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Tues 27th December to Tues 3rd January – Christmas Panto at Conkers

Chris Towland — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 14:01:28 +0000

Christmas Panto Time From Tuesday 27th December until Tuesday 3rd January, the wonderful Katch 22 will be performing not one but two pantos daily in the warmth of the Gallery Restaurant at Waterside and its included in your daily entry price or free to existing members. Tue 27 Dec 2011 – Tue 03 Jan 2012 [...]

Tues 27th December to Tues 3rd January – Christmas Panto at Conkers

Fri 23rd December – Carols by Candlelight at Conkers

Chris Towland — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:09:19 +0000

Carols by Candlelight Friday 23rd December Conkers Waterside Amphitheatre An exquisite concert of beautiful carols and seasonal music with Ibstock Bric-Brass Band, presented in an evocative candle-lit style setting – The most elegant way to experience the true meaning of Christmas! All to receive a FREE Hot Chocolate and a Mince pie Remember this [...]

Fri 23rd December – Carols by Candlelight at Conkers

Sat 5th November – Firework Night at Conkers

Dave Gales — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:32:43 +0000

Ashby Rotary will yet again be holding their annual fireworks display here at Conkers. Fantastic fireworks, BBQ’s, Face painting, divas disco and crazy children’s rides! A night not to be missed! Plus all money raised goes to local Charities. Saturday 5th November Doors open 5pm and main display begins 7.30pm £5.50 adult and £3.00 per [...]

Sat 5th November – Firework Night at Conkers

Mon 31st October – Halloween Party at Conkers

Dave Gales — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 06:39:14 +0000

Halloween Party Monday 31st October Conkers Annual Halloween party with the ugly bugs disco, craft activities, fancy dress competition and the Ghoulish ghost train. Enter if you dare!!! Join in the fun with fiendish walks through the dense, dastardly forest, or why not get your face painted like a mysterious monster! There is plenty to [...]

Mon 31st October – Halloween Party at Conkers

Mon 17th to Sun 30th October – Half Term Activities at Conkers

Chris Towland — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:47:07 +0000

Two weeks of holiday fun this October Half Term This October we have a range of activities planned to blow away your Autumnal Blues! Every day from Monday 17th to Sunday 30th October something is going on at Conkers (and it’s all included in your admission price) Mondays Our rangers host the Habitats and Minibeasts [...]

Mon 17th to Sun 30th October – Half Term Activities at Conkers

Sat 8th October – Oktober Fest at Conkers

Dave Gales — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 09:43:04 +0000

OKTOBER FEST Saturday 8th October Karl’s Bavarian Brass are one of the most entertaining and exciting Bavarian oompah bands in the UK, recreating the atmosphere of the Oktoberfest at it’s best! They are an enthusiastic four-piece band that recreate the thigh-slapping magic and energy of the Hoffbrauhaus! WARNING: Extreme cases of laughter may be caused! [...]

Sat 8th October – Oktober Fest at Conkers

Sat 1st October – Las Vegas Night at Conkers

Dave Gales — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:38:58 +0000

Las Vegas Night with guest appearance for the “The King!” Saturday 1st October The King is here to sing all the hits of the one and only Elvis Presley, accompanied in the surroundings of a Vegas style dinner show in the Forest Interactive Hall. Reduced to £15.00 to include a meal. Book online. Don’t forget [...]

Sat 1st October – Las Vegas Night at Conkers

Sat 17th September – U2 Experience at Conkers

Dave Gales — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:44:14 +0000

U2 Experience Saturday 17th September Special Discount – £10.50 Adult ticket reduced to £9.45 Special Discount – £7.50 Child ticket reduced to £6.75 Doors open 7.30pm, performance 8pm Original singer for U2 UK and ‘Stars in your eyes finalist’ Paul Collyer, will be returning to his home ground along with his NEW sensational band, U2 [...]

Sat 17th September – U2 Experience at Conkers

Sat 10th September – T-Rex at Conkers

Dave Gales — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:41:30 +0000

T Rex – The music of Marc & Mickey plus The Small Fakers Saturday 10th September In September 1997, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Marc Bolan’s untimely death, Micky Finn and Paul Fenton reformed T-Rex. This will be a fantastic night at Conkers – Don’t miss it! Plus, at last, a tribute to one [...]

Sat 10th September – T-Rex at Conkers

Sat 3rd September – Queen UK at Conkers

Dave Gales — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:37:13 +0000

Queen UK with supporting guests Saturday 3rd September Conkers Waterside Amphitheatre The music of Queen as performed by one of the UK’s leading tribute bands One Vision. You’ll be on your feet singing along to each and every anthem, weather you want to or not! Special discount – £10.50 Adult Ticket reduced to £9.45 – [...]

Sat 3rd September – Queen UK at Conkers

Mon 29th August – August Bank Holiday Fun at Conkers

Dave Gales — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 10:18:33 +0000

August Bank Holiday Fun Monday 29th August A host of bank holiday activities including the ever popular Nick Spellman and his entourage of furry, slippery and feathered friends. Shows are included in your daily admission price, and are hosted in the Conkers Waterside amphitheatre at 12pm, 1.00pm, 2.00pm & 3.00pm Plus the adorable, chubby, Dream [...]

Mon 29th August – August Bank Holiday Fun at Conkers

Sat 20th August – Proms in the Park at Conkers

Dave Gales — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:53:10 +0000

Proms in the Park Saturday 20th August Conkers Discovery Grounds Bring your blanket, sit back and relax in the evening sunshine with a delightful performance in the park led by Ibstock Bric-Brass Band. Picnic in the park. £12 per person. Doors open 7.30pm, performance 8pm at Conkers Rawdon Road (B586), Moira Nr Ashby-de-la-Zouch Derbyshire DE12 6GA [...]

Sat 20th August – Proms in the Park at Conkers

Fri 19th August – Jackson Live at Conkers

Dave Gales — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:45:50 +0000

Jackson Live Friday 19th August Conkers Waterside Amphitheatre £12 per person. This ticket can be booked online. Doors open 7.30pm, performance by support act 8pm, main show 9pm Show supported and opened up with street dance acts Dynamite and D.I.E at Conkers Rawdon Road (B586), Moira Nr Ashby-de-la-Zouch Derbyshire DE12 6GA For more information or [...]

Fri 19th August – Jackson Live at Conkers

Sat 13th August – Pokey Hole: Talon the Best of The Eagles at Conkers

Dave Gales — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:47:35 +0000

Pokey Hole: Talon – the Best of The Eagles plus Sounds of Simon Saturday 13th August Conkers Waterside Amphitheatre Talon are recognised throughout the industry as the definitive Eagles tribute show. Now in their fourteenth year together, their ability to go from strength to strength in delivering bigger and better shows year on year continues [...]

Sat 13th August – Pokey Hole: Talon the Best of The Eagles at Conkers

Fri 12th August – The Gleek Club The Number One Glee Tribute Act at Conkers

Dave Gales — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:39:52 +0000

The Gleek Club – The Number One Glee Tribute Act Friday 12th August Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8.00pm The UK’s number 1 Glee tribute show. See the gang perform all your favourite songs from the hit TV show ‘Glee’ live on stage. All our performers are professionally trained with West-End experience. They are sure to [...]

Fri 12th August – The Gleek Club The Number One Glee Tribute Act at Conkers

Sat 23rd July – Magic of Motown at Conkers

Dave Gales — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:02:40 +0000

MAGIC OF MOTOWN Saturday 23rd July 2011 7:30pm Conkers ~ MOIRA ~ Near Ashby-de-la-Zouche Rawdon Road (B586), Derbyshire DE12 6GA Tickets: £20 Box office: 01283 21 6633 www.visitconkers.com www.easytheatres.com Direct from the USA. . . The Tribute Concert – The Magic of Motown is coming to town. Live on stage it’s the music of the [...]

Sat 23rd July – Magic of Motown at Conkers

Sat 16th July – Pokey Hole: The Blockheads and Maz Mitrenko Band at Conkers

Dave Gales — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:20:18 +0000

Pokey Hole: The Blockheads and Maz Mitrenko Band Saturday 16th July Conkers Waterside Amphitheatre The Blockheads play with a unique sound. A heady blend of freeform funk; rock ‘n roll; jazz; R&B; Reggae – in fact, you name it and it’s probably in there! Plus the Maz Mitrenko Band – if you enjoy slick guitar [...]

Sat 16th July – Pokey Hole: The Blockheads and Maz Mitrenko Band at Conkers

Sat 9th July – Rockaholic and Friends Party in the Park at Conkers

Dave Gales — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 06:36:42 +0000

Rockaholic and Friends Party in the Park! Note: I understand that this event has been cancelled and Rockaholic are in fact now performing at The Greyhound in Woodville this evening! Saturday 9th July Conkers Waterside Amphitheatre Join us for this real family treat and Party with us in the park, as Rockaholic and guest rock [...]

Sat 9th July – Rockaholic and Friends Party in the Park at Conkers

Fri 1st to Sun 3rd July – The National Forest Folk Festival 2011 at Conkers

Dave Gales — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:00:09 +0000

The National Forest Folk Festival 2011 Weekend tickets £55 (£49.50 before June 1st) Concerts individually priced: Friday evening £20 Saturday afternoon £14 Saturday evening £20 Sunday afternoon £16 Tickets for any two concerts – deduct £5 from the total Tickets for any three concerts – deduct £10 Children under 4 – free Children 4 – [...]

Fri 1st to Sun 3rd July – The National Forest Folk Festival 2011 at Conkers

Sat 25 and Sun 26 Jun – Viking England at Conkers

Dave Gales — Thu, 26 May 2011 14:02:52 +0000

Viking England Sat 25 Jun 2011 – Sun 26 Jun 2011 The weekend of the 25th and 26th June will see some rather unusual activities going on in the grounds of Conkers. Vikings of Middle England are probably more famous for their frighteningly realistic, exciting and entertaining battle displays, and these are usually used as [...]

Sat 25 and Sun 26 Jun – Viking England at Conkers

Sun 19th June – Fathers Day Assault Course Challenge at Conkers

Dave Gales — Thu, 19 May 2011 10:47:41 +0000

Fathers Day Assault Course Challenge Sunday 19th June Come on Dads! Show your child who’s number one by running our assault course challenge. See if you can complete our eighteen-piece assault course in the quickest time and you will win a meal for four in our Gallery restaurant! Just £2 to enter – all entries [...]

Sun 19th June – Fathers Day Assault Course Challenge at Conkers

Sat 18th June – Pokey Hole: The Mods and The Rollin’ Stoned at Conkers

Dave Gales — Wed, 18 May 2011 10:31:20 +0000

Pokey Hole: The Mods and The Rollin’ Stoned Saturday 18th June Conkers Waterside amphitheatre £20.00 (£18 member) Doors open 6.00pm, starts 7.00pm The Mods are a very well established act; ‘TimeOut’ described them as ‘The Best 60’s Tribute Band in the World’. Featuring the music of The Who, The Kinks and Argent. The Mod’s motto [...]

Sat 18th June – Pokey Hole: The Mods and The Rollin’ Stoned at Conkers

Sat 28th May to Sun 5th Jun – Days Out – May Half Term at Conkers

Dave Gales — Thu, 05 May 2011 09:44:06 +0000

Days Out – May Half Term Sat 28 May 2011 – Sun 05 Jun 2011 A week full of spring activities, plus we welcome back the ever-popular Nick Spellman and his entourage of furry, slippery and feathered friends. Shows are included in your daily admission price, and are hosted in the Conkers Waterside amphitheatre at [...]

Sat 28th May to Sun 5th Jun – Days Out – May Half Term at Conkers

Sat 4th June – Take That Saturday – Britain’s No1. Tribute Band at Conkers

Dave Gales — Wed, 04 May 2011 10:25:10 +0000

Take That Saturday – Britain’s No1. Tribute Band Saturday 4th June Conkers Waterside Amphitheatre. £20 Adult (£18 member) Special group offer one free ticket for every 10 purchased Doors open 7pm, performance 7.30pm. The Magic of TAKE THAT with “Special Guest” ROBBIE WILLIAMS This could be, the greatest day of your life. . . a [...]

Sat 4th June – Take That Saturday – Britain’s No1. Tribute Band at Conkers

Sat 28th May – Bon Jovi UK with supporting guests at Conkers

Dave Gales — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:04:17 +0000

Bon Jovi UK with supporting guests Sat 28 May 2011 Jon Jovi UK with supporting guest band Essential Journey Saturday 28th, doors open at 7.30pm and performance starts at 8.00pm Rockaholic will make a guest appearance to open the show, followed by supporting band Essential Journey – then Bon Jovi UK making their much awaited [...]

Sat 28th May – Bon Jovi UK with supporting guests at Conkers

Sat 28th May – Jon Jovi UK with supporting guest band Essential Journey at Conkers

Dave Gales — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 08:24:47 +0000

Jon Jovi UK with supporting guest band Essential Journey Saturday 28th May Saturday 28th, doors open at 7.30pm and performance starts at 8.00pm Rockaholic will make a guest appearance to open the show, followed by supporting band EssentialJourney – then Bon Jovi UK making their much awaited return with the sounds of Bon Jovi! These [...]

Sat 28th May – Jon Jovi UK with supporting guest band Essential Journey at Conkers

Mon 2nd May – May Day Bank Holiday Monday at Conkers

Dave Gales — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 18:28:32 +0000

Days out at Conkers 02-05-2011 Once again we are delighted to welcome back the ever-popular Nick Spellman and his entourage of furry, slippery and feathered friends. Shows are included in your daily admission price, and are hosted in the Conkers Waterside amphitheatre at 12pm, 1.00pm, 2.00pm & 3.00pm. We also have the adorable, chubby, Dream [...]

Mon 2nd May – May Day Bank Holiday Monday at Conkers