Event
24th August 2025
Peak District Highland Games at Matlock Farm Park
Come and see the country’s leading strongmen and mighty strongwomen compete in this hugely popular Peak District and Derbyshire annual event!
About
24th August 2025
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
We strongly advise pre-booking tickets for this popular event!
Please book a time-slot for your arrival- PLEASE NOTE, THE COMPETITION BEGINS AT 11:00am
Come and see the country’s leading strongmen and mighty strongwomen compete in this hugely popular Peak District and Derbyshire annual event! Enjoy a unique day out with the super events of The Eight Tonne Tractor Pull, The Peak District Dinnie Stone Challenge, The Tossing of the Caber, The GIANT Stone Throw, The 120kg Log Press and The Stone of Destiny Carry!
Ticket holders with a 9:00-10:00am arrival time slot receive 20% off breakfast dishes from our Cafe, Snap Cabin or Fodder Wagon up to 10:30am! (Proof of ticket time slot required for breakfast discount).
There will be lots going on elsewhere in the park too, with market, craft and games stalls, food and drink concessions and wonderful animal activities, including short children's pony rides, small animal handling and more. We’ll also be joined by the fabulous Jungle Jo and her amazing exotic animals! There's great playtime fun too for the children, featuring our fantastic Enchanted Hamlet and our Rainforest indoor playcentre!
Tickets may be available to purchase on the door on the day subject to availability, however we strongly recommend pre-booking your tickets.
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