Local Area
There are so many interesting places to visit throughout Derbyshire, from the great stately homes full of history, to the fun family days out. For the more energetic there is cycling and water sports. We have numerous brochures to help you plan your days out.
Chatsworth House
Chatsworth House is home to the 12th Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. The house and gardens are open to the public from mid March until late December.
Chatsworth is known as one of the Wonders of the Peak and has been the setting of many films including Pride and Prejudice and The Duchess.
There is an extensive programme of events throughout the year. Please do ask us for details.
Bakewell
Bakewell is one of the oldest Market Towns in Derbyshire. The first recorded fair was held in 1254 and popular markets are still held every Monday. This consists of a livestock market in the Agricultural Centre.
Bakewell has a full range of shops, coffee shops, pubs and restaurants for you to enjoy.
There are annual well dressings and a Carnival held in late June.
Bakewell Show is one of the oldest agricultural shows with nearly 200 years of history. It has emerged from being a purely agricultural show to a diverse event with something for everybody.
Other places to visit
Some other places of interest are listed below -
Tissington Hall
Crich Tramway Museum
Heights of Abraham
Carsington Waters -water sports and cycle hire.
- Gulliver’s Kingdom
- Peak Rail
- Arkwright Mill
- Tissington Trail-cycle hire
- Haddon Hall
- Eyam
Derbyshire Country Shows/Fairs 2011 -
Chatsworth Country Fair - Friday 2nd, Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th September
Bakewell Show - Wednesday 3rd and Thursday 4th August
Ashover Show - 10th August
Hope Show - 29th August
Ashbourne Festival - 10th August
Shopping Outlets.
Peak Village, Rowsley.
De Bradeli Mill, Belper.
East Midlands Designer Outlet, Mansfield.
Smedleys, Lea Bridge.
Masson Mill, Matlock Bath.
Restaurants.
We have an extensive list of restaurants in our guest information literature.
Some local, some only a short drive away. We feel sure that the list will cover all culinary preferences.
There is a very reliable local taxi service available should you not wish to drive on your evening out.
Tissington 4-mile Circular walk.
Tissington is a beautiful little village a few miles north of Ashbourne. The walk is moderate terraine and takes you along parts of the Tissington Trail and through the village of Fenny Bentley. Should you require refreshments at the end of your walk there is a kiosk in the main car park or a café in the middle of the village. There is also a quaint little gift shop that is well worth a visit.
Tissington Hall is worth a visit too if you have the time. However opening times are rather varied.
Hartington 6-miles. Circular walk.
This walk starts from the centre of the village of Hartington. It is very interesting in as much that it is so varied. It takes you through fields to a woodland, it then continues alongside a river and through limestone valleys and finishes overlooking the pretty village of Hartington. The terraine is a little varied but we would say at no point is it more than moderate.
The village is certainly worth exploring whilst you are there as there are various shops including the Hartington cheese factory shop.