Event
14th February 2026 - 22nd February 2026
Upper Derwent Valley's Quacky Quest
This February half-term, we need you to join our quack team to help track down Sally and Martin's (not-so) feathery friends that are missing around Upper Derwent Valley
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14th February 2026 - 22nd February 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sally and Martin’s (not-so) feathery friends have gone missing around Upper Derwent Valley 🦆
This February half-term, we need you to join our quack team to help track them down and safely return them🦆
When : Saturday 14th February – Sunday 22nd February 2026
Where : Fairholmes car park and surrounding area
Free to take part, suitable for all ages. One duck can be returned for a prize per group.
The Challenge:
• Bring the kids along this February half-term for a quacking good time at our visitor sites.
• Explore our site, get out in nature, but keep your eyes peeled for Sally and Martin’s mates, our hidden duck cut-outs.
• They’ll be dotted around our site daily, ready for you and the family to ‘quack’ down.
• Once you find one, take it to Derwent Café at Fairholmes and collect your prize for your great duck-detective skills!
Why join?
• Fun for the whole family
• Outdoor adventure during the school break
• Prizes for every successful duck hunter
• Don’t forget to snap a photo of your duck discovery and share it with us - we’d love to see your adventures! 📸
• Supporting local communities? It’s in our nature.
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