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Activities & Events
Our aim is to surprise and delight visitors, whether it is your first time or 100th. Throughout the year we have a regular program of events in addition to seasonal specials. And remember, parking is free at Mercia Marina.
Easter Bunny Breakfast at Compamigos. 5th April 2026.
Celebrate Easter Sunday in Derby with a magical family breakfast at Compamigos, Mercia Marina (near Burton-on-Trent).
Easter Fun Day. 4th April 2026.
Easter is a terrific time to visit the marina. There will be different characters like the Easter Bunny and Alice in Wonderland for photo opportunities and fun. Keep an eye out for Willy Wonka who will be presenting a Golden Ticket to lucky customers. You can put all your eggs in one basket with this Family Fun event as there is of course an Easter Egg Hunt.
St Patrick's Celebration at Compamigos. 13th March 2026.
Join us on March 13th at Mercia Marina for live music in the Compamigos restaurant from the fantastic The O’Reillys, bringing toe-tapping Irish tunes guaranteed to get you singing along.
Galentines Hoedown Brunch AT Compamigos. 21st February 2026.
Looking for a bottomless brunch near Derby or Burton with something a little different?
Join us at Compamigos Tapas Bar & Restaurant for our Bottomless Brunch Hoedown – an afternoon of country sing-along anthems, great food, and bottomless drinks by the water at Mercia Marina.
Chinese New Year at Compamigos. 17th February 2026.
Celebrate Chinese New Year with a Tapas night in Derbyshire. A relaxed evening of sharing, flavours, and good company at Compamigos, Mercia Marina.
Valentines night live music at Compamigos. 14th Feb 2026.
Book a table with Compamigos this Valentine’s Night and enjoy complimentary live music from the sensational Josie Sian, performing from 7pm–9:30pm. The perfect soundtrack to a relaxed, romantic evening.
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