Designate Venue

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 t

o 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.

29/08/2026
Sarah’s Made in Matlock craft sessions. First Wednesday of every month. Relaxed, fun & very creative!
06/08/2026

Sarah’s Made in Matlock craft sessions.
First Wednesday of every month.
Relaxed, fun & very creative!

Hello August! ☀️We’re busy at the venue prepping for a 30th birthday party later 🥳🩵 it’s going to be absolutely brillian...
01/08/2026

Hello August! ☀️
We’re busy at the venue prepping for a 30th birthday party later 🥳🩵 it’s going to be absolutely brilliant! 🍻🍺🍾🥂🕺🏻💃🏻

Pop along to Designate Products today for handmade gorgeousness from 11-4

The pop up workshop is open from 1-3pm too so come along and get crafty!! £3.50 pp all materials included 🪡🧵

28/07/2026

🤯🤯🚨 SPECIAL OFFER 🚨 🤯🤯

Wednesday 29th - Friday 31st in our beautiful Left room accommodation!!

2 nights for £120 (normally £170!) save yourself £50 🥳🤯

Find us on air BnB or booking.com

First come first served! This WILL go so be quick!! 🩵🫶

Book below 👇🏻

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25/07/2026

The beer is cold 🍻 the fruits on ice 🍹 and the deckchairs are out!
See you later 12-9pm this weekend.

Did we tell you we are open this weekend? Saturday & Sunday 12-9pm (ish) Beach party, come rain or shine! Let your summe...
24/07/2026

Did we tell you we are open this weekend?
Saturday & Sunday 12-9pm (ish)
Beach party, come rain or shine!
Let your summer begin ☀️ 🍹

This weekend at Designate. ☀️
23/07/2026

This weekend at Designate. ☀️

I have always (25yrs) spent a great deal of time making posts and leaflets for our party packages, giftware, catalogues ...
17/07/2026

I have always (25yrs) spent a great deal of time making posts and leaflets for our party packages, giftware, catalogues & accommodation for Homeofhandmade
Having always tried to avoid it, I thought I’d give it a go, to save me some time.
This poster took less than 5 minutes which would have taken me an hour or so (even using Canva).
So what’s the general opinion as I am now torn?
Is it ok to use to save us time, does it achieve the same message, is it ok for some things and not others, does it change your perception of the business using Ai? 🙈

Address

72 Smedley Street East
Matlock
DE43FQ

Telephone

+441629760033

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