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The Valentine’s Festival dates back to Pagan times and the present Chapel on the Hill in Kimberley sits on an earlier Middle Ages Church site, which itself is rumoured to be on an ancient Pagan burial ground. Whether that is true, the hillock on which it stands commands striking views with Crich Memorial in Matlock approximately 20 miles away, clearly in view to the naked eye.

This first Romantic Town Festival in the UK – a unique and enchanting weekend for residents and many visitors at the quietest trading time of the year, is supported by the UK Government, Broxtowe Borough Council and European Union subsidy under the Welcome Back Fund.

From sunset until late, Kimberley Town will be bathed in music, light and lighting effects featuring:

💖 A nightly laser and LED projection show which will be seen from miles around

💖 Projection mapping (cherubs, unicorns, hearts etc on many buildings)

💖 A nightly fireworks display including love heart rockets (yes they really paint pink hearts in the sky)

💖 Amazing illuminations throughout the town including:

💗 A magic love tree (illuminated tree full of hearts and ribbons) 💗

💚 An enchanting dream tree (illuminated tree full of wind chimes and dream catchers) 💚

💜 An illuminated wishing tree (where you can personally place your wooden love heart with a romantic message for your partner/loved one) 💜

💖 An interactive love wall (where you can project messages to your loved one on a 20 ft moving heart, free of charge)

💖 Various roving troubadours touring all pubs and restaurants with live romantic music. Free of charge

💖 Free love lotto for customers at any of the eleven pubs and nine restaurants with lots of free romantic prizes (champagne etc)

💖 The town will be full of red heart balloons and decorations

💖 And all with Free Admission every evening – Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Supported by the Government’s Welcome Back Fund

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