Thornbridge Hall

Baslow Road, Ashford in the Water, Derbyshire, DE45 1NZ

Thornbridge Hall is a Grade II listed stately home in the heart of the peak district. It is surrounded by 12 acres of quintessentially English gardens set within 100 acres of privately owned parkland.

Thornbridge Brewery

Riverside Business Park, Buxton Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1GS

The first Thornbridge craft beers were produced in February 2005 at the brewery housed in the grounds of Thornbridge Hall. The range of cask and bottled beers has gained considerable success, having won more than 100 awards. 

Peveril Castle

Market Place, Castleton, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 8WQ

Peveril Castle is one of England’s earliest Norman fortresses, built between 1066 and 1086 & named after William Peveril, who was given the title of bailiff of the Royal Manors of the Peak after the Norman Conquest of 1066.

Buxton Museum & Art Gallery

Terrace Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6DA

Wonders of the Peak is our main, permanent exhibition at Buxton Museum & Art Gallery - with over 1,200 objects on display, covering 360 million years of history. 

The Pavilion Gardens

St John's Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6BE

The Gardens are enjoyed by over 500,000 people every year. The combination of walks, lakes, play areas and miniature train ensure that they remain a firm favourite with the whole family.

Poole's Cavern & Country Park

Green Lane, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9DH

Take a Journey beneath the earth with our expert guides, explore the vast Limestone caverns and see how crystal Stalactites and Stalagmites have lined the chambers over millions of years.

Chatsworth House

Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1PP

Chatsworth, home of the Devonshire family, is set in the heart of the Peak District in Derbyshire, on the banks of the river Derwent. Home of the Cavendish family since the 1550s, it has evolved through the centuries to reflect the tastes, passions and interests of succeeding generations.

Chatsworth Gardens

Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1PP

Chatsworth has reopened its world famous garden for pre-booked visits only, and is welcoming back visitors with more than 50,000 new flowering perennials, shrubs and trees as well as a huge, new stone sculpture called Natural Course by the artist Laura Ellen Bacon.

Chatsworth Farm Shop

Pilsley, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1UF

Fresh, quality produce from the Chatsworth Estate, tenant farms, Derbyshire suppliers and small food producers. There is a wealth of choice, from the butcher to the baker, as well as an on site cafe serving all the local produce.

Chatsworth Farmyard and Adventure Playground

Chatsworth House, Bakewell DE45 1PP

The farmyard at Chatsworth has been a favourite day out for children of all ages since 1973.What child doesn’t love to meet ponies and lambs, take a trailer ride, and then swing, climb and splash around in the great outdoors? Daily sessions include -Animal Handling, Milking Demonstrations, Bird hide, and crafting. 

Lyme Park, House and Garden

Disley, Stockport, Cheshire, SK12 2NR

Nestling on the edge of the Peak District, Lyme Park, House and Garden was once home to the Legh family and was, in its heyday, a great sporting estate. Lyme is now managed by the National Trust and was used as a location for the BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, starring Colin Firth.

Heights of Abraham

Derby Road, Matlock Bath, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3NT

Take a cable car flight to the 60-acre hilltop park and experience a day full of history and adventure. Soak in the far-reaching views of the valley below and explore the heritage of Masson Hill and Matlock Bath through historic trails and exhibitions. Head underground on guided tours of two illuminated show caverns and learn tales of the past.

Matlock Farm Park

Jaggers Lane, Darley Moor, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5LH

From deer, sheep, goats, pigs, chickens and ducks, to the more unusual meerkats, wallabies, alpaca, llama and rhea, there are lots of animals to see and feed, as well as smaller, cuddly animals to pet in the barn.

Gulliver's Kingdom Theme Park

Temple Walk, Matlock Bath, Matlock, DE4 3PG

Giant adventures for little people! Discover a beautiful family-run theme park that is perfect for younger children. They have over 60 rides and attractions including play areas especially for toddlers. There really is something for everyone at Gulliver’s Kingdom. 

Holmebrook Valley Country Park

Water Meadow Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8XP

The largest park in Chesterfield with fishing lake and wildflower meadows. There are play areas for children, cycle paths and footpaths through and around the park as well as an orienteering route and mountain bike course. The café offers home-made food.

Monsal Trail

The Monsal Trail is a traffic free route for walkers, cyclists, horse riders and wheelchair users through some of the Peak District's most spectacular limestone dales. The trail runs along the former Midland Railway line for 8.5 miles between Blackwell Mill, in Chee Dale and Coombs Road, at Bakewell.

Bakewell

Situated on the banks of the river Wye in the Derbyshire White Peaks, Bakewell offers a charming day out full of rich heritage and tradition. Surrounded by glorious countryside, the town offers charming tea rooms set in cosy courtyards, impressive stone buildings, a traditional weekly market, a quaint five-arched bridge that goes back to Roman times, a Grade I listed church, a museum, historic almshouses, and various riverside attractions.

Matlock

Matlock is the County Town of Derbyshire and is located in the beautiful Derbyshire Dales within the Derwent Valley. With the Peak District National Park only a few miles to the North, Matlock is popular with visitors enjoying the countryside and the amenities the town has to offer. The Town is twinned with Eaubonne in France and has a population of around 10,000 people.