 10am – 12 noon for 5 ~11 years. 1pm – 3pm Stay & Play for 2 ~ 11 years. Pioneer Meadows Nature Reserve, Wirksworth Road, Ilkeston, DE7 4GE. For Kirk Hallam residents.
  • Active Youth Holiday Club by Insight CIC, 10am - 2pm for 10 ~ 16 years. Long Eaton Youth Club, Community Lounge, Derby Road, NG10 4LL. £5 per day or free for children eligible for free school meals. Bookings: itsaboutmederbyshire.co.uk
  • Barefeet Tuesday & Fun with Stitch, 12 – 1pm for all family members. Victoria Park Refreshment Kiosk, Victoria Park, Ilkeston, DE7 5HA. Free event
  • Children in Need – Manor Foundation, 9:30am – 1:30pm for 6 ~12 years. Cotmanhay Community Network, Vernon Street, Ilkeston, DE7 8PD. Free event
  • SEND Holiday Club, 9am – 1pm for 8 ~ 16 years. St Hugh Church Hall, 68 Derby Rd, Borrowash, DE72 3HB. Free for SEN children. *Booking in advance: 
  • Minibeast Hunt by The Friends of Bennerley Viaduct. 10am – 12noon for all the family. Free. Book your place here.
  • Holiday Activity & Food by Parkside High. Arts, Crafts, Graffiti, music workshops, sports, climbing wall, laser tag & more. 11am – 3pm for 8 ~ 14 years. £5 per person or free for children eligible for free school meals. Booking: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Atlantis Splash Inflatable Sessions at Victoria Park Leisure Centre, Manners Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8AT. 10:30 and 11:30am. Minimum age 5 years. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. £11.05 per adult, £10.05 per child, £36.25 for a family ticket (2 adults and 2 juniors)
  • Climbing Wall 9:30am - 3:30pm at Duffield Close in Breaston. Provided free by Breaston Parish Council.

Wednesday 14th August

  • Active Youth Holiday Club by Insight CIC, 10am - 2pm for 10 ~ 16 years. Long Eaton Youth Club, Community Lounge, Derby Road, NG10 4LL. £5 per day or free for children eligible for free school meals. Bookings: itsaboutmederbyshire.co.uk
  • Children in Need – Manor Foundation, 9:30am – 1:30pm for 6 ~ 12 years. Cotmanhay Community Network, Vernon Street, Ilkeston, DE7 8PD. Free event
  • Music & Movement classes by SEND fusion. 9:30am – 10:45am for 3 ~ 11 years. For SEND children. £3.50 for first child, £1.50 for each additional child
  • Festival & Circus Week at The Erewash Museum. 11am – 4pm for all the family. Erewash Museum & Gardens, High St, Ilkeston, DE7 5JA. Silent disco, crafts, stilt walker & juggler. Free entrance
  • Holiday Activity & Food by Parkside High. Arts, Crafts, Graffiti, music workshops, sports, climbing wall, laser tag & more. For 8 ~ 14 years, 11am – 3pm. £5 per person or free for children eligible for free school meals. Booking: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Stanley Common Babies and Toddlers Group 9:30-11:30am at Eventide Village Hall, Stanley Common. Suitable for babies, toddlers and older siblings. £3 per child (50p for additonal children) which includes a drink and snack for adults and children.

Thursday 15th August

  • EBC Teen Holiday Activity & Food Club. 5 – 7pm for 13 ~ 17 years. Cotmanhay Pavilion, Shirebrook Close, Ilkeston, DE7 8BP. Free for young people eligible for free school meals.
  • Wild Bears Forest School, 10am – 12 noon for 5 ~ 11 years. 1pm – 3pm Stay & Play for 2 ~ 11 years. Pioneer Meadows Nature Reserve, Wirksworth Road, Ilkeston, DE7 4GE. For Kirk Hallam residents.
  • Active Youth Holiday Club by Insight CIC, 10am - 2pm for 10 ~ 16 years. Long Eaton Youth Club, Community Lounge, Derby Road, NG10 4LL. £5 per day or free for children eligible for free school meals. Bookings: itsaboutmederbyshire.co.uk
  • Festival & Circus Week at The Erewash Museum. 11am – 4pm for all the family. Erewash Museum & Gardens, High St, Ilkeston, DE7 5JA. Silent disco, circus skills & aerial workshop. Free entrance
  • Children in Need – Manor Foundation, 9:30am – 1:30pm for 6 ~ 12 years. Cotmanhay Community Network, Vernon Street, Ilkeston, DE7 8PD. Free.
  • SEND Holiday Club, 9am – 1pm for 8 ~16 years. St Hugh Church Hall, 68 Derby Rd, Borrowash, DE72 3HB. Free for SEN children. *Booking in advance.
  • Holiday Activity & Food by Parkside High. Arts, Crafts, Graffiti, music workshops, sports, climbing wall, laser tag & more. For 8 – 14 years, 11am – 3pm. £5 per person or free for children eligible for free school meals. Booking: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Boxing and Multi Sport with Support through Sport. 6-7pm at Kirk Hallam Academy. For ages 8-18 years. Free to attend. 
  • SEN Splash Pool Swim 3pm at Victoria Park Leisure Centre, Manners Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8AT. £4.35 per person. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Float Fun in the splash pool 12pm at Victoria Park Leisure Centre, Manners Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8AT. £5.35 per adult, £3.15 per junior, family £14.40, under 5s and swimming lesson members are free. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.

Friday 16th August

  • SEND Teatime club 4:30 ~ 6:30pm for 8 ~ 18 yr olds by Sen-fit.. St Hugh Church Hall, 68 Derby Rd, Borrowash, DE72 3HB. £10 per session, booking in advance:
  • Cinema Club. 10am – 12 noon for all the family. Kirk Hallam Community Centre, Kenilworth Drive, Ilkeston, DE7 4EX. Free event
  • Family Yoga with While I Breathe Yoga. 2 – 2:45pm. Free for 1 adult & up to 2 children aged 4 ~ 9 years. The Luna Shala, 170 Norman St, Ilkeston, DE7 8NR. email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Friday Football by Parkside High, 6 - 7pm for 11 ~ 16yr olds. The Pod, Summerfields Way, Ilkeston, DE7 9JJ. Free admission
  • Festival & Circus Week at The Erewash Museum. 11am – 4pm for all the family. Erewash Museum & Gardens, High St, Ilkeston, DE7 5JA. Silent disco, big bubbles & live music. Free entrance.
  • Funky Monkeys Parent and Toddler Group 11:30am - 1:30pm at The Little Acorn, Awsworth Road, Ilkeston. £2 per child which includes drink and snack. Suitable for children aged up to 6 years.
  • Girls Yoga Circle with While I Breathe Yoga. 5:30-6:30pm at The Luna Shala, Norman Street, Ilkeston, DE7 8JZ. Free for girls aged 10 - 13 years who live in Cotmanhay. Booking essential.

Saturday 17th August

  • Festival & Circus Week at The Erewash Museum. 11am – 4pm for all the family. Erewash Museum & Gardens, High St, Ilkeston, DE7 5JA. Silent disco, festival crafts & art. Free entrance
  • Ilkeston Brass Band at The Erewash Museum. 1pm onwards. Erewash Museum & Gardens, High St, Ilkeston, DE7 5JA. Free entrance
  • Atlantis Splash Inflatable Sessions at Victoria Park Leisure Centre, Manners Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8AT. 12pm, 1pm and 2pm. Minimum age 5 years. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. £11.05 per adult, £10.05 per child, £36.25 for a family ticket (2 adults and 2 juniors)

Sunday 18th August

Week Five

Monday 19th August

  • Outreach evening youth workers for 15 ~ 20+ yr olds by Supporting Communities CIC. Petersham Green, Long Eaton, NG10 4DS
  • Free Summer Crafts at The Friendship Hub, 1 – 3pm for 7-12 years. Friendship Hub, Grasmere Rd, Long Eaton, NG10 4DS
  • Active Youth Holiday Club by Insight CIC, 10am - 2pm for 10 – 16 years. Long Eaton Youth Club, Community Lounge, Derby Road, NG10 4LL. £5 per day or free for children eligible for free school meals. Bookings: itsaboutmederbyshire.co.uk
  • Sawley Youth Club 5~ 6pm for 9 ~ 14-yr-olds. Sawley Baptist Church Wilne Road, Sawley, NG10 3AP. Free event
  • Pipe Dreams Theatre Company, 6~12yr olds. 10am ~ 2pm, Cotmanhay Community Network, Vernon Street, Cotmanhay, DE7 8PD. Free HAF event for all children eligible for free-school-meals
  • This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 3~11yr olds. 2:30 ~ 3:45pm, Children’s centre, Beauvale Drive, Ilkeston, DE7 8RU. £3.50 for the first child, £1.50 for additional children
  • This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 10 ~ 16yr olds. 12 noon ~ 4pm, Kirk Hallan Community Academy. Ilkeston, DE7 4HN. Free HAF event for all children eligible for free-school-meals
  • Free Family Archery Sessions by BB Falconry, 2 – 4pm. Windsor Crescent Playing Fields, Kirk Hallam, DE7 4HE. Everyone welcome
  • Holiday Activity & Food by Parkside High. 11am – 3pm for 8 ~14 years. Arts, Crafts, Graffiti, music workshops, sports, climbing wall, laser tag & more. £5 per person or free for children eligible for free school meals. Booking: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Float Fun in the splash pool 12pm at Victoria Park Leisure Centre, Manners Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8AT. £5.35 per adult, £3.15 per junior, family £14.40, under 5s and swimming lesson members are free. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.

Tuesday 20th August

  • Stay and play 10am – 12noon at Kirk Hallam Community Centre, DE7 4EX. Suitable for children aged under 11 years. Free to attend
  • Wild Bears Forest School kids summer session 10am – 12noon for 5 ~ 11-year-olds and 1-3pm for 2 ~ 11-year-olds (stay and play) at Pioneer Meadows, DE7 4EX. Open to Kirk Hallam residents who do not qualify for HAF places
  • Active Youth Holiday Club by Insight CIC, 10am - 2pm for 10 – 16 years. Long Eaton Youth Club, Community Lounge, Derby Road, NG10 4LL. £5 per day or free for children eligible for free school meals. Bookings: itsaboutmederbyshire.co.uk
  • EBC Holiday Activity & Food Camp, 10am ~ 2pm for 7 ~ 12yr olds. Long Eaton School, Thoresby Rd, NG10 3NP. Free HAF event for all children eligible for free-school-meals. Booking required.
  • Pipe Dreams Theatre Company, 6~12yr olds. 10am ~ 2pm, Cotmanhay Community Network, Vernon Street, Cotmanhay, DE7 8PD. Free HAF event for all children eligible for free-school-meals
  • Sen-Fit CIC Holiday Activity and Food. 9am – 1pm at St Hugh Church Hall, 68 Derby Road, Borrowash, DE72 3HB. Free for children aged 8-16 years with a SEN need. Book in advance.
  • Bare feet Tuesday – Balloon modelling with Mr. Magic. 12-1pm at Bare feet Café, Victoria Park, DE7 5HA. Free to attend
  • Holiday Activity & Food by Parkside High11am – 3pm for 8 ~ 14 years. Arts, Crafts, Graffiti, music workshops, sports, climbing wall, laser tag & more. £5 per person or free for children eligible for free school meals
  • Atlantis Splash Inflatable Sessions at Victoria Park Leisure Centre, Manners Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8AT. 10:30 and 11:30am. Minimum age 5 years. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. £11.05 per adult, £10.05 per child, £36.25 for a family ticket (2 adults and 2 juniors)
  • Climbing Wall, bouncy castle and slide. 9:30am - 3:30pm at Duffield Close in Breaston. Provided free by Breaston Parish Council.

Wednesday 21st August

  • EBC Holiday Activity & Food Camp, 10am ~ 2pm for 7 ~ 12yr olds. Long Eaton School, Thoresby Rd, NG10 3NP. Free HAF event for all children eligible for free-school-meals. Booking required:
  • Pipe Dreams Theatre Company, 6~12yr olds. 10am ~ 2pm, Cotmanhay Community Network, Vernon Street, Cotmanhay, DE7 8PD. Free HAF event for all children eligible for free-school-meals
  • Sen-Fit CIC Holiday Activity and Food. 9am – 1pm at St Hugh Church Hall, 68 Derby Road, Borrowash, DE72 3HB. Free for children aged 8-16 years with a SEN need. Book in advance 
  • Film Week at Erewash Museum – Bollywood dance workshops. 11am ~ 4pm. Erewash Museum & Gardens, High St, Ilkeston DE7 5JA. £3 per person, book via: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Holiday Activity & Food by Parkside High. 11am – 30m for 8 ~ 14 years. Arts, Crafts, Graffiti, music workshops, sports, climbing wall, laser tag & more. £5 per person or free for children eligible for free school meals
  • Stanley Common Babies and Toddlers Group 9:30-11:30am at Eventide Village Hall, Stanley Common. Suitable for babies, toddlers and older siblings. £3 per child (50p for additonal children) which includes a drink and snack for adults and children.

Thursday 22nd August

  • EBC Teen Holiday Activity & Food Club at Cotmanhay Pavilion, Shirebrook Close, DE7 8BN. Featuring a drumming workshop with Buzz Music. Suitable for 13 ~17-year-olds. Free to attend for people eligible for free school meals.
  • Wild Bears Forest School kids summer session 10am – 12noon for 5 ~ 11-year-olds and 1 - 3pm for 2 ~ 11-year-olds (stay and play) at Pioneer Meadows, DE7 4EX. Open to Kirk Hallam residents who do not qualify for HAF places
  • Active Youth Holiday Club by Insight CIC, 10am - 2pm for 10 ~ 16 years. Long Eaton Youth Club, Community Lounge, Derby Road, NG10 4LL. £5 per day or free for children
  • Bless the Community Day, 9:30am into the afternoon. By Christ Church, Vicarage Street, Cotmanhay, DE7 8LQ. Everyone is welcome to this free event
  • Pipe Dreams Theatre Company, 6~12yr olds. 10am ~ 2pm, Cotmanhay Community Network, Vernon Street, Cotmanhay, DE7 8PD. Free HAF event for all children eligible for free-school-meals
  • EBC Holiday Activity & Food Camp, 10am ~ 2pm for 7 ~ 12yr olds. Long Eaton School, Thoresby Rd, NG10 3NP. Free HAF event for all children eligible for free-school-meals. Booking required.
  • Under 10yrs football by Sawley Youth Group, 5 ~ 6pm. Sawley Park, Draycott Rd, Long Eaton, NG10 3FQ. Free event
  • Film week at the Erewash Museum – Build Lego structures of your favourite film characters. at the Erewash Museum & Gardens. 11am ~ 4pm, Erewash Museum, High St, Ilkeston. DE7 5JA. £3 per-person.
  • Holiday Activity & Food by Parkside High. 11am – 3pm for 8 ~ 145years. Arts, Crafts, Graffiti, music workshops, sports, climbing wall, laser tag & more. £5 per person or free for children eligible for free school meals
  • Boxing and Multi Sport with Support through Sport. 6-7pm at Kirk Hallam Academy. For ages 8-18 years. Free to attend. 
  • SEN Splash Pool Swim 3pm at Victoria Park Leisure Centre, Manners Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8AT. £4.35 per person. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Float Fun in the splash pool 12pm at Victoria Park Leisure Centre, Manners Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8AT. £5.35 per adult, £3.15 per junior, family £14.40, under 5s and swimming lesson members are free. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.

Friday 23rd August

  • Active Youth Holiday Club for 10 ~ 16yr olds by Insight Community Project CIC. 10am ~ 2pm Breaston Scout Hut, Blind Lane, Breaston, DE72 3DW. £5 per day, free places for children eligible for free school meals
  • Youth Club by Support Through Sport. 5-7pm for 13 ~ 16years at the Cotmanhay Pavillion, Ilkeston. DE7 8BP. Free event
  • FAB Fridays – Forest School by Hope Long Eaton. 11am ~1pm at Petersham Community Hall, Long Eaton, NG10 4DS. Suitable for children aged 5 ~ 11 years. Free to attend.
  • SEND Teatime club for 8 ~ 18 yr olds by Sen-fit. 4:30 ~ 6:30pm. St Hugh Church Hall, 68 Derby Rd, Borrowash, DE72 3HB. £10 per session, booking in advance.
  • Pipe Dreams Theatre Company, 6 ~ 12yr olds. 10am ~ 2pm, Cotmanhay Community Network, Vernon Street, Cotmanhay, DE7 8PD. Free HAF event for all children eligible for free-school-meals
  • EBC Holiday Activity & Food Camp, 10am ~ 2pm for 7 ~ 12yr olds. Long Eaton School, Thoresby Rd, NG10 3NP. Free HAF event for all children eligible for free-school-meals. Booking required.
  • Free family yoga 2 – 2:45pm at The Luna Shala, Norman Street, Ilkeston, DE7 8JZ. Suitable for 1 adult and up to 2 children aged 4-9 years. Free to attend
  • Friday Football by Parkside High for 11 ~ 16yr olds. 6 ~ 7pm The Pod, Summerfields Way, Ilkeston, DE7 9JJ. Free admission
  • Film week at the Erewash Museum – virtual reality workshops for 7+yrs. at the Erewash Museum & Gardens. 11am ~ 4pm, Erewash Museum, High St, Ilkeston. DE7 5JA. £3 per-person.
  • Funky Monkeys Parent and Toddler Group 11:30am - 1:30pm at The Little Acorn, Awsworth Road, Ilkeston. £2 per child which includes drink and snack. Suitable for children aged up to 6 years.
  • Girls Yoga Circle with While I Breathe Yoga. 5:30-6:30pm at The Luna Shala, Norman Street, Ilkeston, DE7 8JZ. Free for girls aged 10 - 13 years who live in Cotmanhay. Booking essential.

Saturday 24th August

  • Film week at the Erewash Museum – meet the characters from a galaxy far-far-away! at the Erewash Museum & Gardens. 11am ~ 4pm, Erewash Museum, High St, Ilkeston. DE7 5JA. £3 per-person.
  • Family Fun Day at the Kirk Hallam Community Centre Kenilworth Dr, Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston, DE7 4EX. Free event for all the family

Sunday 25th August 

  • Ledger Dance Studios re-launch day. Free event including studio tours, dance and performance demonstrations and sign up opportunities! 

Week Six

Tuesday 27th August

Wednesday 28th August

  • Music & Movement classes by SENDfusion. 9:30am – 10:45am for 3 ~ 11 years. Children’s Centre, Beauvale Drive, Cotmanhay, DE7 8RU. For SEND children. £3.50 for first child, £1.50 for each additional child. Booking: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • EBC Holiday Activity & Food Camp. 10am – 2pm for 7 ~ 12 years. The Long Eaton School, Thoresby Rd, NG10 3NP. Free for children eligible for free school meals. Booking required.
  • Big Art Week at The Erewash Museum. 11am – 4pm for all the family. Erewash Museum & Gardens, High St, Ilkeston, DE7 5JA. Make your own show box diorama’s. Free entrance
  • Stanley Common Babies and Toddlers Group 9:30-11:30am at Eventide Village Hall, Stanley Common. Suitable for babies, toddlers and older siblings. £3 per child (50p for additonal children) which includes a drink and snack for adults and children.

Thursday 29th August

  • EBC Teen Holiday Activity & Food Club. 5 – 7pm for 13 ~ 17 years. Cotmanhay Pavilion, Shirebrook Close, Ilkeston, DE7 8BP. Free for young people eligible for free school meals.
  • Active Youth Holiday Club by Insight CIC, 10am - 2pm for 10 – 16 years. Breaston Scout Hut, Blind Line, Breaston, DE72 3DW. £5 per day or free for children eligible for free school meals. Bookings: itsaboutmederbyshire.co.uk
  • Under 10s football with Sawley Youth Club, 4:30pm – 5:30pm for under 10 years. Sawley Park, Draycott Rd, Long Eaton, NG10 3FQ. Free event
  • EBC Holiday Activity & Food Camp. 10am – 2pm for 7 ~ 12 years. The Long Eaton School, Thoresby Rd, NG10 3NP. Free for children eligible for free school meals. Booking required.
  • Big Art Week at The Erewash Museum. 11am – 4pm for all the family. Erewash Museum & Gardens, High St, Ilkeston, DE7 5JA. Create an art sculpture. Free entrance
  • Boxing and Multi Sport with Support through Sport. 6-7pm at Kirk Hallam Academy. For ages 8-18 years. Free to attend. 
  • SEN Splash Pool Swim 3pm at Victoria Park Leisure Centre, Manners Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8AT. £4.35 per person. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Float Fun in the splash pool 12pm at Victoria Park Leisure Centre, Manners Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8AT. £5.35 per adult, £3.15 per junior, family £14.40, under 5s and swimming lesson members are free. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Climbing Wall 9:30am - 3:30pm at Duffield Close in Breaston. Provided free by Breaston Parish Council.

Friday 30th August

  • SEND Teatime club 4:30 ~ 6:30pm for 8 ~ 18 yr olds by Sen-fit. St Hugh Church Hall, 68 Derby Rd, Borrowash, DE72 3HB. £10 per session, booking in advance:
  • Active Youth Holiday Club by Insight CIC, 10am - 2pm for 10 ~ 16 years. Breaston Scout Hut, Blind Line, Breaston, DE72 3DW. £5 per day or free for children eligible for free school meals. Bookings: itsaboutmederbyshire.co.uk
  • Fab Fridays – Family Picnic by Hope Long Eaton. 11am – 1pm for all the family. Petersham Green, Long Eaton, NG10 4DS. Free event
  • Cinema Club. 10am – 12 noon for all the family. Kirk Hallam Community Centre, Kenilworth Drive, Ilkeston, DE7 4EX. Free event
  • Family Yoga with While I Breathe Yoga. 2 – 2:45pm. Free for 1 adult & up to 2 children aged 4 – 9 years. The Luna Shala, 170 Norman St, Ilkeston, DE7 8NR. email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Celebration of Summer at The Erewash Museum. 11am – 4pm for all the family. Erewash Museum & Gardens, High St, Ilkeston, DE7 5JA. Showcase of summer activities at the museum. Doodle Jam, live music. Free entrance
  • EBC Holiday Activity & Food Camp. 10am – 2pm for 7 ~ 12 years. The Long Eaton School, Thoresby Rd, NG10 3NP. Free for children eligible for free school meals. Booking required.
  • Friday Football by Parkside High for 11 ~ 16yr olds. 6 ~ 7pm The Pod, Summerfields Way, Ilkeston, DE7 9JJ. Free admission
  • Funky Monkeys Parent and Toddler Group 11:30am - 1:30pm at The Little Acorn, Awsworth Road, Ilkeston. £2 per child which includes drink and snack. Suitable for children aged up to 6 years.
  • Girls Yoga Circle with While I Breathe Yoga. 5:30-6:30pm at The Luna Shala, Norman Street, Ilkeston, DE7 8JZ. Free for girls aged 10 - 13 years who live in Cotmanhay. Booking essential.

Saturday 31st August

  • Summer Crafts & Trail at The Erewash Museum. 1pm onwards. Erewash Museum & Gardens, High St, Ilkeston, DE7 5JA. Free entrance
  • Atlantis Splash Inflatable Sessions at Victoria Park Leisure Centre, Manners Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8AT. 12pm, 1pm and 2pm. Minimum age 5 years. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. £11.05 per adult, £10.05 per child, £36.25 for a family ticket (2 adults and 2 juniors)

Week Seven

Monday 2nd September

Tuesday 3rd September

  • Barefeet Tuesdays Activity TBC, 12 – 1pm for all family members. Victoria Park Refreshment Kiosk, Victoria Park, Ilkeston, DE7 5HA. Free event
  • Atlantis Splash Inflatable Sessions at Victoria Park Leisure Centre, Manners Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8AT. 10:30 and 11:30am. Minimum age 5 years. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. £11.05 per adult, £10.05 per child, £36.25 for a family ticket (2 adults and 2 juniors)

 

Holiday Activity and Food Clubs Image to show the text it's about me Derbyshire's Holiday Activity and Food Programme

There are a wide range of holiday activitiy and food (HAF) clubs available throughout the borough. These are free to access for people eligible for free school meals, with some providers also offering paid space for people who are not eligible for free places. Find out more and book at https://itsaboutmederbyshire.co.uk/

 

Family Days Out

Take a look at the Out and About in Erewash and Visit Erewash pages for ideas for fun family days out in Erewash.