March of the Vampires

March of the Vampires returns to the streets of Derby on Friday 30 October, starting outside The Babington Arms. It's a costumed march staged on behalf of The Derby Dracula, the city's own vampire figure, and it celebrates Derby's connections with the most famous vampire of Bram Stoker's Dracula.

The route takes you through the city centre, with the march stopping at the Derby Hippodrome and Salter Gate before finishing up at the Quad. Along the way, it runs through the Cathedral Quarter, where it ties into wider Dracula-themed events like Dracula's Bazaar, so there's plenty to see around the march itself if you're in the area for the evening.

Participants are encouraged to dress to impress or to distress, so whether you've got a full cape and fangs or just something that looks vaguely gothic, you'll fit right in. It's as much about the costumes as it is about the walk, and since it's a costumed march, the more effort you put into your look, the better.

It kicks off at 7.45pm outside The Babington Arms, and from there you'll head through the city, stopping at the Hippodrome and Salter Gate on the way to the Quad. If you're planning to join in, just make sure you're at the starting point by 7.45pm.