Culture, sport, restaurants, holidays, social gatherings and more have all been badly hit by the Covid-19 emergency, which means the calendar has been in shreds since March.
But there is much to look forward to in 2021 if, as is hoped, the roll-out of vaccines works effectively and public confidence grows.
Here are 10 of the best things that are lined up next year in Chesterfield and the Peak District.
. Y Not Festival,
Which of these popular Derbyshire events and festivals are you looking forward to attending in 2021? Photo: jason chadwick
. Chesterfield Canal Walking Festival
Only launched in 2019, the Chesterfield Canal Trust was forced to pull the plug on this festival which was set to take place in September 2020. They hope it will be back in full swing in 2021. Photo: Rachel Atkins
. Ashover Show
This agricultural and horticultural show was held virtually in 2020 but is expected to return properly on August 11, 2021. Photo: Anne Shelley
1. Chesterfield Canal Walking Festival
Only launched in 2019, the Chesterfield Canal Trust was forced to pull the plug on this festival which was set to take place in September 2020. They hope it will be back in full swing in 2021. Photo: Rachel Atkins
2. Ashover Show
This agricultural and horticultural show was held virtually in 2020 but is expected to return properly on August 11, 2021. Photo: Anne Shelley
3. Chatsworth Country Fair
Chatsworth's rural spectacular is set to take place from September 3 to 5, 2021. Photo: Rachel Atkins
4. Rail Ale Festival
The event for beer lovers at Barrow Hill Roundhouse was put back from March to August in 2020 before being cancelled until 2021. Photo: Jason Chadwick