Mad Hatters Events
The Best Free Food & Drink Festivals in Derbyshire
Sunday 1st June 2025
10:00 - 16:00 (9:30-10:00 quiet shopping)
Belper Town Centre & Marketplace
Belper, DE56 1PZ
We are honoured to be entrusted with the organisation of the Belper Food Festival, in collaboration with Belper Town Council.
Join us at the Belper Food Festival 2025, a delightful event showcasing the best of Derbyshire's food and drink. Taking place on June 1st, this vibrant festival offers a unique opportunity to explore artisanal stalls, enjoy live music, and savor gourmet treats—all set in the charming Belper town centre. Don't miss the chance to experience the Belper Food Festival 2025, where community spirit meets culinary excellence!
The town's name is thought to be a corruption of Beaurepaire – meaning beautiful retreat – the name given to a hunting lodge, the first record of which being in a charter of 1231. This would have been the property of Edmund Crouchback, 1st Earl of Lancaster who died in 1296, the record of his estate mentioning "a capital mansion". The chapel built at that time still exists. Originally consecrated in 1250 as the Chapel of St Thomas, it was rededicated to St John during the reign of King Henry VIII. St John's Chapel is still in use today and is thought to be the oldest building still standing in Belper though it is now used for council meetings rather than church services.
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Directions
The A6 is the main road to Belper from Milford, Duffield, Derby, Ambergate, Cromford and Matlock.
The B6013 is an alternative route for visitors from Heage and Ripley.
The most direct route from Kilburn and Denby is the A609/Belper road and Kilbourne Road.
Info
Entry - Free
Parking: Free parking can be found at the Coppice Car park just off the Marketplace, Pay and Display parking can be found at the Station car park off Field Lane.
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: Do the stalls accept debit / credit card?
A: Many but not all stall holders provide card facilities for customers.
Q: How many stalls are there?
A: The number of stalls can vary but is usually between 50 and 80. We like to offer a wide variety so you can expect various food & drink stalls, bars, street food vendors and gift & craft stalls.