Sarah’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Stunning views passing through Winnat's Pass. Visit the caverns: Treak Cliff Tavern and Speedwell Cavern. Enjoy food at Rose Cottage in the village and browse the quaint shops for gifts and Blue John.
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Castleton
Stunning views passing through Winnat's Pass. Visit the caverns: Treak Cliff Tavern and Speedwell Cavern. Enjoy food at Rose Cottage in the village and browse the quaint shops for gifts and Blue John.
Visit the house, garden, farmyard, shops and restaurants. Home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, this is a must visit place if coming to the Peak District. You can pre-book for your visit: https://www.chatsworth.org/
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Chatsworth House
Visit the house, garden, farmyard, shops and restaurants. Home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, this is a must visit place if coming to the Peak District. You can pre-book for your visit: https://www.chatsworth.org/
A trip to treat the younger children in the family.
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Gulliver's Kingdom Resort
Temple WalkA trip to treat the younger children in the family.
Spectacular views aboard the cable car ride to the Heights of Abraham estate, offering guided cavern tours, dining, woodland trails and adventure playgrounds for the younger guests.
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Die Höhen von Abraham
Dale RoadSpectacular views aboard the cable car ride to the Heights of Abraham estate, offering guided cavern tours, dining, woodland trails and adventure playgrounds for the younger guests.
Travel back in time aboard a tram and learn about the history.
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Crich Tramway Village
Travel back in time aboard a tram and learn about the history.
Home of Sir Richard Arkwright's first mill complex, Cromford is an historic village which is part of a World Heritage Site. Browse the shops and enjoy food and drink at the range of cafes and pubs in the village and walk along the canal from Cromford Wharf to High Peak Junction (visitor centre & Lea Wood Pumping Station).
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Cromford
Home of Sir Richard Arkwright's first mill complex, Cromford is an historic village which is part of a World Heritage Site. Browse the shops and enjoy food and drink at the range of cafes and pubs in the village and walk along the canal from Cromford Wharf to High Peak Junction (visitor centre & Lea Wood Pumping Station).
Thermal spa town and home to Buxton Mineral Water, the town has plenty to offer with cafes, and shopping. Take a walk in the Pavilion Gardens or visit Pooles Cavern, have fun at Go Ape or see a performance at the stunning Buxton Opera House.
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Buxton
Thermal spa town and home to Buxton Mineral Water, the town has plenty to offer with cafes, and shopping. Take a walk in the Pavilion Gardens or visit Pooles Cavern, have fun at Go Ape or see a performance at the stunning Buxton Opera House.
Denby Töpferei Dorf
Derby RoadDiscover the famous pottery and visit the factory shop.
Food scene
Famous for its Bakewell pudding, Bakewell is a lovely town on the river Wye. Popular art scene with plenty of pubs, cafes and restaurants to enjoy a drink and bite to eat. Outdoor Market day on a Monday.
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Bakewell
Famous for its Bakewell pudding, Bakewell is a lovely town on the river Wye. Popular art scene with plenty of pubs, cafes and restaurants to enjoy a drink and bite to eat. Outdoor Market day on a Monday.
The Merchant's Yard
Saint John's RoadUpmarket British cuisine. Ideal for a special occasion.
Café and tearooms serving delicious food using a variety of locally sourced ingredients.
Rose Cottage Cafe
Cross StreetCafé and tearooms serving delicious food using a variety of locally sourced ingredients.
The Roost
3 Queen StFantastic coffee. Burger night the first Saturday of the month - not to be missed!
Family fun
Matlock Farm Park
Jaggers LaneFun for all the family meeting the animals.
A new museum dedicated to our love of motoring. Features over 100 British Classic cars.
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Große britische Autofahrt
A new museum dedicated to our love of motoring. Features over 100 British Classic cars.
Wildlife park where you can enjoy large walk throughs to observe exotic and endangered animals.
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Peak Wildlife Park
Wildlife park where you can enjoy large walk throughs to observe exotic and endangered animals.
Thrills to be had by all at the famous Alton Towers Theme Park and Resort. You can book your visit at https://www.altontowers.com/
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Alton Towers
Farley LaneThrills to be had by all at the famous Alton Towers Theme Park and Resort. You can book your visit at https://www.altontowers.com/
Cycling
Hire a bike and explore the scenery of the White Peak. The trail is along old railway lines and the Pennine Bridleway. https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/visiting/miles-without-stiles/parsley-hay
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Parsley Hay - Peak District National Park Cycle Hire
Hire a bike and explore the scenery of the White Peak. The trail is along old railway lines and the Pennine Bridleway. https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/visiting/miles-without-stiles/parsley-hay
Enjoy the views of the Peak District along the Monsal Trail. Electric bikes also available! Great café and gift shop too.
https://www.visitpeakdistrict.com/things-to-do/monsal-trail-cycle-hire-p683511
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Hassop Station Cafe and Monsal Trail Cycle Hire
Hassop RoadEnjoy the views of the Peak District along the Monsal Trail. Electric bikes also available! Great café and gift shop too.
https://www.visitpeakdistrict.com/things-to-do/monsal-trail-cycle-hire-p683511
Walking
Dramatic views of the Peak District. Parking nearby and walking to the view point is via a stone surfaced path. The car park can get very busy at peak times.
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Mam Tor
Dramatic views of the Peak District. Parking nearby and walking to the view point is via a stone surfaced path. The car park can get very busy at peak times.
Walk from the cottage through Tideswell Dale. OS maps and ideas for walks are available in the sideboard in the lounge.
Tideswell Dale
Walk from the cottage through Tideswell Dale. OS maps and ideas for walks are available in the sideboard in the lounge.