Christmas Lights at Hall Lees Park, Matlock

Christmas Lights at Hall Lees Park, Matlock

Again this year I've stood in Hall Lees Park until I can't feel my fingers, to try and grab a shot of the lights!  This was a 3 second exposure. Every year the lights are set out in the park although there were less to see in 2020, no doubt to restrictions

The Haw Lees (as the area was then called) was originally two fields on the east bank of the River Derwent lying between Matlock Bridge and Matlock Green. 

Occupying an enviable spot in the centre of the town, Hall Leys Park has always been one of Matlock’s visitor attractions, as well as an attractive place for residents to enjoy a restful or activity-packed hour or so

More Matlock Musical Offerings...

Just a little update about a few Matlock events taking part over the Christmas/New Year period. 

There's a Boxing Day Party at the Monk's Cellar on, you guessed it, Boxing Day! With great music til late it's a good excuse to get you out of your PJ's and out and about after a lazy Christmas and Boxing Day.

Then on Saturday 28th at The Gate in Tansley (a fantastic little pub for anyone who doesn't know it too well) they have EXILE with their last gig of 2013 - I'm sure that means they'll be going out with a bang! A good excuse to catch them if you missed them a week or so ago in Matlock...

Matlock's Christmas Weekend Events

On the run up to Christmas Matlock has plenty to offer! You may have seen my post earlier about the Ultimate Pop Party at the Loft on 20th, well that's just the start... there's a lot happening in Matlock this weekend take a look -

THURSDAY 19th December

• Monk Bar, on Dale Road plays host to some of the most influential musicians around tonight, get down for around 8:30 to hear James Oakley, Steve Wood and Jason Barker sing live!

FRIDAY 20th December

• It's the Ultimate Pop Party at the Loft - you can find more details on their facebook page but it includes music from two tributes - 'So Gaga' and 'So Pink'... I wonder if you can guess who they are the tribute acts of?- https://www.facebook.com/events/404711709631384/?ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular
• For Mad Friday, The Kerry Fernandez Band are at Twenty Ten Bar - if you're a fan of live music they're definitely worthy of your Friday night. Details can be found here - https://www.facebook.com/events/522404694523352/?ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular

SATURDAY 21st December

• Exile hits the Twenty Ten Bar on Dale Road
• Matlock has it's general entertainment on during the day to get everyone in the spirit of Christmas... 
  9am Real Reindeer
  10am Cromford Community Band
  11.30 BMW Brass Band
  1.30 Local Singer Jason Barker (incase you missed him at Monk Bar!)
  2.30 Carol Singing with Matlock Musical Theatre
  There is also Santa and a Magician round town and it's The Farmers Market as well....

SUNDAY 22nd December

• Head down to MoCa Bar for their Christmas Party. It starts at 7pm and there's Real ale, mince pies, mulled cider and party hats!! 

I think there's something for everyone in there somewhere so if you get chance head down to support the local town and outlets! 

Ultimate Pop Party - The Loft, Matlock

Get yourselves down to The Loft in Matlock Friday night for some pre-festivities fun... they're joined by 'So Gaga' and 'So Pink' to provide you with the Ultimate Pop Party ahead of Christmas.

Tickets are just £5 and it's open to everyone over the age of 14. It's rock chick vs. pop chick for the night so get yourself down and enjoy the ULTIMATE pop party!

Matlock Christmas Event

A fantastic Christmas event coming up in a few weeks taking place in Matlock. Make sure you support your local independent shops and traders with their late night shopping on 5th December 2013. Shops are open until 8pm so there's no excuse! Entertainment from a variety of sources including Dale Divas and SANTA!