Places to Visit
The Peak District is home to many country houses, historic markets towns, rivers, lakes & dales. Below are some places we would recommend for a visit during your say with us
Country houses & stately homes
Chatsworth House, home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, is set on the banks of the river Derwent. The house is spectacular, the garden contains amazing water features & giant sculptures and there is working farmyard with children’s playground. www.chatsworth.org
Haddon Hall stands on a rocky outcrop overlooking the River Wye. Over 900 years old, Haddon is one of the finest examples of a Medieval house and Tudor manor. Film location for The Princess Bride,The Other Boleyn Girl & Jane Eyre www.haddon.co.uk
Hardwick Hall – Elizabethan house created by Bess of Hardwick in the 1500’s www.https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/peak-district-derbyshire/hardwick
Bolsover Castle – stunning Stuart mansion, designed to impress www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/bolsover-castle/
Cromford Mill – birthplace of the modern factory system www.cromfordmills.org.uk/
Historic Market Towns
Bakewell, home of the Original Bakewell pudding is an historic market town, which has market day each Monday. Situated on the beautiful river Wye it is a great place for a wander around, coffee and a spot of shopping
The market town of Ashbourne, with its winding cobbled streets, welcoming Market Place and handsome Tudor and Georgian heritage
Wirksworth, one of Derbyshire’s prettiest towns is magnet for lovers of history and heritage with its imposing stone buildings.
Our local spa town of Matlock and neighbouring Matlock Bath have some great attractions and eateries and are well worth a visit
Rivers, Lakes & Dales
Castleton is popular for its show caves, history, shops, Christmas lights, garland ceremony, Winnats Pass, Cave Dale and for those wishing to walk on the numerous footpaths in the area . Surrounded by hillsides and overlooked by Mam Tor and the ancient Peveril Castle.
Mam Tor, known as the shivering mountain is one of the most famous and breathtaking walks in the Peak District
Dovedale is a renowned natural trust beauty spot. With the beautiful River Dove running through it’s impressive limestone ravines this is a must for any visit to the Peak District.
Edale small village which is at the start of the Pennine Way
Places to visit with kids
Alton Towers- the UK’s largest theme park – a great day out for all the family www.altontowers.com
Heights of Abraham country park and famous show caverns set in 60 acres of woodland and reached by cable car over deep limestone gorge in the Peak District, just outside Matlock.www.heightsofabraham.com
Gullivers Kingdom www.gulliverskingdomresort.co.uk
Matlock Farm Park www.matlockfarmpark.co.uk
Matlock Meadows Ice Cream Parlour www.matlockmeadows.co.uk
Crich Tramway Museum – incorporating 80 trams and period village www.tramway.co.uk
General information
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