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Designate Venue Welcome to Designate @ The Gate… a unique, fully licensed party venue, a famiy venue, a special occasion venue…in fact the only venue you’ll ever need!
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We specialise in creating bespoke celebrations so memories can be made! A fabulous licenced venue in the heart of Derbyshire. If you are looking for somewhere to celebrate in style then look no further. We can help plan and cater for any occasion within a unique, adaptable and creative space. From kids craft parties to weddings and everything in between we can provide those special extra touches to make your event truly memorable. Getting to us by public transport;

From Chesterfield or Sheffield take the x17 bus. Bus times can be found here; http://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/timetables/sheffield/275.htm
Last bus back to Chesterfield is 23:05


From Derby there is a train that runs hourly and only takes 30 minuets. There is a little walk up bank road hill however the knowledge a rewarding pint or cup of tea at the top will make it all better. Train times can be found here; http://www.thetrainline.com
Last train back to Derby is 22:55

If you are driving to us we are quiet easy to find and are on the corner of Smedley street East - next to bank road. We do have parking at the back of the pub.

👻 Boo🎃 We are Open todayHappy Halloween sweets & treats. ⏰ 11-4pm 🚗 Parking at the back DE43LQ
31/10/2026

👻 Boo
🎃 We are Open today
Happy Halloween sweets & treats.
⏰ 11-4pm
🚗 Parking at the back DE43LQ

31/10/2026

When you reach 90, it’s definitely compulsory to celebrate 🥳
We are open today as normal from 11-4pm but tomorrow we are booked for a very special birthday. 🎈





Eeek! It’s windy 😱 The gift shed doors might be closed but we’ve plenty inside to keep us warm & cosy including the log ...
25/10/2026

Eeek! It’s windy 😱 The gift shed doors might be closed but we’ve plenty inside to keep us warm & cosy including the log burner 🔥 board games ♟️ and homemade soup, cakes, pastries 😋
We are open until 4pm, parking at the rear 🚙

13/10/2026

Hi everyone! 🩷

I’m currently back in Derbyshire and taking bookings for live music at restaurants, bars, weddings and events!✨

I still have some dates available for the Christmas period too, so please get in touch if you’re interested! 🎄

Please feel free to message me for any enquiries and availability🤍

Welcome to the start of Autumn 🍂 I hope you’re free to join Sarah Barnes next Wednesday for a lovely make: autumn wreath...
01/10/2026

Welcome to the start of Autumn 🍂
I hope you’re free to join Sarah Barnes next Wednesday for a lovely make: autumn wreaths and hangers.
Please share this post far and wide with anyone you think may like to join.

Please join us this weekend for a peek, a pint or even a plant! 🪴
30/09/2026

Please join us this weekend for a peek, a pint or even a plant! 🪴

Address

72 Smedley Street East
Matlock
DE43FQ

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