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School music tours to Derbyshire and the Peak District

Good central UK location
Gorgeous countryside to explore
Wonderful youth hostel accommodation

“It’s made the group into an unbreakable family and has had the most profound effect on the confidence of every single one of them.”

Darren Roberts, Mounts Bay Academy, Cornwall

“Club Europe makes organising a tour so easy, I can’t recommend them enough.”

Anthony Chew, Head of Music, Darwen Aldridge Community Academy, Lancashire

“Alahree always understands perfectly what we want and need! Our music tours give our students the best memories of their time at school.”

Jane Werry, Head of Music, Hayes School, Kent

“Club Europe always go the extra mile to ensure that our needs are met.”

James Williams, Llandovery College, Carmarthenshire

Derbyshire and the Peak District School Music Tours

Magnificent and varied scenery

Derbyshire is home to the Peak District National Park, which spans some of England’s most magnificent and varied scenery. There’s so much to see in the Park, from the gorgeous valley and stepping stones at Dovedale, the lovely little town of Bakewell, famous for its cherry and almond-flavoured cake, the exquisite Chatsworth House set amongst magnificent landscaped parkland, to the highest point in the Peak District, Kinder Scout.

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Minimum Duration3 Days 2 nights
Extra NightCall for Details
Coach typeExecutive 48-Seater with Air Conditioning
MealsFull Board

Concerts

Derbyshire is home to much music-making and many ensembles and, in particular, this region is firmly routed in the brass band tradition.

There’s so much interest in attending concerts, and there are a great many venues of all types from which to choose. Where possible, we’ll try to combine your concert with that of a local group, and arrange for you to perform in schools and enjoy workshops, if you so wish.

Sample itinerary

(Orchestras)

(Choirs)

(Bands)

If you are a different ensemble type, please ask us for a sample itinerary.

Day 1

Morning departure from school and afternoon visit to Crich Tramway Village before continuing to the accommodation.

Day 2

Morning visit to Chatsworth House and Gardens. Afternoon visit to the plague village of Eyam. Evening concert in Wirksworth.

Day 3

Morning concert at a local school. Afternoon tour of the Blue John Cavern in Castleton. Late afternoon departure for home.

Extra activities and excursions

Browse a selection of our favourite activities and excursions.

Castleton and the Blue John Cavern
Matlock Bath
Crich Tramway Village
Chatsworth

Walk through a series of caves, showcasing the gorgeous Blue John stone that can only be found in this area. Castleton has many little gift shops where you can search for your own stones afterwards.

An elegant spa town that’s home to the Heights of Abraham, Derbyshire’s oldest visitor attraction, and its panoramic cable car ride, caves and walks with panoramic views.

A wonderful open air museum where you can ride on historic trams, step back in time along a period street and enjoy the glorious setting.

Home to the Cavendish family since the 1500’s, this is the quintessential and grand stately home that is a must-see.

Where to stay

Popular places to stay.

Located in either Ilam, to the south of the National Park, or Castleton, in the north. Both hostels are housed in historic buildings of great beauty, with excellent facilities both inside and out.

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Kingsmead College in Concert in Bad Ischl

FAQs

Find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.

The most pleasant times of year to come to Europe are May to September, therefore you may wish to consider this when planning your tour. Summer temperatures across Europe range from 18-35 degrees Celsius. European cities in winter can also offer many interesting cultural experiences that you may enjoy.

We understand that school music tours are considered as a reward or holiday for many groups and that where you stay is really important. All hotels and hostels we use are suitable for young music ensembles with many offering rehearsal space and instrument storage. Rooms are normally multi-bedded for students and twins, sometimes singles, for adults. Generally, rooms are en-suite.

You should book your tour between 8-18 months in advance. This will give us time to find the best possible venues for your tour and you will have ample time for fundraising should you need to do so.